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James Robinson is leaving Earth 2 and the DC Universe. Today he posted on Twitter:
Which was followed by:
I’m really sad to see him go. I’m guessing in four more issue we will not get to see a JSA/JLA team-up. I hope we get to see him bring in a new Starman, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite, and Wildcat before he leaves. It’s a tall order for four issues.
I’m nervous to see who replaces him. Geoff Johns, David Goyer, Roy Thomas, and James Robinson are a handful of writers whom I trust with the JSA. If I had to point to a new writer to take over, it would be Sterling Gates. I don’t know why but I think he would work wonders with the wonders of Earth 2.
What are your feelings on James Robinson’s departure? Who would you like to see take over for him?
Thoughts on Wednesday’s Books
This is the most fun Power Girl has been in a long time. (Supergirl #20)
Did anyone catch the first appearance of the New 52, Molly Mayne, the original Harlequin and the second wife of the pre-New 52 Alan Scott? She appeared as the Earth 2 news anchor in DC Comics back two advertorial pages. As soon as I saw her my mind when racing. Is this cannon? Does she know Alan Scott? Does she work for Alan Scott? Does Alan Scott own Channel 2? Is she a villain in her spare time? Oh the questions.
The same pages gave us another view of the new Earth 2 Batman. The newscaster described this image as being from a camera, “found in Cambodia amidst the rubble of an industrial park destroyed in a large explosion.” It’s interesting that the first place we see this Batman is not Gotham.
We also get to see the new Red Tornado appear differently than we originally saw her. It appears she has hidden her robotic andriod body in a costume that is very similar to the original Red Tornado’s. The news matrix described this scene as being kitchen fire in a hotel by the Hudson River in New York. The Red Tornado saved a dozen children. That Red Tornado, always helping out the kids.
Speaking of that news matrix, this is what she looks like. Her appearance makes me wonder if she has some connection to Red Tornado. Maybe they both are built from Apokolptian technology. Her name is MC2, which is an obvious nod to the Mass Engergy Equations (E=MC²). MC2 is also the line of Marvel books set in a future alternate timeline (Spider-Girl). I wonder if this is a nod to those books since both Earth 2 and MC2 take place in alternate timelines.
A Superman memorial in California? I”m still hoping for an Iron Monroe in a Connor Kent Superboy t-shirt.
I think I would have liked this series more if it was not attached to the JSA or the JSA members were in more than a couple panels of the six issues. The next mini does look promising. I am looking forward to rereading the series without any expectations. It was beautifully illustrated (JSA Liberty Files: The Whistling Skull #6)
Is it just me or has Black Canary seemed like a bit of a wimp in her last few appearances. Remember when she was flying with her sonic scream? (Birds of Prey #20)
Did you spot anything interesting this week?
Comic Vine has a preview of Supergirl #20 featuring Power Girl written by Michael Alan Nelson, with art by Mahmud Asrar, and a cover by Emanuela Lupacchino.
Comic Vine’s Sarah Lima asks what Worlds’ Finest needs to make the series more of a consistent good read?
Thoughts on Wednesday’s Books
Though she has been present before, Earth 2 #12 gives us our first look at Lee Travis. If she becomes the Crimson Avenger it will be a slow burn. As always this book is great.
Worlds’ Finest #12 seems pretty much same as usual except New 52 Desaad is as creepy on the outside as he is on the inside.
Ain’t It Cool News has a preview of Worlds’ Finest #12 written by Paul Levitz with art by Kevin Maguire, Geraldo Borges, & Robson Rocha, and a cover by Ryan Sook.
When I started this blog more than a year ago I had come across an episode of Alcatraz where a character was wearing a Wesley Dodds Sandman t-shirt. It was awesome and I took to the internet to find it. I couldn’t and it still can’t. But I have come across a couple of JSA related Ts.
- Batman (1, 2, 3)
- Big Barda (1)
- Black Adam (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Black Canary (1, 2)
- Captain Marvel, Jr. (1)
- Doctor Fate (1, 2)
- Eclipso (1)
- The Flash (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Green Lantern (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
- Hawkman (1, 2)
- Jade (1)
- Mary Marvel (1, 2, 3)
- Mister Miracle (1)
- Power Girl (1)
- Red Tornado (1)
- Shazam (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
- Superman (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
- Superman: Kingdom Come (1, 2, 3, 4)
- Wonder Woman (1)
While I have found some awesome t-shirts like the Doctor Fate one from above I still wish I could find the Sandman T. My guess is they made it for the show but if anyone has a clue of where to buy it… let me know.
Thoughts on Wednesday’s Book
I think I am going to like this Supergirl/Power Girl relationship (Supergirl #19).
Though there isn’t much of your classic JSA members in The Whistling Skull it’s a good read and Tony Harris has such gorgeous artwork.
In one panel Mary steals the show in “The Curse of Shazam” back-up in Justice League.
I’m not sure how I feel about Christy Marx’s run on Birds of Prey so far. Some of the dialogue feels a little forced. And something about this panel didn’t sit right. I’m not sure why. Maybe I will have some thoughts later.
What were your thoughts on Wednesday’s books?
IGN has a preview of Supergirl #19 with a special guest star.
July Solicits
EARTH 2 #14
Written by JAMES ROBINSON
Art by NICOLA SCOTT and TREVOR SCOTT
Cover by JUAN DOE
1:25 B&W Variant cover by JUAN DOE
On sale JULY 3 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Retailers: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the order form for more information.
The bells of war ring loudly as Green Lantern, The Flash and Doctor Fate attack Steppenwolf head on— with the future of Earth 2 hanging in the balance!
WORLDS’ FINEST #14
Written by PAUL LEVITZ
Art by ROBSON ROCHA and WAYNE FAUCHER
Cover by RYAN SOOK
On sale JULY 10 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T
Desaad goes in for the kill as Power Girl and Huntress run out of options against a monster from Apokolips!
BATMAN/SUPERMAN #2
Written by GREG PAK
Art and cover by JAE LEE
1:25 Variant cover by IVAN REIS and JOE PRADO
1:100 B&W Variant by JAE LEE
On sale JULY 3 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US • RATED T
Combo pack edition: $4.99 US
Batman and Superman travel to Earth 2, where they find familiar heroes who are trying to kill them!
This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue.
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