tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056373842046198497.post3056624795381950651..comments2023-11-05T21:22:27.350-08:00Comments on Exploring The Time Lab: Red Hood/Arsenal #4Erin S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15663158782066282265noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056373842046198497.post-24833096976770596392015-09-11T07:54:44.195-07:002015-09-11T07:54:44.195-07:00It really was a great issue. Lobdell has managed t...It really was a great issue. Lobdell has managed to flesh out the characters without making them look bad--something other writers can learn from. I agree although I wish Medri got the Robin suit right. That really bugged me.<br /><br />I could see Underbelly being connected because of Deacon Blackfire or some mystic connection, not really a Joker connection. Jason does seem to be making leaps in deductions. Next issue will make it clearer although he could have used #6 to tell more of the story and pushed the dead people story after Robin War. <br /><br />I liked that Roys' smoke was able to surprise Gordon but I wish Jason did more to catch him off guard. Lately it seems like Roy is doing most of the work/impressive things in their fights. <br /><br />Tara has been a bit inconsist as she knew who Arsenal was on sight and who he worked with. Then she claimed she didn't know they were Outlaws and that they "stole" her money. She also said they were hard to track despite the damage they created. I see it as her playing hardball but Gordon acts like he didn't know about Red Hood until he shot a camera. Given his usual knowledge it feels off.<br /><br />It would be cool to see Bruce, there's definitely a set up with Gabby telling Jason to check the place out.<br /><br />Exactly. I'm still pissed about the way Isabel was treated.<br /><br />Waylon has been great lately and I love Roy going to him for advise. I also love how Jason knew that was where he was going and let Roy have his "secret."<br /><br />I didn't know. I certainly haven't been following up on WAR.<br /><br />We'll have to wait and see. I'm hoping they don't switch the Robin costumes. Jason finally got a good one !Erin S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15663158782066282265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3056373842046198497.post-55472028451111236482015-09-10T23:31:15.955-07:002015-09-10T23:31:15.955-07:00I think this was one the best issue on the series ...I think this was one the best issue on the series so far due the excellent character moments Lobdell gave to the boys and the simply stunning art Medri delivered. He has grown a lot since issue 1 and having Blond as colorist only improved him.<br /><br />Having said that, I agree that is a little too convenient the way Underbelly's tied to Gotham and the Joker. Considering the recent solicits for December I can't help but wonder if Lobdell's again being directed by editorial since issue and three implied Underbelly's origin was on Europe with Gotham being choosen due offering the best conditions for Underbelly to materialize.<br /><br />I'm not a big fan of Gorodobats either but I have to admit I got excited at his apparition here. Lobdell's script, Medri's pencils and Blonds color melt perfectly to create a great scene. <br /><br />I don't think is much of an issue the way Gordon was able to get info on Jason and Roy since is consistent with Tara's actions on issue 2. More info is definitely needed for Gordon though, is likely he isn't aware of all the associates of Bruce. Speaking of, I'm thinking the friend mentioned on the solicits for the next issue is Bruce.<br /><br />I enjoyed greatly of Gabby and certainly I hope that if she becomes a romantic interest she gets treated better than Isabel.<br /><br />Croc's scene was utterly fantastic, although it has a distinctive tone of turning the page on Roy and Waylon's relationship.<br /><br />Alfred is one handed and is even using a hook on We Are Robin, but then again, that books is becoming a trainwreck.<br /><br />The whole thing with the costumes is also very annoying, specially because editorial doesn't seems to make their mind about it. The only thing I'm asking is that they don't scrap Medri's designs.<br />Dark_Tzitziminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055905660404131186noreply@blogger.com