Rock n’ Roll Mermaids
Lumberjanes #18
Well, the girls are just hangin’ out at the lake when they encounter a bunch of counter-culture mermaids — or merwomyn, as they perfer to be called. And things are not all great in merwomyn land — Harlow and Taylor are old friends whose friendship (and awesome rock band) broke up after too many other people got into the band and everything got too commercial. Can the Lumberjanes get the band back together, all while avoiding sea serpents and sneering rock hipsters?
Verdict: Thumbs up. It’s not the greatest bit in the world — ’cause what the heck, a huge society of mermaids in a normal-sized lake? But it’s a pretty fun story with nice characterization and keen art by guest illustrator Carolyn Nowak.
All-New Hawkeye #5
Another tale set in the past and the present, as young Clint Barton discovers that the Swordsman is a thief and predator — but he may still be on Clint’s side. Meanwhile, in the present, Clint and Kate Bishop are realizing that the Communion kids are terrifically dangerous and sometimes murderous. Kate wants to continue protecting them, but Clint has given up and is willing to let them be taken away by others, even Hydra. And we get the briefest of glimpses into the future. How bad do things get for Old Man Barton?
Verdict: Thumbs up. This comic was the one I was looking forward to the least, and I definitely ended up enjoying it the most. Fantastic story and art, wonderful characterizations and conflicts, and a nice cliffhanger to set up our next storyarc.
Today’s Cool Links:
- From the looks of it, Irving, Texas is, from the mayor’s office to the schools, one of the most racist cities in America. But it’s great to see that Ahmed Mohamed is probably going to come out of this whole incident A-OK.
- Never thought Natalie Maines would be welcomed back in Lubbock again — and she’s still got more than her fair share of dimwit haters out there — but it’s good to see some attitudes changing.
- If you love the bargains at Apple Cabin Foods, you may want to grab their new calendar.