I'm pretty pro-Grant Morrison, but I haven't read Seaguy #3 yet. His last sans-editor project, The Filth, was incoherent (but fun!) on first read, but on subsequent reads, it made more sense as an indictment of comic book writers first (which is, admittedly, a favorite subject of his) and repressed sexuality and official duplicity in society. I suspect that Seaguy is going for the same targets, based on the "be a hero, win the girl" and the "Mickey Eye" themes of the first two.

Yeesh. And aren't you talking about V3? V2 is Barry Allen.

You are correct, sir.

Jeff, I think you're also correct on Vixen's powers, which I should know from both Flash and Suicide Squad.

What is Powers and should I be reading it?

Askye - noir superhero book and yes.

Here's a sneak preview from the new High Hat about it.

This is Powers.

Yes. Go. Buy. Now.

Jeff, what is the Suicide Squad?

sumi - oh, dear. Well, [Edited to add obvious reference.] The Suicide Squad is/was basically the Dirty Dozen, using supervillains rather than dead-end soldiers. They are/were a team of supervillains working for the US under Amanda Waller. They are forced/coerced/bribed to join, with the incentive that they may be released from jail or something like that. There have been many incarnations of the team. Of notice to Bat-fans, Stephanie Brown's (curent Robin/former Spoiler) father, the villain Cluemaster, was a member of the Suicide Squad and died while on the team. Identity Crisis fans should note that Captain Boomerang was a prominent member of the Squad.

There is also a Silver Age team with the name Suicide Squadron, active from WW2 through to the 60s, that are composed of "regular" soldiers rather than supervillains. Don't think about connections too hard, though.

I'm leaving a lot out, but I'm not strong on the back history of some of these groups.

Don't think about connections too hard, though.

Always a safe bet.

Oh! I picked up Powers last week (?) and looked at it but I was kinda put off by the art work.

I went and got my comic books! YAY! I didn't pick up Daredevil because ... well there was a reason when I was at the store but now I can't remember. I'll go back tomorrow and check out Powers. Also I need to see if they actually ordered Batman Fugitive for me.

Interesting. I love the art in Powers. That's what first drew me to it. I think Oeming is great.

Today's haul:

• Outsiders 14
• BoP 70
• Flash 212 (yes, Plei, you made me do it)
• GK 55

Read Robin 128 in the store -- still not into it enough to buy it, although I did enjoy the Batgirl/Tim scene. Just because there was one. And there should be more. Of such scenes, and of both their adorable wee psycho-selves .

Reviews of the others TK, after I've read 'em.