COOL SHIT 11-22-12

THE TRANSFORMERS:  ROBOTS IN DISGUISE #11:  I really love how this book is turning out.  Starscream, who has always been rather treacherous, has finally found his place in the world as a politician.  Holy shit, he is off the fucking rails in this role.  It’s amazing to watch him in action, utilizing the same scumbag moves our very own politicians use.  Even better, it seems like he’s wheeling and dealing with Prowl, and that would make for an insane titanic team-up.  Best of all is how they work together to deal with Shockwave and his Decepticon rebels.  No, actually, the best part happens early in the issue, when Omega Supreme is immolated in a gigantic explosion.  Or is the surprise guest star the best part?  I can’t recommend the new Transformers books enough.  These aren’t for kids; these are for the adults who used to love the Transformers when they were kids.

 

THE LAST ZOMBIE:  BEFORE THE AFTER #2:  Things are really coming to a head with Dr. Ian Scott as Federman comes closer and closer to discovering his deep dark secret.  In fact, it’s safe to say that he knows Dr. Scott is turning into a zombie by now.  All he needs is the final proof of a test.  In the meantime, everyone else is having a good time being stranded in a blizzard.  At least it takes away from being on your toes all the time.  They find some good whiskey and kick back.  Once again, the star is Dr. Scott, who tells of his relationship with Jen.  Writer Brian Keene says there’s one more mini-series after this one.  You can tell things are drawing to an end.

 

HELLBLAZER #297:  This marks the end of yet another Constantine family adventure.  Now that we know that his nephew Finn is not guilty of those serial murders, we can rest a bit easier.  Every once in a while, the Constantine line kicks out a regular bloke, after all, although those of us familiar with the character know there are plenty of bad eggs out there.  Long time readers will remember the first HELLBLAZER annual written and illustrated by the original creative team, Delano and Ridgeway.  Hell, even Ennis and Dillon took a crack at the Constantine history in their run.  The funniest moment is when John’s niece-in-law calls him a good man.  His initial reaction is very touching, but when he realizes what’s going on, he becomes cold and hard, just like the John we’re used to.  I’m really going to miss this book when it’s gone.  3 ISSUES TO GO.