yup. I am actively checking up with them and their twitter for updates. Those that register this week should eventually receive a survey in the mail. They will take people from that survey and they will be able to get into the closed beta next week. If you are going to new york comic-con, they have a "very limited" amount of beta keys they are giving away there as well.
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yup. I am actively checking up with them and their twitter for updates. Those that register this week should eventually receive a survey in the mail. They will take people from that survey and they will be able to get into the closed beta next week. If you are going to new york comic-con, they have a "very limited" amount of beta keys they are giving away there as well.
krypt0nian
Banned
Jim Zub's Pathfinder #2 and a bunch of other things
Spike Spiegel
Member
It's a sad, sordid part of official continuity that everyone would love nothing better than to forget... except Marvel, apparently.
Speaking personally... for some Spidey fans, it was BONG. For me, "Sins Past" was the moment I abandoned Spider-Man comics entirely... and to be honest, never fully returned. Don't get me wrong, I'm over it now -- and will, on occasion, pick up a story if it sounds interesting or fun. However, I don't get into Spider-Man comics the way that I used to, and "Sins Past" is THE reason that disconnect exists in the first place. In fact, there was a period between 2004 and 2007/2008 where, with a handful of exceptions (Slott's She-Hulk, Planet Hulk, the X-Books to name them), I got out of Marvel Comics because of stories like "Sins Past," and became more heavily invested in DC.
How times change. :|
Big Icarus
Member
They certainly seem to take turns being overall really terrible for a period of some years, and then they switch places suddenly. I personally can't stand anything DC publishes right now, and on the Marvel side there's several books that I think are great, and a few I'm looking forward to in the Marvel Now line. However, like six years ago or more Marvel's output was completely awful and I would occasionally pick up a few DC books.
BuddyJoeHooker
Member
Okay all this talk about Sins Past is really bringing me down. Such a terrible tarnish on what should have been an untouchable character. I haven't read the old Spidey stories involving Gwen, but the comics have built her up to the one true love of Parker. What I really don't like about this story-arc is it ruined the Osborn character, he now can hold that above Spidey's head for the rest of his life. Every Spidey/Goblin fight "hey Parker remembered when I banged the love of your life."
Sadly, everyone, including writers, want to forget that shit but editorial won't let us. I doubt we will ever hear about it again. The clone saga was bad, but at least it's over and we don't have to think about it anymore, plus it gave us Kaine who is now the Scarlet Spider, which is great. Sins Past gave us nothing but heartache.
I mean does Batman have any arcs as bad as that? There are a shit ton of good Batman stories, but I don't know of any that horrible and or irredeemable.
Spike Spiegel
Member
Off the top of my head I think War Games is universally held in pretty low regard.
slightconfuse
Banned
Batman under the red hood is pretty bad.
also HUSH is god awful
also HUSH is god awful
BuddyJoeHooker
Member
These two are debatable. Also, they don't give Batman baggage.
Paul Dini's Heart of Hush was good.
Spike Spiegel
Member
Doug Mahnke's artwork was the only reason I bought "Under the Red Hood." I still think it was a terrible idea to bring Jason Todd back from the dead.
"Hush" generally gets a pass because of Jim Lee's artwork; but paper-thin plot aside, it's a good casual introduction to the world of Batman comics I think. Emphasis on casual. As a story "Heart of Hush" was definitely better, though I remember not liking Selina's portrayal in relation to how her regular series ended.
"Hush" generally gets a pass because of Jim Lee's artwork; but paper-thin plot aside, it's a good casual introduction to the world of Batman comics I think. Emphasis on casual. As a story "Heart of Hush" was definitely better, though I remember not liking Selina's portrayal in relation to how her regular series ended.
Look at these prices!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785125094/?tag=neogaf0e-20
C'mon Marvel. Give us another edition!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785125094/?tag=neogaf0e-20
C'mon Marvel. Give us another edition!
In the notes section
Seems to go back and forth. It's weird. I guess it's just up to the reader if they rather have Gwen have a secret past or have Gwen be innocent/pure and Peter's "true" love.
I haven't read the issues, yet, but what is the disconnect?
Spike Spiegel
Member
Nothing in the comics; just a personal disconnect that formed in the years absent, and prevents me being as interested in Spider-Man as I was then.
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Okay!
Comic shop is a lock.
I'm thinking:
- Free B&W sketches on sketch cover comics purchased.
- Free sketch card w/ purchase of regular priced item in lieu of sketch cover.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
THIS IS NOT HOW TO MAKE MONEY!
Comic shop is a lock.
I'm thinking:
- Free B&W sketches on sketch cover comics purchased.
- Free sketch card w/ purchase of regular priced item in lieu of sketch cover.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
THIS IS NOT HOW TO MAKE MONEY!
my name is ed
Banned
Just finished up reading Robin: Year One. Loved it. Felt like a really great series of episodes of the old batman cartoon.
Loved the Year Ones I've read so far. Will definitely be looking forward to reading this.
shaowebb
Member
Captain Badass is that you?!
IrishNinja
Member
you're goddamn right i do!
good looking month for me, plus AvX is over, so there's that!
DonasaurusRex
Online Ho Champ
gambit doesnt have fans you deceiver!
Vermillion
Banned
ThatObviousUser
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Anyone else laugh at loud at Dick's retconned New 52 Robin costume?
On the other hand, I thought this was pretty cool:
By default, it was a bad idea because bringing a character back from the dead is always a bad idea.
That said, I think it made Jason Todd a far, far more interesting character. Before, it was, "Jason Todd who? Oh that punk who was Robin for five minutes." Now there's a lot more to him, and I like the idea of an "actual" antihero in the Batman family.
It also didn't undo the damage his death did to Batman, either.
