Stack Attack #3

I owe those of you who might actually be reading this mess an apology.  I missed last week due to an overwhelming personal schedule.  Steps are being taken to make sure that never happens again.  To help atone for my failure, I’ll give a quick review on my picks for last week.  Criminal 2 #5 would’ve been my best due to an exceptionally spectacular issue involving brain matter and awesome noir detective alter egos.  Meanwhile, Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #3 would’ve been my worst due to the fact that it felt like a bad Dragonball Z episode. 

Enough about last week, time to get with the times, in glorious sentimental letter form!

BEST: All-Star Superman #12

Dear All-Star Superman #12,

You and your 11 brothers have crafted one of the most perfect Superman arcs I’ve ever read.  Grant Morrison has made you in the image of a grand, intellectual Superman story and that just makes me giddy inside.   You are the perfect book-end to a wonderful series and I am proud to call you a comic book I own. 

Love Always,
Jarrett

WORST: X-Factor #35

Dear X-Factor,

Look, we need to talk.  What happened to you?  When Peter David rebooted you, you were phenomenal.  You had awesome story arcs, great twist, all the things a guy could ask for in a comic book.   Then, everything changed.  You started hanging out with those no-good crossovers, getting caught up in all their debauchery. Your once-beautiful stories became pointless dribble that went nowhere.  Worst of all, you let Larry Stroman draw you.  I cannot believe that there are people out there that like this man’s art.  It’s just crude and unappealing to look at.  Jamie Madrox looks like a compltely different character on every page. 

Look I’ll get to the point, X-Factor. I’m dropping you.  We’ve just grown apart.  The fire is gone and you need to accept it.  I’ll always remember the great times (in trade).

Love Always,
Jarrett