If you had one thing to take away from both Spider-Island and Ends of The Earth, it's that Dan Slott is not above dragging stories way further than any sane person would.
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If you had one thing to take away from both Spider-Island and Ends of The Earth, it's that Dan Slott is not above dragging stories way further than any sane person would.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Jesus christ i cant believe i just saw someone post this.
I feel like we are back in the 90s when people would have comic conversations and some asshole would always come and say you know they arent real right?
Of course we know they arent real, but characters have certain traits and characteristics that we expect.....if suddenly Wolverine became a totally absolutely perfect leader with little to no classic wolverine traits we would be pissed because its out of character, albeit it an imaginary character but a character nonetheless.
Would we boycott Marvel? No, be pissed for a while? yes.
Before you jump at me and tell me to chill, you chill.
This is the COMICS |OT| we are allowed to talk about these characters like they actually exist.
I shouldnt feel ostracized or feel the need to explain why i talk about these characters like this, not in the OT, if i was doing this in some other thread sure attack me all you want, but here? NO!
Let me speculate about these characters based on my unnecessarily large knowledge of their characterizations.
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ShadowCat for leader of the X-men next!
Supermanisdead
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I love Kitty Pryde. She's probably the best example of a character growing up over the years. This girl went from 13 year old Sprite, to Headmistress Katherine Pryde and has remained consistently awesome. Next step: X-Men leader. Next next step: President.
Is this what I sound like when I endlessly whine about Bachalo? Jeez, I'm sorry guys...
Parallax
best seen in the classic "Shadow of the Beast"
he seems like a character that will either die or go evil. and being attached to spider man reallys skews his chances towards those options.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Alpha will bee the final villain of the Marvel U.
-Pyromaniac-
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Peter is gonna cure Alpha and then realize he can create a cure for himself but and decides to do it. Then he changes his mind.
amirite.
Also the reason Alpha has to die or become a villain is that he is totally unlikeable, his introduction was like a quick slap in the face. That's not how you handle someone that's supposed to either a) stick around for a long time and b) be a good guy
amirite.
Also the reason Alpha has to die or become a villain is that he is totally unlikeable, his introduction was like a quick slap in the face. That's not how you handle someone that's supposed to either a) stick around for a long time and b) be a good guy
krypt0nian
Banned
You're supposed to hate Alpha. He's a douche on all levels.
This is like when my partner says he hates the latest wrestling villain and I tell him "yeah...and?"
Slott's doing a stellar job setting up the ultimate heel.
This is like when my partner says he hates the latest wrestling villain and I tell him "yeah...and?"
Slott's doing a stellar job setting up the ultimate heel.
slightconfuse
Banned
Yea alpha probably going to be a billion that is not the obvious thing.
Anyone here read Witchblade and darkness I feel like these book are underrated.
Anyone here read Witchblade and darkness I feel like these book are underrated.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I love Kitty Pryde. She's probably the best example of a character growing up over the years. This girl went from 13 year old Sprite, to Headmistress Katherine Pryde and has remained consistently awesome. Next step: X-Men leader. Next next step: President.
Best Post.
Don't forget the in between:
Spike Spiegel
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OH MAN. 
I couldn't resist... I looked at spoilers for this week's Punisher.
OH MAN.
I shouldn't have.
OH MAN.
I really, really shouldn't have. Now I'm scared.
I couldn't resist... I looked at spoilers for this week's Punisher.
OH MAN.
I shouldn't have.
OH MAN.
I really, really shouldn't have. Now I'm scared.
Supermanisdead
Member
ViewtifulJC
Banned
No, I hate 'em because he's a shit character, with the world's most generic character design and lacks of ANY interesting attributes besides being a selfish moron. If he was a wrestling villain, he'd be the Brooklyn Brawler, that guy everybody hates because he doesn't contain a single redeemable factor and is a waste of TV time.
There's the good kind of heat, and then there's X-Pac heat. Alpha is clearly in the latter category.
krypt0nian
Banned
I hate Alpha because he's terrible to his GF, cares more about his powers than the safety of his loved ones, and has the emotional maturity of a common ground squirrel.
In other words for all the right reasons. Nothing shit here at all. If he were in the WWE, he'd be Alberto DelRio who has been setup with many of the same reasons to hate him. Slott knows his craft better than most doing Supers.
In other words for all the right reasons. Nothing shit here at all. If he were in the WWE, he'd be Alberto DelRio who has been setup with many of the same reasons to hate him. Slott knows his craft better than most doing Supers.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Alberto Del Rio is another perfect example, a character people boo because he's a terrible heel, with zero mic skills, title runs for no reason, and subpar in-ring ability. He truly is Alpha of the WWE, thank you for the help, Krypt.
