LordOfLore
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Would rather have King on Spidey than Spencer.
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COMICS!!! |OT| August 2017 | Gwenpool's milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
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Would rather have King on Spidey than Spencer.
It was already been revealed that he's returning to the Daily Bugle and will be doing something new there. This has lead to speculation that he will either be in charge or take over Robbie's old job.
I wouldn't want King on the book and with Spencer it depends. I don't know how Spencer would write Spider-Man though because the jokes in his more comedic books are at the expense of Protagonists while Spider-Man would have to be written somewhat differently.
whatsinaname
Member
That's a nice design!
Yup. Looks lovely.
Freezasaurus
Member
What could he possibly need two copies for?
Looks great. Looking forward to getting it!
flaxknuckles
Member
Nah. The few issues of Sam Wilson Cap I read were great but I wasn't super into Vision and King's Batman issues have really weird dialogue.
Supergirl: I kinda think Kara has a more interesting supporting cast than Clark. Plus there's the added fun of a school setting. Anyways, this is a super solid book and I enjoy it. There's just not a ton to say about it.
Squirrel Girl: Why is Captain Marvel being posited as the most powerful superhero again? That being said, fuck squirrels. A squirrel chewed through the fiber optic line and I lost almost $80 cause I couldn't get online. Also, how is this taking place during Secret Empire if she's in Europe as per USAvengers!
The Wicked + The Divine: TBH, I don't know why I'm not trade waiting this, because the story flows much better when you can consume all of it at once. Layers on layers on layers. It's still great and WTAF, but I think it's better to read together than separate.
Titans: Man this team is such a mess! I like it for what it is, but it looks like it's heading into yet another crossover, which I'm not interested in. Sorry, but I just don't care about Dick Grayson.
How is Venomverse and Generations supposed to be stepping away from events?
Squirrel Girl: Why is Captain Marvel being posited as the most powerful superhero again? That being said, fuck squirrels. A squirrel chewed through the fiber optic line and I lost almost $80 cause I couldn't get online. Also, how is this taking place during Secret Empire if she's in Europe as per USAvengers!
The Wicked + The Divine: TBH, I don't know why I'm not trade waiting this, because the story flows much better when you can consume all of it at once. Layers on layers on layers. It's still great and WTAF, but I think it's better to read together than separate.
Titans: Man this team is such a mess! I like it for what it is, but it looks like it's heading into yet another crossover, which I'm not interested in. Sorry, but I just don't care about Dick Grayson.
How is Venomverse and Generations supposed to be stepping away from events?
I bet that's not all he got.
Freezasaurus
Member
Guys Messi is being ridiculous. He doesn't want this dope-ass cover in the September OT:
Yeah, I saw I think Josh Williamson get a whole box full of Flash Deluxe Vol. 1. They probably get a bunch of them.
Guys Messi is being ridiculous. He doesn't want this dope-ass cover in the September OT:
Beautiful.
echoshifting
Banned
All they said was no line-wide events for at least 18 months, the smaller scale events were always going to keep going.
Generations isn't really an event imho
Guys Messi is being ridiculous. He doesn't want this dope-ass cover in the September OT:
Now I definitely don't want it due to this stunt. Take your pick. This or all the other one shots.
Freezasaurus
Member
oh Jesus Christ, don't be such a drama queen.
A cover with a giant tank murdering the Justice League is the best cover DC has ever done.
LordOfLore
Banned
Bug to get re-solicited. Guessing it's art related?
Freezasaurus
Member
Let's hope it's not the same kind of resolicting that Marvel is doing with the rest of S.H.I.E.L.D.
LordOfLore
Banned
Action Comics vol 5. Vol 6. Notice what's missing? #1000 must be huge.
RedHoodedOwl
Member
I'm still not a fan of The War of Jokes and Riddles.
Haha I hope we don't make Ops months in advance and have included all issues of this so far...
BrightLightLava
Unconfirmed Member
For me it's the way the story is framed. The idea of them going at it could be interesting, but I feel like we're only seeing it in an extended montage.
I'm finding that the non character art is.... Questionable.
Mr. Luchador
Member
Thor 184-190
The Thor stretch is amazing, the way the stories bleed into each other has been a nice experience. It first started with Odin warning Thor about Infinity, Thor discovering Infinity is actually the essence of Odin captured by Hela during one of Odin's slumbers. Thor, so distraught at the idea of Odin being Infinity gives up the ghost and proclaims all is lost as non can defeat the All-Father, except Odin (who currently slumbers).
Things are so dire that even Loki sides with Thor, as does the Norn Queen. Odin awakes and saves the day, as is the norm with Thor stories at the moment (sadly), but not before Hela demands Thor's life as tribute. Odin hides Thor on Earth as Dr. Blake (which sadly isn't played out much) so Hela can never find him. Yet, Loki, now that the universe is safe, goes back to his usual ways and betrays Thor's hiding place to Hela.
