5 comments about Wonder Woman: The Complete History.

1. Not only do you get hte nostalgic book with the history of this heroine, you get the figurine that you can display and become the envy of all your friends! The statue is of classic Wonder Woman, the one from the 50's. She's still wearing the skirt.

   This is truly rare. It's fantastic for all collectors and a MUST-HAVE for all die-hard fans!




2. Wonder Woman: The Complete History is a delightful book for fans of the character, even if you only know her from the old TV show. The background of her creation by a clinical psychologist was very enlightening.

   The illustrations throughout are excellent and all in all, it's terrific book, exceptionally well written by Les Daniels.




3. First off, loved the book. It was nice to read the comments from Lynda Carter and see the multitude of changes that WW has gone through. But I did notice two things, the actress that played Wonder Woman's mother in that tiny demo in the 60's was named Maudie Pricket and the photo of Ms. Carter's costume says it is from the first season and it's not, it's from the CBS years as are the bracelets and tiara on the following page. I know Ms. Carter preferred the CBS years updated costume but the original on worn while fighting Nazis in the more humorous years will always be my absolute favorite! Thanx...



4. Les Daniels' Wonder Woman: The Complete History is the third book in a 3-volume series (the first two addressed Superman and Batman). While not without its flaws, it's overall a well-researched and enjoyable treatment of the character.
   
   Wonder Woman first appeared in 1941, the brainchild of Dr. William Moulton Marston (writing under the pen name Charles Moulton), by any standard a bit of a weirdo who's remembered today for two things: (1) he invented the polygraph, (2) Wonder Woman, of course.
   
   I could pick a few nits with Daniels' text. In places he does reveal an ignorance on certain topics. For instance, when speaking of Marston's World War I U.S. Army service, he states Marston "rose to the rank of second lieutenant." False. No officer (and I can't imagine someone of Marston's high educational level ever being an enlisted man) "rises" to Second Lieutenant because that's the absolute lowest officer rank.
   
   Daniels is extremely opinionated. How much space is allocated to any of Wonder Woman's creative teams over the decades is very much controlled by how much Daniels likes their work. Obviously the Marston stories, with artwork by Harry G. Peters, are his favorites thus receive the most attention, though he devotes surprising time and positive comment to the generally despised stories written by Robert Kanigher. This is fine. Half the fun of a book like this is getting the writer's likes and dislikes on the character and her creators. Where I part company with Daniels is his low opinion of the George Perez stories of the mid-1980s thru early '90s. Daniels devotes an entire chapter to Kanigher's creation of such fascinating (hah!) characters as Glop (a "shapeless mass of grinning goo from outer space [which] absorbed everything in its path including 100 rock 'n' roll records"), Wonder Tot ("Mommy be proud to see me now!"), and Egg Fu (a Chinese Communist agent inexplicably shaped like an egg the size of a house, who used his mustaches as weapons and had a Charlie Chan speech pattern). After that, it was more than a little disappointing to have the Perez stories, considered by many Wonder Woman fans including myself the character's finest hour (especially the stories on which Perez did the artwork in addition to scripting) dealt with in a mere seven text pages, much of that explaining how they weren't really all that hot.
   
   The only truly major flaw in this book involves its layout. These days, book publishers are terrified of the Internet. And well they should be. However, instead of focusing their efforts on what books do better that the 'net - provide one, continuous, uninterrupted stream of information - publishers' response has been to make their book pages look as much as possible like web pages. Lots of bright colors, lots of sidebars. I hate sidebars. I don't appreciate having to flip back and forth between pages, sometimes reading blocks of text in four or five different locations, to get all the info. More to the point in this particular book, choice of color on some of the sidebars is extremely poor, so much so it's difficult to read the text. Black lettering against a dark blue or dark red background just doesn't make it.
   
   With those few negatives out of the way, this book is a delight. It's all here: a biography of Marston, on to the creation of Wonder Woman, all the creative teams of note and their storylines up til this book's publication date (2000), the Cathy Lee Crosby made-for-television movie, the Lynda Carter TV show, Wonder Woman merchandise, her appearance on the cover of Ms. magazine's first issue, etc. This book is a must-have for fans of one of the 20th/21st Century's most fascinating fictional creations.



