I’ve been participating in a fun event on Facebook with Captain Blue Hen Comics, and now you can too - - - as long as you don’t mind reading a few comics and then sharing your thoughts about them in a sentence or more on their COMICS CHALLENGE Facebook page. Go to your Facebook home page and in the search box enter “Captain Blue Hen Comics 1000 Comic Challenge” to join in.
This began as a challenge issued to Captain Blue Hen from some friendly comic shops in Texas and Ohio. Captain Blue Hen Comics didn’t win
that challenge, but they came close. Then, they were invited to keep going and participate in the 2,021 COMIC CHALLENGE - - same rules, the winner is the shop/group that reads and posts 2,021 comics first.
I’ll share all my posts to the group on this blog page. I’ve been
numbering my entries, picking up where I left off with the 1,000 COMIC CHALLENGE. I’m curious to see how long it takes me to read that many comics. I want the results to be realistic so I’m not going to binge read unless I happen to be in the mood. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t end up reading some comics, so we’ll see how long it takes me.
#138, 139, 140, 141, 142 MONEY SHOT VOLUME 1 TPB
(5 issues, Vault Comics) If you're offended by explicit material, don't pick this one up. The blurb on the back cover tells a lot, but not all: "A story about scientists having sex with aliens for the glory of mankind - and money." It's written by Tim Seeley, and his stories always have a secondary theme or meaning for those who want to probe and penetrate further to look for it. Rebekah Isaacs' art style is appealing, a little bit Arthur Adams, a little bit Dan Parent. Mature, adults readers only. FOUR out of Five STARS.
#143 PUNISHER SOVIET #6 of 6 (Marvel MAX, May) Garth Ennis writes the most gritty, realistic Punisher tales. I often feel guilty for being satisfied by the brutal justice of these stories. I suspect there are numerous DC politicians who take contributions in exchange for voting as Russia wants, rather than serving the people who elected them. Frank meets up with the Russian mobster and finds guess what?, an American senator, in his presence. Justice is served. 5 STARS.
#144 SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE LIQUIDATED #5 of 5 (Aftershock, March) A satiric take on consumerism that makes some valid points but unfortunately gets muddled by all the side issues and multi-characters. The artist also provided colors, which are an eyesore. This is not for everybody. Even though I'm an Aftershock advocate, I'm not going to pretend to like everything. 2 STARS.
#145 CIMMERIAN: QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST #2 (Ablaze, March) It's nice to see the European take on Conan. Interesting art in this adaptation of the classic story that holds true to the original, but doesn't deliver on the "savage hero uncensored" promise. Still a decent Conan tale,better appreciated by fans who can't get enough. 3 STARS.
#146 BASKETFUL OF HEADS #6 of 7 (DC Hill House, May) Want to explore some Hill House titles but are wary of the horror? This one is too quirky and funny to be scary, but a great mystery tale. That basket is getting pretty crowded. 4 Stars.
#147 KILLADELPHIA #5 (Image, March) I'm loving this story of a vampire invasion of Philadelphia led by an undead President Adams. However, this issue seemed like a filler, and didn't advance the story that much. 3 Stars.
#148 CATALYST PRIME: SEVEN DAYS #6 of 7 (Lion Forge) I like the art so much more than Gail Simone's well-done but unexciting story. I'm just a jaded old reader of superhero fare who's seen too many stories like this one. 3 Stars.
#149 EDGAR ALLAN POE'S SNIFTER OF TERROR SEASON TWO #6 of 6 (Ahoy, March) This title was the reason I decided to follow Ahoy Comics during their First Wave launch in 2018. It is my favorite of everything they have put out. Funny spins and twists on classic horror, all introduced by a tipsy EAP. This issue trashes "The Purloined Letter" and Robert Lois Stevenson's "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Love, love, love the parody cover. FIVE STARS.
#150 GRUMBLE: MEMPHIS & BEYOND THE INFINITE #1 (Albatross Funnybooks, March) I'm a fan of writer Rafer Roberts and artist Mike Norton. Loved Grumble Vol 1. This continues for there, but if you didn't read it you might have trouble following this. There is no flashback explanatory scene. Magic, talking dogs, aliens, wrestlers make for a funny blend. Didn't have as much magic for me as Volume 1, but it's early. We'll see. THREE STARS.
#151 ONCE & FUTURE #7 (Boom, March) This begins the second story arc. Duncan and Rose are working with bad ass Granny to rid the world of the left behind monsters from Volume 1, when a transformed Galahad crosses over to make more trouble while an even older menace is revived. FOUR STARS
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