Comments on: On the Shelves: 2/21/07 http://loudpoet.com/2007/02/20/on-the-shelves-22107/ On Publishing, Poetry, Politics and Pop Culture Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:05:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Guy LeCharles Gonzalez http://loudpoet.com/2007/02/20/on-the-shelves-22107/#comment-1516 Guy LeCharles Gonzalez Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:57:00 +0000 http://loudpoet.com/archives/1318#comment-1516 Basically, I enjoy Beechen's take on the character, in and out of costume, and the supporting cast he's been developing around him. The overall tone just feels right, with a solid balance of humor and action, and Williams III's art complements it nicely, particularly with his ability to make teenagers look like teenagers.<br/><br/>Robin, Blue Beetle and Firestorm all feel like old school comics in new school clothes, which is what I want most from the spandex set. Unfortunately, based on their sales numbers, I'm clearly in the minority here. Of course, I'm one of six people who weren't Scott Beatty's mother who <a HREF="http://popcultureshock.com/reviews.php?id=4691" REL="nofollow">bought and enjoyed Son of Vulcan</a>, so what do I know? Basically, I enjoy Beechen’s take on the character, in and out of costume, and the supporting cast he’s been developing around him. The overall tone just feels right, with a solid balance of humor and action, and Williams III’s art complements it nicely, particularly with his ability to make teenagers look like teenagers.

Robin, Blue Beetle and Firestorm all feel like old school comics in new school clothes, which is what I want most from the spandex set. Unfortunately, based on their sales numbers, I’m clearly in the minority here. Of course, I’m one of six people who weren’t Scott Beatty’s mother who bought and enjoyed Son of Vulcan, so what do I know?

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I’ve tried picking up Robin and the art has just not grabbed my eye. What is it about the writing that really draws you in and keeps you coming back?

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