Invincible #62

Invincible #62
Holy crap, what a slugfest; with sound effect text that fills an entire splash page. The art and feel of things beat any of the slugfests produced by Marvel or DC in recent times (for shame Superman, for shame). It isn't over yet it looks to be a three issue or so slugfest, also in this issue some nice overshadowing of Cecil's plans.

Walking Dead #61

Walking Dead #61
The start of a new plot arc for walking dead, it seems to be another study in how the humans are still more dangerous and horrible than the zombies. There is a moment in the issue that gives you pause even compared to all the dreadful events that have come before. The group is again fractured in what answers they have to tough situations. It remains one of the best lines out there.

Walking Dead #60

Walking Dead #60
Walking dead is one of the best ongoing series ongoing these days, written by Robert Kirkman (of 'Invincible' fame); it is a zombie movie that doesn't end. I'm avoiding spoilers here, but the group is currently travelling across the country and have encountered huge herd of undead. Characters become more and more bitter but this is a comparable lull in the series of horrific things that happen to the survivors. Pick up the previous trades for this series, they are reasonably priced and well worth it (I'll be writing a special review for all the trades to date at the start of next month).

Invincible #60

Invincible #60
A "big event" in one issue with a bog load of guest characters (most of which I had no idea were in the Invincible universe). A returning villain and loads of alternate evil versions of Invincible, an easy on the brain premise. Art is nicely consistent and the dialogue remains high-quality, Invincible remains enjoyable even with a big event.

Invincible #59

Not related to the plot at large this issue deals with a new villain who really wants to be a hero. The villain has a reasonable enough motivation and the support of his family. To be honest this is all just a bit of a breather before more stuff with Omni-Man or Invincible and the invincible race of moustaches gets going.