Here is what I loved these past weeks.

Doom Patrol #4.

It was a Blackest Night tie-in and part of the Ring Promotion, this was for a Yellow Lantern Ring. I've read a few reviews and gone thru some message boards about this issue. As a long time Doom Patrol fan, I really liked this issue. There are some teams in the DCU which have a history for members to die. The Titans, JLI, Suicide Squad and the Doom Patrol to name a few. This book is the perfect place for dead teammates to appear. I've read all the different versions and loved when they re launched the book using Arani, Cliff, Joshua and Val. I liked the 3 new kids as well that joined, then Invasion happened and that's when Grant Morrison took over and the book became less spandex superhero and took a very strange odd Morrison twist. I think that's one reason why I liked this issue so much. History and Present in one book, done right. From the moment you open the book to the end "Cliff"hanger, I loved it. It helps that I love the art of Justiniano, he is perfect for the creepy look of the Black Lanterns. Worth a read - Yes. And you get a cool Sinestro ring.


Necrosha One Shot and New Mutants #5.

This is how you do a crossover. Your first issue has 3 separate stories leading into their respective titles giving the reader a tease of what's to come. Between the gorgeous dark art of Clayton Crain in the X-Force story, the return of many classic X- Friends and foes and the reveals you get in this issue it's well worth the $3.99 cover price. The only complaint (not by me) is that there is a need for some - who is that boxes. This crossover is paper joy to us who have been reading for years and years and know the X-Lore but to new readers you just need to find a friend to do some 'splainin or use Wiki to help.
Along with this issue is New Mutants #5. Fresh out of the grave, Doug is back and the reunion with his former friends doesn't go that well. In fact it's the last reunion for one Mutie. Great issue, but the art lacks in some. Still a great book and what an upgrade in powers for the newly resurrected Cypher.


Secret Six # 15

I have every issue of the Suicide Squad. I loved that book. So what you ask? John Ostrander wrote that and he  wrote this issue as well. Taking a shot at a character he helped define. Jim Calafiore is the artist. After reading this issue I want the Didiot to put these 2 on an ongoing Suicide Squad book. 
While it does feel odd that after the last arc they choose a one off to follow up, a breather issue was good. Maybe an arc of 6 issues each focusing on a member would be cool, I would love an all Ragdoll issue! This issue focuses on Deadshot who is a killer and wants to kill more. It's an interesting character piece and while it doesn't affect the main story, it's still an enjoyable read.


Rich

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