Read the first few issues and it's very exposition heavy, not liking the writing style in general. I'll finish it now that I've started though, just to get more info on Thanos as a character. I read the Infinity Gauntlet years ago, but don't remember much. Wasn't particularly impressed with that series either.
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COMICS! |OT| May 2015. Those things your favorite movie/show/game/etc. was based on.
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Read the first few issues and it's very exposition heavy, not liking the writing style in general. I'll finish it now that I've started though, just to get more info on Thanos as a character. I read the Infinity Gauntlet years ago, but don't remember much. Wasn't particularly impressed with that series either.
Axis Revolutions #1 was the most bipolar book ive ever read. The first half, with Spider-Man teaching some kid that hating is bad, was abysmal, it was so preachy that I could barely get through it.
But then the second half with Strange and Wong trying to fix the hate wave while hating each other and insulting the shit out of each other (Well, Strange mostly does the insulting until the end) was funny as shit
But then the second half with Strange and Wong trying to fix the hate wave while hating each other and insulting the shit out of each other (Well, Strange mostly does the insulting until the end) was funny as shit
What do you think about the main series?
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
God bless Squirrel Girl for accurately getting "and it goes a little something...a'like this" into a mainstream comic book.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Urgh, looks like Cameron's staying at Downing Street. 
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
My new place had half off all trades. I almost did batman inc omnibus with that but didn't. And my kid would have got teen titans or sonic or spongebob or something. I wouldn't wait in the crazy either. Guess thats why i missed out.
I miss my old place though.
WelpUrgh, looks like Cameron's staying at Downing Street.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Urgh, looks like Cameron's staying at Downing Street.
I thought was doing Fight Club 2? David Mack is only doing covers.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Well, got all caught up on Batman & Robin! Adored it. It's a shame things went sideways right as the father-son dynamic was properly crystalizing, dammit Morrison.
Still, the title recovered well. Robin Rises was a fun storyline, and the Hellbat armor was pretty awesome. I loved that the description of the last Annual was just "with Damian depowered, Batman and Robin get back to basics," and the cue the Batman 66 episode
Still, the title recovered well. Robin Rises was a fun storyline, and the Hellbat armor was pretty awesome. I loved that the description of the last Annual was just "with Damian depowered, Batman and Robin get back to basics," and the cue the Batman 66 episode
That would be the most fun job ever.
Axis #4 and 5
... this is just another fucking Avengers vs X-Men event isnt it? >_> Goddamn it
You peeps know I have super low standards and usually can at least enjoy most books, but Axis is the first time I actually agree with all the shit talking, good lord
... this is just another fucking Avengers vs X-Men event isnt it? >_> Goddamn it
You peeps know I have super low standards and usually can at least enjoy most books, but Axis is the first time I actually agree with all the shit talking, good lord
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
"Can you control the wave, Annhihilus?"
"No."
INIFINITY WAS THE GREATEST EVENT OF ALL TIME
"No."
INIFINITY WAS THE GREATEST EVENT OF ALL TIME
I knew you were on the right side.
Woah, woah, woah. You would all be doing the same if you had the sudden realization you could read minds.
My men.
Midnighter & Green Arrow for me.
KoruptData
Member
I see a bunch of hype for Midnighter and I read it and I don't get it.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Seriously, that sounds better than actually writing comics
GrandHarrier
Member
Well, got all caught up on Batman & Robin! Adored it. It's a shame things went sideways right as the father-son dynamic was properly crystalizing, dammit Morrison.
Still, the title recovered well. Robin Rises was a fun storyline, and the Hellbat armor was pretty awesome. I loved that the description of the last Annual was just "with Damian depowered, Batman and Robin get back to basics," and the cue the Batman 66 episode
Yeah basically Morrison fucked up hard when he killed Damian. Thankfully that mistake was corrected.
