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That doesn't sound totally terrible.
Freezasaurus
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I think Messi needs a happier comic like Usagi Yojimbo.
Serpentine
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Those are a decent 2 issues imo
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Millia's cool but I just think her whole gameplan is stale. Land a sweep or j.H then throw a disc and do an overhead/low and repeat till death. I think Zato's oki and general gameflow is a lot more interesting and fun to watch.
Freezasaurus
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That's a great illustration. I like how he apologizes to Stan Sakai.
Poodlestrike
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Definitely not totally terrible.
Is the Starfire in Jimmy and Amanda's series the same one that was hanging out with those dudes? It's sad if it isn't.
Simply Sarah
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Fair enough. I'll never forget the nonsense that was FB drill, though.
Poodlestrike
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Yeah, she is. There's a brief reference to the two of them in... I think the series preview mini oissue?
Oh cool. I had skipped that thinking it was part of issue #1
Freezasaurus
Member
Glad you liked it. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would.
Dat Wasp costume reveal
whatsinaname
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GOTG had that DnA run. Was there any acclaimed Ant-Man run in the comics?
Poodlestrike
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Dammit, there was a second post-credit scene?
Anyway, back on my laptop, so Ant-Man thoughts: It was okay. I enjoyed it, but sometimes they didn't do a very good job of switching tones. Didn't help that Yellowjacket was actually threatening enough to make his dialogue stick a little, under normal circumstances (i.e. those not containing giant
Thomas the Tank Engines or ants,
2 major structural changes I would've made to improve it:
1) Tone down the serious bits. Movie was at its best when it was doing straight-up action comedy stuff, including extra drama just watered it down. Like, they should've gone full ham for Yellowjacket rather than even trying to make him menacing.
2) Axe Paul Rudd, and his character. Don't get me wrong, he delivers a solid performance, but I can't help but feel like the movie would have worked better with Hank and Hope.
Still, when the movie got into its groove, it was AMAZING. I laughed a ton, was a very good time. Still doesn't touch Winter Soldier, though, which remains the top MCU movie to date (IMO, duh).
Freezasaurus
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Irredeemable was good, but I think the complete collection is long out of print.
ElBoxyBrown
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Hey guys, MAHVEL IS UP NEXT.
It's comic related.
It's comic related.
TetraxShards
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I completely forgot Interstellar was a thing that existed.
Current run is meant to be quite good. I have only read #1 and the Annual but I liked them well enough.
My favourite Hank Pym run is probably Avengers Academy, where he acts as the kids' main mentor.
I am really enjoying the current spencer run.
Freezasaurus
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I dropped it after issue #3. Speaking of which, I think I'm also going to be dumping American Vamp soon. It's just not as interesting anymore, and it seems even DC thinks so, as the series has been relegated to TPB releases. No more of those glorious hardcovers.
LaunchpadMcQ
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Maybe get rid of Lang and just make Paul Rudd Hank, but Paul Rudd was one of the best parts of the film.
Hmmm what a coincidence, i only remembered it existed today because it was on slickdeals as part of a $5 blu ray sale and i debated getting it and decided " no, stop buying things you don't like just because they are on sale."
whatsinaname
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Irredeemable and Avengers Academy are both on MU. Will add them to my to-read list.
Will definitely read the ongoing. Read #1, it was interesting. #2 comes out next week I think.
Poodlestrike
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Mostly I'm just wishing the father daughter problems Hank and Hope had were resolved better; really, having her suit up instead of Lang feels like it would have been a lot more narratively satisfying.
I agree that Rudd delivered a dynamite performance. Maybe make him Yellowjacket?
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Her getting stabbed to death would have been the most satisfying.
Yeah..... wait what?
Take it we weren't a big fan of Hope? lol
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I've hated Evangeline Lilly since Lost.
WadiumArcadium
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You must have really hated that haircut.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
It certainly didn't help the situation.
headshot95
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ViewtifulJC
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FREE COMICS B O Y Z
TheKaeptain
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Before a mod comes in here. Kot sent the PDF to people if they wanted to read it and if they promised to buy a copy.
Coriolanus
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Poodlestrike
Banned
Whelp.
headshot95
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Here is the email that comes with the link.
Dear humans.
If you're getting this email, it's because you have been carefully chosen by a cabal of...
