Quick Hits - Comics for the week of 5/14

Quick and to the point reviews of your (my) weekly comics:

Superman #676: This issue is an interlude before the coming of James Robinson in the next issue and, while the issue feels like it should have been an issue of Superman Confidential rather than Superman, it isn't a total loss. The issue's focus is on the early days of Superman in Metropolis and what it really means to be a hero in light of Memorial Day. There is a good appearance by Alan Scott and a good classic Superman vibe to the proceedings. The art is passable, but not memorable and the writing is similar. Verdict: 2 1/2 stars out of 5.

Green Lantern Corps #24: Mongul continues spreading fear as new and powerful member of the Sinestro Corps. This issue features a refresher on the origin of Mongul and the fate of the original Mongul. Depending on which direction Tomasi and Johns wish to take the Green Lantern titles Mongul could become a great villain for the GL Corps. The art is not my taste and it is difficult for me to discern details in several panels, but it certainly isn't much of a detriment to this fine book. Verdict: 3 1/2 stars out of 5.

Locke and Key #4: This series has really begun to press on in the most fantastic fashion. While starting out a bit slow Locke and Key has become a do-not-miss treat for horror and mystery fans. With each successive issue the characters come to life more and more and the vastness of the horror and deepness of the mystery involved becomes ever more interesting. For the most part the art is quite good, but a few characters aren't as strongly done visually as others. Verdict: 4 1/2 stars out of 5.