Hela visits New York and threatens to kill all of Earth unless Thor gives himself up. So Thor does, but then Odin arrives to save the day again, by reluctantly betraying his creed and destroying Hela. Thor suddenly realises the terror of the situation, as with the guardian of death now dead, who is around to control death? Populations grow out of control, insects and trees never die or rot away and the world turns wild. So Thor gives himself up... only for Sif to beg for Thor's life out of love. Hela, touched by this show of affection, allows Thor to live... this time.
They all return back to Asgard having a laugh and a giggle, only to find Loki is wearing the Odin-Ring and is now the ruler of Asgard. How or why Odin left such a ring lying around, I'll never know. I guess he was too busy looking after his other Son to care.
Crazy stuff, but really fun to read and see evolve. I had totally forgotten Stan Lee was still writing Thor. So, that's Thor and Spider-Man he's still writing.
The Thor stretch is amazing, the way the stories bleed into each other has been a nice experience. It first started with Odin warning Thor about Infinity, Thor discovering Infinity is actually the essence of Odin captured by Hela during one of Odin's slumbers. Thor, so distraught at the idea of Odin being Infinity gives up the ghost and proclaims all is lost as non can defeat the All-Father, except Odin (who currently slumbers).
Things are so dire that even Loki sides with Thor, as does the Norn Queen. Odin awakes and saves the day, as is the norm with Thor stories at the moment (sadly), but not before Hela demands Thor's life as tribute. Odin hides Thor on Earth as Dr. Blake (which sadly isn't played out much) so Hela can never find him. Yet, Loki, now that the universe is safe, goes back to his usual ways and betrays Thor's hiding place to Hela.
Hela visits New York and threatens to kill all of Earth unless Thor gives himself up. So Thor does, but then Odin arrives to save the day again, by reluctantly betraying his creed and destroying Hela. Thor suddenly realises the terror of the situation, as with the guardian of death now dead, who is around to control death? Populations grow out of control, insects and trees never die or rot away and the world turns wild. So Thor gives himself up... only for Sif to beg for Thor's life out of love. Hela, touched by this show of affection, allows Thor to live... this time.
They all return back to Asgard having a laugh and a giggle, only to find Loki is wearing the Odin-Ring and is now the ruler of Asgard. How or why Odin left such a ring lying around, I'll never know. I guess he was too busy looking after his other Son to care.
Crazy stuff, but really fun to read and see evolve. I had totally forgotten Stan Lee was still writing Thor. So, that's Thor and Spider-Man he's still writing.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
I'm not a fan of Kings Batman in general
whatsinaname
Member
The more I think of it, I don't actually recall reading a Batman story that I would seriously consider putting in my list of top 10 superhero runs. (Granted I haven't read a lot of stories, but still).
What would you all say are your favourite Batman runs.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I love Morrison's Batman and Robin and Batman Inc and would definitely put either in my top ten
echoshifting
Banned
Englehart
Morrison
Tomasi
Englehart gave us the laughing fish. My favorite bat-comics as a kid, hands down
RedHoodedOwl
Member
Tom King is an impressive writer, but his depiction of Batman is questionable.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
Kind of feels like an anthology series.
echoshifting
Banned
Yeah, that's a good way to put it.
Morrison, Alan Grant, and that's pretty much it.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Maybe.
whatsinaname
Member
True, Morrison and Tomasi/Gleason's runs were pretty decent fun. But they didn't hit great status for me.
Is this Englehart's run?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1563895005/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Alan Grant's was a part of Knightfall right?
God, the DC sale banner on steam is so outdated.
New 52 design and the previous DC logo.
*sees Arkham Knight* Siiiiiigh, not sure if I ever want to get around to this. On the other hand, maybe I could finally check out Lego Batman.XD
New 52 design and the previous DC logo.*sees Arkham Knight* Siiiiiigh, not sure if I ever want to get around to this. On the other hand, maybe I could finally check out Lego Batman.XD
Freezasaurus
Member
Huh. Mister Miracle was not at all what I expected. It wasn't a bad comic and Barda is still the best, but the tone of the book so far is a real downer.
Freezasaurus
Member
You should maximize the depression output then and read Mister Miracle while listening to Lana Del Rey.
RedHoodedOwl
Member
whatsinaname
Member
I mean, only one or two people here didn't like it and they mentioned why they didn't...
Father_Brain
Banned
Mr. Miracle is really fucking good.
Freezasaurus
Member
It was good, for sure. But it didn't feel like a Mister Miracle comic.
And Jessica!
She really fucked up Kamala's life.
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I want Lunella to meet Gwenpool and realize that Gwen is actually not crazy re: comic book world. Also, Lunella gets a ton of cameos? Didn't expect to see her in Venom but here we are. I kinda wish Marvel Heroes was like DCEU in the character creation. Strike that, actually I want Marvel Xenoverse.
Aizo
Banned
It's also a complaint I've seen about other comics in the past.
echoshifting
Banned
Looks like it's in there.
I want to say that run lead the charge on bringing some grit and realism back to to the character. It's a short run, but worth it, especially if you're a TAS fan (some elements of the series and certain plots were inspired by these stories).
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