Due 15 June 2011

Avengers #14 Fear
Batgirl #22
Batman #711
Flashpoint Deadman & Flying Graysons #1 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Grodd Of War #1
Flashpoint Legion Of Doom #1 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Wonder Woman & Furies #1 (Of 3)
X-Men #13
X-Men Prelude To Schism #3 (Of 4)



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New app for blogging

Downloaded BlogPress today for the iPad (writing this post on it) as it dawned on me that there must be loads of apps out there that provide a really good blogging experience. Software that works with Blogger and WordPress and all the other alternatives. So the next few blogs I write will be through this - see how I find it. I'll also be blogging on Thor, iCloud, DC updates and anything else I can think of. I hope this works.

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Due 8 June 2011

I am going to choose my words very carefully. Holy fuck! It had dawned on me the other week that I needed to review my existing comics pull list and maybe bin some titles - those that were either shit or had characters that were of less interest. It would seem that DC have other ideas - and I can't work out if they are trying to get me to buy more comics or trying to put me off. For those of you who are not aware, on Tuesday, it was announced that DC were revamping, relaunching, call it what you will, all their titles in September of this year. Yes all titles. All starting at number 1. That is 52 new issue 1. And on top of that they will all have new costumes. Is this necessary? I like the fact that my collection is in number order. I don't want to have to start filing again. What next? Is Batman going to become the powerful one and Superman the human? Well I called here first.

It is a relaunch (not reboot) and it is post Flashpoint which as is becoming more and more apparent is not just a mini series but a story arc that will change the whole DC universe in it's entirety. I like the idea of keeping things fresh, especially in fiction that is long running, but the audience... the customers are buying these characters because they are what they are... Now. Not what they could be. A variation of them... An elseworld is cool, but it is not necessary the best and most successful long term future. If Marvel had not started the .1 issues, would DC have reacted with this? Don't get me wrong - I'll probably still buy the comics - but will I be spending more or less come September? Time will tell. As an aside, lots of info is beginning to filter out on the new September line up. I'll post on as and when.

Due 8 June 2011

Batman And Robin #24
Birds Of Prey #13
Black Panther Man Without Fear #519
Flashpoint Citizen Cold #1 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Deathstroke The Curse Of Ravager #1 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Emperor Aquaman #1 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Frankenstein Creatures Of Unknown #1 (Of 3)
Red Robin #24

Due 1 June 2011

Fear Itself #3 (Of 7)
Fear Itself Deep #1 (Of 4)
Flashpoint #2
Flashpoint Abin Sur The Green Lantern #1
 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Batman Knight Of Vengeance #1
 (Of 3)
Flashpoint Secret Seven #1 (Of 3)
Flashpoint The World Of Flashpoint #1 (Of 3)
Moon Knight #2
X-Men #12

It is looking a very good week. Obviously Fear Itself and Flashpoint are battling for supremacy. So far, I have to say that I've been a little disappointed with Fear Itself. Part 2 was better than 1, but I am expecting some great things from this comic. Flashpoint so far has been very cool and I will definitely be picking up some of the tie-ins if I can get my hands on them - I missed the Booster Gold one last week.

Managed to see Thor (I will write a separate post on it) but I thought it was pretty good. News on The Avengers is coming in thick and fast - I really hope they do the whole Secret Invasion storyline - that would be cool - the thought of it makes me want to read it all again.

Due 25th May 2011

Detective Comics #877
Gotham City Sirens #23
Green Arrow #12
Green Lantern #66
Green Lantern Corps #60
Green Lantern Emerald Warriors #10
Secret Avengers #13 Fear Itself
Turf #5

So, a new trailer for Green Lantern focusing on the Corps. I think it is looking better and better each time material is being released, which is great. Still not sure if RR is the man to play Hal, but I'll give him a chance.

Picture of Hardy as Bane has been released - well a picture of his back and him wearing a dodgy mask. Certainly sticks with the dark and mysterious theme. Oh and filming has begun.



Tintin is looking pretty cool. Will definitely be keen to see this.

Jason Todd is back. Again. A very cool DC character that needs more of a spotlight. His appearances in Batman & Robin and Red Hood: The Lost Days recently have been well handled, but there is much to explore and hopefully his new Batman & Robin appearance will turn into a cracking run.

I gotta say, with all the Batman comics currently being released, it does get a little confusing, especially if it's been a while since reading the last issue - Batman, Detective Comics, Batman & Robin, Batman Incorporated, Batman: The Return, Red Robin, Batgirl, Gotham City Sirens, Batman: The Dark Knight, Batwoman, Streets of Gotham and Birds of Prey. And those are just the ones I read. Maybe time to review the pull list again.

Due 18 May 2011

Avengers #13 Fear
Batman #710
Batman And Robin #23
Batman Gates Of Gotham #1 (Of 5)(maybe)
Booster Gold #44 Flashpoint
Turf #5
Ultimate Avengers Vs New Ultimates #4 (Of 6)
X-Men Prelude To Schism #2 (Of 4)
Zatanna #13

Well, we have now had the first issue of Flashpoint and I have to say it did not disappoint. Very cool concept, great art, fast pacy script and the potential that anything could happen - I dare you to read that last page and not smile! Anyone who likes Elseworld comics or multiverse style storytelling is going to love this. There are a lot of tie-ins but thankfully you can just stick to the main comic and still get the story. Nice!

Due 11 May 2011

Batgirl #21
Batman And Robin #23
Batman Incorporated #6
Birds Of Prey #12
Black Panther Man Without Fear #518
Daredevil Reborn #4 (Of 4)
Flash #12 (Flashpoint)
Flashpoint #1
Green Lantern #66 (War Of GL)
Red Robin #23
X-Men #11