...ah, fuck it. Done enough creative writing for this week already.
Wolf #1 is coming out soon -- in about a month, to be exact. But I decided to do this early, because I want to try something new and see what happens.
Wolf is about a suicidal paranormal investigator who meets a young girl who might just be the key to the impending apocalypse. It's about vampires, werewolves, concrete, desert, blood and magic. It's also about California, Los Angeles, and the ways we choose to define ourselves. It's also, perhaps most importantly, about myths.
Wolf #1, ready for your prying eyes, in all of its sixty-four page glory: (link)
If you want to immediately tweet about your amazing experience reading Wolf #1, me and the exquisite team of collaborators (Matt Taylor! Tom Muller! Lee Loughridge! Clayton Cowles! Total sausage fest!) will be happy with you doing so -- the final order cutoff is coming next week, and we want all the buzz we can get. As far as reviews go -- there is a strict review embargo until July 20th, so: if you fancy, talk about Wolf on twitter anytime (without spoilers!), but post long-form reviews only starting July 20! And I want those juicy, excited, near-breathless early reviews. I want 'em. If this comic sings as much as I believe it sings, they will come.
But -- you be the judge.
Much love,
Ales Kot
TheKaeptain
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Like I said I have four copies of it pre-order.
Freezasaurus
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Man, too grimdark for me.
my name is ed
Banned
Hmm you said Ales Kot but I think you meant Neil Gaiman
Also, I'm def reading Wolf. One way or another. Will also be throwing money at the creative team by actually buying it
Edit: Kots writing outside of his comics work is actually also really great to read. I suggest subscribing to his newsletter to receive a very nicely written email every once in a while
TheKaeptain
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Neil Gaiman is the guy I would love to just sit down and talk to. The funny thing about Kot is he is still young. He isn't even 30.
http://aleskot.tumblr.com/
Is a good read.
Ales seems to know some people that I know IRL. I wonder if he lives in Hollywood?
some of the best moments in the movie were based around that:
HOLY SHIT MICROVERSE. love love love that they even mention that shit
the flash back with Janet as Wasp was amazing, and between that and the post credits suit reveal (everyone in my theater basically gasped) it becomes clear that we are in dire need of a bad ass female super hero. "It's about damn time." was right so on many levels.
love the design of Falcon's new suit and the Wasp's prototype. i hope they stick to them going forward, as they're so good.
the flash back with Janet as Wasp was amazing, and between that and the post credits suit reveal (everyone in my theater basically gasped) it becomes clear that we are in dire need of a bad ass female super hero. "It's about damn time." was right so on many levels.
love the design of Falcon's new suit and the Wasp's prototype. i hope they stick to them going forward, as they're so good.
i actually disagree on both points. Rudd was perfect as Scott, and i loved the tone switches throughout the movie. the drama with Hank and his daughter, parallels to Scott and his. it was all spot on for me.
the second post credits scene was bananas:
it opens in a warehouse. immediately the tone is more Russo than Wright. Winter Soldier has his mechanical arm trapped in a wench-like machine. Sam and Steve are discussing where they can turn for help, and mention that they don't think "the accord" will let Tony aid them. Sam turns to Steve and says, "... I think I know a guy."
Yeah. I was more shocked than confused to be honest.
LaunchpadMcQ
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I wouldn't argue that isn't true, but that's mostly to do with how the whole plot was designed in the first place. I'm still unsure using Lang was a great idea.
my name is ed
Banned
Yup. I follow him on tumblr. Some creators are better follows on tumblr.
If I remember correctly, there was a wolf interview he did in which he talked about moving to LA so probably.
If you see him, ask him what his fave anime is. Tyrant Rave is dying to know
Freezasaurus
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It's just like, dude, why would anyone say that? You can say that you found a character irritating without saying "I would have liked to see her get stabbed to death."
BlackGhost
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To update my post from earlier finished age of ultron, can't say it was exactly what i expected in the middle parts. Comics are a new experience to me so I enjoyed it, going through the discover tab in the app. Gonna read a few in this section then really try and narrow down characters I want to follow. Thanks for the help earlier guys
TheKaeptain
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I'm going to ask him at the meltdown comics signing of Wolf.
I've never been to an artist signing. Do you usually have to pay?
Freezasaurus
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Depends on the artist or whatever deal they have worked out with the shop. So it varies.
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