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[ElBoxyBrown]

What's the deal with the Earth One books? Just another universe or something? A different interpretation of the classic characters?

It was originally created to get casual DC fans to read comics without needing to know any history. Overtime though it just became a different universe to tell a familiar but different take on classic characters.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

They relationship was based on a lie. Also, there is the fact he stole Peter Parker's body.

That's why she hates him yeah but he still loves her. He's a gross crazy super villain.

 

[Roland_Gunner]

It was originally created to get casual DC fans to read comics without needing to know any history. Overtime though it just became a different universe to tell a familiar but different take on classic characters.

Earth One was always a separate universe for telling non-canon stories by 'star' creators who didn't want to do monthly work. Thing about those stars is they work really slowly.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Earth One was always a separate universe for telling non-canon stories by 'star' creators who didn't want to do monthly work. Thing about those stars is they work really slowly.

Or they end of working on a monthly book at the same time.

 

[MHWilliams]

Hot damn the artwork in Defenders is AMAZING.

David Marquez remains one of Marvel's best artists.

The Death of The Mighty Thor

We always knew it was coming.

 

[my name is ed]

This is a good example of how few women write corporate comics.

Lets not forget that the first time Marvel hired a black woman to write was last year

https://twitter.com/RachaelAtWork/status/885237187767402496

Rachael Stott is better than maybe 70% of Marvel's artists right now and she probably hasn't gotten an offer from them to draw an ongoing. But yeah keep giving Greg Land work, Marvel.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Otto looks like the last joke, the sooner he gets the legacy treatment as better. Worst Villainredesign ever.

 

[Einchy]

If there can be two Spidey-mens, actually way more than 2, then they can keep 2 Thors around.

 

[MHWilliams]

If there can be two Spidey-mens, actually way more than 2, then they can keep 2 Thors around.

It's less keeping two Thors around and more that Aaron has been writing towards having to deal with the cancer thing for a while now.

I wouldn't be surprised if they swerve and save her at the end of the arc, but this all fits within his larger tale.

 

[Messi]

If there can be two Spidey-mens, actually way more than 2, then they can keep 2 Thors around.

This run sadly requires a resolution to this for the moment or it will cheapen it.

 

[RedHoodedOwl]

Otto looks like the last joke, the sooner he gets the legacy treatment as better. Worst Villainredesign ever.

I want him to lose that hipster clone body and revert to back to his pudgy body with the bowl cut hairstyle.

 

[LordOfLore]

Snyder interview.

Another.

Feel free to post in the spoiler thread.

 

[whatsinaname]

It was originally created to get casual DC fans to read comics without needing to know any history. Overtime though it just became a different universe to tell a familiar but different take on classic characters.

It would be more interesting if they did these for less popular characters. Like Captain Marvel or Zatanna or Plastic Man. But it seems every creator wants at least one chance to do their own take of the Waynes in the alley.

 

[Einchy]

It's less keeping two Thors around and more that Aaron has been writing towards having to deal with the cancer thing for a while now.

I wouldn't be surprised if they swerve and save her at the end of the arc, but this all fits within his larger tale.

I don't doubt she might 'die' but what I mean is that she will be back at some point.

[edit]

Like, I can't imagine they get rid of her and keep War Thor around.

 

[whatsinaname]

That's a perfect team for an Earth One GL story. And I love that pitch too. Now gives us Flash and Aquaman Earth One reveals.

Wasn't this announced last year?

https://www.newsarama.com/25185-aquaman-earth-one-by-francis-manapul.html

Looks like Manapul for Aquaman and JMS for Flash?

 

[Wanderer5]

Finally, a update on Ikemen Nightwing, with a tease of his sculpt.

 

[LordOfLore]

Finally, a update on Ikemen Nightwing, with a tease of his sculpt.

Post this in the funko thread in OT. Or make a thread. This is big news.

 

[Malyse]

Holly Quinn is a much better name than Harleen Quinzel.

 

[Captain Skeleton]

Finally, a update on Ikemen Nightwing, with a tease of his sculpt.

.

 

[Wanderer5]

Post this in the funko thread in OT.

Lol fine.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

It would be more interesting if they did these for less popular characters. Like Captain Marvel or Zatanna or Plastic Man. But it seems every creator wants at least one chance to do their own take of the Waynes in the alley.

The Earth One book I am really looking forward to is Manapul's Aquaman. If nothing else it'll be visually stunning.

 

[RedHoodedOwl]

I really miss Midnighter.

 

[La Maquinon]

It's less keeping two Thors around and more that Aaron has been writing towards having to deal with the cancer thing for a while now.

I wouldn't be surprised if they swerve and save her at the end of the arc, but this all fits within his larger tale.

Infuriating. And, unfortunately, I bet Image is only marginally better. Because Image is mostly people who have made a name for themselves and they don't give people of colour and/or women the opportunity to do that.

 

[Wanderer5]

I really miss Midnighter.

Isn't there a series with him nowadays , or has that ended?

 

[LordOfLore]

Lol fine.

Some more.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Isn't there a series with him nowadays , or has that ended?

I think that ended. I only saw six issues with the final one in March.

 

[Roland_Gunner]

Wasn't this announced last year?

https://www.newsarama.com/25185-aquaman-earth-one-by-francis-manapul.html

Looks like Manapul for Aquaman and JMS for Flash?