5. I have always enjoyed Les Daniels and his carefully researched books of comics history, but everyone has a blind spot. Wonder Woman is obviously his. This book, beautifully designed as it is, fails to capture what has made Wonder Woman such an enduring character and icon. It's clear on almost every page, Daniels is unimpressed by her. It's fine if he doesn't like her -- no one character can be everyone's favorite -- but it does make for a frustrating read at times when one wishes to celebrate Wonder Woman's unique place in comics history. His fascination with her creator is evident to the point that it seems clear Daniels would much rather write about Marston than Diana. His heavy emphasis on the bondage subtext of the Golden Age incarnation undercuts the more postive surface elements of those stories. Indeed, he sneers at Gloria Steinem's endorsement of those early years, casting great disbelief that there could be anything of substance taken from them.
   
   Also, as another reviewer points out, Daniels gives short shrift to George Perez's post-Crisis revamp. Widely acknowledged by fans as the high point of her modern career, it's strange to see Daniels blandly note the support Perez got from female collegues in overhauling Wonder Woman's character and deride it by calling the later issues akin to ADVENTURES OF MENOPAUSAL MOM (I'm paraphrasing but only slightly). Daniels here suffers from the same fanboy syndrome that infuses the industry these days -- the idea that if HE doesn't appreciate it, it must be terrible. Meanwhile, Mike Deodato's art is viewed favorably, despite that being universely considered a lower point in the post-Crisis stories.
   
   At the end of the book, it really seems as if Daniels only reluctantly churned it out because of a contractual obligation. His Superman and Batman books are excellent and filled with total respect for the characters and their appeal. If only he could've retained enough objectivity for the Wonder Woman assignment. Despite it all, it is a beautiful book and the history is thorough and still fascinating if somewhat subjective. Good for historical nuts, not so good for WW fans.

5 comments about The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, and Never Will See, in The New Yorker.

1. Truly funny and very creative.. and I loved the "questionnaires" filled out by each cartoonist. Looking forward to all future R.C's.



2. While the cartoons in this book are still New Yorker style, I found most of them not funny or to the point but besides the point - if there was any.
   It became very obvious to me why these got rejected, and I strongly recommend to purchase one of the collections of cartoons that were not rejected.



3. I love NY'er cartoons. These aren't rejects--these were too outre, too funny, too rude, smart, outrageous, on point... Just be careful to read these on or near well-upholstered surfaces. You'll hurt yourself laughing so much collapsed on a hard wood floor.



4. The Rejection Collection is a must for any book lover's collection. The concept of this book is particularly appealing - a glimpse into a cartoon artist's mind and into the standards of the New Yorker. By reading The Rejection Collection, you will have the rare opportunity to see into the childhood of each artist and discover the unusual, often brilliant, thinking process of the cartoonist. I guarantee that you will laugh out laud with each page. My husband and I regularly give this book as a gift - and always receive an exuberant thank you.



5. Sure, sure, talk all you want about how funny these are, but I guarantee they don't get half the chuckles a good re-run of the Stooges generates for "the average joe."
   Still I have to recommend they go chase down their current cover and consider this collection as having "some messages." Ones worth thinking about.
   
   
   Sometimes what seems a good idea, a satirical idea, a provocative idea can go worng.
   
   (A personal example would be the time I lampooned the school lunch people in a cartoon as a chicken nugget delivery system, next time draw them absolutely svelte, as thin and very Marilyn.)
   
   So women like thin, that's a rule to follow in making a witty little commentary they might actually see. Another is to try not generally putting an AKA 47 and a big afro, burning flag on a pretty responsible woman to parody something or the other about an obviously decent family man and first black candidate to climb to this level....for President....yikes.
   Are those really combat boots? Will their children see this?
   Is this really a way to crack open dialog about ways Obama is being represented as within satirical wit puncturing the balloon of race and religion and smearing that holds us locked in ridiculous looking ignorance? This is a good idea?
   I myself think there is room for one more in this book.
   Cast-offed as really over the top of what's fit to print.
   Sheesh.

2 comments about Coheed & Cambria's Claudio Sanchez presents The Amory Wars #1 : The Second Stage Turbine Blade Part 1 (Image Comics).

1. If you are a dedicated coheed fan dying to understand the storyline behind the lyrics this is a must have. They are very short and pricey, but it is so fulfilling to read and connect the comics with the songs. So if you're not into Coheed and Cambria its not for you. However I love them!



