I owe those of you who might actually be reading this mess an apology. I missed last week due to an overwhelming personal schedule. Steps are being taken to make sure that never happens again. To help atone for my failure, I’ll give a quick review on my picks for last week.
Criminal 2 #5 would’ve been my best due to an exceptionally spectacular issue involving brain matter and awesome noir detective alter egos. Meanwhile,
Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #3 would’ve been my worst due to the fact that it felt like a bad Dragonball Z episode.
Enough about last week, time to get with the times, in glorious sentimental letter form!
BEST: All-Star Superman #12
Dear All-Star Superman #12,
You and your 11 brothers have crafted one of the most perfect Superman arcs I’ve ever read. Grant Morrison has made you in the image of a grand, intellectual Superman story and that just makes me giddy inside. You are the perfect book-end to a wonderful series and I am proud to call you a comic book I own.
Love Always,
Jarrett
WORST: X-Factor #35
Dear X-Factor,
Look, we need to talk. What happened to you? When Peter David rebooted you, you were phenomenal. You had awesome story arcs, great twist, all the things a guy could ask for in a comic book. Then, everything changed. You started hanging out with those no-good crossovers, getting caught up in all their debauchery. Your once-beautiful stories became pointless dribble that went nowhere. Worst of all, you let Larry Stroman draw you. I cannot believe that there are people out there that like this man’s art. It’s just crude and unappealing to look at. Jamie Madrox looks like a compltely different character on every page.
Look I’ll get to the point, X-Factor. I’m dropping you. We’ve just grown apart. The fire is gone and you need to accept it. I’ll always remember the great times (in trade).
Love Always,
Jarrett