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[BenjaminBirdie]

Holy SHIT.

Batman #29.

Morrison Batman, you better run. You might not be the best Batbook no more.

(Just kidding, you'll always be #1)

 

[tim1138]

Good to hear about Secret Avengers. What are your thoughts on second-rate Iron Man? I think it may be the first new Kot book I have no interest in, because I couldn't care less about Iron Man comics, let alone one of his side-characters. But it is Kot...

Did that come out? Nothing short of the King himself returning from the dead to write and draw it could get me to care about Iron Patriot. It'll be the first Kot book I pass on.

 

[Loona]

I do disagree that comics can't handle action as well as videogames. In fact, the static, panel-by-panel nature of comics make it great for pacing interesting fight scenes. A lot of nuance, storytelling, characterization, and plain old cool action beats can be conveyed through comic book panels in a way that would be hard to replicate in a moving medium, much less a player controlled medium like videogames.

Much like taking the high road and exploring the setting and characters in fighting game adaptations, doing action scenes well is something that not everyone does as well as it could be - it's possible to focus on shorter and more eloquent burts of action, play with panel sizes and surprises at a turn of the page, but I guess I like the kind of rythm that an animated medium allows and the sense of impact you can get when sound is heard isntead of written and drawn.

As for Shazam, I don't recall him really getting a lot of panel time yet. His fate in the game is kind of indicative of the storytelling in that game. I guess they wanted to really emphasize Supes being the most powerful. Having Shazam being his equal like he really is would have been problematic.

Writers focus too much on comparing his powers to Supes'... The wisdom of Solomon bit by itself should have been enough for the character to work as a conscience of sorts to the group (this was pulled off well in Justice League Unlimited in his single appearance, even if Flash was the one taking the role most of the time there), but I guess what they did to him in the game was just a way to show how Supes had gone off the deep end...
Then again, in the game there were 2 sets of characters, but I only recall a Captain on the rogue Supes group, maybe the comic at some point covers the "prime" version...

 

[Messi]

One book today put me to sleep guess which!

I actually fell asleep while reading it.

 

[Messi]

Thanks Messi. Downloaded, will read it later.

Did you read Power Girl yet? I thought it was great.

Read the first issue last night. It made me feel bad for her . Love the art most and the creative team obviously. Can't wait to read more.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

One book today put me to sleep guess which!

I actually fell asleep while reading it.

KnOwing You, probably hawkeye or Secret avengers

 

[Messi]

KnOwing You, probably hawkeye or Secret avengers

I take offense to that. I enjoyed Secret Avengers, Twas an OK read. I'm 2 issues behind in Hawkeye. Takes me time to read Clint issues.

 

[tim1138]

The end of Supes/WW was pretty crazy.

 

[GrandHarrier]

The end of Supes/WW was pretty crazy.

Crazy good or crazy bad?

 

[frye]

Whoa, was that a Tick reference in Secret Avengers??

 

[CapNBritain]

Writers focus too much on comparing his powers to Supes'... The wisdom of Solomon bit by itself should have been enough for the character to work as a conscience of sorts to the group (this was pulled off well in Justice League Unlimited in his single appearance, even if Flash was the one taking the role most of the time there), but I guess what they did to him in the game was just a way to show how Supes had gone off the deep end...
Then again, in the game there were 2 sets of characters, but I only recall a Captain on the rogue Supes group, maybe the comic at some point covers the "prime" version...

You're right, Shazam's wisdom doesn't get showcased enough. Probably because writers like to focus on his childlike innocence and find it difficult to mix the wisdom in there as well. Although I suppose you could say that

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his death in the game

was due to his "wisdom" and morality kicking in (though it's probably more due to his childlike innocence once again). He might be one of the few characters that I don't think the prequel can do a lot with, since you know his story arc.

 

[B-Dubs]

Batman was the book of the week, holy shit. This is the kind of thing we're going to be recommending to people way down the line.

 

[KoruptData]

Dammit, LCS marked Robin down half off, couldn't pass it up. The Dynamic Duo.

 

[slightconfuse]

I'm hyped to read batman when I get home from work!

It sound good

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Jason Aaron X-men exit interview


comicsalliance.com/jason-aaron-the-wolverine-and-the-x-men-exit-interview/

 

[anaron]

The captain marvel art is so good.

I loved the individual artists on the previous arc but Lopez is so all around appealing and makes for a perfect fit.

What do people think of

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Rhodey and Carol?

 

[Messi]

The captain marvel art is so good.

I loved the individual artists on the previous arc but Lopez is so all around appealing and makes for a perfect fit.

What do people think of

Spoiler

Rhodey and Carol?

Agree on the art. It fits the book well.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Agree on the art. It fits the book well.

Lopez is so underrated. One of the best in the biz, since New Mutants days.

 

[tim1138]

Crazy good or crazy bad?

For now, just crazy. I'm curious to see how they follow it up next issue.