2. as stated, these comics are absolutely for any co&ca fan!
   
   i would not, however, recommend them for anyone else. i found it interesting (almost mesmerizing) to connect these comics with the songs and i certainly applaud sanchez's creativity (i love you, claudio!), but they are incredibly short and i was expecting much more depth.
   
   don't get me wrong, i love the amory wars series! but if you're not a co&ca fan, you may find these comics a bit lacking without having the music to compare and link the story with.
   
   but to the fans: BUY IT NOW!

5 comments about Bart Simpson's Guide to Life: A Wee Handbook for the Perplexed.

1. Not only is Bart Simpson's guide to life funny it also has great drawings, and comical jokes, such as the ingredient list on the back of the book. Buy it and you'll be reading it over and over again!



2. Bart Simpson's Guide to Life is undoubtadly one of the best books to be based on The Simpsons that I have read.
   
   The laughs keep on coming all the way through to the last page thanks to Matt Groening's pointed wit and satirical look at modern life.
   
   A must for every Simpsons fan.



3. Not really. In addition to MAD magazine, this book was integral in my life as a kid through high school. It was given to me by my mom many years ago and I still keep it on the shelf next to my "big kid" books. It is fun to pull out and read a few pages from time to time. Heaven vs. Hell, Sex, Money, School, and everything in between.
   
   This book taught me what auf Wiedersehen means. Go ahead, wiki it.
   
   If you are a Simpsons fan, this is an important addition to your collection especially if you are like me and grew up watching the show.



4. Bart Simpson's Guide to life is a wee handbook for the perplexed to learn how to get through life the way Bart does it. It includes scenes with other family members too like Lisa, Homer, Marge, Maggie, and of course Bart. It has different subjects including school, love, money, food, and after hours. The funniest scenes are forgery, how to cheat in school, and Bart's Dream Bedroom. My personal favorite scene is Bart's Dream Bedroom because it has a bunch of stuff in it that I like including an observatory with an intergalactic telescope, a wrestling celebrity bedtime reader, a personal fridge stocked with junk food, a giant comic book collection along the walls, a Spinal Tap World Tour poster, an electronic automatic wardrobe selector, a private basketball court, an E=MC2 snooze time sleep helper, a heavy metal band alarm clock, an alien life form chart, a Tinkle-Matic TM bed wetting sheet absorber, a waterbed with piranhas in it, a 50" thick lead door with a giant ant farm in it, two guard dogs in front of it, a little sister early warning detection system, and a thumbprint identifying lock.



5. This book was first published in 1993 and like with all Simpsons' merchandise and books back then changes to the show over time have left these items a bit dated. Published three years after Do the Bartman swept to the top of the charts this book represents The Simpsons' in the early 90s, when the show was more about Bart rather than Homer. Bart had a lot of catchphrases which have not continued onto modern times which are in this book for example in the first lines Bart speaks to the reader as he introduces forgery he tell us "Okay, Listen up man!" Obviously he no longer talks like this so the vocabulary of Bart is a bit dated but the Matt Groening humour isn't.
   
   Bart teachers the reader about personal enrichment through his eyes teaching us how to cope with the different aspects of life such as School, Food, Health, Money, Work, Parents, Art, Culture, Science, Psychology to name but a few of the vast topics covered. Like the vocabulary a lot of other characters hadn't become mainstream or even created in the first few seasons when this book came out so in the school yard there are a lot of illustrations of kid characters we are unfamiliar with but these are little things in no way retract from the overall enjoyment of this book. With the book being so old too, like I did you'll probably find it for a cheap price in many a second hand book shop.

5 comments about The DC Comics Action Figure Archive.

1. I have never written a negative review like this before, but I felt the need to because this book is just plain terrible. When my pre-ordered copy was finally delivered by Amazon last week I was thrilled to open it. What I saw bled all that joy away - terrible layouts of empty space with intermittant pages of jumbled images, no packaging listings, no detail about the line or the creation thereof, and incomplete and/or damaged loose figures shown as examples. Five minutes later I was thoroughly disappointed, and decided put it down and to sleep on it before picking it up again.
   
   The next day's reading was even worse. The layout problems were visually uninteresting, but the research of this book and content thereof are absolutely lacking. The only packaged items in this book are not to be found between the covers, but rather hidden on them - if you remove the slipcover the front and back hardcovers show the only packaged items this book offers. Of the figures that are listed only a third of them offer images of any kind. Of the images offered the vast majority are either Batman or Superman figures, figures made after 1994, or both. With the images that are there, even for a single character like Batman, the images are often not to scale, and therefore do not offer a scale /size comparison that to me seemed like a virtual "gimme" in a book of this kind. The vast majority of the figures shown are shown in images are from one toy line - DC Direct. While this is a fine line that I own many of, there are dozens of lines that are ignored either in large part or entirely while it retains an undue focus on modern toy lines. Additionally, many of the figures shown have either incorrect accessories and body parts or both. This is hardly archival.
   
