I couldn't find the thread where we discussed the return of CrossGen titles at Marvel so I'm starting anothe rone.
There are rumors that two more CrossGen titles are on the way: Route 666 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Dustin Nguyen and Mystic by G. Willow Wilson and David Lopez.
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I didn't like Route 666 the first time around so I'll likely pass on that one. I did like Mystic. It wasn't in my top five but I did like it. I'll certainly try the new version.
I'm hoping that these all do well. Perhaps then we can see the returns of Sojourn, Way of the Rat, El Cazador, and Scion. (Those four plus Ruse were my top five CrossGen favorites.)
For me, the appeal of Route 666 was Karl Moline's art. Not that Dustin Nguyen isn't AMAZING, mind you. And I'm relatively apathetic about Aguirre-Sacasa's writing, so overall I'll give this one a "meh."
On the other hand, I really like the sound of that Mystic pairing, Wilson's Superman fill-ins notwithstanding. I haven't really seen any of David Lopez's work since the DC run of Fallen Angel (I still really wish he had gone with the book to IDW), and occasionally think that I'd really like to see more from him.
Cav, El Cazador makes an appearance in this week's Sigil #1. I don't know how long it'll be there, but it's at least one more issue.
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The new Ruse #1 did not disappoint. It's not like slipping on a favorite pair of old shoes. It's more like buying a brand new pair of the exact same shoes. Everything fits but it isn't quite the same.
The issue does not pick up where the previous series left off. It's not even clear if it is exactly the same world. In the original Ruse, there were fantastic elements such as living gargoyles. There's no sign of that here. At least, not yet.
The mystery elements were engaging and the action's exciting. Simon and Emma are a terrific pair of characters. I'm so glad this is back.