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[Brianimaniac]

Having now caught up on Totally Awesome Hulk, it's weird how seemingly contradictory it is when you compare it with Civil War II. There are certainly ways it can explained, but even if you explain it, it doesn't really make for the best story when you try to fit them together.

But I'm finding that I'm actually okay that it doesn't add up. I like the way both stories are playing out, and if they matched more, I might like one of them less.

 

[whatsinaname]

Off to watch Ghostbuster!

I'm starting Simonson's Thor, but I'm trying a new thing where I don't just devour it 12 issues at a time. I'm only going one a day. Last night was the introduction of Beta Ray Bill, today's was their fight for Mjolnir. It's real good so far, and I love how easily BRB picks up the hammer. It makes the idea that none of Thor's friends (save Cap at dramatic moments) can't pick it up a bit ridiculous.

The great thing is that even reading just one issue per day it will feel like you've read the equivalent of a modern day marvel trade.

A dope comic where now you can start to see the influence it had on everything from Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns, Paul Verhooeven's Robocop, Wes Craig's work on Deadly Class, etc.

Yeah, definitely noticing that about Dark Knight Returns and Robocop. I am thinking Transmetropolitan too.

My only issue with the book is that the colouring distracts from some of the art at times.

 

[echoshifting]

Having now caught up on Totally Awesome Hulk, it's weird how seemingly contradictory it is when you compare it with Civil War II. There are certainly ways it can explained, but even if you explain it, it doesn't really make for the best story when you try to fit them together.

But I'm finding that I'm actually okay that it doesn't add up. I like the way both stories are playing out, and if they matched more, I might like one of them less.

This is actually one of the major criticisms of Bendis I can get behind. He is lousy about continuity. I used to think it was an editorial issue but it seems to pop up in Bendis stories a lot more frequently than anywhere else.

Exhibit A for this is Ultimate End which basically ignored all of the carefully constructed rules of Battleworld that nearly every other writer respected.

 

[Brianimaniac]

I guess I just don't care about continuity that much. Like I would be fine if She-Hulk was critically injured in the more serious books, but still hung out in silly books like Howard the Duck or Hellcat or whatever.

I used to get worked up about that stuff when I was younger, but now I just want to enjoy what I'm reading at the moment, and I'll go along with whatever version of the facts that writer tells me they're using.

I'm not saying it's good to ignore continuity, but I don't personally care anymore.

 

[Lashley]

Vision was amazing

I wonder

Spoiler

How Vin comes back? Isn't he in a new team book? Or is that the sister?

 

[The Kree]

What happened to the Blade relaunch?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Vision was amazing

I wonder

Spoiler

How Vin comes back? Isn't he in a new team book? Or is that the sister?

Viv was on Champions

What happened to the Blade relaunch?

Cancelled because racism

 

[echoshifting]

What happened to the Blade relaunch?

Well, we know they held it back from ANAD because they were planning a major multimedia relaunch of Blade and they wanted to make sure everything lined up properly. But it's been awhile since we've heard anything and the fact that it's MIA from the NOW line isn't a good sign for the property.

 

[mreddie]

What happened to the Blade relaunch?

We know the art is coming together, I assume we'll get something but if not, yeah...

Then again, we're just getting the Gamora book and that was announced 2 years ago.

 

[Owzers]

I'm rarely wrong about things and i'm convinced Trump is going to win in November.

I am going to watch Batman vs. Superman finally when it hits blu ray next week, so that's something positive at least.

 

[BrightLightLava]

If you've ever liked a sci-fi/fantasy/horror movie from the 80s, or anything written by Stephen King, you should check out Stranger Things on Netflix. I'm four episodes in, and it's fantastic. I'm absolutely in love with it aesthetically.

 

[LordOfLore]

Deadpool: Back In Black:

During 1984’s SECRET WARS, Deadpool was introduced to an alien symbiote who went on to become Spider-Man’s black costume and, eventually, Venom. OK, OK, maybe that really happened in DEADPOOL’S SECRET SECRET WARS. Point is, did you know that after Spider-Man rejected the costume…it went slinking back to Deadpool on the rebound? And they went on adventures together? You didn’t? Well, you will, now, thanks to this series by Cullen Bunn (The DEADPOOL KILLOGY) & Salva Espin (DEADPOOL & THE MERCS FOR MONEY)!