Anyway, CSBG is doing a Top 100 Runs again, first time since the last election year of 2008. You guys should go vote! Just read the rules and submit your top ten. I'm still deciding on mine. I've decided NOT to put Scalped though, even though it just ended...it's just so early, ya know?
AND you can totally vote for Scott Pilgrim if you want, so that's one choice down.
Anyway, CSBG is doing a Top 100 Runs again, first time since the last election year of 2008. You guys should go vote! Just read the rules and submit your top ten. I'm still deciding on mine. I've decided NOT to put Scalped though, even though it just ended...it's just so early, ya know?
AND you can totally vote for Scott Pilgrim if you want, so that's one choice down.
krypt0nian
Banned
Cannot agree at all. I love to hate Del Rio. Not even sure we're watching the same WWE. He's amazing on the mic, and a top shelf wrestler. He's the first great bad guy in ages.
Some great zero issues today. Stormwatch snuck up on me and took top honors. I want books on all the flashback characters.
Some great zero issues today. Stormwatch snuck up on me and took top honors. I want books on all the flashback characters.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I can't decide if I want to vote for Rucka/Brubaker's Gotham Central or Fraction/Brubaker/Aja's Immortal Iron Fist.
This is hard
edit:
1. Claremont's 1980s Uncanny X-Men Run(Paul Smith, Romita Jr, Marc Silvetri, Jim Lee)
2. Morrison's New X-Men
3. Ennis/McCrea's Hitman
4. Ennis/Dillion's Preacher
5. Morrison's Doom Patrol
6. Stan Lee/Romita Sr's Amazing Spider-Man
7. Morrison's JLA
8. Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim
9. Fraction/Brubaker/Aja's Immortal Iron Fist
10. Rucka/Brubaker's Gotham Central
I'm happy with this list. Can't believe they let me for all that Claremont stuff, but once they allowed it, #1 was never in question.
This is hard
edit:
1. Claremont's 1980s Uncanny X-Men Run(Paul Smith, Romita Jr, Marc Silvetri, Jim Lee)
2. Morrison's New X-Men
3. Ennis/McCrea's Hitman
4. Ennis/Dillion's Preacher
5. Morrison's Doom Patrol
6. Stan Lee/Romita Sr's Amazing Spider-Man
7. Morrison's JLA
8. Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim
9. Fraction/Brubaker/Aja's Immortal Iron Fist
10. Rucka/Brubaker's Gotham Central
I'm happy with this list. Can't believe they let me for all that Claremont stuff, but once they allowed it, #1 was never in question.
fredrancour
Member
Action comics number zero should have been published a year ago. shit. good issue.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Stormwath improved? I read all the way few issues in Cornell's run, but it was still too science babble for me.
-Pyromaniac-
Member
I <3 kitty too, as if my avatar doesn't make it obvious. She's my fave x-men member.
krypt0nian
Banned
Milligan took over with issue 9 and is taking names.
There's always going to be a little science babble, but it's more characterful now.
I think he's pretty solid in the ring and his mic skills are good. He's just not heelish enough so against Sheamus (who sucks as this face), you get a very bland result. And they have fought like 527 times.
And I don't even know what they are thinking with Ziggler. Even when he wins matches, it comes off as a fluke. They need to have him turn face (maybe give Vickie to Del Rio?).
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
OH MAN.
I couldn't resist... I looked at spoilers for this week's Punisher.
OH MAN.
I shouldn't have.
OH MAN.
I really, really shouldn't have. Now I'm scared.
Dude, this series is fucking dark. Holy shit,
Ozzy is going to be pissed. Lady Punisher is fucking up.
BuddyJoeHooker
Member
Got to read my comics 
Amazing Spider-Man was okay. Slott is really making this character unlikable. He'll either have to prove himself to be hero, or be depowered. I also wouldn't mind seeing him shunned from super-hero society.
Hawkeye was good. I just want to let everyone know that there is a recommended listening in the letters columns by the crew. Enhance your reading!
Green Lantern was also okay, the introduction of Baz was interesting.
Amazing Spider-Man was okay. Slott is really making this character unlikable. He'll either have to prove himself to be hero, or be depowered. I also wouldn't mind seeing him shunned from super-hero society.
Hawkeye was good. I just want to let everyone know that there is a recommended listening in the letters columns by the crew. Enhance your reading!
Green Lantern was also okay, the introduction of Baz was interesting.
Spike Spiegel
Member
If people were wondering how the current storyline transitions into the War Zone mini, I think they just got their answer in a biiiiiiiiiiiig way... I just don't know if
Rachel is going to be around to see it now. How is Frank going to deal? Is he going to punish her now?
Ummm, help?
