These days I’m reading-
Harley Quinn-
I don’t like the new artist. And I don’t like the new writer. The original writer focused on Harley’s insanity. Her goals were bizarre. He also developed the character using her background in pyshciatry and fascination with the mind. Does Harley want to kill the PI’s hunting her? Nope, she wants to make them realize that their deeply in love.
The new writer has Harley involved in more conventional stories-somebody from her past seeks revenge, Harley accidentally becomes involved in a web of international intrigue and murder. I’m hoping for a return the feel of the first story arcs.
Nightmares and Fairytales-
A magic doll can see and hear. But, it can not speak or move. Over and over it witnesses horror, unable to flee or warn the victims.
A recent issue was a fantastic retelling of Snow White. What if the Queen did succeed in getting Snow’s heart? What if Snow wanted it back?
Exiles-
A group made up of members of the X Men of alternate earths jumps around in dimensions to ensure events happen the way they are supposed to. Good writing. Plus, Nocturne. She's the daughter of an alternate NightCrawler. This means-tail, fur, yellow eyes, pointed ears, and a body like a brick danger room.
Doom Patrol-
Slightly above average. But every now and then, the writer does something good
Arsenic Lullaby
Laughter Of The Damned-
AL is the work of a sick mind. LOTD is his work plus contributions from his sick friends.
The darkest, sickest humor I’ve ever read.
Continuing stories include
The Devil Your Neighbor-Joe lives in the burbs. He has a mask and curse he can't remove. But, the curse gave him voodoo powers. Now, he helps folks get revenge. EG a woman makes Christmas at her house an event-besides baking a feast and insuring each dish is just right, she makes sure the decor is perfect, she uses special plates and utensils, she even selects music to acompany the meal. But every year, her kids and grandkids talk and talk. She can't hear the music and they never bother to shut up and listen to it after she spent so much time picking it out. Joe goes the quick route on them. A panel of him getting his bolt cutters is followed by a panel of the woman smiling as her family sits silently at the table.
This Is The Enemy-The census ensures that the budget is accurate. But, as new citizens are born the census itself becomes innacurate. Edgar is a federal agent whose job is to kill every baby born after the census. And, it has to look like an accident.
The Clot-A man falls off a ladder and has to be rushed to the ER. While treating his injuries, the doctors discover he has a rare skin infection. To save his life, they remove all his skin. But, his insurance runs out before they can find a donor. They stick him in goggles and a plastic suit and hook up blood tanks on his back to replace what leaks out of the suit.
There's a t shirt featuring the clot standing on a corner, holding a sign that says "Will work for skin"