The worst of the ‘94 Elseworlds annuals (So Far- I still have quite a few more to read and review). The mystery that involves the plot is transparent by about page 22. The Batman as a Ninja thing doesn’t really work (and besides his costume looks more like a Samurai’s, anyways)
The writing was less than inspired and I thought that the ending was lousy and not needed. Very sloppy stuff here.
The art is great at times and at times splattered with careless ink splots. And most of the costume designs are consistent to either Feudal Japan or the current DC Universe. The Japanese retouch of Robin’s emblem was really cool- but couldn’t the artist’s had come up with something else for Batman that just ripping off his current (Neal Adams designed) logo?
Not Worth Consuming.

17 really fragging funny “skits” that parody some of the most beloved Western Legends, Moives, and TV shows.
More gratutious violence than a Tarantino film (but that’s not really a bad thing). Just don’t go looking for a CCA rating on this book. May not be suitalbe for those under the age of 15- or those who’d seek to banned comics forever.
There is 1 very raw panel that I am surprised that it made print. Makes me wonder if that was not worth a recall- how bad can the ultra-rare Elseworld’s 80-Page Special be?
Worth Consuming.

Okay fellow Legionaires- Since When did Lobo join the Legion or and of it’s sister teams? I thought the Fragger was from the same century as Superman, the JLA, and such? When the heck did he forward in time? Or is he like the “Others” on LOST and he never ages?
Once you get past all this- the book is really very clever and funny. It contains about 12 other different parodies- but I think it should have stopped at the 1 main story with a slight beefing up of the 3 other smaller tales- instead of a bunch of sloppy one-page deals that are quite lame.

Still- it’s worth consuming.

It’s always great to see Barry Allen back- even if it is an alternate timeline version of him. Appearantly no matter which universe he’s in- he’s destined to- oops well, I’ve said too much. (SPOILER ALERT!)

The story starts off slow- but it really has a nice finish and and is worth alot of the “Memento”-isque beginning mumbo-jumbo. Great story for any Flash or Elseworld fan’s collection.
Worth Consuming!

The art is sloppy, the plots baffoonish, the criminals stereotypical- but for the price of a current Marvel
color trade paperback (just 6 issues for $24.99) you get the entire 1940s run of Batman’s daily comic strips (3 volumes in one) for the same price. And currently, Barnes and Noble has this on Clearance at many locations. And with Gas prices and everything else the way they are this is a very wise and buy and that makes this volume (flaws and all) worth consuming.

Also- read each volumes introduction after you read the scripts- many times a spoiler is talked about and that can ruin the fun of the stories.

This is a book that will make you laugh, cry, and cry some more. The blatant self-destruction of the greatest rock drumer of all-time is alot to take at times. One can only witness so much pain, agony, and sadness without needed a moment to catch their breath. So I found myself- like many who’ve partied around the icon, taking frequent breaks away from Keith Moon and then reading a 200 page binge into the dark spiral of the drummer’s tortured soul.
It’s brutal stuff and enough to make one see Moon in a less favorable sight and yet still defend to the death how vital hi presence was to the WHO.
Worth Consuming- but be prepared to need to take a break from it at times.

For years, I felt guilty that I’ve never finished Davis’ Don’t Know Much About History. After read DKMA: Mythology- I no longer feel guilty and I no longer want to own, read, and consider any futher works of Kenneth Davis.

To read the entire review, go to my blog:
http://bbchillsbox.blogspot.com/

Not worth consuming

Now, I had just cheered someone who hated the whole Molok theme of this book. And I still stand by that cheer. To introduce a new narrator in a series like this does detract somewhat from the essence of what Detxter is all about.
But, I really love the exploration of what makes Dex tick and the crimes and clues in the book make sense. And Dex’s friendship with Vince has some real buddy moments that remind me of Lethal Weapon- if Leathel Weapon was made by the E! network.
The role of Dex’s soon to be step-kids has some really classic moents involing Sgt. Debbie- but some things like the kidnapping gets a real Disney-like ending. I just don’t think that could really happen in real life.
Out of the 3 books (so far…) this is the least of the bunch. But, Dex is such a great character- I just couldn’t put it down. So, I give it a worth consuming!

The 70’s have a reputation for being a lean time for great comic book story telling- but I must disagree- and this book is proof of that.
The art of Kirby just keeps getting better, Stan Lee’s stories get better (and less sappy), and what’s more- the rotating membership of the FF actually works. And had I read this before the Civil War tear up of the Baxter Building’s favorite residents, I might not have been calling so much for Joe Quesada’s head.
Worth Consuming!

Better than the 1st book… I love how Dexter ends up becoming more “normal” no matter how hard he tries not too. The MO of Dr. Danco is inspired and very clever. Dexter is the greatest literary character to come out of the past 5 years. Thus,Jeff Lindsay is one of the greatest writers of the 21st century.
I cannot wait for book 3!
Worth Consuming