this is one of those titles that comic “lovers” seem to have an opinion on even without reading. You’ll hear how bad the characters are, how bad Scott Lobdell’s writing is and how sexist the book is because of how Starfire is portrayed. Here’s the thing. None of that is true. Like at all. I agree Lobdell has usually be a kind of minor leaguer in terms of writing. But as of late 2013, he’s writing almost all of my favorite books (Red Hood, Superman, Superboy). the stories all feel like what they should be. FUN. Smart. And *human.* there is a lot of heart here. Which is surprising given I tend to to think Lobdell comes off as a bit of a weenie in his interviews and Youtube shows.My favorite aspect of Lobdell’s contribution is FINALLY realizing Roy Harper (Arsenal) as a well rounded character. the form he has been working towards from the start. He’s a major league character now, Roy Harper. And Starfire is an interesting love choice for him. this book is about three outcasts seeking to make a family with one another. Somehow a lot of people have missed this entirely, instead choosing to focus on Starfire’s admittedly skimpy suit as evidence of shallowness or bimbo status. It’d be just as well for me if she had a less revealing outfit, I don’t care. But I do like that she embraces her sexuality and is conscious of it, unlike almost all other characters who seem oblivious, unrealistically so. She’s always meant to be sensual. And I like that she connects with Roy that way, too, both of them having a history of finding escape from pain in pleasure.Finally, I have to say, Kenneth Rocafort’s art is simply the best going these days. And I’m jazzed that he keeps being paired with Lobdell (like on Superman).I only regret they no longer work on Red Hood.