Comments on: The Authority #1 http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/ Get Pantsed! Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:02:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Igee the Mighty http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Igee the Mighty Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:47:45 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=597#comment-1025 Hi Nick. With just 1 issue to its credit and the bi-monthly sked, it will take some time to see if this new series is a hit or a miss. Gene Ha's brought his A+ game to this book while Grant Morrison's shown that he can deliver on both multiple-issue story arcs and single-issue stories. At this stage I'm banking on Grant to bring the same (if not exceed by light-years) creative spark that The Authority had during Ellis' and Millar's runs. Hi Nick. With just 1 issue to its credit and the bi-monthly sked, it will take some time to see if this new series is a hit or a miss.

Gene Ha’s brought his A+ game to this book while Grant Morrison’s shown that he can deliver on both multiple-issue story arcs and single-issue stories. At this stage I’m banking on Grant to bring the same (if not exceed by light-years) creative spark that The Authority had during Ellis’ and Millar’s runs.

]]> By: Nick Budd http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1023 Nick Budd Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:36:04 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=597#comment-1023 Igee the Mighty, I agree with you that the reason this first issue was so good was that the delivery of the story was done in such an unexpected manner. I still have my doubts though since it's going to be a bi-monthly title, but out of all of the Wildstorm relaunches, this one was the best. Igee the Mighty, I agree with you that the reason this first issue was so good was that the delivery of the story was done in such an unexpected manner. I still have my doubts though since it’s going to be a bi-monthly title, but out of all of the Wildstorm relaunches, this one was the best.

]]> By: Igee the Mighty http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1021 Igee the Mighty Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:03:15 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=597#comment-1021 I stopped readin the Authority after the original run series ended, only bothering to get 2 issues of that other Morrison and none of Brubaker's 12-ish romp. The approach to this #1 was actually unexpected, but ultimately proved to be an welcome one. I fully expected to see the Authority I was familiar with, one-liners and guts a-blazin'. But when I put the issue down I felt 2 things: scope and gravity. I've come to expect grandeur from Grant Morrison and I have a feeling that this is indeed just the calm before the storm. Of course, the art was top-notch, definitely Gene Ha but not quite Top 10...a welcome change (not that his "Top 10 style" was bad IMO). Definitely had a Cassaday vibe without feeling like a style ripoff. The Authority's always been about high-octane and over-the-top action that has since been copied by a lot of books in the market. The fact that this issue seems to go against what it's traditionally known for is actually a plus. A great debut issue IMO! I stopped readin the Authority after the original run series ended, only bothering to get 2 issues of that other Morrison and none of Brubaker’s 12-ish romp.

The approach to this #1 was actually unexpected, but ultimately proved to be an welcome one. I fully expected to see the Authority I was familiar with, one-liners and guts a-blazin’. But when I put the issue down I felt 2 things: scope and gravity. I’ve come to expect grandeur from Grant Morrison and I have a feeling that this is indeed just the calm before the storm.

Of course, the art was top-notch, definitely Gene Ha but not quite Top 10…a welcome change (not that his “Top 10 style” was bad IMO). Definitely had a Cassaday vibe without feeling like a style ripoff.

The Authority’s always been about high-octane and over-the-top action that has since been copied by a lot of books in the market. The fact that this issue seems to go against what it’s traditionally known for is actually a plus. A great debut issue IMO!

