30 review for Tangent Comics, Vol. 2

1. 

   5 out of 5

   Zachary King – Jul 08, 2017

   Probably four and a half stars but I'm rounding up because the concept is fun. More off-brand reinterpreting of DC characters, memorable one shots that build on the universe created in the first volume. THE JOKER - Karl Kesey and Matt Haley give an infectiously fun take on Joker as a merry prankster punking the police while dispensing her own brand of justice. There's a fun mystery about her identity which is resolved in a surprising way. NIGHTWING - hard to turn down Ostrander & Duursema workin Probably four and a half stars but I'm rounding up because the concept is fun. More off-brand reinterpreting of DC characters, memorable one shots that build on the universe created in the first volume. THE JOKER - Karl Kesey and Matt Haley give an infectiously fun take on Joker as a merry prankster punking the police while dispensing her own brand of justice. There's a fun mystery about her identity which is resolved in a surprising way. NIGHTWING - hard to turn down Ostrander & Duursema working together. This tale of renegade superheroes banding together is naturally reminiscent of Suicide Squad, but the added government intrigue is a winner. SUICIDE SQUAD - Dixon and Grummett give us a Tangent Justice League of sorts. Dixon is a master at team books, and his Joker is deliriously entertaining. He also finds a way to get the straitlaced Atom to join the team. DOOM PATROL - I love this team of oddballs, but the Tangent team is a group of time-travelers out to prevent the end of the world. Not as weird as the name demands, but Jurgens crafts an engaging tale of impending doom. BATMAN - Jurgens and Janson take on the Dark Knight, an Arthurian ghost in a haunted suit of armor. I'm a sucker for a good alternate Batman, and I hope to see more of him in the third volume!

2. 

   4 out of 5

   Travis – Oct 24, 2009

   Clever idea : writers take the names of various DC superheroes and create entirely new characters, keeping only the name. This volume contains a couple of my favorites: The Joker: now a kind of prankster/anarchist/ crime fighter that torments the authorities when she isn't catching bad guys. Fun and cleverly written. Secret Six: cool hero team, half characters that got their own comic ( Atom, Joker and Flash) and three new guys ( Plastic man, Spectre and Manhunter) they get thrown together to stop Clever idea : writers take the names of various DC superheroes and create entirely new characters, keeping only the name. This volume contains a couple of my favorites: The Joker: now a kind of prankster/anarchist/ crime fighter that torments the authorities when she isn't catching bad guys. Fun and cleverly written. Secret Six: cool hero team, half characters that got their own comic ( Atom, Joker and Flash) and three new guys ( Plastic man, Spectre and Manhunter) they get thrown together to stop the evil Aquaman. The other stories are a mixed bag, Batman was a clever idea but the others left me a bit 'blah'. Fun experiment that DC didn't do much with after this bunch of stories.

3. 

   5 out of 5

   Cassie – Oct 30, 2011

   This volume continues the tradition at new interpretations of classic DC characters. It is wonderfully done and really provides the reader with a unique and fresh perspective on some of their favorites. The world is really well-built by the creator and writers in such a way that you want to know more about the history that makes up this particular version of the DC Universe. If you like DC comics you won't instantly recognize your favorites here because they are changed, but once you delve into This volume continues the tradition at new interpretations of classic DC characters. It is wonderfully done and really provides the reader with a unique and fresh perspective on some of their favorites. The world is really well-built by the creator and writers in such a way that you want to know more about the history that makes up this particular version of the DC Universe. If you like DC comics you won't instantly recognize your favorites here because they are changed, but once you delve into the stories you will find a love for these versions that you would never expect because they are so well-written.

4. 

   5 out of 5

   Matt – Aug 14, 2011

   More good fun. I especially loved the new takes on the Doom Patrol and Nightwing.

5. 

   4 out of 5

   Nick –

6. 

   4 out of 5

   Steven –

7. 

   5 out of 5

   Paul Sunderland –

8. 

   4 out of 5

   James Bowman –

9. 

   5 out of 5

   Jerry Whitworth –

10. 

    4 out of 5

    Joe –

11. 

    5 out of 5

    Sarah –

12. 

    4 out of 5

    Michael –

13. 

    5 out of 5

    Dovile –

14. 

    4 out of 5

    Toby Kernan –

15. 

    4 out of 5

    John Melara –

16. 

    5 out of 5

    Chris –

17. 

    5 out of 5

    Kenneth Morrison –

18. 

    4 out of 5

    Wt –

19. 

    4 out of 5

    Clint –

20. 

    4 out of 5

    John –

21. 

    5 out of 5

    Pete –

22. 

    4 out of 5

    Mark –

23. 

    5 out of 5

    Alger –

24. 

    4 out of 5

    Todd –

25. 

    4 out of 5

    Kenny Brinks –

26. 

    4 out of 5

    Christopher –

27. 

    4 out of 5

    Max –

28. 

    4 out of 5

    Mike –

29. 

    4 out of 5

    Jonathan McCollum –

30. 

    5 out of 5

    Sotiris Galanos –