BenjaminBirdie
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Dude you're gonna love this Prophet
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COMICS! |OT| January 2013. "Read more comics"? Now that's a resolution I can keep!
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-Pyromaniac-
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Ughhh I truly hate Mohawk storm. It just doesn't fit. It gives off this biker badass vibe that she just doesn't display.
Racist
Supermanisdead
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No way. She totally is a bad ass when she wants to be. Plus it's iconic.
-Pyromaniac-
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it's dumb though. I get it, they want her to look edgier on uncanny xforce so now we have to suffer through the look on every book, but she simply doesn't give off that portrayal that the haircut implies.
Once in a while doesn't count.
It is very common for women who actually go through divorces, deaths or other big changes in their lives to do things like change their look or shave their hair. I understand you don't like it, but at least Humphries kept it real.
Remember?
-Pyromaniac-
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I EXPECT MORE OF A GODDESS.
"Hey who is the new headmaster"
"the one with the mohawk :/"
"Hey who is the new headmaster"
"the one with the mohawk :/"
Deadpool #2-#4
Gambit #1-#7
Wonder Woman #15-#16
Young Avengers #1
Still have Gambit #8 and Uncanny Avengers #3 to read from this week, but I think tonight is going to be Saga marathon night. Have #1-#9 to get through. Ridiculously excited.
I still don't know if I would say I like this book, outside of the art, but I did like these three issues a decent amount more than I liked issue #1. There were some bits that made me smirk, and as I said, the art is pretty amazing, especially on the dead Presidents. Dead Lincoln had some pretty good interaction with Deadpool, and I liked that he was the hardest to kill among all of the ones so far. Next up: Ronald Reagan!
Gambit #1-#7
Pretty decent stuff, story wise. I'm not too familiar with recent X-Men stuff, so I was kind of lost as to who the MI13 people were, outside of some of their names that were spoken in the books. One thing I didn't like was how bad the art got after 3 or so issues. I think there was an artist change, and it was pretty jarring. The art for the first 3-4 issues was pretty gorgeous. The story was pretty standard stuff, but I liked how they kept you on your toes with Joelle and her cross, double and triple crosses of Gambit. I did notice that the issues seemed to fly by, even though in some there was quite a bit of dialogue and exposition, which is a good sign. Gambit was always my favorite X-Man, so I am with this book for the long haul. Pretty excited to read issue #8 and see where the next story arc is going to take us.
Wonder Woman #15-#16
I think I'm lost here. I thought #15 looked like a good starting point, but I think I was very wrong. I guess maybe I have to go back and read the entire run? Or was there a good jumping on point somewhere in the middle? I'll have to do some more resarch. In as much as I could understand what was going on, I really liked this. Milan is such a cool character, and I loved the interplay between Diana's mostly scumbag family. Diana kind of took a backseat, except for one very brief encounter with Orion. I also really liked the very ending of issue #16, I'm excited to see where that goes. On board, if I can figure out what the hell is going on!
Young Avengers #1
Pretty solid. I'm not familiar with ANY of these characters, so I was a bit lost in some spots. I was, I guess prudishly, semi surprised to see an openly gay couple and storyline. I thought this did a good job of setting things up, but not really introducing brand new readers to these characters and why I should care about them. The mother being brought back and the last page were a cool twist, and I don't like to judge first issues too harshly, especially since it's mostly my fault for not knowing the characters going in. I want to see where this heads, and get more familiar with it, so it's definitely earned a spot on my pull list.
Still have Gambit #8 and Uncanny Avengers #3 to read from this week, but I think tonight is going to be Saga marathon night. Have #1-#9 to get through. Ridiculously excited.
Supermanisdead
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She's returning to her badass, carefree roots. Did you read yesterday's books? It's a return to form for her.
-Pyromaniac-
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seemed more like a teenager who just got dumped and is rebelling
If she starts acting the part then I'll be fine with it. I expect a lot of badass one liners and murder. Otherwise...eh...
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
seemed more like a teenager who just got dumped and is rebelling
If she starts acting the part then I'll be fine with it. I expect a lot of badass one liners and murder. Otherwise...eh...
Sounds like someone's never gotten divorced.
There was an interview with one of the writers saying the book will get a bit more serious after this arc. I'm not expecting a whole lot though.
-Pyromaniac-
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if I did I wouldn't shave my head. My mom got divorced she didn't do anything crazy.
I'd probably bang wolverine though, if I was girl.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
After banging something that hairy, you're gonna want to shave anything you goddam can.
notworksafe
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That's literally against the entire point of the character. Not every character has to become super serious and deep to be worth reading.
-Pyromaniac-
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she got it cut pre-banging though.
That is your opinion that happens to be wrong. Those of us that read the character in Uncanny X-Force were left yearning for more. Hence why he can have two titles. It will never happen. So he can continue to be the funny guy Spider-Man ripoff that Leifeld da God intended him to be in the first place.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
uh lol he was never that serious in Uncanny X-Force, he just had reactions to serious situations
You realize I never said he was serious? Look at my posts you came up with that. I never even mentioned character traits I don't think.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
What does "Grow up" mean then?
-Pyromaniac-
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Hey I'd say Wade had some grown up moments in Uncanny X-Force, especially in the end with Genesis. He showed maturing/understanding/seriousness. But he still joked around a lot. Remender's Deadpool was the best balance.
