Sunday Smorgasbord

I usually take Sunday's off from blogging, but so much news has come up about Supergirl that I felt I needed to post about it sooner rather than later. So these are more like bullet news items rather than any in-depth analysis.

First off, World's Finest #3!

Newsarama has posted the December super-title solicitations on their web site. Here is the link: (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/090918-december-2009-superman-solicitation.html ). As I usually do, I will post a December solicitations post once all the comics have been listed so I can include Cry For Justice or Tiny Titans or other pertinent stuff. But this one was too cool to wait.

WORLD’S FINEST #3

Written by Sterling Gates

Art by Jamal Igle

Covers by Phil Noto

The Toyman has crafted the ultimate killing machine to protect himself from the Kryptonian menace, and Oracle has sent Supergirl and Batgirl to stop it. But when Supergirl faces off against the Kryptonite Man while the new Batgirl takes on Catwoman, they both find themselves in over their heads.This looks like a job for... Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers, both by Phil Noto, that can be ordered separately. Cover A will feature Supergirl. Cover B will feature Batgirl.

Now I have never been shy about my love of Phil Noto's art. (I could always post my Phil Noto commission again!) I think his stuff is spectacular and I love this cover. He just draws a great Supergirl and that middle panel of Kara with the light effect softening her features is wonderful. Now for a second I thought the orange cat in the upper center might be Streaky but my guess is that is more an art element about Catwoman.

I do like the choice of villains here. I thought the Toyman would become a Supergirl rogue given his connection to Cat Grant. And we get a Supergirl/Batgirl team up again! Looks like I'll have to dust off one of their Silver Age team-ups for a back issue review.

Now in case you skimmed the above solicitation, you'll see that Jamal Igle is drawing this issue! So we get to see how Igle interpret's the new Batgirl. He talks about it and his work over the rest of the year on his blog: ( http://jamaligle.blogspot.com/2009/09/announcement-2.html).

Since it's already been revealed via Newsarama, I can talk about it. I will be taking three issues off from Supergirl starting with issue #47. However as announced I will be drawing World's finest #3 featuring Batgirl, Supergirl and Catwoman. After which I'll be back on Supergirl in time for issue # 50. So I'm not on Supergirl but still drawing Supergirl.. I told you it was a little weird.

So no Igle on the Supergirl title for issues 47-49. Matt Camp has been listed as the artist for Supergirl #47 so I wonder if he will be doing the three issues. I am happy to hear that Igle is not off the book entirely (that would suck) and will be back for Supergirl #50 which I assume will be something huge. I don't know much of Camp's work other than the Mon-El/Jamie Harper story in the recent Superman: Secret Files book.

Now Supergirl #45 is coming out next Wednesday and DC is doing it's job to promote it, showcasing the first several pages on The Source ( http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2009/09/18/the-hunt-for-reactron-continues-in-supergirl-45/ ).

Looks like a great brawl between The Metropolis 3 and Squad K. I like how throughout this opening scene we hear Morgan Edge and Cat Grant's rhetoric. It reminds me a bit of how much media overlays were a big part of The Dark Knight Returns and how much that influenced the story. The art here really sizzles too.

Jamal Igle talks a bit about the upcoming issues on his blog as well: ( http://jamaligle.blogspot.com/2009/09/supergirl-45-preview-in-stores-wednsday.html )

There's also another little surprise for the eagle eyed readers in this issue. I'm so stoked with the way this issue and issue 46 have turned out so far.

Hmmm ... looks like I'll have to keep my eyes peeled. Gates and Igle have put small homages to the Supergirl movie in the book before so I wonder if it is movie-related. Maybe a Popeye's Chicken?

And lastly, Matt Idelson give us a tour of the Superman office again in the latest post on The Source (http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2009/09/18/matt-idelson-takes-you-inside-the-superman-offices/). There is lots of good information and preview pics there, so definitely check it out.

I had to post this page by Jamal Igle from Supergirl #46 as we see Supergirl, Flamebird, and Nightwing taking on Reactron. It's the fight we all have been waiting for. Looks sharp!

I promise to review the second half of Reactron's first appearance in Daring New Adventures of Supergirl sometime in the next couple of weeks once Hunt For Reactron is going full swing.

And that my friends is a full plate of Supergirl goodness for your Sunday brunch!