The New 52: Men of War
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:31 am
I was sure I wasn't going to like this one. I'm not much for war movies or tv shows and really doubted that I'd like a war comic.
Boy was I wrong. Not only did Men of War surpass my expectations by leaps and bounds, it may be the second best book this week. I know I said Batgirl was second earlier in the Batgirl thread, but I seriously think that this is very nearly on par with Swamp Thing for writing and art/writing integration.
I did not care at all about the subject matter, the concept, the characters before reading this issue. I had no emotional investment.
Now I will be very sad if I can't get the second issue.
BONUS: It comes with a backup story that illustrates beautifully how NOT to write a military book, standing in stark contrast to the main story's goodness.
Boy was I wrong. Not only did Men of War surpass my expectations by leaps and bounds, it may be the second best book this week. I know I said Batgirl was second earlier in the Batgirl thread, but I seriously think that this is very nearly on par with Swamp Thing for writing and art/writing integration.
I did not care at all about the subject matter, the concept, the characters before reading this issue. I had no emotional investment.
Now I will be very sad if I can't get the second issue.
BONUS: It comes with a backup story that illustrates beautifully how NOT to write a military book, standing in stark contrast to the main story's goodness.