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Grifter – Wildstorm Addiction
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Grifter #4
Dec 15, 2011Tap to summarize“Blindside” Writer: Nathan Edmondson Pencils: Scott Clark Inks: Dave Beaty Colors: Andrew Dalhouse Letters: Wes Abbott Assistant Editor: Katie Kubert Editor: Bobbie Chase Cover: CAFU (No Spoilers) There’s been a lot of changes announced for the titles of the New DCU 52 but for this book we get a change in artist after just three issues with the launching creative team. Although I will miss CAFU’s art, it’s awesome that his replacement is Wildstorm veteran artist Scott Clark. I haven’t seen his art in ages and his style brings back good memories for me from the old Image Comics days. This was definitely the most action-packed issue of the series so far. From the moment Grifter shows up and begins his confrontation with Green Arrow, it is almost non-stop action until the end of the issue. When you have two characters crossover like this sometimes you have to let loose and give the fans what they want; one hell of a fight! I’m not following Green Arrow’s title and my exposure to the character in the past has been limited to his appearances in Justice League. I know that as part of the New 52, Green Arrow is a younger incarnation. I think his youth is used very effectively and as much as I hate to admit it, he does give Grifter a run for his money. I’m trying to stay away from spoilers but let’s just say, as much as I wanted a different outcome to their fight, I kind of knew that is was inevitable the way it ended. When I first saw that Green Arrow was going to be crossing over with Grifter I was a little leery but it ended up making for a great issue. Because of the way the issue ends, Green Arrow could potentially show up again, but they left it to where it could go either way. I definitely would not want Green Arrow to have Grifter become a nemesis of sorts but their battle did prove to me that their pairing was worth the time story wise. Overall, an excellent issue that I didn’t mind was as fast-paced as what we’ve gotten so far. I look forward to this new team of Edmondson and Clark giving us a high-octane action title which is exactly what a Grifter comic should entail. 8 out of 10 (Above Average)
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Nov 10, 2011Tap to summarize“On-Ramp” Writer: Nathan Edmondson Pencils: Cafu Inks: Jason Gorder Colors: Andrew Dalhouse Letters: Wes Abbott Assistant Editor: Katie Kubert Editor: Bobbie Chase Cover: Cafu (No Spoilers) Nathan Edmondson and CAFU take us into the third month of the New DCU 52 with the DCU’s most wanted man, Grifter, still on the run. Although still a solid title, I was hoping for a little more revelation in this issue but the awesome fight at the end did make up for a little bit. I have successfully thrown out all I know about the Wildstorm version of Grifter. I think for fans of the old Grifter, you have to do that to appreciate the fact that Edmondson is rebuilding this character from the ground up. There are familiar trademarks there: the mask, the guns, the Daemonites. But the set-up and the motivation for the character are all brand new. So what I’m finding with this title is I’m anxious to know more but so far we’re getting teases and set-up. Now, I’m not against any of that but I was hoping to know a little bit more by issue three than I do after reading it. In a conversation with his brother, Grifter does drop some hints as to the truth behind some of what’s going on. But overall, the character is still a mystery. If Edmondson’s goal is to leave me wanting more, he is definitely achieving that each issue. Assuming this story arc will be 5-6 issues long, I hope we know a lot more about Grifter by issue six. One thing that title is delivering on without fail is great art and awesome action. CAFU draws an incredible version of Grifter and he finally gets to draw the Daemonites in their entirety this issue as well. Grifter also utters a line towards the end of the battle that made me smile. I also am curious to know more about Grifter’s love interest, Gretchen. I’m not sure why, but she is very intriguing to me. Finally, there is something that happens to Grifter’s brother by issues end that I feel is a great set-up if I’m right as to what Edmondson appears to be doing with the character. I am still enjoying the series, but I am hungry for more. I know Grifter can kick-ass and I hope we get plenty of that next issue. The solicit for #4 shows us that he’s going to face Green Arrow next. I understand crossovers are good because it allows readers to crossover but I want more time with Grifter too! 7 out of 10 (Above Average)
