Just a Review

It's been a long time. Well, I am about to switch this blog from some sort of sad and ill timed political statement, to a pure review of comics that I am reading. I think this will be a little more, um... well... interesting. Maybe.

At least I should be able to post more. (It is hard to come up with savvy political statements all the time that relate to comics.) Plus, this should be more fun. If you like, leave a comment, if not... thanks for reading anyway.

This month I have finished reading the trades of the current volume of Captain America and the Winter Soldier story line. Whoa! What a great, great book. Ed Brubeaker's writing is captivating and pairs well with Steve Epting's art. Honestly, I was a big fan of Cap back in the 80's and never missed an issue. Until the 90's. That whole decade was crap for Cap! (funny)

I heard Mr. Brubaker on a recent podcast on Around Comics. (Excellent by the way)He has a very clear vision of what Cap is supposed to be and how he can be relevant to today's readers. I will admit, though, I am more intrigued now that Cap is dead and how the series will go on. Mr. Brubaker has a plan and it seems to be very interesting. The book will deal with the idea of Captain America more than the man and explore ideas around the void he fills.

Anyway, the Winter Soldier story is great as it starts to get the reader really into Cap's head. He is really a man out of time. All his emotions, all his strong and pertinent life memories happened 60 years ago. Cap is a real character again and not just a symbol. Additionally, he cleverly re-writes, or clarifies, some of Cap's origin and explains his "appearances" in the 50's, 60's, and I think the 70's. (not sure about that last decade) He brings this character smoothly into today and makes you feel for him. (I actually felt a little sad. Sniff!)

What else is great about these stories is that Bucky is now back and that character relationship, both from the past and today is being explored. For those of you who have not read it, that is all I will say. Please read. (Sorry if I said to much already)

Please read the trades currently out and put this book on your pull list. You will not be disappointed.