Welcome to the latest recurring feature on Legion of Doom that I’ll inevitable give up on after a couple of weeks: the Meaningless Awards of the Week! Maybe I’ll actually stick this one since I can do however many or few I want depending on the quality of books that week. This week, I’m handing…
Three stinking books this week. That’s it. Of course, this means my wallet is a little heavier (although it’s not, since we’ve evolved to a cash-less society. How can the future be dystopian if commerce is such a breeze? Orwell, you’re full of shit!) so I shouldn’t complain. I can’t reveal my thoughts on Astro…
We’ve discussed Heroes quite a bit here on Legion of Doom. Doom DeLuise and his brother hate it. I really like it. Jean-Claude Van Doom also seems to enjoy it a lot. I know Colonel Doom watches it, but I don’t think he has a strong opinion either way. And I’m pretty sure Jim Doom…
Aside from an incredibly decent cover and a neat splash page featuring Batwoman laying the smacketh down on some Intergang thugs, this week’s issue is surprisingly dull. For the sake of ritual, though, let’s address what actually happens this week, and I’ll tell you why it sucks so much. First off, we find Renee Montoya…
It’s Wednesday, and we all know what that means. So, while you’re at your local comic shop, picking up the latest and greatest today, do yourself a favor and pick up “Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1,” the first issue in the second story-arc of this Wildstorm property. Then, come back here on…
By Darwyn Cooke (W/A) and Dave Stewart (C) Cover Price $19.99. Published by DC Comics. Originally printed as DC: The New Frontier 4-6. Click here for the Library of Doom entry for DC: The New Frontier Volume 1. Plot: Against the backdrop of the 1950s, all of America’s heroes unite to challenge the greatest threat…
By Jeph Loeb (W) and Tim Sale (A). Cover Price $14.99. Published by Marvel Comics, 2001-2002. Originally printed as Daredevil: Yellow #1-6. Plot: This story takes a look back at how Daredevil became who he is today, showing the murder of Matt Murdock’s father (done in by mobsters after he refuses to throw a fight)…
Welcome back to another weekend with the Doomers. This time we’re all kicking back around the fiery gates of hell and reading the first issue of Bullet Points, by J. Michael Stracynski. It’s essentially a “what if?” book, positing the scientist who turned wimpy Steve Rogers into Captain America died before administering his super serum….
After what’s been a surprisingly long time (a couple years now since Identity Crisis), Ralph Dibny comes face to face with Jean Loring, his wife’s killer. The issue focuses almost entirely on this meeting and it’s a damn good thing they gave it such focus. Sue Dibny’s death is one of the major tragedies in…
By Lilli Carrè Published by Top Shelf, 2006. Retail price is $7. Plot: Umm… A crazy old guy lives out in the woods and talks to animals, dead and alive. Strengths: This book doesn’t fit very well into this format, mostly because it’s so freaking weird. According to Lilli (who makes a living as an…