RSS Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 This week drqshadow reviews two first issues: Greek Street #1 and Justice League: Cry for Justice #1. The above is from: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/c/iiwy/iiwy-094 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 I'm getting greek street from DCBS and waiting for the trade on Justice League. So basically, these are both trade waiters? Cry for Justice from the description wasn't what I was expecting, I thought it would've replaced the now dying JLA, but they've decided to keep that on, maybe that affected Robinsons writing somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted July 7, 2009 Report Share Posted July 7, 2009 It's starting to feel lonely in IIWY. Greek Street could be worth a look once it's had time to develop, you're right, potentially good TPB material. Cry for Justice a bit less so, but that might just be my traditional anti-DC bias talking again. If it were all like the first scene, the book would've been terrific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Quick question on the premise of Greek Street - is it basically Greek Gods living in a modern day world? Also, Cry for Justice sounds interesting. A little disappointed in myself for not putting it on my summer pull list, but then, it sounds like I should wait for the trade, anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Robinson Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 It's starting to feel lonely in IIWY. Hey, if Yoda's looking for more writers, I'll gladly put my hand up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 If you are looking for writers Mike, I'd like to "apply". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I can't get the files to open anymore. I broke IIWY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 If you are looking for writers Mike, I'd like to "apply". So would I. Never going to happen Mike letting me write it, but it's nice to dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Quick question on the premise of Greek Street - is it basically Greek Gods living in a modern day world? Well, not gods per se. At least, if we've met anyone who's immortal, they haven't revealed that aspect of themselves yet. Milligan does a good job of keeping it grounded in reality - the mythological inspirations are there if you're looking for them, but it works fine as a crazy, twisted modern drama too. You don't need to have an encyclopedic knowledge of the source to enjoy it, but it makes the experience more enlightening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Does it have the belief that everything they do is for the enjoyment of the gods and they are just the Gods playthings in Greek street? I was a big fan of Greek history after studying it for like three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Although I'm sure they'll get involved sooner or later, provided the story stays true to its roots, the gods really don't have much of a presence in the first issue, either directly or indirectly. I'm sure it could turn out that one of the (soon to be) warring gangs are helmed or manipulated by a higher power, but for the moment it's left ambiguous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuaveStar Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 So, your pretty much confirming that this will be best read in trade and if I wasn't getting the first issue, then it's a trader waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I can't get the files to open anymore. I broke IIWY. You were supposed to cover the "likes bad humor in place of review" demographic while I was gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamvidger Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I have not read any JLA or any type of justice league stuff for awhile, is it easy to jump in on A Cry For Justice? Is there a lot of things I have to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drqshadow Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Nah, not really. As long as you know who Hal Jordan is, you should be all right. The rest of the cast is introduced as though they were new faces and the plot doesn't require any knowledge of past events to enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamvidger Posted July 11, 2009 Report Share Posted July 11, 2009 Nah, not really. As long as you know who Hal Jordan is, you should be all right. The rest of the cast is introduced as though they were new faces and the plot doesn't require any knowledge of past events to enjoy. Thanks, and I do know who Hal Jordan is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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