If I’m reading the Blogathon Surf Ring frame properly, mine is a “Hot Spot.” Which is kind of weird, but also a bit gratifying. I’m not sure that’s defined, but … well … there it is.
Review code format (ranked 1-5, blah to faboo): [writing / art / new reader? / non-comics reader?]
Front Line #4 (Marvel) [4/4/3/2] (w/a. various)
This is another Civil War title, running several continuing stories in it, focusing on the “personal” aspects of what’s going on. Clever investigative reports are looking to find out cui bono with the act. Speedball survived the explosion, but is powerless and in the federal clink until he confesses to his “role” in the disaster (which he doesn’t see as his fault); he’s subjected there to repeated abuse by inmates and guards alike. And we continue to learn more about a sleeper cell of Atlanteans that
Namor had stashed ashore, for reasons to be made clear later, perhaps …
It’s an interesting series, reminiscent in tone and intent to DC’s 52, but somehow less successful — perhaps because what’s happening with the story isn’t yet as apparent.
Justice League of America #0 (DC) [4/3/3/1] (w. Brad Meltzer; a. various)
A disjointed recollection across time of the joining (and breaking) of various versions of the Justice League, focused on the actions and relationships of the Big Three — Bats, Supes, and WW — and their relationships in the past, present … and future? It’s an interesting collection, but it ends, with the decision to reestablish the JLA … though it’s not clear how time has healed the wounds from when it was broken.
(listening to: Williams, John, & the London Symphony, “Brother of the Cruciform Sword” from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade)
(listening to: Ravenscroft, Thurl, & Disney, “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from Disneyland/Disney World Official Album)
(listening to: “Shared Dig” from Unreal)
(listening to: Copeland, Stewart, “Liberté” from Rhythmatist)
(listening to: Badelt, Klaus & H. Zimmer, “Skull And Crossbones” from Pirates of the Caribbean – Curse of the Black Pearl)
(listening to: Carl Stalling Project, “Medley: Dinner Music For a Pack of Hungry Cannibals (1941-1950)” from Music from Warner Bros. Cartoons 1936)
(listening to: TV, “Jarry Goldsmith / Barnaby Jones” from Television’s Greatest Hits 70’s & 80’s)
(listening to: Baez, Joan, “Lonesome Road” from Volume 2)
Good morning! How are you holding up?
Just a few more hours – you are doing great. Still spelling correctly, and making some sense. Yea!!!