Supes and WW have a great Han/Leia style exchange near the end too.

 

[KoruptData]

For now, just crazy. I'm curious to see how they follow it up next issue.

Supes and WW have a great Han/Leia style exchange near the end too.

Yeah, I just read it and the ending was definitely dramatic.

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Why does Apollo help Zod out? Did I forget something from a previous issue?

 

[Vermillion]

The captain marvel art is so good.

I loved the individual artists on the previous arc but Lopez is so all around appealing and makes for a perfect fit.

What do people think of

Spoiler

Rhodey and Carol?

I think that it would've made a great BHM avatar

 

[multivac]

Yeah, I just read it and the ending was definitely dramatic.

Spoiler

Why does Apollo help Zod out? Did I forget something from a previous issue?

Spoiler

Because Superman made a fool of him in front of Hephaestus when he laid him out after absorbing his sun power (that sounds really ridiculous when you say it. I love comic books!)

 

[tim1138]

Yeah, I just read it and the ending was definitely dramatic.

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Why does Apollo help Zod out? Did I forget something from a previous issue?

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For Supes making him look like a chump when they first met.

 

[Vyer]

So, what's this Mark Waid/Conservatives stuff about?

 

[kmfdmpig]

So, what's this Mark Waid/Conservatives stuff about?

Childish twitter rant followed by thin skinned responses to those who disagreed. Love Mark's work but not sure why he food any of that.

 

[KoruptData]

Just read Constantine and it was pretty good but the real standout was Beni Lobel's art. If the guy can make a deadline, hopefully he gets more action.

 

[Messi]

Whatever amount of love Scottie Young gets here its not enough. The previews of Rocket Racoon he is posting on his tumblr are beautiful.

 

[KoruptData]

Whatever amount of love Scottie Young gets here its not enough. The previews of Rocket Racoon he is posting on his tumblr are beautiful.

Link?

 

[Vyer]

Childish twitter rant followed by thin skinned responses to those who disagreed. Love Mark's work but not sure why he food any of that.

Been trailing back into the tweets: looks like some site took a tweet of his and did one of those 'attack' blog posts.

 

[Owzers]

I must resist the urge to merge my poligaf and comics-gaf.

 

[GrandHarrier]

I must resist the urge to merge my poligaf and comics-gaf.

Don't resist brah!

 

[Messi]

Link?

http://skottieyoung.com

 

[Owzers]

Don't resist brah!

......fine! Using twitter to talk about republicans? Abe Lincoln wouldn't do that and Mark Waid shouldn't either.

 

[SpiderJerusalem]

Damn I didn't know crappy Batman was 5 dollars again. Ass!
and I'm bummed they took the digital out of She Hulk so I might drop it since I'm buying the trade anyways

 

[Wiseblade]

All-New X-Men

I have way less of an issue with Bendis' "Make a statement in as many words as possible" writing style, but it did seem a lot sillier in this issue. Maybe it's because I was rereading some Ultimate Parker-Man yesterday where it's way more appropriate...

Captain Marvel

"Carol Danvers in space!" sounds very similar to "We don't know what to do with this character!" I'll give it a second issue, though.

Avengers Undercover

It wasn't offensive, I guess. I'll get the next issue because I like teen books and there are British people in this.

"Superior" Spider-Man

At tjis point any idiot can see where this is going. It's just a question of wether Anna Maria dying or falling off the bridge is the trigger. Probably the former, because the latter means Amazing Spider-Man #1 will involve a very awkward conversation...

Superior foes

Contained a genuine Laugh-out-loud moment for me that justified the purchase.

 

[TetraxShards]

Avengers Undercover:

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Nico and Chase. D:
Cullen. D: D: D:

Looks to be a great week. I'm off to read the rest of this week's stuff. Really looking forward to Secret Avengers after the buzz here.

 

[Vibranium]

Wow, Invinicible was crazy again this week haha, setting up an epic showdown for more issues. I like the simple zaniness of multiple dimensions.

Hawkeye was fun as a delayed Christmas issue, though it would have worked better if it wasn't pushed back.

Also, Secret Avengers was decent, Kot fired shots at me and other "anti Jr." people to get over ourselves haha. I don't have a problem with 2 Furys though, I just would have preferred if the Ultimate version joined 616 instead. The kid thing is hamfisted, Ulti-Fury is much more interesting.

Still, this seems fun and I will check out Zero for sure.

 

[BuddyJoeHooker]

Today's pull

Spoiler

IST pull

 

[RobotNinjaHornets]

Heeeey ComicGAF. I have a question.

What are some other good/likely to be good recently started Marvel things? I'm already on Hawkguy, Black Widow, Punisher and picked up Moon Knight today, haven't read it yet though. I can head back to the comic shop near me tomorrow, it's pretty much on my way home. I thought about picking up the first issue of Captain Marvel and a few other things but I thought I already had enough for one day and could fall back on GAF for help so I held off >_>

I'm still in the noob arena for all this so I don't really know who's good and who isn't.

