New Purchases for May

More collections have arrived in the post. I'm pleased to have got Mouse Guard Vol 2 (via EBay as Amazon was sold out) so I'll read that soon having just finished vol 1.

The Avengers Masterworks Vol 4 means that I'm just one Avengers Masterworks volume away from a complete run to issue 400. Unfortunately, I've Vol 5 is yet to be scheduled for release in paperback.

I don't know why the Daredevil cover has scanned so poorly. It must be something to do with it being so dark. These issues (12-21) are the first John Romita comics in the Marvel Age.

Mouse Guard Autumn 1152

I've read this today. It was an easy read excellently illustrated by Petersen.

The comic has had consistantly good reviews on "Comics Should Be Good" do I thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did.

I've ordered the next volume so I look forward to reading that soon.

I think it's time for some more Batman next and then maybe some Marvel back-issues...

The Tawny Man Book 2

Just finished book 2 this morning. It's taken me a few weeks to read this 712 page book. Not because it hasn;t been enjoyable, but lack of time.

I'm going to read some comics for the next month or s before embarking on Book 3, just for a little break.

Avengers Movie

As this is primarily a comics related blog, I feel I'm allowed to mention that I saw the new Avengers film this week.

Can sum it up in one word - Excellent!

New Back-issues

I won these on Ebay at the weekend. Old Bronze-age comics from 1974 and 1975. The Dracula is not in the greatest condition but it was acutately described and CHEAP. I am gradually ticking off the issues on these two classic bronze-age titles.

I've noticed they're the first actual comics for a bit - concentrating on trades etc and keeping to my strict budget has limited my purchasing - but as I keep saying, I've got enough to read really.

Fool's Errand. Tawny Man Book 1

I will finish this book tonight and will start book 2 whilst on holiday next week. Having more time to read should help speed up my progress!

Batman Year One Part 4

Batman 407 which is Part 4 of Year One has a great cover, but the action as depicted on the cover doesn't occur in the issue. Again the primary focus is on Gordon with (it seems) more pages devoted to his crusade to stamp out corruption within Gotham's police than Bruce Learning how to be Batman.

The alliance is forged at the end with Bruce/ Batman saving Gordon's baby boy. Whatever happened to him?

I great 4 parter and it makes me want to read Daredevil Born Again once more.