Super Heroines On A Sunday

Oh, before I begin: Skyrim and I made up. Right. I read some comics. This led me to thinking about how to review them. Frankly, who reads comic reviews? And with so many comics simply being chapters in a longer story, how can one review of a single issue actually do the entire story justice? So I've decided to just give my impressions of books I've read, then say whether or not you should pick it up. Or steal it. Which I don't condone, but I'm tired of arguing this point. If someone makes something, you should pay for it if you want to continue to enjoy it. There. End of rant. So, here's what I've read this weekend. Batwoman #3 'Hyrdrology Part 3' What's Going On? Batwoman is still investigating the ghost in the river who drowns kids. The DEO is still investigating Batwoman. And cracks begin to appear in Katy Kane's life. Do I Have To Read Every Bloody Batman Book To Understand This? No. What I like most about this title is that it seems to exist in its own dark corner of the Batman-verse. Kate fights crime at night, hangs out in clubs, and tries to manage a love life. It's far more supernatural than any other Bat-book, which helps to give it it's own identity. Is The Art Any Good? This is the most beautiful book I collect. Every page should be framed and hung on a wall. If I had the money, I would do just that. Is It Worth Picking Up? Yes. The entire series so far has been excellent. Even Flamebird's costume is gorgeous. Birds of Prey #2 'Trouble In Mind' What's Going On? The rebooted Black Canary continues to put together the new BoP team, including Katana and a surprise member that players of Arkham Asylum will recognize. Wasn't Katana in The Outsiders Yes, and she was kinda boring there. Here, she's a little crazy. She talks to her sword, believing the soul of her husband resides there after being killed by yakuza. And in the rather tired tradition of any superhero who isn't American, Katana has to have her country's flag incorporated into her costume: this time the red sun is part of her mask. Sigh. I See Gale Simone Isn't Writing This. Who is? Duane Swierczynski. I've liked his noir novels in the past (The Wheelman and Severance Package are favourites)and he does a decent job here of creating a mystery and making me care about the characters. It's definitely not Simone, but it has it's own vibe that I like. Is It Worth Picking Up? If you liked Birds of Prey in the past, you'll enjoy this. But if you've never heard of them, I'm not sure that the characters will draw you in enough to win you over. I love Black Canary, since she reminds me of my childhood when I always associated her with Black Cherry pop from the Pop Shoppe. No, really. Wonder Woman #2 'Home' What's Going On? Hera's pissed at Zeus' randiness. Diana brings a man to Paradise Island. This has consequences. Oh, Really? Another Wonder Woman Reboot? Hey, I was dubious, too. But under Brian Azzarello, this one may actually work. There are echoes here of Neil Gaiman's Sandman series and Kieron Gillen's Journey Into Mystery in a shared approach to mythology. Diana doesn't come across as Miss Captain Whitebread, and her warrior aspect is addressed without being overplayed. And the rather enforced purity that seems to follow Wonder Woman