RepairmanJack
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That's the sickness.
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COMICS!!! |OT| May 2017 - Every Empire Falls
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That's the sickness.
Continuity/hype tax until you drop everything marvel. It's easier if you MU and stop reading solicits altogether.
LordOfLore
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You've spent so much time and money on the universe that you need to see it through or you'll feel like it was all wasted. You're somewhat what retailers called a "zombie" in those reports.
Freezasaurus
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Or just drop everything Marvel.
You've spent so much time and money on the universe that you need to see it through or you'll feel like it was all wasted. You're somewhat what retailers called a "zombie" in those reports.
Well, I have yet to actually pull the trigger on Secret Empire #1, but one of you has to stop me within the next few minutes.
Comic books have weaponized fear of missing out, but, hey, remind yourself it's a Nick Spencer book and your contempt levels should get high enough to make you skip all that bad shit.
I think you're the only one here who hates Spencer to the degree that you do.
Freezasaurus
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oh shit, I completely forgot. ElNarez saves the day. Just saved me $5.
I'll never forgive him for that shit-show that was Morning Glories. 50 issues of FUCKING NOTHING.
flaxknuckles
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My problem is I largely stop giving a crap about reading current superhero comics when I don't follow them as they come out and discussions are active. Marvel Unlimited for me is only good for reading completed runs and I don't need a yearly subscription for that. I wish they had a higher tier subscription with day one releases.
Freezasaurus
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The issue with that is Marvel would deem such a thing to be worth more money than it actually is.
Just like their comics!
Yeah, but EINarez really hates him on a personal level from even before the current stuff lol.
That would cut into sales too much.
flaxknuckles
Member
Is this hate for Marvel because of Nick Spencer? Because I thought people generally liked Marvel comics unless they were mad about nazi Cap or gender/race switched heroes.
Freezasaurus
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Not at all, I just like taking shots at Marvel. It's one of life's little pleasures.
Freezasaurus
Member
Who's writing it this time?
Duggan.
I thought these have now random comics?
They're back as of this week.
Freezasaurus
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Marvel caught some flak, huh?
From day one yes. From fans and retailers.
Depends on what you mean about "before the current stuff", because it's a matter of record that I started hating Nick Spencer when Steve Rogers: Captain America #2, in which the Red Skull is a wacky dad, dropped.
It was made worse by Sam Wilson: Captain America #17 (the "tumblr is bad" issue), and it's been further downhill ever since, but, I've boosted Spencer books before. Early Sam Wilson was pretty good as an action comedy starring lovable losers fighting back against contemporary evils.
A bunch of retailers came together and asked people at Marvel to bring it. There was also the fan reaction.
A few months ago I remember you saying that everything he has every put out is terrible lol.
Batman #22 was decent. Felt SUPER decompressed, though. I don't know where they're going with this event with only one more issue left.
I kind of wish King hadn't written the first issue of it, though. I actually loved it and it was easily my favorite issue so far because I love that style of writing and paneling, but it was sooo different than what we're getting now that it's just jarring.
I kind of wish King hadn't written the first issue of it, though. I actually loved it and it was easily my favorite issue so far because I love that style of writing and paneling, but it was sooo different than what we're getting now that it's just jarring.
Freezasaurus
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You still keeping up with Hillbilly, VanWinkle?
Nah I was planning on trade-waiting but still haven't bought the first trade. I need to get around to it soon, because it's really good.
Freezasaurus
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Still waiting on that last Goon Library Edition, too.
flaxknuckles
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That's all they are good for with their overpowered asses.
RepairmanJack
Member
In or out of comic? That seems weird, but I could maybe see people just happy it's not the one for once? I wouldn't exactly apply that to actual life thinking.
Father_Brain
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I'm happy to see this storyline getting the level of writing talent it deserves.
Freezasaurus
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We have rules? Wut. I never signed off on this.
RepairmanJack
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I'm happy to see this storyline getting the level of writing talent it deserves.
I can't tell if this is calling King or the storyline bad, or if It's saying Williamson is better than King.
I think I'm mad on all accounts.
Tyrant Rave
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I only ever bought Empowered on it. I only read a little because of it. Maybe I should see if it's improved....
Freezasaurus
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The app? Does it even exist anymore?
Durrzerker
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Secret Empire #1 question -
Deadpool, Taskmaster, and Superior Octopus are an obvious given, but not those three.
Is there an explanation for why Vision, Odinson, and Wanda are working for Hydra?
Deadpool, Taskmaster, and Superior Octopus are an obvious given, but not those three.
We don't know yet.
Durrzerker
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Okay, just making sure. I figured as much but wanted to make sure I didn't miss something.
#1 is like six months after #0, right?
I can't remember if they gave us a number of months.
Durrzerker
Banned
But it's a significant timeskip? I was just a bit jarred by the whole 'new world order' coming into play out of nowhere.
LordOfLore
Banned
So a massive improvement then!
Some time has passed, though
brainwashing kinda reduces the time it would take to reach the current level of takeover.
LordOfLore
Banned
Saw the Superman #25 cover right before I turned off the lights. This is going to be good.
flaxknuckles
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Just read the spoilers for Secret Empire 1 on io9. What happened would actually be insane if this all wasn't going to be wiped away with a cosmic cube after. This story doesn't even sound fun like Superior Spidey or Iron-Man.
Yup
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