INDIE REVIEWS

The Authority #12

Abnett and Lanning, you gotta love these guys. They are currently writing Nova, Guardians of the Galaxy, War of King, and all the War of Kings tie ins and still they have time to write the The Authority and have it come out on time every month. And it's good, Great even. In this issue Midnighter is faced with his worst nightmare, an out of control Apollo. But he is Midnighter and he'll do what he has to do. My one complaint is that this story seems to be on fast forward. I would rather A & L would slow down a little to get the extra emotional impact that seems to be lacking here.

[7 of 10]


Echo #13

This book is so written for the trade. Each issue just seems to stop and I keep turning the pages looking for more story only to realize that it's the end. And dear god is this slow...In the previous issue Julie was running away from her pursuers. In this issue Julie was running away from her pursuers. I want some better explanation about just what is happening to her. I would like to say that each issues give bit and pieces of mystery...but they are barely crumbs. Come on Terry take a lesson from The Authority and move it forward!

[5 of 10]

The Astounding Wolf-Man #17

In this issue Wolf-Man doesn't die from the sword his daughter has plunged through his chest. I really don't think that is much of a spoiler as there wouldn't be much of a book without him. No, he finally confronts his daughter and we get some pay off on that story line. I'm hoping we are seeing the beginnings of some awesome action as the many enemies of The Astounding Wolf-Man are moving in. And now we have the possibility of a new side kick. This was a pretty good issue all in all...just good.

[8 of 10]