Five-by-Five

After a one-week absence, I am back with five more picks of the week. To be honest, last weeks offerings left me a little under whelmed and that is why no review, although Nova #12 was strong and my pick of the week. Now without any further ado, here are my top five for the week - Captain Marvel #5, Amazing Spider-Man #557 (second time in three weeks), Star Trek Year Four Enterprise Experiment #1, The Flash #239 and DC Wildstorm Dreamweaver.

Captain Marvel #5 - During a big event like Secret Invasion, a lot of mini-series end with more questions than they answer. This issues was the opposite, in fact it answers a lot of the questions on how and why Mah-vell came back (as long ago as the Civil War). But more importantly, it gives us an idea as to how the Skrulls are accomplishing what they are doing. If you have not been reading this mini-series, shame on you. The bad news is, its over. The good news, it was only five issues so it should be easy to catch up. I hope this is not the last we have seen of Mah-vell. Somehow I don't believe that is true.


Amazing Spider-Man #557 - Part three of Zeb Wells arc ends here and it is just as good as the previous two issues. Brand New Day has been difficult to read through, but Wells had a way of making you forget about it and focus on the reason we all read the book in the first place, Spider-Man. The only sad part is now we will have to wait another three months for Wells' next arc.


Star Trek Year Four Enterprise Experiment #1 - IDW's Star Trek re-launch has been good and this issue does not disappoint with the return of veteran Trek-scribe D.C. Fontana. This series is taken right off the screen from the Original Series episode when Kirk stole the Romulan cloaking device. If you ever wondered what happened after that episode, wonder no more.


The Flash #239 - This title has been enjoyable since Wally West's return. It is not stuck in the deep continuity of Countdown, it is pretty much self-contained. And while the focus on Wally's kids is not for everyone, I find their story very interesting. This issue also has a couple of guest stars in Jay Garrick and Red Arrow. It's been a good read and this month's edition leaves me wanting more as always. I know its not an original idea to have superhero looking for work to make money (Peter Parker anyone?), but it is new in the DC Universe.


Last but surprisingly not least, DC Wildstorm Dreamweaver - While I am not exactly sure what this book is about, the first issue had me hooked like a fun, summertime popcorn flick. On one side you have the characters of the Wildstorm Universe (Gen 13, Authority, Mr. Majestic, Welcome to Tranquilty) and on the other the DCU (JLA, Titans, Legion). I was intrigued as Titans Tower dropped down on the Wildstorm Universe, but whatever interest I had turned into pure, unadulterated fun when the Titans faced-off against Mr. Majestic - 'nuff said. I can't wait until issue number two.