Now, almost all the stories with Red Hood since his resurrection have been crap, but that's a separate issue.
Ah yeah, same, I picked it up during the sale a few weeks ago. Hit all the notes it needed to, and actually focused on Robin (unlike Batman: Year One which was 50% Batman at best...)
On the other hand, I thought this was pretty cool:
By default, it was a bad idea because bringing a character back from the dead is always a bad idea.
That said, I think it made Jason Todd a far, far more interesting character. Before, it was, "Jason Todd who? Oh that punk who was Robin for five minutes." Now there's a lot more to him, and I like the idea of an "actual" antihero in the Batman family.
It also didn't undo the damage his death did to Batman, either.
Now, almost all the stories with Red Hood since his resurrection have been crap, but that's a separate issue.
Ah yeah, same, I picked it up during the sale a few weeks ago. Hit all the notes it needed to, and actually focused on Robin (unlike Batman: Year One which was 50% Batman at best...)
BuddyJoeHooker
Member
Anybody want free digital comics?
Journey into Mystery
Everyone please give this a try if you weren't already reading it.
Amazing Spider-Man
They ended Brand New Day and started Big Time. Become a fan of Humberto Ramos
Ultimate Human
An Ultimate story with Iron Man and Hulk, Warren Ellis writes these characters so well.
I'm sure this is a marketing tool so marvel can get people to buy the rest of the arc. Happy Reading.
Journey into Mystery
Everyone please give this a try if you weren't already reading it.
Amazing Spider-Man
They ended Brand New Day and started Big Time. Become a fan of Humberto Ramos
Ultimate Human
An Ultimate story with Iron Man and Hulk, Warren Ellis writes these characters so well.
I'm sure this is a marketing tool so marvel can get people to buy the rest of the arc. Happy Reading.
Big ticket book stores usually only stock graphic novels and tpbs.
Go here and find a comic shop:
http://www.comicshoplocator.com/
Comic shops are cooler anyways.
B&N does carry comics now, but I can't vouch for what titles they get and uf they put new stuff out on Wednesdays.
Some of them will while others will only carry trades, as what was said before. Not that there are anything wrong with trades. I'd wait for my stories to be put into a trade if I were a more patient person.
edit: Ok guys here me out, AvX 6 is worth looking at because it's really freaking funny after the Hope vs Wanda battle. I love the cyclops vs Cap verbal abuse battle.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Squirrel Girl fight sucked.
That science battle though.
welldanslottdidwriteitsoooo
Anyways, it's a Great Week for comics. Holy fucking shit I do not want Defenders to end but it's going to and it's all your fault but holy shit it's just gonna be so fucking crazy.
Also, CHAYKIN DRAWING THE HAUNTED TANK WHY ARE YOU NOT READING GI COMBAT.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Iam reading GI Combat brah.
I'm laughing at it now. Goodness gracious, that's bad.Anyone else laugh at loud at Dick's retconned New 52 Robin costume?
The Take Out Bandit
Member
Because Howard Chaykin is drawing Black Kiss 2. :3
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Looking forward to being the only dude equally psyched for Building Stories and AvX #12 at the shop today. I love being me.
ThatObviousUser
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Also, wtf at Joker "planting" Jason Todd as Robin. I guess in New 52-verse Bruce and Todd were never seen together? Otherwise now Joker knows Bruce is Batman.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
AvX : Consequences.
So it went from Avengers vs X-Men to the whole friggin' world against Cyclops. My dreams have come true. So now what do we do with the douche? He can stay in his ruby quartz prison like Magneto in the movie. Scott can play chess with Xavier. Oh wait, he can't. BECAUSE HE MURDERED HIM!
It's time for the ultimate consequences. Maybe a good old hanging. Personally I think Wolverine deserves the coup de grace. It's time for the adamantium lobotomy. Just make it a good splash page worthy of a full size poster. They'll sell millions.
Then the Uncanny Avengers can round up the rest of team PENIS and ridicule them for the rest of the issue. It's going to be a great comic.
So it went from Avengers vs X-Men to the whole friggin' world against Cyclops. My dreams have come true. So now what do we do with the douche? He can stay in his ruby quartz prison like Magneto in the movie. Scott can play chess with Xavier. Oh wait, he can't. BECAUSE HE MURDERED HIM!
It's time for the ultimate consequences. Maybe a good old hanging. Personally I think Wolverine deserves the coup de grace. It's time for the adamantium lobotomy. Just make it a good splash page worthy of a full size poster. They'll sell millions.
Then the Uncanny Avengers can round up the rest of team PENIS and ridicule them for the rest of the issue. It's going to be a great comic.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
EY MAYBE SPOILERS HUH
ThatObviousUser
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Wait... what?
Vermillion
Banned
He's probably known longer than that, but doesn't care. He knows Batman is the one without the mask, anyways.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
The fucking worst. A shanda.
ThatObviousUser
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They sort of have an "out" in that Jason says he "spent his nights as Robin," presumably implying he lived his days normally as he did pre-Batman... but that doesn't make a ton of sense.
Then again, the conclusion of the original Death in the Family heavily hinted Joker knew anyways (he burst out laughing when he saw Bruce at the UN), and Morrison's stuff has its fair share of winks and nudges in that direction too.
Don't know what I think of all this. I guess it makes me excited for Death of the Family, if Joker knows then all hell is definitely going to break loose.
ThatObviousUser
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This Just In: Another MAJOR Development for JASON TODD!
I'm weirdly more annoyed at Joker creating Todd!Robin than I am at Tim always being "Red Robin."
I'm weirdly more annoyed at Joker creating Todd!Robin than I am at Tim always being "Red Robin."
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
They spoiled other stuff.
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