Oh man have I had better weeks. Let’s ignore the inane drudgery of my so-called “day job” and the many morons whom make it unbearable, and instead consider that my house was without power for a three day weekend as another Midwest ice storm blew through my area. I managed to mostly dodge the bullet in each of the last two storms, a summer storm and an early winter lashing that resulted in about one million people in the St. Louis metro area being without power for a week. I got luck both times and was without power for maybe a dozen hour total. But this time I was not so lucky. A large maple in the backyard lost many large limbs, which took out power and phone lines from the nearby utility pole on the way down. They’re still working on it. There’s yellow caution tape everywhere–it looks like a murder scene. I’m tempted to go buy some sidewalk chalk and draw body outlines everywhere. Maybe Ice T and Richard Belzer from Law and Order will come over to investigate.
On with my wonderful reader’s version of the Marvel and DC comic line offerings. On with their fine efforts at creating books they want to read, and my less than spectacular efforts to not insult them when they use Liefield, MacFarlane, Quitely, Millar or Bendis.
Joe serves up some Marvel goodies for you:
Avengers
Nick Fury commissions Mr. Fantastic to build him a super hero team to defend the West against Doom’s super-villain army invasion attempts from the east. Team consists of: Captain America/Sam Wilson (field leader), Thing, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Ms Marvel, Beast, Cyclops, Quicksilver, and Firestar. Written by Jeph Loeb with art by Alan Davis
Books of Doom
The chronicles of Doom in his own words describing the politics involved with ruling the eastern half of the globe. His attempts at controlling the whole globe while appeasing Generals Namor and Magneto, while wondering how much even he can look away from the actions General Red Skull takes. All while defending his rule from homeland terrorist organization: The Invaders, consisting of Union Jack, Sabra, Colossus, Black Widow and Silver Samurai. Written by Warren Ellis with art from Greg Land
Amazing Spider-Man
Peter Park is the everyman. He juggles college, work, attempts at dating and being the underdog super-hero battling b-list street level villains. Book often plays as “Marvel Team Up†with him interacting with other heroes that aren’t in the big leagues like Punisher, Daredevil, Moon Knight and their like. Written by Peter David with Frank Cho art.
Weapon X
This group has two main goals. Seek out and kill those who murdered all but thirty known mutants left in the world. And find the various groups who have subjected them to there individual wrongs and kill them. Team consists of Wolverine, Mystique, War Machine/Jim Rhodes, Maverick and Lady Deathstrike. Written by Grant Morrison with art by Derrick Robertson.
Astonishing X-Men
Dr. Strange battles supernatural threats with his team that once resembled men while trying to find them cures. Roster of Rogue, Ghost Rider, Morbius, Black Cat (her bad luck powers aren’t in control), Venom/Eddie Brock(who can’t remove the suit without dying and fights for control). And Hulk whose alter ego Bruce Banner carries the curse of the Wendigo and craves human flesh when he reverts). Written by Neil Gaiman with art by Jae Lee.
The Invincible Iron Man
Guilt ridden over something in his past, Tony Stark is too ashamed of himself to return to Earth. Stationed in an orbiting satellite he is Earth’s only defense against space-ferrying and cosmic threats, more often than not putting the term “Invincible†to the test. Written by Roger Stern with art by George Perez
Shang Chi: Master of Kung Fu
Based out of Madripoor, he and a powerless Jessica Drew are private detectives that travel the globes seedy underbelly. Often times getting them involved with people who would rather they not be. Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Mike Perkins
Black Panther
T’Challa rules the continent of Africa from its capitol in Wakanda, the most technologically advanced nation on earth and the only known source of vibranium. Wakanda also acts as a no conflict zone to the worlds warring leaders to discuss politics with T’Challa as an impartial advisor. Hank Pym is Panther’s chief scientist with Storm and Ultron acting as his super powers helping him maintain a peaceful nation. Written by Brian K. Vaughn with Bryan Hitch art.
New Warriors
Kitty Pryde trained by Ogun and freed/mentored by Wolverine does not agree with his methods. Meeting an aged Steve Rodgers he agrees to train her team as the US Agent if she acts as leader. Together they form the New Warriors to defend the country from super powered threats that aren’t from across the globe and aren’t big enough to involve the Avengers. Teen angst ensues with her roster of Patriot, Speedball, Julie Powers, Stature, Nico and Molly (from Runaways), Wiccan, Hulkling and Dust. Written by Joss Whedon with Amanda Conner’s art.