Still Funny, still young at heart, still the merc with the mouth. But the character "grew up".
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Yeah, that's the exact scene I was thinking of. It's the same guy, just put in different situations. Sorry.
You definitely should. Try Manhattan Projects while you're at it (assuming you haven't already).
UXF was my favorite Deadpool too. :-/
I liked UXF #1, it was different but good for a #1.
Avengers was awesome. Huge roster so let's see how Hickman manages it.
Didn't like Uncanny Avengers very much. Cassaday had some very disappointing panels and the narration wasn't really for me. Let's not give Remender 3 months to write narrations again, okay?
I liked UXF #1, it was different but good for a #1.
Avengers was awesome. Huge roster so let's see how Hickman manages it.
Didn't like Uncanny Avengers very much. Cassaday had some very disappointing panels and the narration wasn't really for me. Let's not give Remender 3 months to write narrations again, okay?
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
God Prophet is so amazing. Like it was beamed in from another planet. Holy shit.
Doubt the 13 year olds would get the Scott Aukerman reference in #4. Is a dumb book but it's entertaining. Y'all motherfuckers make hella excuses for dumb shit in comics. What makes this one so offensive to your delicate sensibilities? Art is amazing too.
Supermanisdead
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Where were the people coming for me when I was mad about Remender leaving UXF because "we would still get great Remender stories in UA" and "it's not about the characters." Now UA is pure dogshit. Bless Sam Humphries for keeping up the quality of UXF. Bye, Remender.
Given how awful his stuff on Ultimates was, I have a hard time believing Humphries' UXF (or Humphries' anything) is any good. But goddamn, UA was something terrible this week, what the hell happened?
Whoa Whoa Whoa there Ms. Lippy. All I'm saying is add to the current Deadpool book that you currently enjoy right now, and have another monthly title starring UXF deadpool. It's cool essay, you'll still get your fart jokes, explosions, wacky villains and everything in the current book you enjoy. But we people who attend the Thea-Turr, practice the foxtrot, enjoy conversations dealing with capitalism and intellectualize over cups of joe would have our sensibilities fulfilled as well. Hear Hear. /sarcasm
I wasn't back in comic books yet or else I would of had your back bruh.
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
I didn't care about Remender stopping X-force to go on Avengers, I was mad Rogue was in an Avengers book and I'd have to buy it. ;p
yes, I like most of these. I need to catch back up on Green Lantern stuff though
yes, I like most of these. I need to catch back up on Green Lantern stuff though
Supermanisdead
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I never read Humphries' Ultimates, but the first issue of UXF was quite good. I don't know what is up with Remender. Maybe this is what happens when you are given free reign and Cassaday as an artist? All I know is that this Claremontian narration is a cheap knockoff of the true master and Havok is still a shit character, no matter who he bosses around. Fuck Havok.
Yeah. The best thing for me is that it sets my imagination racing, with some of the concepts he just seems to toss out effortlessly each month. To the point that I almost want to pick up a pen and paper, to start drawing and writing my own comics.
Sounds like you should go off with the DC fanboys mang. All those dudes like to pretend they're above thinking fart jokes are cool too.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
You should write him a fan letter or something. That's pretty much the most best thing you could ever tell a creator.
I like Wonder Woman more now that I starting looking at it for what it is instead of what I want it to be. 16 felt like more setup on top of all the setup in issues 13 - 15, but it's enjoyable setup. Milan is a welcome edition to Diana's weird ass family, Snow Dude
and Orion are some bad ass mofos.
I still wish there was a second Wondy book that just had her punching Silver Swan and Doctor Psycho in the face. Call me shallow. *shrug*
who i still say is a Hercules
I still wish there was a second Wondy book that just had her punching Silver Swan and Doctor Psycho in the face. Call me shallow. *shrug*
ViewtifulJC
Banned
How powerful is Wonder Woman, exactly?
Seems to vary. She was super powerful in Batwoman this week.
I want to read Prophet(dat Brandon Graham), any knowledge of the older stuff required?
Spike Spiegel
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"As powerful as the story needs her to be." [/writer]
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Nope. Just start reading from Graham's first issue.
slightconfuse
Banned
Wonder Woman is the stealg best book DC has.
Wonder what/if Orion is darksides son. Irbid Zola 's baby is mister miracle or something.
I enjoyed the arc where they go the underworld.
If you are like me and love Greek mythology than this a perfect fit
Wonder what/if Orion is darksides son. Irbid Zola 's baby is mister miracle or something.
I enjoyed the arc where they go the underworld.
If you are like me and love Greek mythology than this a perfect fit
Brah, I been reading this book from day 1, and I honestly don't know. Taking off her braclets now gives her access to some "god mode" that let her body Artemis (?) who had previously been beating her ass. So, "god level with the bands off" is the most I can say.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
That's the next pointless splash page
there are too many fuckin' splash pages in modern comics
there are too many fuckin' splash pages in modern comics
furiouslyalex
Banned
I know that feel. The last 5 or so issues where the story and distinct characters have really started to come together have been incredibly rewarding. Also the art by Giannis Milonogiannis is incredible.
If you're looking for more art like that check out his book Old City Blues which just came out in hardcover from archaia. Its also online for free as a web comic
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
but it creates a splash!!!
D
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This is a Loeb book, why isn't Sam punching the watcher?
Next panel.
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