Scans: Adventure Comics #0; Codename Patriot; and World of New Krypton #7

[mithen]

Adventure Comics #0: Written by Geoff Johns; art by Francis Manapul
Codename Patriot ("Blood Sisters"): Written by Sterling Gates and Greg Rucka; art by Fernando Dagnino
World of New Krypton #7: Written by James Robinson and Greg Rucka; art by Pete Woods

Starting off with just one panel from Adventure Comics #0, because I'm madly in love with

Comments

[bradygirl_12]

I love the Clark and Krypto panel! :)

Ouch! I agree that Tyr was under tremendous pressure, and sometimes that means making the wrong choices. And the Labor Guild seems pretty downtrodden.

Kal's position on New Krypton is so interesting. He's like Spock with a foot in both worlds. He's neither one or the other (Human or Kryptonian). He was raised Human and is biologically Kryptonian, and there are those who don't trust him on both sides.

[mithen]

I agree, New Krypton is really fun for what it reveals about Clark's character as he's caught between two worlds. I feel badly for him, but he's also really shining in some ways...

[vejiicakes]

You know what's awesome? Looking at that first panel and mentally pasting Bruce over Krypto. Mmmyep.

Totally agreed on Kal in the military outfit. So hotwrong. (Also is that assassin actually as pretty as he's being made to look while unconscious..? *cough*) The man looks good in sleek, high contrast getups :D

[mithen]

You know what's awesome? Looking at that first panel and mentally pasting Bruce over Krypto. Mmmyep.

"Hey boy...down boy! Stop licking me....awwww, you can lick a little." :)

I believe the assassin is actually dead there, but he was a pretty guy. :) And I really feel odd enjoying Kal in military outfits being all...general-ish. :) But he's hot...

[inkspottedtea]

I love that they decide they need a moon, so they go take an already existing one. Jupiter has so many, you know~ It won't miss one~

And poor Kal. I think that the .. what some may argue as OOCness for Clark, is really interesting. If you take it as Clark going through some shit and none of his usual support system is there for him, he's still trying to be Superman/Clark Kent and Kal El at the same time ... ooohhh, it's so good. You're totally right - it's a rough scene, but an amazing one as well.

[mithen]

I love that they decide they need a moon, so they go take an already existing one. Jupiter has so many, you know~ It won't miss one~

It's no big deal, right? :D

And oh, I agree about that scene--it's so painful and so resonant at the same time. You can read it so many different ways, and every single one is interesting... I'm really looking forward to seeing where they go with it...

[mithen]

I adore Manapul's art like Whoa. And of course, it would be remiss not to mention his inkers -- they really complement the warm, understated feel of the story and the art itself.

I never know how much credit to give inkers and colorists! They can obviously make a huge difference--I mean, the COLOR of Manapul's art is so important too...

I know what you mean about blood mixing rituals! They're creepy and fascinating, and Thara obviously takes them very seriously indeed (I find her rather creepily fascinating and hope they don't drop her character too suddenly).

lmao! It's exactly why I love him, really. :p Just a couple of words, but so perfect in all its ruthless sneakiness.

He's delightful, and I really love him in this series as having a little more depth and cunning than "Come to Earth. Subject its people. Make the son of Jor-El kneel to me. Gloat" sorts of things...

[mithen]

Ooooh, please! I've been really slow to even pay any attention to art or writers at ALL, I used to be mostly like, "Oh look, a comic!" :) And art more slowly than writers, as I tend to be very story and dialogue-focused... So I've woefully cluless on what I like and what effects people have...

[starsandsea]

KRYPTO!!!!!!!!!!

That is all. :p

[mithen]

I'm loving Adventure COmics, and Manapul's Krypto is a huge reason why right now! He's a good doggie, yes he is! *scratches behind his ears*