52: Vol. 1
by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka
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Read in December, 2007
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dc super hero buffs
What would the DC Universe be like if Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman stepped off the stage? Apparently all the "B" grade super heroes and lesbians would take over. I like this series so far despite the slop politics (especially of Grant and Rucka). Why do comic writers use super heroes to push their political agenda? The only thing more pretentious and misguided than comic writers believing I could be informed about "what to think" about politics and philosophy would be m...more
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Read in December, 2007
I read this at Borders this afternoon with my roommate Bikki. I loved the concept of 52 (a weekly series unfolding in "real time," chronicling the lost year when Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman inexplicably disappeared) when I first heard about it. After the series run, the books were bound into four volumes with writers' commentary, script excerpts, and panel breakdowns following each chapter.
There are about six or seven major storylines in 52 and a daunting number of cha...more
There are about six or seven major storylines in 52 and a daunting number of cha...more
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Read in September, 2007
DC's post-Infinite Crisis, pre-Countdown book starts off with... not a bang, but a lot of characters. Booster Gold, Rene Montoya, The Question, Elongated Man, Adam Strange, Steel, Animal Man, Black Adam, Starfire, and several new characters (Batwoman, The Great Ten, Isis) all get plenty of face time in this book that's telling a year in the life of the D.C. Universe. It's a good juggling exercise, but I bet it worked a lot better as a weekly series than it does in this trade, esp...more
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I'm a trade-waiter. I downloaded all of 52 for a year, knowing I'd eventually have it purchase it. I've got to say, reading it in trade erases most of the major complaints with the story: steel and natasha's arc doean't drag, the montoya moments are suddenly entertaining,.....even the incredibly lame batwoman issue suddenly flew by like an action-packed issue should. I really didn't realize at first what amazing storytelling this is (it's helpful to know how it all ends, and to be able to pi...more
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Wow this is like watching a good crap tv show guilty pleasure turd sitcom, only better, because you can justify it: its a comic book about super heroes on the rise, and anyone can get with that. A ridiculous number of super good subplots that sometimes interconnect. I will defo get my hands on the next volume. Man do I pity the people who don't read trades, and just wait around for the next installment. Bummer!
Why am I reading comic books!!? I'm too old for this! Wait, shut up brain, comic ...more
Why am I reading comic books!!? I'm too old for this! Wait, shut up brain, comic ...more
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What happens when Superman, Batman, Wonder Women etc decided to take time-off?
well the second rate superheroes , and not to forget the supervillains take the opportunity to step into the limelight.
considering each chapter is devided into weeks (hence the 52 culminates each episode per week, in real time, 24 style)
makes it even more interesting. a good follow up reading if you happen to read DK2 by frank miller and Kingdom Come prior to this.
well the second rate superheroes , and not to forget the supervillains take the opportunity to step into the limelight.
considering each chapter is devided into weeks (hence the 52 culminates each episode per week, in real time, 24 style)
makes it even more interesting. a good follow up reading if you happen to read DK2 by frank miller and Kingdom Come prior to this.
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Read in May, 2008
I'm a newbie to the cape comics but I'm learning! Even though this had a ton of inside fanboy stuff I still enjoyed the ride. Great storylines all told in real time in a missing year of the DC universe. Fun times and some really awesome artwork. What I really liked too is the inclusion of writer and artist comments after each issue. 13 issues over 4 trades kept me busy and reading for several weeks. I loved every minute.
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Read in June, 2007
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It's always nice to see DC giving props to their second string and C-list heroes. Lesser known characters that I've loved for years finally getting the plot they deserve, without Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman stealing all the glory. Even if you collected the original issues as they were released, if you're fond of "Making of" features on DVDs then the added features of this collection will be well worth a read.
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Unlike Marvel, DC kept to their deadlines and had their issues released on time. Better story and more ambitious than Civil War. If you are looking for Batman, Superman, or Wonder Women this is not for you. 52 showcases a bunch of b- and c-class heroes and villains creating an interesting read and better respect for some of the lesser known characters that are just as much fun to read about as Superman.
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Read in July, 2006
Probably one of the most innovative comics of all time. Whole new things are tried. It was done in real time. It had ideas no one had even thought of, and some of the best characterization I have ever read.
You don't have to be a comics lover to enjoy this. You have to be someone who loves a good story. No matter what format, novel or comic.
You don't have to be a comics lover to enjoy this. You have to be someone who loves a good story. No matter what format, novel or comic.
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Read in May, 2006
Where Infinite Crisis ended, 52 begins the most ambitious comic book storyline ever. A weekly series, 52, for once in a DC series, not showcase Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman.
Definitely showed readers that there are so many great heroes out there beyond the Big Three!
Definitely showed readers that there are so many great heroes out there beyond the Big Three!
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Read in December, 2008
The only reason I picked this up was that it was used, okay! It's a terrible thing, the worst kind of fanboy crossover nonsense. Too many storylines crammed into no space whatsoever. A couple of fun Grant Morrison ideas tossed in. I'm embarrassed to have read it.
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Aww, jeeze. I think I honestly read this because “it was there,” my library’s collection of comic books being really not the best. It was okay, but I’ve never really read much DC (Make mine Marvel! Or, well, Vertigo), so it lacked resonance for me.
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Read in February, 2008
Comics are always recreating their myths and heroes and this is an excellent example. 52 shows mediocre heroes in a vacuum of the DC pantheon and what replaces those gods. One of my favorites features prominently: The elongated plastic man, Ralph Dibny.
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Read in March, 2008
I am not really a comic book person, but have seen a lot of reviews on this collection and after reading it found it very enjoyable. The commentary by those who worked together to create the multiple story lines really add to the experience.
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