Even more Deadpool related books...

 

[Owzers]

If you've ever liked a sci-fi/fantasy/horror movie from the 80s, or anything written by Stephen King, you should check out Stranger Things on Netflix. I'm four episodes in, and it's fantastic. I'm absolutely in love with it aesthetically.

this sounds like a good idea. I just finished watching The Last Kingdom season 1 and it was prettttttty good, Marco Polo-tier.

 

[Rhaknar]

when I plug Stranger Things nobody cares... fu all

 

[LordOfLore]

CBR: 10 Times Superheroes Killed Other Superheroes For "The Greater Good".

Edit: New ASM variant cover:

 

[Tragicomedy]

I am going to watch Batman vs. Superman finally when it hits blu ray next week, so that's something positive at least.

Is it, though?

Spoiler

It's not.

when I plug Stranger Things nobody cares... fu all

The Netflix marketing branch thanks you. I watched the trailer last night and think it looks good. It looks more horror than traditional science fiction, though, so I'm not sure I can convince the wife to watch with me. I might be flying solo.

 

[8bit]

Really enjoying American Flagg. Well constructed future dystopia. Good pacing and interesting characters. Some great layouts.

If future dystopia is your thing, I must recommend Marshal Law from around the same period.

 

[Rhaknar]

Is it, though?

Spoiler

It's not.

The Netflix marketing branch thanks you. I watched the trailer last night and think it looks good. It looks more horror than traditional science fiction, though, so I'm not sure I can convince the wife to watch with me. I might be flying solo.

nah its pg-13 horror, spielberg-esque horror. Its more about the mood/vibe than jump scres nd gore (theres zero gore and a couple of jump scares)

 

[BKatastrophe]

I agree. I'm just saying that someone stating the show having awful ratings is something I have never seen on this forum. Not even in the TV cancellation thread.

On the show itself, I have never thought it was anything beyond "good". It was mostly decent, and anyone saying an episode was great or that it had a compelling character arc is just cringe inducing. Now that I think about it, I have an issue with the fanbase rather than the show itself.

Well I guess you have an issue with me then

The only reason Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is getting another season is that it can go into syndication if they do one more.

It makes me sad that it's continuing and Agent Carter is no more.

I am upset at the loss of AC

Can't relate to the Flash hate. I'm really loving it, but that may be because I haven't read much Flash before. But this is good comics regardless.

New 52 Flash? Because that shit was boring as fuck. Current Rebirth Flash? Haven't read #2 yet, but the Rebirth issue was good and the #1 was okay.

CBR: 10 Times Superheroes Killed Other Superheroes For "The Greater Good".

Edit: New ASM variant cover:

Spoiler!


Maybe.

 

[Tragicomedy]

nah its pg-13 horror, spielberg-esque horror. Its more about the mood/vibe than jump scres nd gore (theres zero gore and a couple of jump scares)

Sounds perfect then. My wife can't handle scary stuff. Creepy vibe is all good.

 

[whatsinaname]

Whoa, I really enjoyed Ghostbusters. Loved Holtzman.

I also received 5000 km per sec from the library. Will start on that later tonight.

If future dystopia is your thing, I must recommend Marshal Law from around the same period.

Ooh, that looks interesting. I'll look it up, thanks!

 

[diaspora]

CBR: 10 Times Superheroes Killed Other Superheroes For "The Greater Good".

Edit: New ASM variant cover:

Jesus, again with Felicia? Can Slott just kill her so we don't have to deal with her shitty stories anymore.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

we'll always have Amazing Spider-Man #226-227, the best Black Cat story

 

[Rhaknar]

cant take a focused picture to save my life but meet Bucky

Pug puppies are tiny yo

NSFW

watched the last few eps of Stranger Thing with himk just spread open sleeping there next to me, so I guess he's not stressed out in the new environment. Today was a decent day.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I am going to watch Batman vs. Superman finally when it hits blu ray next week, so that's something positive at least.

That's what you think.

Edit: New ASM variant cover:

WAT

Is that an actual plot-point or are they just drawing random things now for variant covers?

 

[BKatastrophe]

That's what you think.



WAT

Is that an actual plot-point or are they just drawing random things now for variant covers?