Thor
Thor engages in mythological epic battles as Asgard’s champion against other gods from various realms. Often times choosing Midgard for the battlefield to hold their contests only one realm will survive in the end and claim absolute godhood. Written by J. Michael Straczynski with John Cassiday art.
Some interesting concepts there, Joe, and some of it called to mind the Universe-X…um…universe. Wow, redundant much? Geesh. I’d probably read all of those titles. I liked team make up of the Avengers, especially, Thing, Cyclops and Firestar. And Falcon is the new Captain America? I’m good with that. The creative team on Books of Doom is ridiculously terrific–I’d buy Barbie or the Care Bears if Ellis and Land were producing it. I have no problem with X-Men no longer being a mutant book–that’s the kind of revisionist thinking I really wanted to see in these lists, but you had me at Jae Lee. The political overtones of Black Panther sound intriguing, as does the use of Ultron and Pym together in that title. I’ve never cared a wit for either character, but there might be something in that mix that would spark my interest. And finally, I miss Thor like the Cubs miss the World Series. By the way, for all of my friends in the crackhead capital that is Chicago (get it? Chicago is crack, Missouri is Meth, we all have our alliterative addictions), happy Cubs Centennial this year. 100 years ago, the Cubs won their first World Series. next year, they celebrate again, as in 2008 it will be 100 years since the LAST time they won a World Series. What’s this have to do with Thor? Nothing, except that if there is a God, he’s gotta be a Cubs fan. No team sucks like they do and survives without divine intervention. A round-robin tourney of the gods to eliminate other pantheons is a tremendous idea, and could easily be spread out enough to make for a nice long run. Marvel has used Egyptian and Celtic gods in the past. And of course the big World Wrestling Ragnarok Main Event would almost certainly be Thor versus Hercules. All in all, Joe, your line up would cost me $30 a month, because I’d by them all. Well done!
Paul presents his new Marvel line:
Amazing Spider-Man by Kevin Smith (w) and Todd MacFarlane (a) Smith’s gift is comedy with heart, which was Spidey’s original mission statement. Pair him with Spidey’s greatest artist ever and you’ve got a flagship title, nuff said.
Uncanny X-Men by Chris Claremont (w) and Joe Madureira (a) The man that revolutionized the X-Men and one of the best artists of the 90’s bring the mutants back to their roots, with fewer members and a balance between action and interaction. Blue team roster: Storm (leader), Cyclops, Beast, Angel, Rogue and Juggernaut. Sabretooth is a reserve member.
Astonishing X-Men by Joss Whedon (w) and John Cassaday (a) If it ain’t broke…. Gold team roster: Professor X (leader), Phoenix, Cannonball, X-23, Colossus and Kitty Pride. Wolverine is a reserve member.
Cable and Deadpool by Scott Lobdell (w) and Rob Liefield (a) Marvel’s best comic duo continue their time hopping shenanigans, now with Forge to guide them as the only two members of government sponsored X-Factor.
Wolverine by Garth Ennis (w) and Jim Lee (a) Less action with his teammates and more solo adventures await our favorite Canucklehead, as the pieces of past continue to unfold. A dark, dark tone for this series, which Ennis and Lee can deliver. A big focus of the book will also be his enemy turned teammate Sabretooth, who will appear numerous times as both friend and foe.
Avengers by Grant Morrison (w) and Cary Nord (a) Hopefully Morrison can do for the Avengers what he did for JLA nearly ten years ago. Roster: Captain America, Thor, War Machine, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Vision, Hawkeye, Black Panther, Spiderwoman, and Ghost Rider. Nick Fury is also at the helm, which is much cooler than their original “we have to save the world ’cause we’re the best” origin.
The Incredible Hulk by Peter David (w) and John Romita Jr. (a) Can anyone write the Hulk better than Peter David? I think not.
Fantastic Four by Kurt Busiek (w) and Ed Benes (a) The First Family just HAS to be on the list. Period.
Iron Man by Alan Moore (w) and Mark Bagley (a) Stark leaves the Avengers and strikes out on his own, but will ‘once an addict always an addict’ hold true again? It’s a tale of redemption amidst chaos, Moore’s hallmark.