   There is not a single figure listed before Captain Action (by IDEAL, not Mego! For goodness sake, you have a packaged example of the line on your front cover piece! How can you make this mistake?) and many lines are that come afterward are omitted either by choice or by ignorance. There is only a small block of text for each "listing", which gives only the manufacturer, the toy line, and the date of initial sale. While this information can be found on even the most rudimentary fan website some of the listings that are written here are either apocryphal (or at least wildly inaccurate). Some are listed as being produced for a different line or by a different manufacturer, and some that are overlooked in their entirety. These listing errors occur from the more obscure lines of the 1960's all the way to toys created in 2007 (The errors of the Justice League Unlimited line really frustrated me - all of the correct information can be found with a few clicks on the manufacturer's website).
   
   To sum up: this book is visually uninteresting, poorly researched, heavily weighted towards Batman, Superman, and the DC Direct toy line, the listings are often inaccurate and/or incomplete, and images that are there are not satisfying. This book is in no way archival, unless the author chose to archive his personal collection (which would explain the undo weighting of the selected images offered herein). Save yourself the time and hassle of returning this book (as I have) and simply do not buy it in the first place.
   
   Try instead Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys! by Benjamin Holcomb if you would like a great book on Super Hero Action Figures.



2. Being born in the early 1960s,I have had lots of DC action figures growing up,this book does not come close to having all the DC action figures.Most of the figures covered in this book are from at best early 1990's.I'm definately thinking about sending this book back.If I could,I would have giving this book a negative 5 stars because of its title.Buy MEGO 8" SUPER-HEROES:WORLD'S GREATEST TOYS! this book brings back good memories.



3. This is a great book to casually leaf through but not entirely thorough. As far as I could tell the author has at least listed every DC figure made, but I personally would have liked pictures of every item. I know that sometimes may not be possible, but a book like this is likely to be used as a reference guide and photos of every item would have been more useful. Still, I liked it and if you collect this sort of figures you will enjoy this book.



4. I'm not sure why I bought this - impulse I guess (darn your targeted marketing Amazon!)
   Do you really want to know how many stupid versions of Batman Kenner made? Some of the pages include information about the DC Universe, which is nice, but I think if it were a true archive, it would have images of the 300+ Batman toys made.
   If you are sometimes obsessive, don't look through the book! You'll see that many of the toys were sold exclusively to Target or marketed exclusively in other countries. If you can collect them all - invite us over to see! (And explain how you display them.)



5. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1Z1QHAFVEUXZG This is a brief video that shows you a little bit about this cool book.

5 comments about Mego 8" Super-Heroes: World's Greatest Toys!.

1. I had all of the items shown in the book as a kid so paging through it was a big trip down memory lane. It reminded me of a lot of fun times.



2. Simply put this is a fantastic book. It is a walk down memory lane for Mego fans who had the pleasure to grow up with these wonderful action figures in the 1970s. The photographs are splendid and bring to life Mego's WGSH line. The author's attention to detail cannot be matched by any other book out there that purports to touch upon this fine line of Mego action figures. If you are debating between Mego books to buy, please don't pass this book up. It is a decision you will regret a year or so from now when you are trying to track down this book from online auction sites, etc. For anyone looking for a wonderful trip into the past, jump on and enjoy the ride!!!



3. This book does not cover everything Mego, but its a wonderful collection of photos and important information. I recommend the book for any Mego collector.



4. A good looking and very informative book full of great photos of the Mego super-hero figure toy line. It's a must for any Mego toy collector and well worth the price of admission!



5. I came into the Mego world a bit late as a wee lad in the early 1980s. But I still remember having the Batman, Stretch Spidey, Dukes of Hazzard, and Incredible Hulk Mego action figures. This book really takes me back to those glory days!
   
   This book is a Mego collector's dream guide! Full of charts, checklists, rare photos and more. Extremely thorough and well researched, if you are a Mego fan, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!

5 comments about Simpsons Comics Extravaganza.

