First Round 52 Reviews

Here we go.

Justice League #1 by Geoff Johns and Jim Lee
Why Did I Pick It Up: I didn't want to, Boolah wanted a copy. But me being me, I read it anyway.
What Happens: Batman's chasing a monster from Apokalypse. Green Lantern shows up to help and acts like he owns the place.
What I Thought: So, if you've been paying attention, you've probably heard everyone crap all over this book. Me, I wasn't even remotely interested, but like I said, I picked it up for Boolah, and I couldn't not read it. And, it turns out... this book is pretty damn good. Is Grant Morrison "JLA" #1 Good? Hell no. But it's a fun book nonetheless. And that's seemingly what everyone's missed about this book. It's Vibrant and Lively and Fun and Exciting. Seriously. I forgot mainstream comics could be this much fun (without Grant Morrison attached). Are all of the criticisms leveled at the book accurate? Oh yeah. There's lots of stuff wrong with this book, and I could care less about Jim Lee's art. BUT. I was entertained and surprised. Good enough for me.
Will I Pick Up Issue #2: Actually, I need to score a copy of #1 for myself, but YES, I will try Issue 2. Who knew?

Stormwatch #1 by Paul Cornell and Miguel Sepulveda
Why Did I Pick It Up: Kind of a whim, really. Curiosity on the DC/Wildstorm mash up.
What Happens: We get some background on Stormwatch and a brief intro to the team. The team tries to recruit Apollo. Meanwhile, the Moon is getting ready to attack the Earth. Yeah.
What I Thought: Well, I'm not sure about the art. The backgrounds and the monster stuff looked really cool, but the people looked...off. There was also a lot to process, which is not a bad thing, but a lot of the characters were kinda ill defined, and Stormwatch itself was a little ill defined. But there was some cool stuff here. The Moon Monster was super cool, and Jack Hawksmoor, the Martian Manhunter, and the Midnighter (who has a tiny cameo) all had some really cool moments. I'm intrigued.
Will I Pick Up Issue #2?: I'll definitely give it a shot.

Animal Man #1 by Jeff Lemire and Travel Foreman
Why Did I Pick It Up: I've heard good things about Lemire, even though I didn't like "Sweet Tooth", I still felt like giving this a shot.
What Happens: Animal Man hangs out with his family, stops a crazy guy, saves some kids, and has a bizarre dream.
What I Thought: Slow start. Really slow start. I almost gave up on it. Then, there was that dream sequence. I thoroughly enjoyed that dream sequence.
Will I Pick Up Issue #2?: It'll be touch and go, but I'll give it a shot. We'll see if #2 gives me more of the trippy.

Swamp Thing #1 by Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette
Why Did I Pick It Up: I like Paquette, and I've wanted to read more of Snyder's work.
What Happens: Animals are dying in drones. Alec Holland isn't Swamp Thing anymore. There's an Awesome Monster.
What I Thought: Hey, really good art. Nice. The first 52 comic where I actually enjoyed the art. The story's not bad. There's some clever ideas floating around. I loved the monster. A little slow, but not a bad start.
Will I Pick Up Issue #2?: A nice cliffhanger and the promise of more Paquette is enough to keep me around until at least Issue 2. We'll see after that.

OMAC #1 by Kieth Giffen and Dan Didio
Why Did I Pick It Up: Um, it's OMAC by someone who might actually understand the potential of OMAC. That alone was worth a shot.
What Happens: Smashing. Lots and lots and lots of smashing. And monsters.
What I Thought: Okay, let's make something clear. This book, no matter how good it gets, will never hold a candle to the original Kirby OMAC. Okay, do we all understand? Now, having said that...HOLY CRAP I LOVED THIS ISSUE! My only complaint was the inking. The inking was weak. That's my only complaint. My wuv the smashy wonderfulness. Wuv.
Will I Pick Up Issue #2?: OH. HELL. YEAH.

Action Comics #1 by Grant Morrison and Rags Morales
Why Did I Pick It Up: Grant Morrison. Superman. Duh.
What Happens: Young Superman kicks ass.
What I Thought: I couldn't stop myself from having a big, goofy, silly grin on my face throughout this wonderfully fun, beautiful book. The art is a little touch and go, though. Especially the colors.
Will I Pick Up Issue #2?: I literally can't wait an entire month for Issue #2. I want it RIGHT NOW.

So, um, yeah. The DC New 52. Off to a good start. I can't recommend OMAC and Action Comics enough.