Daredevil by Frank Miller (w) and Frank Miller (a) Other than the reimagined Wolverine, this will be the darkest book, as the Man Without Fear carries the torch for all the dozens of failed Marvel Knights books. (And don’t try to defend Moon Knight to me, fanboy. What a tool) Can Murdock reclaim Hell’s Kitchen from a new threat? (and no, it’s not the Kingpin)
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“Wally West has become the celebrity of the DCU–not only do people know who he is, paparazzi camp outside his house!” –Paul |
Everything old is new again, eh Paul? Lots of folks returning to the books that made them famous. I like the Wolverine idea and creative lineup the best. Moon Knight needs love too, ya know! He’s Marvel’s Batman. He’s rich, he’s got a manservant, and he’s got a neato costume. Of course, Batman is actually interesting. And that’s Moon Knight’s biggest problem. Nobody ever reads his books because nobody ever has reason too. Take the new book, for example. It’s a mind trip on Marc Spector by Khonshu, his patron god. There’s references to Bushman or whatever the hell his arch-enemy’s name is. There’s a surreal Taskmaster appearance that doesn’t play nearly as well as it should. Marvel is not doing the character any favors. They had the perfect opportunity–let him “take over” the Spiderman Rogues Gallery while Pete was off wearing the Iron Spider costume and being Tony Stark’s lackey. Moon Knight versus Green Goblin? I’d buy that. Moon Knight versus Vulture? I’d buy that. Moon Knight making fun of the Shocker calling himself the Shocker even though his powers have nothing to do with electricity? I’d buy that. And if you want to sprinkle in some regular Moon Knight rogues or some fresh faces–Crossbones, Omega Red, The Leader–I’d buy that. I wouldn’t go so far as to call the poor guy a tool, he’s just been mishandled throughout much of his career. I’d love to see a Frank Miller Moon Knight, but more than that, I’d love to see a David Mazzuchelli Moon Knight. I miss the Mazz. And I miss Frank Miller before he lost control of his pen. His DK2 looked like it was drawn by Michael J. Fox without his medication.
Paul’s dynamic DC designs:
JLA by Mark Millar (w) and Alex Ross (a) Hate on me for this one, but I don’t care how long it takes between issues… there’s only ONE guy who can make the world’s best heroes look their best! Roster: Superman, Batman, Martian Manhunter, Flash, Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), Green Arrow and Hawkgirl.
JSA by Joss Whedon (w) and Amanda Conner (a) Okay, I’m using my non-exclusive writer clause here. Whedon’s doing such a terrific job on X-Men, why not give him a team of, let’s say, the less serious characters in the DCU? The guy’s gift is comedy, anyway. Plus, he’s so much about female empowerment- let’s put him with comic’s best female artist. Roster: Green Lantern (John Stewart, playing the straight man), Wonder Woman (I’m sure Whedon wants to write her), Plastic Man, Huntress, Hawkman, Starfire, and Cyborg.
SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL by Mark Waid (w) and Steve Epting (a) I hate Superman, but ya gotta have a title of his on here if you want to make any money.
ACTION COMICS by Ed Brubaker(w) and Adam Kubert (a) No longer solely a Supes title, Action is now an anthology series, introducing new characters while strengthening those without their own titles. This makes it a perfect jumping on point for new fans and essential for crossovers.
BATMAN by Warren Ellis (w) and Andy Kubert (a) Love Batman. Always have. There’s no Robin here, and no Alfred… just a man, alone against his demons. It’s time to see what Bruce is REALLY made of. (and this came SO CLOSE to being Frank Miller, but alas…)
DETECTIVE COMICS by Brian K. Vaughan (w) and Mark Silvestri (a) Revolving around the numerous other characters in Gotham, this one will be equal parts Gotham Central, Catwoman, and Birds Of Prey… with a little Batman thrown in from time to time.
FLASH by Brian Michael Bendis (w) and Dan Jurgens (a) Wally West has become the celebrity of the DCU–not only do people know who he is, paparazzi camp outside his house! A humorous take on the price of super-fame.
