COMICS! |OT| September 2013 - Forever Evil (For A Month), IN 3D (where available)

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GrandHarrier said:
Harley stuff sounds like manufactured controversy.
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We're so used to DC monumentally fucking up that every single stupid thing they do seems cataclysmic, even when it's this tiny thing about a script page provided without any context.

They've certainly earned their haters, but that means blowing things out of proportion every once in a while.
 
Anticitizen One said:
What is a good starting point for Inhumans? The Paul Jenkins mini from the early 00s? Or do I need to go earlier than that?
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I read the Black Bolt: Something Inhuman This Way Comes one-shot that was released a little bit ago. Well, they called it a one-shot but it was more of a collection at 100 pages. It's 70s Inhumans stuff. Really dug it for the most part and I'd never read any Inhumans before.
 
ElNarez said:
We're so used to DC monumentally fucking up that every single stupid thing they do seems cataclysmic, even when it's this tiny thing about a script page provided without any context.

They've certainly earned their haters, but that means blowing things out of proportion every once in a while.
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I guess. It's just stupid. Do people know who Harley is? Because there is several things that people should "complain" about first.

Like said character being in a murderous, abusive relationship with a psychopath.

Like said character being
one of potentially several "Harley's" that Joker has had.
- Suicide Squad Spoilers
 
why did you have to go and remind me of the Suicide Squad DOTF tie-ins? those were the goddamn pits fuck.
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fuck shit piss those are the two issues of Suicide Squad that I cannot defend in good faith because fuck this.
 
GrandHarrier said:
Harley stuff sounds like manufactured controversy.
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Palmiotti was doing his best to defend it on Twitter, saying you can't judge 4 panels out of context. I guess with the dialog Harley is breaking the 4th wall and complaining about the situations the creators are putting her in.
 
Seeing people mention Annihilation so much these last few pages really makes me want to go back and re-read it again. Damn I love that story. Conquest, too. The Super-Skrull miniseries was brilliant. Nova absolutely crushing Iron Man with like two sentences. That double page splash. Quasar and Moondragon. So good.

The later cosmic stuff was the first time I'd read anything involving the Inhumans and I loved them immediately. Black Bolt especially, there's just something about that guy. I'm really looking forward to seeing how Inhuman/Inhumanity turn out.

Abnett & Lanning's cosmic run was what got me into comics in the first place, but I have no interest in Marvel's current cosmic books. A shame.

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A bit of a change of pace, but has anyone here read Scalped? I heard it was good so I picked up the first trade but I haven't gotten around to reading it yet. Part of me wants to get all 10 trades and read it all in one go, would that be a sensible idea?

[Edit] That Suicide Squad page is fucking gross.
 
ElNarez said:
why did you have to go and remind me of the Suicide Squad DOTF tie-ins? those were the goddamn pits fuck.

fuck shit piss those are the two issues of Suicide Squad that I cannot defend in good faith because fuck this.
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Fuck that for life.
 
Eldren said:
Seeing people mention Annihilation so much these last few pages really makes me want to go back and re-read it again. Damn I love that story. Conquest, too. The Super-Skrull miniseries was brilliant. Nova absolutely crushing Iron Man with like two sentences. That double page splash. Quasar and Moondragon. So good.

The later cosmic stuff was the first time I'd read anything involving the Inhumans and I loved them immediately. Black Bolt especially, there's just something about that guy. I'm really looking forward to seeing how Inhuman/Inhumanity turn out.

Abnett & Lanning's cosmic run was what got me into comics in the first place, but I have no interest in Marvel's current cosmic books. A shame.
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I feel like I need to read those comics again. I remember feeling they were less "cosmic" stories and more war comics in space, but who knows. Annihilation and War of Kings were cool.
 
The worst part is the book was PRETTY GOOD at dealing with the Harley stuff up to that point. Like, she cared about him and tried to steal his face back from the police, but it was never at the expense of making her a cool character that moved on from that time in her life and was just cool and smart and funny the way she should be. But then, those two fucking turds drop, cut the story mid-momentum, do this shit and then never get referenced ever again.
 
