leveret1 wrote:
DavidTai wrote:
And yes, Kobe, Ozma of Oz is one of those 'wait for the trade' stuff. Can't wait to dig into it. I kinda wish we'd get more Shanower-illustrated Oz someday, but...
I wait to pick up the Oz books later on as well.  While I don't mind supporting diversity, $4 cover from Marvel is too much IMO.  I wouldn't mind seeing more Shanower Oz too (although that would probably be  a long wait), but Skottie Young is more than adequate.


Well, sure, Shanower made Oz his own back in the 80s, AFAIC. Those GNs from First are treasured gems in my collection.
That said, I think "more than adequate" is a gross injustice to Skottie Young, as his almost Impressionistic style continues to wow me (yes, I'm aware a lot of people disagree)
I wouldn't mind if Young handled the art for ALL the remaining Oz adaptations. (And I really don't want Shanower distracted from his AGE OF BRONZE. It's slow enough as it is already)
BTW, have any of you two gents ever read Christopher Golden's BLOODSTAINED OZ? That novella managed to offend all the Oz purists, even those who didn't have a problem with Ryman's WAS, for instance. Needless to say, highly recommended.



jason wrote:
I think I'm trade-waiting on the new Superboy series - any good? Tell me why you're loving it, Kobe.

David sums it up succintly enough on his post.
Just as Alan Moore was riffing on Weisinger-era Superman for his SUPREME, Geoff Johns was obviously playing up to SA Superboy when he set the character's new status quo only last year on ADVENTURE COMICS, giving Conner a potential high school sweetheart (with a Luthor connection, no less) and a potential best pal/greatest enemy combo. Add Krypto, Ma Kent and the farm, and the stories almost write themselves. Lemire has been following up on these elements while at the same time delivering fun, uncomplicated stories. (The real surprise for me has been Pier Gallo's clean artwork)
A few weeks ago David mentioned that BATGIRL offered the most fun among the DCU titles. I think SUPERBOY is even better in that department!