GREEN LANTERN by Jeph Loeb (w) and Graham Nolan (a) No Hal Jordan resurrection in MY DC. In fact, Hal is still Parallax and nemesis of Kyle Rayner, the GL of this title, still the lovable loser that would make Spidey proud.
SHAZAM! by Neil Gaiman (w) and “Butch” Guice (a) Captain Marvel becomes more than a joke character with a lame catchphrase, and with these two creators on board, you’ll forget you ever laughed at him.
LOBO by Fabian Nicieza (w) and Mike Mignola(a) Come on, it’s Lobo. No intro needed.
Now Paul, while I admit I wasn’t overly excited about your Marvel offerings, I’m very excited about the DC lineup you’ve presented. I’ve heard a dozen feeble excuses for the hate heaped upon Alex Ross, but the dude is good and that is all there is to it (See? I don’t hate you for Ross, but I might for Millar, which is Dutch for “hack”). And the one time I met him, he was a nice guy. Maybe a little tightly wound, but I think most artists are. I personally prefer the realistic approach 9 times out of 10. Give me Greg land, Alex Ross, maybe Mike Deodato–people who draw characters in a way that makes me think, “Hey, I think I saw that guy at Taco Bell last night.” You can keep the anime-driven Humberto Ramos stuff. That 1 time out of 10 is reserved for Mike Mignola…but Lobo? Hell, I’d buy it because of Mignola, but that seems like a bit of an odd pairing. I applaud your concept on the Flash–I can’t think of too many titles that really embraced the celebrity stature of superheroes, and Wally would be a perfect fit for that (or Booster Gold!). Great job here!
I also want to take an opportunity to point out something that seems to be showing up often enough to almost qualify as a trend–the desire for anthologies. Paul, myself, and others have envisioned the Action and/or Detective titles at DC as revolving cast books. They’ve tried that once before in Action and it bombed. They’ve had other anthologies–Legends of the DCU comes to mind–and they didn’t stick around. But I think 52 shows that if you put some really good creators on something no matter how obscure (and who’s more obscure than Super-Chief?) people will give it a try. I think the Batman universe is rich enough that books without the Bat can still succeed. And it’s not like Bats or Supes need MORE titles. Take note, DC. An Action anthology series done right can succeed. And it can be a good way to springboard underperforming characters to their own titles. Just don’t use The Ray or Cameron Chase, because any book with either of those two poor people is apparently doomed.
Tim takes a turn at remaking Marvel to his liking:
1. The Avengers: Brian K. Vaughn (w) and Tom Raney (a). Captain America, The Wasp, She-Hulk, The Black Knight, Ms. Marvel, Yellow Jacket, Wonder Man, The Sentry, and Hawkeye are back as the classic Avengers line-up returns with some new favorites, and the most shocking and controversial final member ever. So shocking and controversial in fact that we can’t even tell you the whole title of this four part return to greatness for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. All we can say is Jack Of Hearts, The Kree, The Savage Land, and “The Return Of (censored), Part One Of Five. You have been warned.
2. The Fantastic Four: Christopher Priest (w) and Stuart Immomen (a). Dr. Doom leader of The FF and accepted by the world over? Reed Richards in prison? Sue Storm as the bride to be of Namor? The Thing and The Human Torch on the run? The Shi’ar trying to kill Franklin Richards before Galactus gets him? What has Civil War done to Marvel’s First Family? And that’s just the first issue of this bold new era for The All New All Different Fantastic Four: Dr. Doom, Namor, Susan Storm The Invisible Woman, The Black Panther, and Storm. Wait that’s five! Did we forget to mention the final page?
3. Uncanny X-Men: Mike Carey (w) and Pascual Ferry (a). Welcome to The Xavier Institute. Cyclops, Wolverine, Rogue, Iceman, Angel, Marvel Girl Rachel Summers, Havok, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, and Emma all sadly await you for the funeral of a friend, colleague, and mentor, Charles Xavier. What happened that led to this solemn occasion, and why are The X-Men hunting one of their own? It all starts here, the year long adventure The X-Men won’t ever forget that changes them forever.
4. The Amazing Spider-Man: Dan Slott (w) and Keiron Dwyer (a). Remember when Spider-Man was fun? Well welcome back fans of old, because your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is finally back. Why are Peter and MJ living in a one room apartment, where has Aunt May disappeared to, why does Peter work at a convenience store, why is a former Avenger, Spider-Man, now called enemy number one according to SHIELD, and what do The Rose, The Hobgoblin, Dr. Octopus, and The Owl have in store for New York City?