ElNarez said:
The worst part is the book was PRETTY GOOD at dealing with the Harley stuff up to that point. Like, she cared about him and tried to steal his face back from the police, but it was never at the expense of making her a cool character that moved on from that time in her life and was just cool and smart and funny the way she should be. But then, those two fucking turds drop, cut the story mid-momentum, do this shit and then never get referenced ever again.
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I am reading the 2nd volume right now and I am very let down to hear that this happens.
 
Eldren said:
A bit of a change of pace, but has anyone here read Scalped? I heard it was good so I picked up the first trade but I haven't gotten around to reading it yet. Part of me wants to get all 10 trades and read it all in one go, would that be a sensible idea?
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I read the first volume months ago and it's haunting the shit out of me. Yes, I would say buy it and read it all up. And then send it to me.
 
ElNarez said:
why did you have to go and remind me of the Suicide Squad DOTF tie-ins? those were the goddamn pits fuck.

fuck shit piss those are the two issues of Suicide Squad that I cannot defend in good faith because fuck this.
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That seems like the classic Joker/Harley dynamic to me.

What's the problem?
 
I mean, the Harley/Joker relationship has always been the "abusive GF who's fine until she contacts the BF" thing. (See: the animated series.) That's just a super-harsh version of it.
 
dan2026 said:
That seems like the classic Joker/Harley dynamic to me.

What's the problem?
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In SS she seems to have moved on even dealing with his 'death' and then they bring that back again...

edit: Man that page is harsh, a straight punch to the face
 
kirblar said:
I mean, the Harley/Joker relationship has always been the "abusive GF who's fine until she contacts the BF" thing. (See: the animated series.) That's just a super-harsh version of it.
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Yea but it still could have been handled a hell of a lot better. TAS did a good job with it, but that's probably because it's their character.
 
Scalped is my favorite comic book series. It is a very heartbreaking and emotional story. Aaron did a great job writing every single character. I'm excited for Southern Bastards because I'm getting a Scalped vibe from it.
 
Messi said:
In SS she seems to have moved on even dealing with his 'death' and then they bring that back again...
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Yeah but that is central to her character.
She always 'moves on' until Mr J turns up on the scene again.

Yeah I know, superhero characters don't evolve. Etc, etc.

But you can't blame someone for writing characters, in character.
 
frye said:
I feel like I need to read those comics again. I remember feeling they were less "cosmic" stories and more war comics in space, but who knows. Annihilation and War of Kings were cool.
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I should clarify that when I say "cosmic", I just mean that they were set in space with mostly space-based characters. It's a convenient shorthand for me, for that whole run from Annihilation through to the Nova/Guardians Of The Galaxy books, War/Realm Of Kings and Thanos Imperative. Probably should have explained that better. I agree though, there was a definite war tone in Annihilation.

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[Edit] Thanks La Maquinon and sazabirules for the replies. I think "haunting" and "heartbreaking" are more than enough to convince me to pick up the whole run. The trades are pretty cheap these days as well which is nice. It seems like it'll be a good way to help balance out all my cape comics, plus I can't resist 10 trades worth of Jock covers.
 
dan2026 said:
Messi said:
In SS she seems to have moved on even dealing with his 'death' and then they bring that back again...
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Yeah but that is central to her character.
She always 'moves on' until Mr J turns up on the scene again.

Yeah I know, superhero characters don't evolve. Etc, etc.

But you can't blame someone for writing characters, in character.
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Well yeah that is true, but that page is quite mean spirited.
 
dan2026 said:
Messi said:
In SS she seems to have moved on even dealing with his 'death' and then they bring that back again.../QUOTE]

Yeah but that is central to her character.
She always 'moves on' until Mr J turns up on the scene again.

Yeah I know, superhero characters don't evolve. Etc, etc.

But you can't blame someone for writing characters, in character.
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Yup, this isn't a character who's really supposed to evolve. Every "evolution" is going to be a false start with her. And that's ok.
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I have a feeling Harley cover will be doomed at my shop, its the one I wanted most I guess. I still haven't tried any Suicide Squads yet so I probably deserve it.
oh except for the Jokerbat tie ins lol
 
I think I need to stat out of the sunstone galleries on deviant art. Seems they are posting future stuff out of context in there. :/
 
Some thoughts:

Forever Evil #1: I really enjoyed this first issue. There is mystery left from the cliffhanger of Trinity War, but the impression of the state of the world is an exciting one. It feels like the calm before the storm. Moments of disbelief before realization sets it. Looking forward to seeing how the remaining heroes attempt to combat this new status quo.