After that JMS said he was going to stop writing comics because failing eyesight limited the amount of time he could work on projects.

 

[RedHoodedOwl]

Isn't there a series with him nowadays , or has that ended?

It was cancelled.

 

[Wanderer5]

Aaaah okay, well that's too bad.

Some more.

It is pretty nice that he is coming along now. It has been a while since he and the line were revealed.

 

[Sandfox]

Thor 700 cover:

http://russelldauterman.tumblr.com/post/162900757404/the-mighty-thor-700-wraparound-cover-drawn

Otto looks like the last joke, the sooner he gets the legacy treatment as better. Worst Villainredesign ever.

I actually like his current design and power set more than the classic version. He's way more threatening now.

 

[Wanderer5]

Otto looks like the last joke, the sooner he gets the legacy treatment as better. Worst Villainredesign ever.

Superior Octopus? I dig his new look a lot heh.

 

[Ross61]

Wasn't this announced last year?

https://www.newsarama.com/25185-aquaman-earth-one-by-francis-manapul.html

Looks like Manapul for Aquaman and JMS for Flash?

JMS is off Earth One Flash. No idea is Manapul is still doing Aquaman.

 

[Messi]

I think that ended. I only saw six issues with the final one in March.

It was cancelled.

Nope, midnighter and Apollo was annoys a 6 issue mini.

 

[RedHoodedOwl]

Nope, midnighter and Apollo was annoys a 6 issue mini.

Oh, it was a mini-series. My bad!

 

[Sandfox]

I keep saying I'll pick up the Earth One books and never do.

THE MIGHTY THOR #700
JASON AARON (W) • RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
WRAPAROUND Cover by RUSSELL DAUTERMAN
DEATH OF THE MIGHTY THOR Part 1
The final judgement comes as the Mangog arrives! The War Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate Thor may pale in comparison to the might of the Mangog! The battle rages as Jane’s cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It’s the beginning of the end that will lead to the most dramatic return in the Marvel Universe!

Well here's another return.

 

[Schweinehund]

Thor 700 cover:

http://russelldauterman.tumblr.com/post/162900757404/the-mighty-thor-700-wraparound-cover-drawn


I actually like his current design and power set more than the classic version. He's way more threatening now.

Thor cover is cool, too bad they never reference Magni at all.

Spoiler

Enchantress better than Jane & Sif

 

[tim1138]

That was an interesting take on

Spoiler

the Tornado Twins

in Flash

 

[LordOfLore]

Parademon WIP.

BC: Vampirella is switching creative team:

VAMPIRELLA #8
Cover A: Philip Tan Cover B: Jorge Fornés Cover C: Cosplay Cover Cover D Subscription: Jimmy Broxton Writer: Jeremy Whitley Art: Andy Belanger

The perfect jumping on point for anyone who has been curious to try Vampirella! Join brand new creative team Jeremy Whitley (The Unstoppable Wasp, Avengers, Princeless) and Andy Belanger (Southern Cross, Swamp Thing, Black Church) as Vampi and Vicki emerge into a ruined wasteland that hates Vampirella for the unintended consequences of saving them. This Vampirella story has everything: a new adventure, new romance, and the return of a very old evil.

 

[Rhaknar]

Wait I thought Otto was a Spidey again?

Didnt he get in the Peter clone that was meant for Jackal?

 

[whatsinaname]

Parademon WIP.

Not really feeling this anaglyph 3d without glasses style they seem to be going for.

 

[RedHoodedOwl]

Wait I thought Otto was a Spidey again?

Didnt he get in the Peter clone that was meant for Jackal?

Otto faked pulling off a noble sacrifice to stop Ben Reilly and swiped the alpha clone body.

 

[Durrzerker]

Wait I thought Otto was a Spidey again?

Didnt he get in the Peter clone that was meant for Jackal?

He is, yes. Superior Octopus

 

[Serpentine]

Parademon WIP.

BC: Vampirella is switching creative team:

whoa, interesting team. might give it a shot now

 

[Rhaknar]

We always knew it was coming.

No damn it

He is, yes. Superior Octopus

Oh so he's not back to being Superior Spidey? Boooo. Booooooooo Marvel.

 

[Sandfox]

No damn it



Oh so he's not back to being Superior Spidey? Boooo. Booooooooo Marvel.

He basically is the Superior Spider-Man version in all but name.

 

[Rhaknar]

btw, was just randomly thinking of Jason Aaron (well not so randomly since it's because of Thor), what non-comic thing was he writing that we were excited about? Was it a videogame, a tv show? I cant remember for the life of me.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Laura being used as fanservice is unsettling especially considering her backstory.

I don't have a problem with that. I just think the costume is ugly. Especially now that she has the badass black and grey costume in her book.

 

[VanWinkle]

Pumped to read The Casting now that I'm home!

Also really want to buy Spider-Men II #1, since I LOVED Spider-Men, and it's awesomely the same creative team, but I will probably wait for the trade.

 

[Durrzerker]

If Taskmaster dodges the venom shock from Miles and punks him for it I will literally give Bendis a pass on everything stupid he ever writes in the future.

 

[Malyse]

I would like character disabilities to have more attention. Like the fact that Hawkguy is deaf or that Taskmaster can't remember things.