Pretty sure it just straight up spoiled Venom Space Knight

 

[Freezasaurus]

Pretty sure it just straight up spoiled Venom Space Knight

I haven't even red VSK yet, but I don't think anyone wanted this.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Loved Ghostbusters. Patty is my favorite. I want to see it again in 3D and I hate 3D. I just have to know what that big battle looks like.

Edit: Yay, I see that my name got changed.

 

[whatsinaname]

Loved Ghostbusters. Patty is my favorite. I want to see it again in 3D and I hate 3D. I just have to know what that big battle looks like.

Edit: Yay, I see that my name got changed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5kmCgVhADY

I loved the 3D btw. (Real 3D, I didn't watch it in IMAX 3D).

 

[Freezasaurus]

Edit: Yay, I see that my name got changed.

Did you request that? I mean, the only reason I know who you are now is because of your avatar.

 

[LordOfLore]

I haven't even red VSK yet, but I don't think anyone wanted this.

It explains why they didn't want to answer who was using the suit in the Now! 2.0 Venom book unless this is just a random variant cover.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Did you request that? I mean, the only reason I know who you are now is because of your avatar.

Yeah, it was an old name from when I was less active. This is the name I use for everything else.

 

[Messi]

Yeah, it was an old name from when I was less active. This is the name I use for everything else.

You will always be Sillymonkey to me. Changing your name won't change that m8

 

[Freezasaurus]

It explains why they didn't want to answer who was using the suit in the Now! 2.0 Venom book unless this is just a random variant cover.

I can't say I'm not curious about how this is going to effect Black Cat, though. I just think it's a terrible idea.

You will always be Sillymonkey to me. Changing your name won't change that m8

You have bigger concerns, though. I'm pretty sure LordOfLore is the new Messi.

 

[Rhaknar]

You will always be Sillymonkey to me. Changing your name won't change that m8

wait thats sillymonkey? could have at least kept the avatar so people got used to the new name >_>

 

[Freezasaurus]

wait thats sillymonkey? could have at least kept the avatar so people got used to the new name >_>

XD

There you go, believing a single word out of Messi's lying mouth again.

 

[diaspora]

I can't say I'm not curious about how this is going to effect Black Cat, though. I just think it's a terrible idea.



You have bigger concerns, though. I'm pretty sure LordOfLore is the new Messi.

I don't think Felicia has the requisite self-control for it.

 

[Hagi]

Felicia becoming Venom would be pretty funny in a throwing everything out but the kitchen sink kinda way. She's been terrible post Superior so why not just go crazy we haven't seen the worst yet.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I don't think Felicia has the requisite self-control for it.

Then it'll take over her personality for sure, but the question is whether or not it will mingle with her pre-existing powers.

 

[Rhaknar]

XD

There you go, believing a single word out of Messi's lying mouth again.

dude I dunno

 

[Freezasaurus]

dude I dunno

If it were Sillymonkey, he would be talking about Overwatch and Donald Trump.

And probably Roman Reigns.

 

[Brianimaniac]

wait thats sillymonkey? could have at least kept the avatar so people got used to the new name >_>

I am Rhaknar.

 

[TheFlow]

So guys, when's the Holy Terror book club thread going up?

Never heard of it

 

[Freezasaurus]

Never heard of it

Try to keep it that way.

 

[whatsinaname]

dude I dunno

It's Kipp come back to us after shedding Godzilla.

Spoiler

It's Riskington

 

[Freezasaurus]

It's Kipp come back to us after shedding Godzilla.

Kipp just told me he's planning to buy a house. And a giant Godzilla figure from X-Plus to put in it.

 

[frye]

It's Kipp come back to us after shedding Godzilla.

Spoiler

It's Riskington

wasn't riskington using... a completely different avatar

 

[whatsinaname]

Kipp just told me he's planning to buy a house. And a giant Godzilla figure from X-Plus to put in it.

He's going to be this guy , but with less Hulk and more Godzilla.

wasn't riskington using... a completely different avatar

He switched after the WW set pics came out.

 

[Owzers]

You will always be Sillymonkey to me. Changing your name won't change that m8

It's going to take more than that to phase me out of comics-gaf!

*reads below*

apparently that's all it took. At least Freeza knows what makes a good sillymonkey post!

 

[Freezasaurus]

He's going to be this guy , but with less Hulk and more Godzilla.

That could actually be awesome if Kipp built a miniature city-scape around the Godzilla statue.