1. This is one of my favourite simpsons books ever, infact I would like to give ten stars of amusement. This book contains issues that are very funny, my favourite issue is the 1st one when Homer Simpson turns into an enormous sized giant.



2. For Simpson Comics Extravangsa(I know its wrong). it gives the first 4 episodes in the Simpson Comics. My favoriate part was the one with Robert Tewliger( Sideshow Bob). It is better to get the single comics, but the book looks nice.



3. The Simsons comics extravaganza is purfect.the best of all the books(The books i own.)My fave is"The Amazing Colossal Homer."It reflects Burns' black soul and Homers Dumness.All the other comics in this book are purfect too.



4. I have a dozen Simpsons comic books and they all brim with comics, mock advertisements, top ten lists, Itchy and Scratchy shorts, etc. which sport that famous television series humor. Here's what awaits you in this issue:

   "Amazing Collosal Homer": Mr. Burns' lab conducts a biological experiment on Homer causing him to grow into a giant. Will Homer's love of donuts and beer--previous source of his normal girth--be the ironic key to his recovery? As Marge says, "Thank heavens for his super-stretch underwear."

   "The Collector": Homer plays a wealthy loner who lives in a mansion with his prized possession--"the world's greatest library of comic books." This story is very intriguing and a little spooky. Find out why the Collector goes insane in the end.

   "Cool Hand of Bart": Bart attends a "Scared Spitless" anti-deliquency program at the local prison and finds himself on a chain gang with his nemesis Sideshow Bob! What happens when Bob escapes authorities with a reluctant Bart going along for the ride? Why does Bob end up wearing an "I Love Krusty" cap? Fans of the TV show will get a kick out of seeing copies of the Springfield Review of Books in Bob's cell.

   "My Sister, My Homewrecker": Selma making out with Homer!?! It has to be seen to be believed!

   "The Perplexing Puzzle of the Springfield Puma": Many suspects are named when Springfield elementary's mascot turns up missing, but sometimes it's the one you least suspect. Martin Prince does his "Sopranos" imitation in this one.

   "Krusty Agent of K.L.O.W.N.": Springfield's favorite clown tries out an idea for a new TV show. This short includes an interesting mating ritual between Krusty and secretary Miss. Pennycandy.

   "It's in the Cards": This story could easily be a TV episode. It starts with a buzzer going off at the Nuclear Power Plant. Lenny, Carl, and Homer scream with terror--their caramel swirl cake almost melted in the microwave. Then the gang sneek off to an Isotopes game after Homer tapes a photo of himself working over Mr. Burns' surveillance camera (upside down, of course). After Homer rushes back to beat the clock, he inadvertently turns off the power to a frozen food warehouse which leads to the plot of the story: the elementary school teachers are out with food poisoning and Bart and Lisa are stuck with substitutes (Lisa's sub is a far-right conservative).

   "The Gnarly Adventures of Busman": Finally, you get a sample of Otto's comic strip introduced in the television episode "Three Men and a Comic Book."




5. if your a simpsons fan this is for you.. but dont be supprised if you find it not that funny.. you can easily tell it wasnt written by groening... but its still an alright time killer.

2 comments about The Story of the Incredible Hulk (DK Readers, Level 4).

1. The entertainment value of this basic summary of the Incredible Hulk's story in Marvel Comics is high, and should certainly capture the attention of the proficient young readers. It's quite literate with good vocabulary for the reading level. Importantly, though it's fun. While conveying the spirit of the comic book character, Teitelbaum brings in related bits of information aimed at increasing the young reader's knowledge while stimulating youthful curiosity into learning more about the Hulk's literary predecessers, about early concerns about nuclear energy, about the cold war and its anxieties, about the fields of scientific research along with other topics.

   The emphasis though is on entertainment which is what should draw the young readers into reading it, strengthening reading skills and expanding their knowledge at the same time.




