Scott Lobdell: writer
R.B. Silva: penciller
Rob Lean: inker
The Comic
Just colored me all sorts of confused.
This book is trying to introduce to me a bunch of new characters, give some intro to older characters, and throw in a wrench to the story on just about every other page.
Seriously, I really can't describe what is going on. From what I think may be happening, is that a bunch of Wildstorm characters and old Gen 13 characters are being brought into this book, but I'm not quite sure. See, I wasn't a fan of Gen 13 and never really read them before. So I'm not quite sure who these characters all are or what kind of motivations they have. Which is a good thing, it will show me if the writer has the ability to show off new characters that are unfamiliar to the reader.
Color me confused. I just don't get it. But I am digging Teen Titans and some of the new characters in that book. So what makes this one different? I'm not quite sure. There is definitely a different tone with this book than the other one. Beyond that I just don't have the right word or expression right now.
The art is still the same as before. There is consistency there, I will give this book that. But there were obviously some missing panels or artwork in this book. For example, when Rose is searching through Red's room, there seems to be a hidden compartment that is opened by a sword. Rose is carrying swords, yet somehow in the instant that something falls out of said compartment when it is opened, there is no sword in Rose's hands.
I want a consistent feel for Superboy so I can enjoy the character in whatever context he comes in. But if he's going to be equally confusing in both Teen Titans and this one, and I can wrap my head around the characters in Titans and I care more for the story in that book, then this book won't be around much longer.
I will read the preview for the next issue and see if it intrigues me. If it does, then the next issue will be bought. If it doesn't, then no dice.
The Cover
Many things wrong with this cover that I've had for all the Superboy covers: the artist that they get to draw it, who obviously isn't the same one who does interiors, has no idea what is going on in the book. Red doesn't dress like that, Superboy hasn't shown much in the way of heat vision, and the placement of the characters and their poses just doesn't make sense. Except for Superboy, because he just looks ticked off and grunting, like he does in the book.
Grades
Words: 5/10
Pictures: 6/10
Recommend: No. Unless you are a fan of Wildstorm characters, then maybe you can tell me if this is intriguing or not.
Buy Next Issue: Depends if I like the preview pages that DC releases on Tuesdays on their blog.
Previous Issues
Superboy #4
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