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So what’s the story morning glory?
'Danger Squared' is a rather pithy two strand story, with an
additional question chucked in at the end for the sake of argument.
Part One - Cassie and The Boy With an 'S' on his chest:
Cassie (Wonder Girl) Sandsmark in on the run from the evil organisation called,
N.O.W.H.E.R.E., because she stuck her nose into their nefarious affairs last
issue. So who do you think they get to confront her about this? and then question
her about Red-Robin's plans? Yep - I am afraid to say that it's Superboy -
a super powered teenager who asks his questions with his fists, POW!
Thankfully, though, Cassie can seem to hold her own,
until...
Part Two - Smells like Teen Spirit: With Celine depressed
about her 'altered state', and Miguel just happy to be alive, it is pretty safe
to say that Red-Robin is starting to develop a headache. Worst still, is that
the sudden arrival of Solstice and Kid Flash does not help him either- especially
when the speedy sod swipes one of his sweatshirt!!
Maybe they should check out what is on the television set?
And see Wonder Girl and Superboy fight it out?
Ooops!
Question - what do you think happens next, when Red-Robin
and the 'Teen Titans' decide to aide Wonder Girl with her battle against Superboy?
What is the most
memorable sentence spoken in this issue?
I though it funny when Superboy
mused to himself after Cassie had hit him - 'I have not been hit that hard in
my entire life -which has only been about a few weeks now, true - but still?'.
Ha! Comedic, but valid all the
same.
Was the story any
good?
Yes - this story was pure class in a comic book. Honestly,
after reading this issue, I gave out a wild yelp because it was such a great
story. The action - the characters - the personality - and the way that the two
story strands led together at the end, just putting me on tender hooks for next
issues 'debacle'.
Yes again - Brett Booth has found his calling on this teen
book. Personally speaking, I liked his little touches the best. Like the
filtered screen looming begin Superboys and Wonder Girls battle, plus the way
that each of the characters are depicted with that crisp and clean look, almost
as if they had just stepped out of a shower.
Though, my only slight gripe with the artwork; is how Tim,
Miguel, and Superboy, all look very similar in the face - uniform even.
What is the best
thing about this issue?
The stand-out for me in this issue was the whole sweatshirt
argument between Tim a Bart. Boy, did that make me laugh - especially when Tim
tried to compare Bart taking his garment, in the same vein as N.O.W.H.E.R.E.
stealing super-powered children.
Moreover, I enjoyed some of Superboys 'little winks' back to
a 'previous continuity', like the statement that he made about him and Cassie
possibly having a relationship 'if things worked out differently'.
What is the worst thing
about this issue?
By in large this issue was a good solid read, and the only
thing that did leave a bitter taste in my mouth, was the retro-continuity.
Well, it is a shame that Bart's origin is a clean slate, plus that this is his
first meeting with Tim - plus Cassie's and Conner's too. It just makes all that
I have so far read about them feel redundant somehow - hollow even.
If you could sum up
this issue in a phrase or saying, what would that phrase or saying be?
One of my Mum's sayings sprung to mind whilst reading this
yarn 'You always get the truth from a child you know?'.
And do you know what? She's right you know - sometimes
anyway.
If this issue were a
movie, an object, or a piece of music, what would that be and why?
Simple question to answer really - Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit
' - because both this comic book and this song have a vibrancy, and a
boisterous attitude, that epitomizes a generation.
' - because both this comic book and this song have a vibrancy, and a
boisterous attitude, that epitomizes a generation.
OK - two different generations.
What do you think
would have made this issue better than it was?
I would have liked to have seen where the Tim and Bart's argument
would have led if they were allowed to continue it. Maybe Miguel would have got
a bit frisky and goaded them to both take their sweatshirts off and wrestle or
something - he could have taken pictures.
Well, just an idea!
Final thoughts...
Out of the comic books I have read this month, this one is
up there with Batman. Its fresh, its dynamic, and it has entertained me to such
an extent, that I almost forgive it for fudging the past.
Just a bit.
However, what next I wonder? Will the team 'get together'
and bang the banana out of N.O.W.H.E.R.E.? Better yet, will they force this
evil organisation to change it's name to something more palatable? Like L'Oreal
perhaps?
Let's hope so, huh?
Marks out of 10? 9
