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A review by andyshute
Power Girl: Power Trip by Jimmy Palmiotti
5.0
I already own (and love) the two Gray/Palmiotti/Conner's collections but the library had this collected edition with the addition of the Geoff John's PG focussed JSA Classified 1-4.
I'll say it again, but the solo series is brilliant. I only intended to read the stories that were new to me but I kept right on - there was nothing lost on re-reading and a lot to gain.
Similar to what Fraction and Aja have achieved with Hawkeye recently, Palmiotti and Gray manage to create a little magic in taking a somewhat redundant character and just running with the freedom that allows. They have a light deft touch, full of grace and humour, embracing yet poking fun at the cheesecake and crafting a lovely relationship between PG and Terra.
The real hero though is Amanda Connor. She is awesome! Truly she shines, with a vibrant, dynamic style, wonderfully expressive faces and eye rolls, an aggressive action style and some wonderful inking (something that I don't often pay much attention too, but here is very powerful). I cannot sing her praises enough - she elevates these stories.
The stories themselves are fun (especially the playful seduction ofZed, Vartox) but really, it's the little moments that shine. Karen taking Atlee to the movies, feeding/cleaning the cat, her morning routine. Magic.
If anything the preceeding Johns scripted tale is a let down. Bit harsh perhaps - it's a perfectly servicable tale that cleverly plays on the 'multiple origins' history. However, it feels completely different to the playful tone that follows and really, there's no continuity.
In contrast, the Conner's scripted short with Wonder Woman is a lovely tale featuring my favourite feline sidekick. Really, the best super pet outside of Pizza Dog. It's just a shame they did't collect the Terra miniseries as well for completion.
If you haven't picked up the solo runs then do so - they are some of the best comics in the last 5-10 years. Well worth some time and great for re-reading.
I'll say it again, but the solo series is brilliant. I only intended to read the stories that were new to me but I kept right on - there was nothing lost on re-reading and a lot to gain.
Similar to what Fraction and Aja have achieved with Hawkeye recently, Palmiotti and Gray manage to create a little magic in taking a somewhat redundant character and just running with the freedom that allows. They have a light deft touch, full of grace and humour, embracing yet poking fun at the cheesecake and crafting a lovely relationship between PG and Terra.
The real hero though is Amanda Connor. She is awesome! Truly she shines, with a vibrant, dynamic style, wonderfully expressive faces and eye rolls, an aggressive action style and some wonderful inking (something that I don't often pay much attention too, but here is very powerful). I cannot sing her praises enough - she elevates these stories.
The stories themselves are fun (especially the playful seduction of
If anything the preceeding Johns scripted tale is a let down. Bit harsh perhaps - it's a perfectly servicable tale that cleverly plays on the 'multiple origins' history. However, it feels completely different to the playful tone that follows and really, there's no continuity.
In contrast, the Conner's scripted short with Wonder Woman is a lovely tale featuring my favourite feline sidekick. Really, the best super pet outside of Pizza Dog. It's just a shame they did't collect the Terra miniseries as well for completion.
If you haven't picked up the solo runs then do so - they are some of the best comics in the last 5-10 years. Well worth some time and great for re-reading.