I hadn't bought any monthly comics for quite a few years, picking up graphic novels instead, but when DC rebooted their titles, I started getting Action Comics: Superman, Detective Comics: Batman, and Swamp Thing. 18 months later it's time for a re-evaluation I think.
Initially, Batman was awesome. Simply Awesome. 18 months later? It's still holding my attention, and the stories are still great. No need to change, it's doing exactly what it should.
Superman however, while having some genuinely interesting twists, is starting to remind me why in my comics buying heyday in the 90's, I steered clear of the costumed crews. It's getting all a bit silly and childish, and, well, all a bit meh. While not naff enough to instantly cancel, it's on the subs bench and it's days could be numbered.
Now it's onto Swamp Thing. Now I discovered old Swampy, back when Alan Moore was doing his thing, and what a wonderful thing it was. I discovered the character John Constantine, who later got his own title Hellblazer, which I loved. This time round, despite starting off well, went all cheesey superhero-esque lately, which is not what I'm looking for. Swamp Thing is definately getting the heave-ho. Fortunately the last issue I picked up finished off a story arc, so it's probably a good time to stop. It's replacement is likely to be Constantine, a new title featuring - you guessed it - John Constantine. Now as long as the costume crew stay out this title, that's all to the good. The first issue was pretty good if a bit lightweight. Not as meaty as the Hellblazer era Constantine, but good enough to engage the interest and make dumping Swamp Thing a viable option.
Initially, Batman was awesome. Simply Awesome. 18 months later? It's still holding my attention, and the stories are still great. No need to change, it's doing exactly what it should.
Superman however, while having some genuinely interesting twists, is starting to remind me why in my comics buying heyday in the 90's, I steered clear of the costumed crews. It's getting all a bit silly and childish, and, well, all a bit meh. While not naff enough to instantly cancel, it's on the subs bench and it's days could be numbered.
Now it's onto Swamp Thing. Now I discovered old Swampy, back when Alan Moore was doing his thing, and what a wonderful thing it was. I discovered the character John Constantine, who later got his own title Hellblazer, which I loved. This time round, despite starting off well, went all cheesey superhero-esque lately, which is not what I'm looking for. Swamp Thing is definately getting the heave-ho. Fortunately the last issue I picked up finished off a story arc, so it's probably a good time to stop. It's replacement is likely to be Constantine, a new title featuring - you guessed it - John Constantine. Now as long as the costume crew stay out this title, that's all to the good. The first issue was pretty good if a bit lightweight. Not as meaty as the Hellblazer era Constantine, but good enough to engage the interest and make dumping Swamp Thing a viable option.
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