Green Lantern: Relic - I already thought that Relic seemed like an interesting villain but this issue gives him a motivation that actually makes him seem much less of a bad guy and more like a grimly determined individual out to stop something bad from happening. Bonus props for mentioning
The Source Wall
. The implications for the Lantern Corps and the upcoming Light's Out miniseries have me really curious about where they are going to take Cosmic DC.

Superman: Darkseid - Gotta disagree with you Tim, I didn't mind this new origin for Darkseid. Has a very mythological feel to it, like something out of a Greek drama. Bonus props for including
The Origin of Highfather as Darkseid's brother in law.

Legends of the Dark Knight #12: Loved it. You weren't kidding, Korupt, that first issue is a fascinating character study of The Batman as an entity opposite the Rogues Gallery he battles.
 
Freezasaurus said:
Oh, like the wedding pics? They posted that one in the Bleeding Cool article.
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Nope, hadn't seen that one. But
the end of the 3rd chapter essentially tells us they get married
more talking about just some of the random costume stuff and characters in situations I was not expecting. Think I will be staying clear of that folder lol.
 
La Maquinon said:
I can't take Sunstone seriously enough to care about being spoiled. /snob
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Eh, I am quite sensitive to spoiler stuff in most things. I kind of would rather not see anything until I am reading it. then again, it was massively my fault. I read that bleeding cool article yesterday and didnt put 2 ans 2 together lol.
 
I see Chad Hardin will draw the Harley Quinn ongoing and also this is from him

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I think all of those look fantastic.

Edit: I also just read Itty Bitty Hellboy. I got a few chuckles out of it but the odd thing is it may as well not be a Hellboy comic. The characters bring very little to it. Unlike say Lil Gotham which has lots of personality. Maybe it will change over time.
 
Freezasaurus said:
Totally down for the Harley ongoing. Hope it doesn't get Editorial'd.
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Its gonna happen you and I both know it :(

Oh I also read Lil Gotham #5, As per usual I feel sorry for Mr Freeze. Fun little comic though, will look into getting the others. There was a previous run of Lil Gotham or am I thinking of something else?

edit: Seems I am remembering incorrectly. I just remember reading the first two issues of this series. Good stuff.
 
Whoa, that Joker issue really was horrible.

Loved seeing Spidey 2099. But I think its starting to feel like Spock has run its course.
 
GrandHarrier said:
Some thoughts:

Legends of the Dark Knight #12: Loved it. You weren't kidding, Korupt, that first issue is a fascinating character study of The Batman as an entity opposite the Rogues Gallery he battles.
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I know! Rafael has wrote and illustrated 2 things now and they both were quality. He did the American Vampire One-shot a month or two ago and now this. Dude has the chops to write as well.
 
It's sad this does not surprise me.

A new twist to recent news of the creative team changes for DC’s Batwoman has developed. As discussions ranged around the web about the resignation of critically acclaimed creative team JH Williams III and WH Blackman due to last-minute editorial changes led to discussion and speculation about exactly what DC’s been doing lately to cause various creators to leave projects after citing varying degrees of frustration at editorial policies it was JH Williams himself who dropped this revelation via twitter:

@JHWilliamsIII
I've just been told that threats of violence have been issued toward individuals at DC comics. This is unacceptable. It needs to stop now.
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You can read the whole thing article over at Bleeding Cool, but that's really the important bit.
 
Marv Wolfman to be taking over Superboy as of #26 (December issue). Complete the transition and give him Teen Titans as well, DC.

Also, Tony Bedard on Supergirl as of #26. He did New Guardians and in the past, Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes towards the end. Could be interesting.
 
GrandHarrier said:
Marv Wolfman to be taking over Superboy as of #26 (December issue). Complete the transition and give him Teen Titans as well, DC.

Also, Tony Bedard on Supergirl as of #26. He did New Guardians and in the past, Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes towards the end. Could be interesting.
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That would mean Lobdell would be free to write another book, god knows what they'd give him instead.
 
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