Comics update the third

I am still reading BtVS Season 8 comics. I didn't really like the last arc, but the new one is quite good and especially interesting for me, since I had just got done reading Fray before the first issue of the new arc came out.

I'm also catching up on the Angel Season 6 comics, which I decided to try a month or so ago. It's got surprisingly good storyline(s), and I definitely like it better than the BtVS one(s), although that shouldn't be surprising since I always liked Angel the series best of the two. There is also a Spike specific limited run series, that takes place after the end of the Angel TV series (season 5) and before the start of the season 6 comic. I think there's only been one issue (or, at least, I've only read one) but I think it may end up being the best of the bunch.

The Ultimate Origins is entertaining enough for what it is: another limited run, alternate depiction of Marvel's best known characters. Actually, that's not entirely fair, it is quite entertaining, and I am looking forward to see how it all comes together and ends in the last issue.

The Jean Grey Origins came out yesterday. (Side note: I thought it was going to be a five issue arc, but it looks like it is just a one-shot. I am confused, I confess, because I had the distinct memory of reading how it was going to be five issues. Maybe I got all mixed up with the Wolverine Origins five issue arc. I will look into it--I don't like being confused!) Anyway, it is very glossy and bright and bubbly, graphically, with not a lot of story or major (or new) character development yet, but it's fun, in a way a catchy little pop song is fun. Lovely inkwork.

Air also came out yesterday and oh my god, it is so good. I mean SO good. The first issue is almost a double issue, but even putting aside the length, it is pretty dialogue intensive, and there was really good character and plot development right off the bat. The graphics are also pleasant: fresh and light and..."airy"and give off a cool vibe. I think it's going to be even better in the next issue.

Finally, I have to link to the Iranian comic books I found, based on the hero Rostam from the Iranian epic work of literature (and possibly the best known work of literature in Iran), the Shahnameh. I haven't ordered them yet, but you know I will very soon.

P.S. The Stand comes out in just under 3 weeks, I think. I really hope the graphics hold up to the promise of the sketchbook preview, otherwise I am going to be very disappointed, since I'm not really getting it for the story.