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THEY'RE TEASING THE TEASER I CAN'T

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The emotional roller coaster that is Alfred's life.

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Absolute Batman issue 3

Too much too lose.

I WAS RIGHT. In a previous post I did an analysis of the first issue, in how everyone has something to protect this time around, and that is exactly what issue 3 is exploring.

As for the events themselves, I love it.

The Bat-truck shifting into a separate form is nice, we get both style of it. As to those complaining that "where'd he get the time to do that". You do remember the first issue saying he's been planning this for years right?

Moving on Nygma designing a robot, who seems like D.A.V.E from The Batman, is something new I'm very happy to see. Selina's new rendition also feels like a fresh re-imagining of her core character though I am curious to see how theft factors into her cat's eye mentality.

Lastly, My boy Black Mask is getting some RESPECT. Can't wait to see more of Roman.

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Who else knew exactly what this was?

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Ultimate X men issue 10.

I'm shaking. Every issue of this series has left me craving more, wanting to delve deeper into this new world of mutants. With issue 10, war has officially broken out. The slow build of tension constructed by the last 9 issues has culminated in a barrage of intense and disturbing scenes.

Every little touch and go moment has crafted this atmosphere of fear and hatred among the people. First with small things, viral videos of a girl who can make a red bubble around herself. Then with a disturbing secret brought to light. Suddenly everyone knows what a mutant is, and they won't leave them alone. Kids start to panic, their parents tell them they just need to trust in those above but they don't believe it. They're scarred, they don't want promises, they want to feel safe. So they lash out. A boy lights his mother on fire, a toddler screams so loudly glass shatters, Natsu hits her target.

Then comes the media, pushing and shoving to get more, more reasons to hate the mutants, more reasons to push them away. And they get it.

Grief leads to anger, anger leads violence, violence leads to a victim. But what do you do when the person defending themselves could kill you with a wave of their hand?

All these threads, woven together in a single issue.

Ultimate X men is the comic that made me love comics, and I can't wait to see where it goes next.

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The gloves. Are. Off.

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I can smell the tragedy.

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WE GOT ABSOLUTE KRYPTO!!!

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Absolute superman issue 2.

I'm sold.

Issue 1 sort of stumbled out the gate, showcasing things in a slightly odd manor, but now that we've gotten to see Kal-El in action, seen more of the central themes of individuality, and gotten Lois's perspective it all feels right.

The brief flashes back to krypton feel in place and very natural to the flow of the story, they are also my favorite part of the comic. Seeing the El's struggle to save a planet which will cast them into the fires they started.

I love Kal's constant push and pull between being the meek boy who couldn't stand up for himself and the man of steel who will do anything to help others. It really provides the 'farmboy' aspect i feared this interpretation would ignore.

Lois becoming inspire to pursue writing is also a nice touch. Its clear that in this world she simply followed in daddys footsteps as it were, never finding her passion of writing and the truth. I look forward to seeing her develop, as well as her relationship with Kal.

Finally, Brainiac. I was unsure what to think with that first panel, but seeing how it operates. Yeah I'm sold. The cold extraction of data from Lois's explanation of superman, the unnerving way he watches the moniters as they all display the same image. The festering mold of the bottled cities behind him as he collects knowledge. He's the perfect anthises to the story's message. Individuality.

All and all, I'm All in when it comes to Absolute Superman.

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Holy Shit.

There aren't many stories that truly make you pause and appreciate just what your reading, watching, or hearing. Right here. This interaction made my heart stop. Everything about it is perfect, from the paneling to the dialogue to the art. My lord the art.

This is superman at his finest, this is Jon at his core, this is what dc means to me. I just...

This made me tear up, and i just sat there. Staring at it.

Phillip K Johnson and Max Raynor, along with all the brilliant people who worked on this comic, have made something truly incredible.

Action comics 1054 is a masterpiece.

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Absolute Dina just looks so happy right here

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Pegasus is best boy.

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Absolute Wonder Woman issue 2

Soo Steve's here.

Really wasn't expecting to see him here but it was a pleasant surprise. I like the dynamic Diana and him have going, it's very cute and supportive.

The new lasso is very cool, nemeses is such a good name, adds a nice twist like the Lasso of persuasion, working off of the persons character rather than an absolute. My first thought though was ghost rider's penance stare so I wonder if it can do anything else?

Loved the confidence Diana took to the war room, her looming over the general and steering the conversation directly to civilian protection instead of entertaining his ego. The whole issue really establishes that Diana is in full control and the when she isn't... well, we'll just have to wait for issue 3.

Overall, good expansion, like how they're catching us up to the present, great to see more of Dina's compassion. 10/10.

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Sooo Jason was like, the only good part about Gotham war right?

even then they still messed up in the second half

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Remember when Batman was allowed to smile?

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I think this is my favorite way to compare Marvel and dc

There are a lot of ways people can compare the big two, from stories, to quality, to politics, but my favorite is this.

Marvel is the story of men becoming gods.

Dc is the story of gods becoming men.

This is what I believe the foundation of both sides is really about.

For Marvel look at Spider-man, Iron-man, Captain America, the entirety of the X-men. Regular people, gifted in one way or another, who rise to the occasion and become symbols beyond what they could have dreamed.

For DC look at Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, they are figureheads, symbols every human being alive will know. Yet we get to read about these gods interacting with men, and we get to see that they are just as human.

This far into the industry I truly believe that they complete one another and that now, it's not a matter of who's better, but what kind of story you want to read.