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Superman World of New Krypton #9
Following directly on from last month’s action packed issue, we cut to Jemm, the Son of Saturn, who is rather pissed off that New Krypton stole his moon. I can empathise. An agreement is reached between the Saturnians and the Kryptonians. As Jemm leaves he bows to the voice of Rao. I’m hopeful that this means that the Flamebird will show up on New Krypton before the close of this maxi series.
Next we see arguments in the council chambers and Red Shard speculating on whether Ursa is falling for Kal. This I highly doubt. We then move to see a scene or two from military guild training and then some scenes from the Labour Guild wherein they discuss a new disease and the makeup of the council.
The last few pages are of Kal visiting Zod, who is getting stronger. They discuss Non and the strength of the Kryptonian army. Finally Ursa bursts in to announce a disturbance in the high sector. This turns out to be none other than Adam Strange! This tickled me, it feels like we are getting a who’s who of space faring races.
This was an issue that served to remind us of key players on the planet as well as the stratifications and layes in their society. I thought it was good to go back and revisit some people and problems we haven’t seen in a while. I figure this is being used to bring together some ideas that will converge in the final 3 issues.
Buffy #30
Ah! My Goddess! sess! I’d forgotten about the delights of last issue so this was a welcome read. The colours were fantastic as the Goddesses went on the rampage.
Buffy et al realise that the Goddesses aren’t on their side, they just plan to destroy everything. In addition to this the slayers gave away too much power and can’t get it back. The dialogue between Warren, Amy and the masked man was great – it felt like I was watching the show again. It turns out Riley was undercover in the army so Buffy went to rescue him (shame).
Buffy realises they will lose this battle and despite this she still rallies her troops and commands them to bring all the injured, both slayers, wolves and army guys to the temple so that they can defend it and try to save as many people as possible. Now that’s a hero.
5 hours after the battle the army has captured all the slayers and Buffy is alone in a snowdrift. Then she somehow rises into the air and is flying. This is much better than when Willow was flying. It executed in a more pleasing manner, it makes more sense (even without an explanation as to how she does it) and Buffy’s surprise at this development works. When Willow flew it felt too easy and contrived. Like it was put in because they could, because there was no special effects budget to be concerned about.
Lastly, I got another Corps ring. A yellow one, to be specific. As you can see they haven’t been made for delicate girl fingers, (or even stubby girl fingers). Nonetheless I intend to collect them all and photograph them along the way.
(Can you point and say NEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRDDDD!!)
Listening to: [spunge] - pedigree chump
NERRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDD!
ReplyDeleteAh, but you're in good company. :-)
Oh heaven's yes. I have a black ring, a yellow ring, and two old green ones. I wonder if they are going to make NEW green ones?
ReplyDelete@ Sally: According to these solicits I found over the internet, yes:
ReplyDelete* For every 25 copies of DOOM PATROL #4 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty YELLOW PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The YELLOW PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on November 4.
* For every 25 copies of BOOSTER GOLD #26 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty ORANGE PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The ORANGE PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on November 18.
* For every 50 copies of JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #39 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty RED PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The RED PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on December 2.
* For every 50 copies of BLACKEST NIGHT #5 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty GREEN PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The GREEN PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on December 16.
* For every 50 copies of ADVENTURE COMICS #4 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty BLUE PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The BLUE PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on December 30.
* For every 25 copies of R.E.B.E.L.S #10 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty INDIGO PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The INDIGO PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on January 13.
* For every 25 copies of OUTSIDERS #24 ordered by the order increase cut-off date, retailers may order one bag of fifty VIOLET PROMOTIONAL RINGS at a net cost of $8.00 U.S. The VIOLET PROMOTIONAL RINGS are scheduled to arrive in stores on January 27.
Woo hoo!
Woo hoo indeed. I now have a nice indigo ring and an orange ring. Halfway there!
ReplyDeleteI got my yellow ring today too!
ReplyDelete*points at self*
NEEEEERRRRRRRDDDDDDD!