ClownPrinceofAwesome

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March 18, 2008 12:55 pm While this issue didn't continue the awe-inspiring story arch, it was the most satisfying comic of my week hands down. Devoting an issue to showing us just how much Agnotti is the Gordon to Hundred's Dark Knight may seem lack-luster, but it's execution could not have put a wider smile on my face as a lifelong Batman fan. Awesome writing, awesome art, and a fantastic last page.
March 6, 2008 12:29 pm

While he usually comes off (or rather is portrayed) as a one-note, "lone bad-ass" stereotype, every once in a great while a book will positively nail the full potential of Logan as a character.

This. Is. That. Book.

When done right, I truely believe he can be the most interging character Marvel has to offer (at least in recent history). So, who do you go to when exploring mysterious, complex characters? Who's the storyteller that can make even the most uninteresting/forgettable character really speak to the audience? Is it Brian K. Vaughn? Yeah. I think it is.

As far as Risso is concerned, I am sorry to say that I'm not too familiar with his work. But this book does nothing but build on my increasing respect for him. I read Broken City, and once I got over what appeared to be cartoony artwork set to the "gritty realism" of the storyline, I realized that (as Josh pointed out) the emotion conveyed through his panels potentially exceeds the realism of any Alex Ross spread (nothing against the great A-Ross, but the visually-real can only convey so much). So expecting anything less than greatness from these two fantastic storytellers (BKV and ER) is just foolishness.

Anyone who enjoyed this issue in color, I highly recommend checking out the B&W varient. The bare visual asthetic plus the great narrative plus the time-frame and location of the story creates a feel that is comparable to a Kurosawa film (shout out to all my cinophiles out there!).

Are you still reading this? Really? Wow.