5. Nova: Dan Abnett/Andy Lanning (w) and Crisscross (a). After the events of Annihilation, Nova now knows his true role, sole protector of the galaxy. As he does his best to try and fill this role, he learns of the most insidious plot ever to turn the known galaxy into a graveyard. Watch as Nova fights against time and space, all the while trying to get home to say goodbye to his former friends. Guest starring the entire Cosmic Marvel universe.
6. Captain America: Ed Brubaker (w) and Steve Epting (a). As the old saying goes, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. These two do what they do so well and more of it every month as Captain America goes up against those that threaten the world.
7. Daredevil: Ed Brubaker (w) and Michael Lark (a). The team supreme reigns untouched. If you thought these two had rocked Matt’s world before, then you ain’t seen nothing yet.
8. The Defenders: Ed Brubaker (w) and Oliver Coipel (a). What do Nick Fury, The Winter Soldier, Black Widow, Spider-Woman Jessica Drew, Sharon Carter, The Taskmaster, and Bullseye all have in common? They are all wanted for crimes against humanity, so says SHIELD, now led by Tony Stark. Nick Fury puts this rag tag bunch together to put the law enforcement agency he once ran right out of business, however differing agendas, possible betrayal from within, and working with people he doesn’t trust makes Fury wonder if fighting against the law is any better than fighting for the law, even if the law is something that he no longer believes in.
9. Quicksilver: David Hine (w) Roy Allen Martinez (a). Following up on the events of Son Of M, his recent appearances in X-Factor, and Silent War, Quicksilver is trying to bring back a world he misses while trying to avoid a future that seems destined to occur. How can one man save all mutants without destroying himself in the process, and why does he even want to when his mutant brothers and sisters see him as their worst enemy? And what do The Scarlet Witch, Magneto, and The Inhumans all want? The dark corners of Marvels Mutant world have never moved this fast.
10. Luke Cage, Hero For Hire Investigations: BMB (w) Michael Gaydos (a). Former Avenger and FF member Luke Cage and his lovely new bride Jessica Jones juggle marriage, raising a child, running a detective agency, and stopping Batroc The Leaper from blackmailing The D-Man. All in a day’s work for Marvel’s star crossed lovers. Expect the unexpected, then be ready for the surprises to really come fast and furious as Bendis and Gaydos do what they do best, street level stories featuring the number one couple in comics.
Tim, I’m going to give you one sentence for each of these, numbered in the same order as the titles the correspond to:
1. If you bring Jack of Hearts back you’ll be my hero forever, but if you’re controversial return is Triathlon, I will track you to the ends of the Earth and feed you your entrails.
2. Oh please please, please let the Shi’ar kill Franklin–there’s no way he ever grows up to be anything other than the most annoying punks in the Marvel Universe, even worse than Impossible Man.
3. Who could have killed Chuck….oh…wait…yeah…Jubilee…or is that a misdirection by Gambit?
4. Dan “The Funnyman” Slott–‘Nuff Said.
5. Abnett/Lanning + Cross = Comic Marvel done right.
6. It’s a testament to the current creative team on Captain America that almost none of us want to change it.
7. And that goes for Daredevil as well. Is there anything The Bru can’t make great? Hmm…there’s always Aquaman….
8. Wow….that’s it, just….wow.
9. Add Layla Miller (she knows stuff) and you have a deal.
10. Alias part two, now with more Cage (and why the hell not?)–but is Cage and Jones-Cage a better couple than Pete and MJ?
Tim tackles the DC titles too:
1. Superman: Mark Waid (w) and Barry Kitson (a). Fresh off their run on The Legion Of Super-Heroes, Waid and Kitson are now on Superman. As if that weren’t enough, they’re bringing Doomsday with them. A bold new era of greatness begins.
2. Batman: Paul Dini (w) and Don Kramer (a). The fan favorite award winning team from Detective Comics moves over to the Batman title starting with this issue, as their last year’s worth of stories come to a head, and a bold new chapter begins for Batman and Bruce Wayne.