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Oct 13, 2011Tap to summarize“The Advantage Angle” Writer: Nathan Edmondson Pencils: Cafu Inks: Jason Gorder Colors: Andrew Dalhouse Letters: Wes Abbott Assistant Editor: Katie Kubert Editor: Bobbie Chase Cover: Cafu (No Spoilers) Grifter continues his debut in the DCU in this fast-paced issue that was over a little too quickly for my tastes but had some great action in it. This comic is reading a lot like a T.V. show to me. There’s a sense that they’re really going for a real world feel here but of course we’re getting supernatural elements thrown in as well. I like the opening scene in the diner but when I found myself getting to the end of the issue I felt maybe it could’ve been shortened a bit. But I guess that’s because I’m so anxious to see more about this character I really don’t want the issue to end period. One thing I think Edmondson is nailing is the fact that Grifter is a trained ex-soldier. I love the fighting style that CAFU draws for Grifter. It’s very in-your-face and brutal (see a panel where Grifter steals a police car for a good example). But it’s very much in line with the character Edmondson is setting up here. It’s clear this is not the Grifter we knew in the Wildstorm Universe. I hate to admit it but this Grifter may shape up to be more bad-ass that the WSU version. However, only time will tell with that one. The WSU fanboy in me would love to see Zealot introduced in this title as Grifter’s love interest. But the character we do have here, Gretchen the con-woman, is not a bad choice to start off with. So far she’s interesting enough that I want to know more about her, especially when you see the destination she picks when boarding a train in this issue. Color me intrigued! Finally, we get a great meeting between Grifter and his brother Max Cash. It’s good to see Max in the pages of comics again. I love the exchange they have at the end of the issue and look forward to more scenes with these two. Overall, a good issue, but I didn’t think it was a great issue. It seems to be setting up a lot so I’m really anticipating the payoff here. But ultimately, isn’t that what a good creative wants is to make you want to come back and read more? 7 out of 10 (Above Average)
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Sep 15, 2011Tap to summarize“17 Minutes” Writer: Nathan Edmondson Pencils: Cafu & BIT Inks: Jason Gorder Colors: Andrew Dalhouse Letters: Wes Abbott Assistant Editor: Katie Kubert Editor: Bobbie Chase Cover: Cafu & BIT (No Spoilers) Another Wildstorm character makes his debut in the DCU and this time it’s my main man, Grifter! It’s been 14 years since Grifter last had a solo title so for this fan this has been a long time coming. The first thing to point out here that I think will grab people’s attention is that this Grifter title lends itself more to the feel of titles like Wildcats Vol. 2 and Wildcats: Version 3.0. Those two titles came out during a time when Wildstorm was going for a more real world feel than a superhero feel. Those incarnations of the Wildcats books were also the most well-received amongst comic fans. I can safely say that fans of those two Wildcats titles will really dig this book. Writer Nathan Edmondson does what he does best by setting up a great story that starts off as well as any summer block buster movie. But then he quickly moves us back down to street level where some grim and gritty dealings show us why Cole Cash ends up with the name Grifter. He also does well to set up the mystery of these new creatures that are threatening Grifter. To long-time Wildstorm fans, it’s no secret that what we have here is a new version of the Wildcats’ old nemesis, the Daemonites (even though they’re not named in this issue). The Daemonites have been re-imagined for this title but I really like their new design and how they’re being introduced here. It’s a story worthy of an X-files episode and equally as creepy. Next up, I have to mention CAFU’s art. Edmondson has mentioned that this is a dream project for CAFU because he loves Grifter. I think it’s apparent in every panel as CAFU does some great visuals in the book that could easily be storyboards for an action movie. He does a great job with everything he draws, whether it’s locales or simple facial expressions. It all leads to the last panel of the book that will make old Wildstorm fans squeal with joy. I couldn’t be happier with this first issue. Those who know me would say that I’m biased because of who the character is and knowing how much I love this character. Only the opposite can be true for me because in loving this character so much, I don’t like when I feel writers get it wrong with him (and it has happened in the past). I’m happy to say that I think the combination of Edmondson writing and CAFU drawing has put out one of the best books of the New 52 so far. 9 out of 10 (Excellent!)
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