Artists Assemble - Batwoman

Artists Assemble is a weekly event where members of the Facebook group can submit art based a on specific theme. The art must be your own and match the theme. 

This April CBNAH is celebrating LGBT awareness and each week there will be a different LGBT theme for AA. This weeks theme is Batwoman one of the most prominent LGBT character in comics today.

Batwoman by Decoder Godwin Anonical

Batwoman by Breannah Luini

Batwoman by Matt S. Simas

Batwoman by Adam Bayes

Batwoman pin-up by Adam Bayes

Batwoman by Dafrek Trika

Batwoman by Richard Chin

 Batwoman by Jason Graziano

Batwoman by Paul Hanson

2-Cent Reviews: DC New 52

A quick glance at how the last half of DC's November books went.  Come back Sunday for some non-big two reviews.  For now though, Justice League 14, Sword of Sorcery 2, Legion of Super-Heroes 14, Demon Knights 14, Green Lantern New Guardians 14, Wonder Woman 14, Batwoman 14, Supergirl 14 and Flash 14.



Justice League #14:  I'm glad they wrapped up the Cheetah storyline quickly because all the juicy stuff happens in the last 2 pages.  That Aquaman panel set in the water was eye popping.  Honourable mention go to the Shazam back up; it flows like a movie and I can't wait until the climax.

 Sword of Sorcery #2:  I'm really starting to love this book, which mean it's going to get cancelled, probably right as it gets super epic.  We meet more of the different houses, all of them named after gems.  Fantasy like that is fun.  And if it's even possible, the back-up story is ten times as awesome.  Try SOS!!

 Legion of Super-Heroes 14:  Final issue for me.  I love Paul Levits but this isn't doing it for me any more.  I needed to cut down anyway, my pile is getting huge.  Also, I fucking HATE Chemical Kid.

Demon Knights 14:  Last issue's betrayal seems to be pulling back layers on an unforeseen plan.  Vandal Savage steals the entire comic with one panel.

 Green Lantern New Guardians 14:  I like Arkylo.  I like him a lot.  But I want to see the rest of the new guardians more.  Good issue, looking forward to these lantern lessons wrapping up though.

 Wonder Woman 14:  Diana meets her younger sibling, another Zeus offspring that has felt the wrath of Hera's jealousy.  It's a touching story of tragedy as the next storyline begins to form.  The last page:  NEW GODS!

 Batwoman 14:  Oh that luscious JH art, I don't know how this book isn't 3.99.  Wonder Woman is still guesting as things take a turn for the mythological.  No wait, the was the last two issues.  Things actually take a turn to Gotham City as Medusa unleashes her forces there.  Good looking book with a poetic narrative.  It's been a fun ride seeing the contrast between the two strong leading ladies.

 Supergirl 14:  Kara meets H'el, a strange being who claims he's another Kryptonian survivor.  He's well intentioned but Supergirl is weary of all he's claiming to offer.  And finally, after 14 issues into the series, Kara grasps command of the English language for an old fashioned last page twist!

Flash 14:  Gorilla Warfare drops hard on Central City and the Flash's only back up are the Rogues.  But even that may not be enough.  Manapul's art and Buccellato's colours remain electric.  Also in this issue, a little bit more insight into the speed-force's history.

Review: Batwoman #5

Wow. Just wow. If you want to be consistently blown away be a comic book’s beauty, then you should be reading Batwoman. The story that Williams is telling has been exciting and he has a great handle on Kate Kane, but it is his art that makes this book consistently one of the best on the shelves.

Batwoman #5 wraps up the first story arc in this book, and Kate finds herself having to make a tricky deal with an old foe.
While the story is yet to reach the greatness of Rucka’s run on Detective Comics, Blackman and Williams have been steadily improving, and plot thickens in this issue. We’re in for a ride! The supernatural elements in this issue were spot on, as Kate deals with the Weeping Woman, and the watery setting was enhanced by Williams III’s fluid art.

In fact the art in this book continues to be amazing. JH Williams III is, in my opinion, the best artist currently in the business. His loose layouts flow from action to action, like a lucid dream. The nearest thing I can compare it to is the stream of consciousness style of Kerouac’s On the road. The watery inks, fluid lines and crazy detail make this book a visual delight. This is one of the best looking comics I’ve ever read. Stewart’s colours cannot go ignored either, because they create an extra layer to the beauty of this book.