This week’s comics 2/8/06

In the order I read them:

Green Arrow #59
– Judd Winick has made this series enjoyable if unspectacular over the past few months. As far as the buildup to Infinite Crisis goes, it’s been about as good as Wonder Woman. This issue finally sees the big GA vs. Merlyn throwdown (last issue was all fluff), and the end really surprised me. It’s just amazing, the mega chaos DC is unleashing on its universe. SPOILER – Let’s just say, another city bites the dust.

Jonah Hex #4
– Just another strong, fun, bad-ass issue. I love the stand alones and the old-school cowboy storylines, both of which spit in the face of the Bendis-dom of comics. Only complaint is Howard Chaykin’s cover = bleh.

Superman #226
– The first of three stories chronicling the life and times of Earth 2 Superman. This is a strong start, and with all the emotional weight it cranks up for the original big guy, I can’t help but expect him to meet his end once IC #4 hits. I was surprised that the story was interspersed with little glimpses of the fight between Supermen. Once again, DC has hit just the right note in building up their biggest event.

Marvel Zombies #3 of 5
– It’s just amazing to see somebody have such free reign to completely defile all the trademark Marvel heroes (and a few villains). The big reveal of Galactus as a zombie of sorts was just one of many fun moments.

Young Avengers #10
– In a way, this is the most old-fashioned super hero team book on the shelves right now. Remember when battles lasted only a single issue, only to give way to another adventure? That’s what you find here. Also, Allan Heinberg writes the most realistic teenagers of about anyone.