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Nothing too spooky to read here but I’ll hide out from the little monsters with these books tonight!

Marvel Unlimited
Ant Man #1 - Al Ewing!
Gambit #1 - Chris Claremont!
Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel #1 - Peter David!
Strange #4
The Variants #2

DC Universe Infinite    
Action Comics #1042
Action Comics #1043
Action Comics 2022 Annual #1
Action Comics #1044
Action Comics #1045
Action Comics #1046
Superman Warworld Apocalypse #1
Action Comics #1047

Hoopla
Basilisk #11
Basilisk #12
Little Monsters #4
Little Monsters #5
Little Monsters #6
Primordial #6

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A lot more than I thought for this week...

EDIT - Had three more credits on Hoopla to burn before tonight, so I added three more issues.  ::)

DCUltra
Batman #125 (Re-Read? Wait... did I read this?)
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1 (Because Jeff got me into the last series... like I don't have enough to F'n read!)

>:(


 ;D  ;)

MU
The Variants #1 (re-read)
The Variants #2
Strange #1 (re-read)
Strange #2 (re-read)
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1 (Re-Read)
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2

As I stated prior, like I don't have enough to read...
I added a couple more freakin' DC books that I was not planning to add  ;D

DCUltra
Batman #125
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Dark Crisis #5
Dark Crisis Deadly Green #1

MU
The Variants #1
The Variants #2
Strange #1
Strange #2
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2

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Batman - Okay, while I wasn't immediatly pulled into this story as I had hoped, the second issue did help a lot and by the third issue I was all in. It is still an odd choice for a first arc, this story, doesn't have that first arc vibe to it, but hey as long as it works out in the end I suppose. I am in it now so there ya go. Also, just putting this out there, am not reading the entire book as I can't do the art in the Catwoman backup story. Just the main Bat book for me

Strange - I almost stopped reading this after my re-read of the first issue, as I wasn't feeling it, I wasn't in the mood for MacKay I guess, but I didn't want to read much else, so I plowed through and man am I glad I did. Issue #3 was damn cool. What Clea did to... well, yeah, that was cool
 ;D
Football came on right after I finished that issue so I didn't complete the 4th, with its cool as hell cover
 ;D

Got a sick puppy so "walking time" became "reading time" while he gets some sleep.

DCUltra
Batman #125
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Dark Crisis #5
Dark Crisis Deadly Green #1

MU
The Variants #1
The Variants #2
Strange #1
Strange #2
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2

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Dark Crisis Swamp Thing - First of all, make sure you read this before Dark Crisis #5 as there is something that comes up in that from this issue. That said, while I enjoyed seeing the one DC character that has made, in my opinion, way too little noise in this Universe (although I understand why) the rest of this issue was... well... not well written in my opinion. There is an underlaying confusion to this entire series, made even more with this issue. Now I get what has occurred here, but how we got there and why could have been shown better is all.

Dark Crisis - I still don't see it. Don't see why this book is receiving such high praise and grades from THIS (https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/dc-comics/dark-crisis-on-infinite-earths-(2022)/5) site I usually go to for ratings (A couple 10's even?) as I am still a little lost as to what the heck is truly going on. I get the main idea behind it, I mean, I understand WHAT is going on, but I don't get why it is done in such a... I don't know... A "guy trying to be Morrison but not getting there" kind of way? I honestly don't feel anything with this series. There is no "wow" factor", there is no emotion inside these pages, even though there is suppose to be, and the whole thing seems somewhat broken. Especially now that what I thought may happen may not even happen now? Meh, I will read the sixth issue, but I should have just kept to my guns and walked away after issue #2.
And I like Williamson this is not a jab at him. I like his stuff, usually, but I just don't like this at all.

Joker - BUT THIS? Holy cow-pie, this was awesome sauce served over some fantastic, meaty art with a side of soup. Don't forget the soup. This was pretty, pretty, pretty good!!! Hard to believe that Mathew Rosenberg has turned into such a good writer for me!
 :)

I wondered about this too. If the goal was to it could have been done in fewer issues and without the countless, random one-offs (ie. Dark Crisis: Young Justice). It's a decent enough story but longer than it needs to be. BUT I feel the same way about Marvel's current A.X.E arc.

Well as I have only read one issue of AXE... as that is all I am able to being 3 months behind  ;), I can't speak of more than this...

AXE is much, much better written, at least comparing first issue to first issue
but
Regardless of the eventual outcome of Dark Crisis ... (not true spoilers follow, but you should still avoid if you are a digital person...

Marvel Unlimited
Ant Man #1 - Al Ewing!
Gambit #1 - Chris Claremont!
Genis-Vell: Captain Marvel #1 - Peter David!
Strange #4
The Variants #2

DC Universe Infinite    
Action Comics #1042
Action Comics #1043
Action Comics 2022 Annual #1
Action Comics #1044
Action Comics #1045
Action Comics #1046
Superman Warworld Apocalypse #1
Action Comics #1047

Hoopla
Basilisk #11
Basilisk #12
Little Monsters #4
Little Monsters #5
Little Monsters #6
Primordial #6

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Action Comics #1042 - more fun battle story progression! The revolution has begun!

Action Comics #1043 - War is in full swing and origins are told. The setup for the final battle starts here.

Action Comics 2022 Annual #1 - the origin of the new Mongul and life lesson for a young Clark Kent.  I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.  A good annual.