]]> By: mule http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 mule Fri, 03 Nov 2006 03:22:30 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=597#comment-1008 I love the Authority, but must admit to being disappointed with this opening issue. This is NOT the way to attract 'lost' or 'classic' Authority fans ..... or to attract a new audience. Most collectors simply do not have the patience for it. Having said this.... I whole-heartedly agree that the issue had a '"wide-screen" appeal about it.... reminding me a little bit like Millar's Ultimates..... except of course that the latter actually contains much more story. Sort of like having the best production quality and staff working on a movie..... where most of the movie has breathtakiing cinematography and great musical effects to establish ambience and mood..... but ultimately fails to deliver. But this is the first issue and it's fair to say that this is the 'calm before the storm'. At least I hope so..... because I can't really say that the plot really captivated me. If not for the fact that I am an established Authority fan, I doubt I would be checking out the second issue. I suspect that this series will do much better in trade form..... assuming that word of mouth is good on the first story arc as a whole. I rarely collect X-Men, but I really enjoyed his X-Men run at Marvel (I picked up the 3 X'Men Hardcovers). I never had to read that X-Men run issue by issue..... and I'm glad.... because reading it as a whole was a very satisfying experience. Here's hoping the pace picks up a bit for Authority. DC squandered an opportunity to capitalize on Authority's initial hype and popularity when it first came out. It is nice to see DC giving the comic a big name like Morrison. I just wish he started off with a 'bang' instead of a whimper. I love the Authority, but must admit to being disappointed with this opening issue. This is NOT the way to attract ‘lost’ or ‘classic’ Authority fans ….. or to attract a new audience. Most collectors simply do not have the patience for it.

Having said this…. I whole-heartedly agree that the issue had a ‘”wide-screen” appeal about it…. reminding me a little bit like Millar’s Ultimates….. except of course that the latter actually contains much more story. Sort of like having the best production quality and staff working on a movie….. where most of the movie has breathtakiing cinematography and great musical effects to establish ambience and mood….. but ultimately fails to deliver.

But this is the first issue and it’s fair to say that this is the ‘calm before the storm’. At least I hope so….. because I can’t really say that the plot really captivated me. If not for the fact that I am an established Authority fan, I doubt I would be checking out the second issue.

I suspect that this series will do much better in trade form….. assuming that word of mouth is good on the first story arc as a whole. I rarely collect X-Men, but I really enjoyed his X-Men run at Marvel (I picked up the 3 X’Men Hardcovers). I never had to read that X-Men run issue by issue….. and I’m glad…. because reading it as a whole was a very satisfying experience.

Here’s hoping the pace picks up a bit for Authority. DC squandered an opportunity to capitalize on Authority’s initial hype and popularity when it first came out. It is nice to see DC giving the comic a big name like Morrison. I just wish he started off with a ‘bang’ instead of a whimper.

]]> By: corin http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/comment-page-1/#comment-977 corin Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:30:32 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=597#comment-977 Out of the Wildstorm reboots I've read this has probably been the best (although I'm looking forward to Midnighter, love Chris Sprouse's artwork and I'm a fan of Garth Ennis), good set up for what should be a "widescreen" story. Agree about the shaky cam on some of the panels though, got used a couple of times too many but it was nice to see Gene Ha's art get a space instead of trying to squeeze as many gags into it as he did in Top 10 Out of the Wildstorm reboots I’ve read this has probably been the best (although I’m looking forward to Midnighter, love Chris Sprouse’s artwork and I’m a fan of Garth Ennis), good set up for what should be a “widescreen” story. Agree about the shaky cam on some of the panels though, got used a couple of times too many but it was nice to see Gene Ha’s art get a space instead of trying to squeeze as many gags into it as he did in Top 10

]]> By: Jofo http://comicpants.com/2006/10/the-authority-1/comment-page-1/#comment-951 Jofo Sat, 28 Oct 2006 15:37:16 +0000 http://comicpants.com/?p=597#comment-951 Well it's certainly different from what I expected it would be. I bought it to see the action packed comic that we know so at the first read I was kinda disappointed. After rereading it I found it to be more intriguing so I'am looking forward to issue #2. It only is a shame that it's bimonthly. I think your not really getting into a book this way, especially when it is written so different. This was for example better done with The Boys (a totally different comic book) by releasing 2 issues in one month. This way you're faster getting more familiar with a book. Well it’s certainly different from what I expected it would be. I bought it to see the action packed comic that we know so at the first read I was kinda disappointed. After rereading it I found it to be more intriguing so I’am looking forward to issue #2. It only is a shame that it’s bimonthly. I think your not really getting into a book this way, especially when it is written so different. This was for example better done with The Boys (a totally different comic book) by releasing 2 issues in one month. This way you’re faster getting more familiar with a book.

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