As for sites that are good to buy internationally, the only other option I tried is http://www.betterworldbooks.com
I just checked their prices for omnibus and they seem way more expensive than Amazon, but as far as shipping goes, I think they are pretty reliable.
It most likely means some customers have complained about the Amazon's packaging of the product. These things usually get resolved in a few days and they'll be selling it again.
So I've been reading Walking Dead in trade form only, cause i'm cheap and I wait for the library to get them in, but after reading vol 16, I couldn't wait to read up to issue 100, so I bought them on Comixology. Man, issue 100 hits hard. I honestly don't know where they'll go from here. Contemplating picking up singles from now on or just waiting for the trades again...
Palette Swap
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I bought some absolutes through Better World a few years ago and received them in perfect condition. But the absolute packaging is pretty good, so it might not have had anything to do with Better World. They have higher prices but their international shipping is free IIRC.
I read both. I've loved Witchblade for a long time now and Tim Seeley is doing an excellent job continuing the momentum Ron Marz had going. The Darkness I think needs a new artist, Jeremy Haun's art bothers me for some reason.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
If people were wondering how the current storyline transitions into the War Zone mini, I think they just got their answer in a biiiiiiiiiiiig way... I just don't know ifRachel is going to be around to see it now. How is Frank going to deal? Is he going to punish her now?
Yeah, this is definitely THE turning point in the series. I'm happy Rucka is getting the chance to fully finish this story. In terms of punishing,
Frank can't really blame Rachel, can he? I mean, he's just as much at fault in all this, except he didn't physically pull the trigger and kill a well known cop. Also, I'm interested in how the Heroes will respond to Frank's use of their gear for his own personal murderous intentions--if Rucka decides to make that a point.
I bought this:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785150781/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Now to wait one thousand years to arrive here.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0785150781/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Now to wait one thousand years to arrive here.
Hey, comic geeks!
I'm a bit of a comic newbie - I've read a few things - Maus, Watchmen, Blankets, Chew, 49ers , Scott Pilgrim etc but in the grand scheme of things I've barely got my toes in the water.
I'd really like to broaden my knowledge and experience some great comics, but I'm always a bit intimidated by how much is out there.
So my idea is this - Would anyone be up for a comic themed book club where we pick something to read every week/fortnight/month/whatever, enjoy it together and discuss it?
Could be a great way to introduce new comics to each other and have a more focused discussion than the general, fast-paced monthly thread we have here.
If I start a thread in the next few days, who would be up for joining in? How long do you think we should read each thing for? I guess it would depend on what it is each time, but I feel a couple of weeks should probably be the minimum?
I'm also not sure what would be the best way to decide what we read each time - how do book clubs usually decide this stuff?
I'm a bit of a comic newbie - I've read a few things - Maus, Watchmen, Blankets, Chew, 49ers , Scott Pilgrim etc but in the grand scheme of things I've barely got my toes in the water.
I'd really like to broaden my knowledge and experience some great comics, but I'm always a bit intimidated by how much is out there.
So my idea is this - Would anyone be up for a comic themed book club where we pick something to read every week/fortnight/month/whatever, enjoy it together and discuss it?
Could be a great way to introduce new comics to each other and have a more focused discussion than the general, fast-paced monthly thread we have here.
If I start a thread in the next few days, who would be up for joining in? How long do you think we should read each thing for? I guess it would depend on what it is each time, but I feel a couple of weeks should probably be the minimum?
I'm also not sure what would be the best way to decide what we read each time - how do book clubs usually decide this stuff?
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
I, as you know, am in like flynn. This is a badass idea. Half the fun would be in the massive arguments deciding first book. My mind boggles at the choices.
Good good
I think we should start with a classic rather than something new, to be honest but I'm totally open to whatever suggestions people have.
I keep meaning to get around to reading Sin City, 100 Bullets and Sandman so I guess those are my initial suggestions
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Good good
I think we should start with a classic rather than something new, to be honest but I'm totally open to whatever suggestions people have.
I keep meaning to get around to reading Sin City, 100 Bullets and Sandman so I guess those are my initial suggestions
If it's like a monthly book club it should be a stand alone deal. 100 Bullets'll take you all year at least.
We could take the opportunity to venture into no-superhero ground. Like, he already mentioned Blankets, but that would make a hell of a monthly read.
Auron_Kale
Member
Saw this. Though I have an ipad 3, this is great for anyone wanting to go digital and was considering a tablet.
i have a touchpad and i want something HD-er, so now i have a choice between being armlocked into a really expensive apple ipad. If the build quality is solid on the fire hd i'll probably go with that.
This is a great idea and a way to introduce someone to something they may not otherwise read. I'm in!
Yeah, Comic book club would be fun on Gaf. One week per reading? Starting on Saturday?
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