3. Wonder Woman: Marc Andreyko (w) and Andy Kubert (a). Wonder Woman’s amazing new creative team starts now, with Diana coming to grips with the last two years of her life. So many changes and so many choices, but she doesn’t have long to try and make sense of it all as Ares is back, and the world is on the brink of World War III. Before this is over, Wonder Woman will have a new role in the DC Universe, a new mission, and a new look?
4. The Flash: Grant Morrison (w) and Terry & Rachel Dodson (a). Wally West is back and better than ever, as he tries to come to grips with the missing year and a half of his life and the disappearance of the man who claimed The Flash mantle for himself in Wally’s absence, Bart Allen. When Wally returned in the middle of a fight with Zoom, Bart disappeared. Now Wally, with help from The Golden Age Flash, must try to solve this riddle, all the while putting his life back together. And just where has Wally been? Short answer: Not in The Speed Force.
5. Green Arrow: Gail Simone (w) and Ed Benes (a). It’s a new creative team and a new direction for Green Arrow, as the recently ousted Mayor of Star City tries to put his most recent failings behind him, while also trying to move ahead in his new life. However the return of an old foe, an old lover, and a forgotten son changes everything in an instant. “The Death of Speedy” begins here, bringing the acclaimed team of Simone and Benes back together in a whole new way.
6. The Justice League Of America: Keith Giffen and JM DeMatteis (w) and Phil Jiminez (a). They’re baaaaaaaaack. Giffen and DeMatteis return to DC’s Premiere Super Team, and they’ve brought fan favorite artist Phil Jiminez with them. This time they’ve also got Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, The Flash Wally West, Green Arrow, Black Canary, and The Martian Manhunter, and featuring Blue Beetle, Firestorm, Manhunter, and Guy Gardner of course. It’s the 80’s all over again, as they return with “Return To Kooey Kooey Island”. Fear for us all.
7. The Justice Society Of America: Geoff Johns (w) and Dale Eaglesham (a). Continuing the successes of the all new JSA, the soon to be classic team of Geoff Johns and Dale Eaglesham take the worlds greatest super-hero team ever onwards and upwards month in and month out.
8. Adam Strange: Andy Diggle (w) and Ivan Reis (a). Adam Strange, protector of Rann, loving husband, adored father, adventurer, and scientist. His exploits are legendary, his name is known around the universe, and he is a true hero. So what happened during his last days, and why is his family in hiding? This all new ongoing series answers those questions and begins a bold new era of greatness for the cosmic DC Universe in the wake of Infinite Crisis and 52.
9. The New Gods: Grant Morrison (w) and Cameron Stewart and Simone Bianchi (a). So just where have The New Gods been since the Seven Soldiers event and during Infinite Crisis? One of the greatest minds in comics steps into the shoes left by such notable alumni as Jack “The King” Kirby, Jim Starlin, John Byrne, and Walt Simonson, and he’s joined by the amazing talents of rotating artists Cameron Stewart and Simone Bianchi. The answers the comic reading world has asked for the past three years are answered, and it all begins here.
10. Booster Gold And The Legion Of Super-Heroes: Keith Giffen (w)(a). Keith Giffen is back with the Legion, and what has he done to them? Marvel at Booster Gold leading the team, witness Dream Girl a slave of The Dominators, behold Supergirl’s funeral, and gaze in awe at Mon-L’s tragic yet oddly humorous fate. The future is now, or something to that effect, as only Keith Giffen could envision it.
I’m not quite as wild about the DC lineup, I must admit. Don Kramer is atrocious. His JSA art was the reason I dropped the title. Even I know bad perspective when I see it, and I can’t draw. I’d rather see the Dodsons on a book with more women than the Flash. I bet they’d be great with Jessie Quick taking a turn as the Scarlet Speedster. Grant Morrison in the New Gods sandbox is damn scary…and what ever happened to the rest of the Seven Soldiers anyway? Did that ever end? I must say I was never a fan of the 80s comedic Justice League, but your idea using the new versions of the old favorites might–might–be enough to entice me to try it. I haven’t been reading Beetle or Firestorm, so I could give them a try here and even if I don’t care for the new versions, there’s plenty of big names to hold my interest. Overall, a fine set of titles.
We’ll finish these off next week and follow that with another topic for you all to weigh in on, so be ready for anything–including sudden ice storms.
Welcome to my nightmare.