Well I wasn't expecting those two (eagerly awaited) trades to drop on Hoopla yesterday... but, once again, I have added more to the list
 ;D

DCUltra
Batman #125
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Dark Crisis #5
Dark Crisis Deadly Green #1

MU
The Variants #1
The Variants #2
Strange #1
Strange #2
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance volume 2 (with the following issues)
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #6
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #7
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #8
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #9
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #10
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #11
Follow Me Down- A Reckless Book (144 page story)

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Gen-Vell - While it was nice to see Jimbo's favorite character back in print (and I'm sorry for what I am about to type, buddy) I have to say that not only was the art a little not to my liking, the PAD writing here was even worse. Not what I had hoped... expected even. And I while I didn't need a funny Captain Marvel book of old, I did think I would get decent writing, like in Maestro, but here the dialog fell way off the mark of what I am familiar with. It was just not clicking for me. Even the story, while not horrible, could have also been better, if given more room, but I think PAD was trying too hard to tie all the things, all the cool little tidbits into one issue (this is the hairbrush that....) and it was just too damn crowded with unnecessary backstory and too many forced "remember when"s. I will return for issue two, if for nothing else to see if it remains as poorly written as this one, but I hope, honestly I do, that I will finish that issue WANTING to read the next, not like now, where I am making myself read the next
 :'(

Strange - Now this one almost felt like the PAD of old. Not quite up to old PAD stuff, but close enough to make me smile. Not a great book, and maybe coming off the latter made this one shine more, perhaps, but I still enjoyed this. Is the next issue THE last of this run?

The Variants - Ummm, yeah, another let down. Not sure why this book hit so hard for me those many months ago when I flipped through it at the LCS, but it didn't have the same punch this time. The art was good, but I like Noto, and the story isn't bad, but it isn't a "wow" like I had originally thought. Perhaps it is all a matter of timing and mood sometimes, huh? Either way, there is enough here for me to keep going.

The Boogyman - A decent story with some cool/crazy looking art. Reminds me of too many other things (Like Spawn for some unknown reason? Yeah, no idea...?) so I am not too high on it, but I will probably... maybe finish it off.

A Righteous Thirst - So I had to take a sneak peek. Once again, if you are wanting a long read, or in the mood for sitting down on a lazy day to waste time reading a tome, then this is not the series for you. Its one of those great books that I would be mad if I were paying for it, ya know?
"I paid $4 for this and I get two minutes of reading from it? Ninety panels of art and just two panels of dialog and one caption box?"
 >:(
Like some of the great books by Warren Ellis. Those things used to piss me off so bad. I mean, sure, great story, once you get through it, but the value is shit man.
Hahaha
But yeah, much like Ellis books, this is a sparse read but a pretty, pretty, pretty good one.
If you are in for the story, and you're getting it off Hoopla, for free  :D then it is an absolute banger of a book!!
 :D

Another good read through last night

DCUltra
Batman #125
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Dark Crisis #5
Dark Crisis Deadly Green #1

MU
The Variants #1
The Variants #2
Strange #1
Strange #2
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance volume 2 (with the following issues)
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #6
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #7
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #8
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #9
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #10
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #11
Follow Me Down- A Reckless Book (144 page story)

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Batman - A cool story, but there is certainly, because of what it is, a huge "been there before" feeling. But still, enjoyable and that is what counts. Also a very interesting looking back-up story. I like the feel of that one, but you almost need a break before reading it. I suggest reading Batman 128's main story, then go to the restroom or get a drink and then finish the book  :D

Captain America - Just a joy to look at and I am enjoying the story as well. I am not as intrigued as I am with the other Cap book, I like what may happen there, but this is still a good book. That said, and slight guest star spoiler,   :D I'll get used to it eventually I guess.

Righteous Thirst - Wow (and huge spoilers this time)

Oh yeah, good stuff from BPRD last night. May make it through them all this week, if

DCUltra
Batman #125
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Dark Crisis #5
Dark Crisis Deadly Green #1

MU
The Variants #1
The Variants #2
Strange #1
Strange #2
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance volume 2 (with the following issues)
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #6
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #7
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #8
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #9
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #10
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #11
Follow Me Down- A Reckless Book (144 page story)

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1946 - A quick, but total spoiler recap of the mini. Told with my memory so yeah, not accurate, but the point is made. Hahaha
1947 - A year later and The Professor plays ball with Hellboy

Yeah, There are, obviously, a lot more to those two minis, and I could be misremember somethings, hahaha, but that is the gist of it anyway.
Haha

Turned into one busy week and I haven't made anymore progress.   :'(

Hopefully I'll get some time this weekend to get some reading done!

DCUltra
Batman #125
Batman #126
Batman #127
Batman #128
Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
Gotham City Year One #1
Dark Crisis #5
Dark Crisis Deadly Green #1

MU
The Variants #1
The Variants #2
Strange #1
Strange #2
Strange #3
Strange #4
Genis-Vell #1
Captain America: Symbol #1
Captain America: Symbol #2
Captain America: Symbol #3
Daredevil v6 #30

Other
~ B.P.R.D 1946-1948 Omnibus (list of remaining issues)
B.P.R.D 1946 v1
 - 1946 #4
 - 1946 #5
B.P.R.D 1947 v1
 - 1947 #1
 - 1947 #2
 - 1947 #3
 - 1947 #4
 - 1947 #5
B.P.R.D 1948 v1
 - 1948 #1
 - 1948 #2
 - 1948 #3
 - 1948 #4
 - 1948 #5
Bloodshot #2
The Boogyman #1
The Boogyman #2
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance volume 2 (with the following issues)
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #6
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #7
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #8
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #9
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #10
A Righteous Thirst for Vengeance #11
Follow Me Down- A Reckless Book (144 page story)

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1948 - Knocked out the Omni last night. I think the art spoiled the over enjoyment a little, but honestly wasn't a great mini regardless. That said, I am very excited for the next trade that takes us (hopefully) back to the Vampire storyline from 1947. It is called "Vampire" So I assume it will be about Vampires  ;D, but not sure if it is going back to postwar Germany again or if it is set more currently