Space Bucky #2 was trippy as shit, I feel like I took some LSD before reading it. What a weird book
Avengers #37 was...weird. Old Steve is so hellbent on catching the Illuminati that he feels out of character. The whole thing feels like a alternate universe story now (ironic), the 8 month time skip was really jarring
I did smile at the end when Sue hands Reed a message from Val saying "Dad you cant win, start thinking of ways to not lose everything", because...well we now know she was right (as usual)
Avengers #37 was...weird. Old Steve is so hellbent on catching the Illuminati that he feels out of character. The whole thing feels like a alternate universe story now (ironic), the 8 month time skip was really jarring
I did smile at the end when Sue hands Reed a message from Val saying "Dad you cant win, start thinking of ways to not lose everything", because...well we now know she was right (as usual)
That's what i think every time i make my monthly dcbs order.
that youre tripping on LSD?
Bloodember
Member
Can someone post that avengers / new avengers timeline pic again.
Guess people are hyped up because it's a character like Midnighter and I thought it was decent then most of the previews that I read.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Feel he same way about green arrow. Terrible writing.
Bloodember
Member
Thanks
Yeah, I really didn't like it. :/
i'm with you 100%
i still don't understand why it was written that way, but i'm willing to give Hickman the benefit of the doubt
nooooooooooo the Valeria quote of trying to figure out how not to lose everything that's bolded. The LSD thing might explain why DC's solicits are so weird, everything is converged and then unconverged.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Holy crap I forgot about this infinity new avengers issue with the builders from the incursion earth. Amazing. It's all so...ESSENTIAL.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Detective Comics Vol. 6: Icarus
All-New Ghost Rider Vol. 2: Legend
One Piece: Water Seven 34-35-36, Vol. 12 Omnibus
Last Days of American Crime HC
Teen Titans Vol. 1: Blinded by the Light
Batman Vol. 7: Endgame
RUNLOVEKILL Vol. 1
Silk Vol. 1: Now and Then
I got some good stuff to look forward to over the summer and fall.
All-New Ghost Rider Vol. 2: Legend
One Piece: Water Seven 34-35-36, Vol. 12 Omnibus
Last Days of American Crime HC
Teen Titans Vol. 1: Blinded by the Light
Batman Vol. 7: Endgame
RUNLOVEKILL Vol. 1
Silk Vol. 1: Now and Then
I got some good stuff to look forward to over the summer and fall.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Infinity is such a bummer knowing what happens in Secret Wars. All the ex nihilii joining together to rebuild all the worlds the builders wrecked, just to have it all erased less than a year later.
Man, I don't know what's going on with Zero and Kot's Multiverse.
I kind of initially started reading because of the futuristic spy angle but things went bananas. Kind of wish another writer would do a similar concept but without the multiverse.
So Zero is being written by a writer in another part of the multiverse??? And these mushroom things connect him to different realities?
I kind of initially started reading because of the futuristic spy angle but things went bananas. Kind of wish another writer would do a similar concept but without the multiverse.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I think Kot just got bored with his own concept, saw the sales, and said "fuck it, might as just write my idol William S. Burroughts into the book before the cancellation"
Maybe that's it, he did start yelling off on fellow Marvel employees. Welcome back btw JC!
Man I can't wait until a new writer on Winter Soldier too.
I think my problem with Convergence is the fact that I don't know who any of the creative staff are, so I can't get hyped like other people...
Yeah, it's a bad start for Sam here.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
You're missing nothing.
Seriously, NOTHING has happened. I don't know how DC does it, it's another Futures End.
Nova, Captain Marvel, and the Star Lord solo make up the event as well.
Freezasaurus
Member
It's two months of filler while DC moves to the left coast. The Question is pretty good, though.
Tizoc
Member
I think you mean Countdown to 52 :V
Thanks Star, I was split between reading Nova or Wolverine to be caught up with those so I guess I'll read Nova. Really liking my "catch-up bender" I've got going lately, makes those Monday MU updates much more appealing. Also I'll be "free" to start some old stuff again soon. But yeah for now I really want to catch up Nova and Wolverine (Wolverine so I can finally read all those "death of" tie ins)
He is such a dick that I'm kinda into it lol. Think I'll like Superior Tony for the same reason. Also Luke looks dope in a suit in Cap & the Mighty Avengers #1
Storm Chamber
Banned
Freezasaurus
Member
I'd love to have Rucka writing an ongoing Renee solo book.
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