My Manhunter #6 review...

Doom Patrol 7

 Ok , I chose this ( along with Aquaman and Manhunter) as a Swap book , for She hulk I think. The art was great, the story was very cool. I like that Robotman looks like Iron Man, that might just be me though. Nudge, and the other two newbies (Im assuming) seemed to have promise. I have never really gotten any DPs, so this is new to me.Martian Manhunter showing up at the end was great, for fans anyway, DP not so much. Have the first 6 issues made it to TPB?

 Anyway I liked it enough to pick it up next month, and am going to check out the first arc(s).

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I would agree that this would be a tough jumping on point and to try and answer your questions might spoil the plot twists in the story so far- if you decide to pick up the trade.  I had never really been a fan of any Image comics before I read this one so I wouldnt compare it to early Image fare.  In simplistic terms I think of it as kind of a cross between Superman and early Spiderman (ie- Superman like powers alien in origin and Spiderman teenage problems/clever dialogue).  I also bought the trade on a whim with no expectations, so that probably heightened my enjoyment of the series.     

Manhunter swap!

I went yesterday to my comic shop, but the new comics were not there yet, so instead I bought Manhunter #1, #5, and JSA #69. Manhunter #6is on my pull list, so I will receive it next week instead.

So far, I read Manhunter #1, and I liked what I read. I'll have to pick up the other issues (#2, #3 and #4) to see if I will add that title to my list.

I'll post a review of #6 next week then.

F. (300 posts)

Edited for vocabulary.

I was really into INVINCIBLE for its first year or so, but found myself losing interest when the storyline came about that shifted its focus so drastically (regular readers know the development I'm talking about). The SAVAGE DRAGON reference rings true, I think, in that SAVAGE DRAGON was all about taking classical superhero conventions and occasionally doing the unexpected with 'em (even if it meant the book would change-up big time as a result). The fact that Kirkman's associated himself with any number of Erik Larson projects in the past also lends credence to the fact that he may be using SAVAGE DRAGON as a sort of model.

That said...I've had fun with SAVAGE DRAGON occasion. Not for years and years now, but I've had fun with it.

More importantly, I loved those first two INVINCIBLE trades and would still recommend 'em even though I'm losing interest in the book after recent developments. It's only in the long run that I think Kirkman's weaknesses have become a bit more exposed and I've realized I don't have a lot invested in the characters.

-Dave

On the GJ board Marc Andreyko had this to say about DP:

"well, gang-
i read Doom Patrol #1-7 and was pleasantly surprised. i am a huge devotee of grant morrison's run on the book, so my expectations were pretty low BUT, in terms of its own merits, DP is actually a fun, old school comic book romp. sure, some of the dialogue is a little stiff and expository, but it sorta adds to the mood of this book: straight forward superheroics.

so, will i read the book with #8? well, i can't say DP has made it to the top of my reading list, but, if it's a light week, i'll probably get it. "

Hi Kate, glad you found us. Please take a look at the very first post in this thread for the rules. Feel free to modify those rules, so long as your swap partner agrees. Basically, you and your partner buys a copy of each other's book and review it here. I personally suggest the latest issue #7, the start of a new story. #8, the conclusion of that story, comes out on the 26th.

BTW, Kate, the board rules require you to make an account with your real name. Unless of course it is coincidentially the Mahunters name too !

LOL. I've been thinking of using a word other than "swap" , but somehow "comic exchange" isn't as catchy.

Your partner chooses you. We've already had eight folks here try Mahunter, most of us being very impressed with the book, so you should have no problem there.