2. I remember reading the first few issues of the Incredible Hulk comic book when they first came out. The early sixties were an incredible time for the development of new comic book characters. This was the most intense phase of the cold war and humans were beginning to send probes and people into space. Some of the dangers of exposure to radioactivity were known, but enough was unknown so that the comic developers could use it as a basis for the development of superpowers.
   The cold war and radiation form the foundation for the origin of the Hulk. Dr. Bruce Banner is working on an enhanced radiation nuclear bomb. It produces a large amount of gamma rays and when a Soviet spy betrays Banner, the bomb goes off and Banner is engulfed with gamma rays. They change his body so that he is transformed into a large, powerful green being. In later issues of Marvel comics, exposure to gamma rays is repeatedly used to create additional mighty beings.
   While I liked the lesson in the history of comic book characters, the best part of the book is the lessons in history and science. Teielbaum spends some time explaining the cold war, the fifties "duck and cover" that all American school children practiced on a regular basis, the power of nuclear weapons, and animals that are relevant to the cartoon characters. This is a lesson about the world that children will find very easy to absorb.
   Children generally love comic books and if they are properly done, they can also learn science and history. This is a book that is properly done and it can be used as a science lesson/entertainment interlude in the later years of elementary school.

3 comments about Welcome to Tranquility: Volume 1.

1. The plot: A murder mystery draws a community of superheroes out of retirement. But this isn't "Watchmen" or "Wanted"--in fact, it's not even the best of the latest re-launch of Jim Lee's struggling Wildstorm Universe. The artwork, by Neil Googe, is stylishly cartoonish, but the script, by veteran Gail Simone, never strikes the right balance between humor, mystery, and action. Simone tosses in so many characters and concepts that it feels like a Grant Morrison book at times...except more confusing. It's too bad, because the "superhero nursing home" angle could have been the basis for a fun series. "Welcome to Tranquility" has since been canceled with issue #12. If you're looking for a fun book, I suggest checking out Simone's Villains United and Secret Six: Six Degrees of Devastation mini-series from DC.



2. Ever wonder where superheroes go when they retire? Yeah, I hadn't either. But I do think it's a great idea for a comic. Luckily, Gail Simone and Neil Googe did think of it. Imagine Watchmen crossed with Twin Peaks with a little dash of Grumpy Old Men for good measure, that's about what Welcome to Tranquility is like.
   
   Tranquility is the small town where old World War II era superheroes went to retire and raise families. Some have forgotten how to use their powers, other's still cling to their past glory. There's some great characters here: Mr. Articulate, the suave, sexually ambiguous spy. The decomposing Crypt Keeper-esque villain who spouts macabre puns. Emoticon, a gangsta whose mask always displays his mood in instant message type characters. The squad of angst-filled goth superteens.
   
   A great start for a series. In this first arc, including issues 1-6, as well as the Wildstorm preview, one of the town's heroes is murdered in broad daylight in a crowded restaurant, with no witnesses. It's up to the town's non-superhero female sheriff to solve it.
   
   If Tranquility falters, it is in its sometimes unevenly shifting tones from parody to low-brow comedy to straight violence. Some of the ideas also owe a lot to previous works, most obviously Watchmen--especially in the use of classic comicbook designs for flashback scenes. But it's a fun book and a promising start for the series.



3. Welcome to Tranquility is an interesting concept. Superheros of the past who've fallen out of their glory (or Minxy who insists on reliving it in her senile mind) and live "normal" lives in a town practically secluded from the public eye.
   It mixes in themes of humor, political un-correctness, greed, death, love, and highlights a struggle between youth and old age (literally and figuratively).
   I am not familiar with any of the Wildstorm universe, but I think this is a great story by itself for someone who isn't familiar with it, or a gem for someone who is.

3 comments about Supergirl Vol. 3: Identity.

1. While still not as good as it can be, Supergirl is slowly improving in terms of art and storylines. This trade contains issues #10-19(yeah, you read those numbers right!), and the Infinite Holiday Special. The artwork in the special is really good, and Supergirl finally looks normal.



2. Well well well, when it comes to Supergirl I tend to be non-objective because everything is Helen Slater's fault (she made me love the character years ago) but the point here is: The newest interpretation of the Girl of Steel gives us a new dimension never explored before. Kara Zor-El is among us and she is no longer Matrix, the innocent Kara or Linda from the 50s or 60's. No, she is a rebel teenage girl who faces the same issues most teenagers do and with a overdoze of super powers and a lot of comic super heroes sorrounding, so, how do you take this and turn it into an interestering development? Simple: you deal with the basics! The basic legend is there but updated. The art treatment is absolutely amazing with excellent colors, diagram, story arcs, etc. But most important Kara gives us a delight with her rebel finding-who-I-am and my place in this world delicious character. Not to mention the excellent story arcs where she can punch whoever stands in her way and astonishing fight sequences. For fans of Supergirl this is a MUST!!!



3. if u liked the movie and u like Buffy the Vampire slayer this book is 4 u