Alan Rapp

Batman #2

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batman-new-52-2-coverBruce Wayne has been marked for death by the mysterious group known as the Court of Owls. Writer Scott Snyder delivers another strong Batman story that explains Nightwing‘s DNA at a crime scene, sees Batman run a motorcycle into a helicopter and full speed, and Bruce Wayne survive an attack from the Court of Owls assassin on the observation deck of Wayne Tower.

First, I’ve got to mention the terrific art by Greg Capullo who really shows off Gotham in this issue as well as give us some great panels of the Dark Knight. The villain (given his look and ability to pop back up from the “dead”) reminded me a little too much of Karl Ruprecht Kroenen from the first Hellboy film, but the fight sequence on the top of Wayne Tower and in mid-air between the assassin and Bruce Wayne works well.

I’m also impressed with Snyder’s ability to capture Bruce Wayne’s arrogance while still being able to present a likable character. Even if he villain isn’t a great one Snyder’s story about the guardians of Gotham and Capullo’s art elevate the issue into one of the best of the week.

[DC, $2.99]

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Prepare for the Awesomeness

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  • Title: Kung Fu Panda: Legend of Awesomeness
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It seems DreamWorks Animation and Nickelodeon are finally ready to let loose the awesome. After sitting in limbo for more than a year Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness (a new cartoon based on the characters from the hit movie) is set to premiere on November 7th on Nickelodeon. The series is using most of the voice cast from the Kung Fu Panda video game (including Mick Wingert, who does a pretty darn good Jack Black as Po) and will boast several well-known guest-stars in the first season including John DiMaggio, Wallace Shawn, Simon Helberg, Stephen Root, Wayne Knight, and Diedrich Bader. James Hong will appear to reprise his role as Po’s father Mr. Ping.

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Nightwing #2

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nightwing-2-coverBetween two battles with the mysterious Saiko (who is hellbent on killing Dick Grayson), Nightwing reconnects with an old friend from the circus and is given a gift he can’t refuse. Issue #2 continues to reconnect Dick with his roots in Haly’s Circus as well as give Nightwing a new adversary who knows his true identity (which seems like a pattern in the New 52, particularly in the Bat-titles).

Between his battles and inheriting the circus that killed his family, Dick has time to reconnect with a girl from his past aboard one of Bruce Wayne’s private jets. And I do mean reconnect.

This issue is still laying the foundation of who Dick Grayson is, but I would have liked a little more fun. We certainly don’t need another brooding member of the Bat-Family.

The issue works well but I’ll be interested to see how big a part Haly’s Circus plays in the everyday life of Dick Grayson. I’m also more than a little tired of seemingly every new bad guy introduced in the Bat-titles knowing their true identities. The Bat-Family might want to work on that. Worth a look.

[DC, $2.99]

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Comic Rack

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It’s a new week so it must be time to talk about comics! Welcome to the RazorFine Comic Rack boys and girls. Pull up a bean bag and take a seat at feet of the master as we offer you this quick list of all kinds of comic book goodness set to hit comic shops and bookstores this week from all your favorite publishers including DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, Archie, Dynamite, Image Comics, and others.

This week includes Angel & Faith, Aquaman, Annihilators: Earthfall, Astonishing X-Men, Blackhawks, Cobra, Daredevil, Deadpool, FF, The Flash, Incorruptible, Justice League Dark, Kato, Kirby: Genesis, The Mighty Thor, Star Trek, Superman, Teen Titans, The Walking Dead, the first issues of Avengers: Solo, Helldorado, Incredible Hulk, Legion: Secret Origin, Spaceman, Stitched, Wolverine & The X-Men, and the final issues of Abe Sapien: The Devil Does Not Jest, Breed III, Guarding the Globe, The Mis-Adventures of Adam West, Red Wing, and The Vault.

Enjoy issue #151

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Powerless!

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  • Title: Batman: The Brave and the Bold – Powerless!
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After making light of Batman‘s (Diedrich Bader) abilities because of his lack of super-powers the JLI’s latest member Captain Atom (Brian Bloom) finds himself stripped of his own powers by his arch-nemesis Major Force (Fred Tatasciore). What’s a super-hero to do when he’s lost all his powers? Well, if you’re like Captain Atom, it involves a lot of crying.

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