 

[Dysun]

I flipped through Superior 29 so fast, I can't wait for the final two issues. The pieces are in place, can't wait to see how it ends.

Batman 29 was great, Capullo brought his A game again

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Batman's first failure juxtaposed with his parents death was poignant.
It's the goddamn Batman returns!

 

[frye]

Heeeey ComicGAF. I have a question.

What are some other good/likely to be good recently started Marvel things? I'm already on Hawkguy, Black Widow, Punisher and picked up Moon Knight today, haven't read it yet though. I can head back to the comic shop near me tomorrow, it's pretty much on my way home. I thought about picking up the first issue of Captain Marvel and a few other things but I thought I already had enough for one day and could fall back on GAF for help so I held off >_>

I'm still in the noob arena for all this so I don't really know who's good and who isn't.

I like She-Hulk and Loki, I think I like Secret Avengers, I think I will like Ghost Rider and Iron Fist.

e: actually upon a reread Secret Avengers is just okay

 

[KidDork]

Read the first issue of New Warriors today. The art clunked in a few places, Speedball is a pain, but overall, I thought it was good. Sun Girl was my favourite only because I love Legion like names and stupid powers. The irregular line in her flying effect was kinda cool, too.

 

[Messi]

Today's pull

Spoiler

IST pull

Those Y:The Last Man deluxe editions are beautiful. Have you read it before?

This month's FBP was mindbendingly awesome with a fairly Wtf ending. Excited for next month now. Ya'll should be giving this book a try Rafa was right. It's great.

 

[Caspel]

I like She-Hulk and Loki, I think I like Secret Avengers, I think I will like Ghost Rider and Iron Fist.

e: actually upon a reread Secret Avengers is just okay

Loki has been great thus far. I have yet to read the latest She-Hulk, but the first was awesome. Punisher is one of the better new ones. Ms. Marvel is great.

Of the misses: New Warriors is weak thus far. All-New Invaders is hit & miss. X-Factor I quit. X-Force is either love or hate it, especially due to Fantomex's new characterization. That's a quick view I can provide.

 

[BuddyJoeHooker]

Those Y:The Last Man deluxe editions are beautiful. Have you read it before?

It's been years since I've read Y, I borrowed the trades from a friend a long time ago and I can hardly remember it. Excited to read it again!

 

[Sir Garbageman]

Heeeey ComicGAF. I have a question.

What are some other good/likely to be good recently started Marvel things? I'm already on Hawkguy, Black Widow, Punisher and picked up Moon Knight today, haven't read it yet though. I can head back to the comic shop near me tomorrow, it's pretty much on my way home. I thought about picking up the first issue of Captain Marvel and a few other things but I thought I already had enough for one day and could fall back on GAF for help so I held off >_>

I'm still in the noob arena for all this so I don't really know who's good and who isn't.

Daredevil is on year 4 of Mark Waid's run iirc but it's one of the best marvel books currently. Swashbucking Daredevil is the effing best:

 

[RobotNinjaHornets]

I like She-Hulk and Loki, I think I like Secret Avengers, I think I will like Ghost Rider and Iron Fist.

e: actually upon a reread Secret Avengers is just okay

Loki has been great thus far. I have yet to read the latest She-Hulk, but the first was awesome. Punisher is one of the better new ones. Ms. Marvel is great.

Of the misses: New Warriors is weak thus far. All-New Invaders is hit & miss. X-Factor I quit. X-Force is either love or hate it, especially due to Fantomex's new characterization. That's a quick view I can provide.

Awesome, thanks for that. I'll definitely pick up what I can tomorrow

Daredevil is on year 4 of Mark Waid's run iirc but it's one of the best marvel books currently. Swashbucking Daredevil is the effing best:

...

Sold.

 

[KidDork]

Of the misses: New Warriors is weak thus far.

notlisteningnotlisteningNOTLISTENING

 

[Messi]

Heeeey ComicGAF. I have a question.

What are some other good/likely to be good recently started Marvel things? I'm already on Hawkguy, Black Widow, Punisher and picked up Moon Knight today, haven't read it yet though. I can head back to the comic shop near me tomorrow, it's pretty much on my way home. I thought about picking up the first issue of Captain Marvel and a few other things but I thought I already had enough for one day and could fall back on GAF for help so I held off >_>

I'm still in the noob arena for all this so I don't really know who's good and who isn't.

Yep. You can go back and buy Captain Marvel tomorrow.

 

[slightconfuse]

You guys wee right about batman. Capullonkilled ot on those last pages .

Zero year has been miles ahead of synders other arcs

 

[Manmademan]

notlisteningnotlisteningNOTLISTENING

yeah, two issues in for me and it doesn't feel like it's going anywhere interesting. I might keep with it out of respect for the O.G. series, but that's it.