As the year draws to a close, I thought I'd count through the Cocktail posts and work out whose work I've enjoyed the most throughout 2009, splitting it into two categories - writers and series. So without any further ado, may I present:
The Cocktail for Favourite Writer of 2009
Both Matthew Sturges and Gail Simone scored five Cocktail posts for their work on Final Crisis Aftermath: Run! (mostly) and Secret Six respectively but the award goes to Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray for their work on Power Girl and the Supergirl story in Wednesday Comics.
I've said it pretty much every time I mention Power Girl, but if you're not reading this series, you really should. It's fun, has dialogue that is superb and a tongue-in-cheek approach to Power Girl's appearance that is handled excellently. Plus it has the gorgeous artwork of Amanda Conner. Buy the forthcoming trade paperback and get the monthly ongoing series as well.
The Cocktail for Favourite Series of 2009
There were two stand outs this year for me, two series that were enjoyable pretty much month after month: Power Girl (no surprise there) and Secret Six.
Gail Simone's writing on Secret Six is a joy to read, as much as Palmiotti and Gray's on Power Girl. The stories in both series are taut and yet fun - as much as I enjoy a big event like Blackest Night or a violent pseudo-realistic title like The Punisher, it's the good, fun series that keep me reading comics. Plus I think it's kinda nice that Simone gets some recognition as it was her work on The All New Atom that actually gave me the phrase Who'd Like A Cocktail?
So there you go, a slightly self-indulgent way to wrap up 2009 in comics for me.
I hope you all have a safe and enjoyable New Year whatever you're doing and see you all soon.
dude...amanda , justin and I appreciate this and your support!!! have an awesome 2010!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to start 2010 - a blog comment from one of my favourite writers!
ReplyDeleteCheers, man, it's my pleasure to shout about how cool your books are! Have a great New Year yourself and pass on my best to Justin and Amanda.