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[Dan]

What's with this Brian Wood fiasco?

In the first case, he made sexual advances on Tess Fowler at a convention under the pretext that he was interested in her professional work. Upon being 'stood up' when she declined to meet him at his room, he lashed out at her on the con floor and later in private over Internet communications. In the other case, he made advances on Anne Scherbina in a friendlier setting which she turned down, and then used her polite banter as a weapon by spreading rumors that the comics community would know could only refer to her.

Brian Wood's response has mostly been to fauxpologize (aka "I'm sorry you were offended") or deny.

The least you can say is he was sleazy.

 

[tim1138]

Drax the Destroyer mini before annihilation. first appearance of Cammi as well!

Ok, thanks. I may get that Annihilation omnibus next year.

 

[tm24]

Friend of mine is trying to get me to read the Shadowland arc for Daredevil. I missed it when it was going on - how do people feel about Shadowland?

It was bad. Stay away

 

[Cheska]

Ehhhh. He got some pussy some years back by "exerting his influence". Though I don't know what kind of influence Brian Wood had circa 2006. Bendis or somebody like that, sure. They have influence. Brian Wood though?

Everyone is losing their fucking shit over this.

C'mon dude, is it really necessary to put it that way?


I think the biggest thing people are upset about is that he isn't taking responsibility for his actions.

 

[frye]

Though I don't know what kind of influence Brian Wood had circa 2006. Bendis or somebody like that, sure. They have influence. Brian Wood though?

Let's try not to be too disingenuous here. Channel Zero was published in 1997. Demo's first volume was done by 2004. Local and DMZ were both being published in 2006. This isn't some no name writer we're talking about, even "circa 2006".

 

[tim1138]

Stupid Batsgiving teaser making me interested in the weekly book.

 

[Freezasaurus]

C'mon dude, is it really necessary to put it that way?

I think the biggest thing people are upset about is that he isn't taking responsibility for his actions.

Honestly, I'm just tired of hearing about the whole thing. Okay, fine, maybe he's a sleezeball, but I'm not going to whine about it and drop all the Brian Wood books from my pull list. Tess Fowler herself said she still believed that he deserves to make a living from what does, yet everyone seems to be ignoring that.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Poor Rocket.

 

[tm24]

Why does rocket racoon have to be a white human? Thats racist

 

[La Maquinon]

Ehhhh. He got some pussy some years back by "exerting his influence". Though I don't know what kind of influence Brian Wood had circa 2006. Bendis or somebody like that, sure. They have influence. Brian Wood though?

Everyone is losing their fucking shit over this.

Wow, I can't believe this post. I've actually been through similar experiences to those these women are describing. The attitude you have exhibited regarding this whole situation is a good example of what a person would fear would happen when sharing these types of painful experiences. It's why we keep quiet. So, good job.

No one gives a shit what you read. Keep your shitty Brian Woods books, who fucking cares?

Why complain about what you're tired of hearing about here? We all hear each other talking about shit that bores us all the time. Welcome to a message board.

 

[bronson]

Anyone know if the Nowhere Men TPB comes with "articles," interviews, etc that the single issues do?

 

[Deprive]

Starlord's costume is soo shit :\

Bring the helmet back Marvel..

 

[Freezasaurus]

Wow, I can't believe this post. I've actually been through similar experiences to those these women are describing. The attitude you have exhibited regarding this whole situation is a good example of what a person would fear would happen when sharing these types of painful experiences. It's why we keep quiet. So, good job.

Like I said.

Everyone.

Losing their.

fucking shit.

I'm not trying to downplay what happened, or say that it wasn't childish or in bad taste. His methods of courting women are questionable at best, and it's certainly not a way I would ever treat a woman. But what I don't understand about the situation is why she would bring it up now. Does she just want the world to know that Brian Wood is a scumbag? Is it an attempt to draw attention to the systemic problem?

 

[sazabirules]

I read the first issue of the Archer & Armstrong and was intrigued. It seemed kind of zany and fun so I can't wait to finish the rest of the first volume. I'm talking about the new series.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

When Geoff Johns talks about his plans for Cyborg and Shazam it makes me all giggly inside. He needs to elevate both with solo series.

 

[ZanzibarBreeze]

Just recently started with The Walking Dead; up to #26 now. Couple of questions:

Spoiler

Does it maintain the pace of one key character dying, like, every two issues? Because if it does, I don't think I can handle that. I'm up to the bit where they're trying to find gas for the generator in the prison. No spoilers please!

Also, I'm reading with the trade paperback volumes... just wondering if I'll miss out on any one-shots along the way? I've tried to find out if there have been one-shots, because I know there was one for Tyreese a few months ago, but I haven't been able to find any ones other than that.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Spoiler

Does it maintain the pace of one key character dying, like, every two issues? Because if it does, I don't think I can handle that. I'm up to the bit where they're trying to find gas for the generator in the prison. No spoilers please!

There are deaths scattered about the story. I don't think they're ever quite so concentrated as they are toward the beginning, though.

Also, I'm reading with the trade paperback volumes... just wondering if I'll miss out on any one-shots along the way? I've tried to find out if there have been one-shots, because I know there was one for Tyreese a few months ago, but I haven't been able to find any ones other than that.

The only thing that comes to mind are the Michonne and Governor one-shots that had material from other magazines. And there was also a color, non-canon bit in issue #75 that never made it to the trade collections.

 

[ZanzibarBreeze]

Thanks. I might try to seek them out, but if they're not too important, then meh.

 

[tim1138]

When Geoff Johns talks about his plans for Cyborg and Shazam it makes me all giggly inside. He needs to elevate both with solo series.

He's gonna do great stuff for the Metal Men as well.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Thanks. I might try to seek them out, but if they're not too important, then meh.

Honestly, the one-shots are nothing mind-blowing. But that bit in issue #75, non-canon though it is, is worth seeing.

 

[Nudull]

Like I said.

Everyone.

Losing their.

fucking shit.

I'm not trying to downplay what happened, or say that it wasn't childish or in bad taste. His methods of courting women are questionable at best, and it's certainly not a way I would ever treat a woman. But what I don't understand about the situation is why she would bring it up now. Does she just want the world to know that Brian Wood is a scumbag? Is it an attempt to draw attention to the systemic problem?

I hope you realize the actual difficultly that women like Tess face in making accusations of harassment and such, and especially when voices like hers can be quickly silenced by every last insult and nitpicky question of validity.

 

[Vyer]

Like I said.

Everyone.

Losing their.

fucking shit.

I'm not trying to downplay what happened, or say that it wasn't childish or in bad taste. His methods of courting women are questionable at best, and it's certainly not a way I would ever treat a woman. But what I don't understand about the situation is why she would bring it up now. Does she just want the world to know that Brian Wood is a scumbag? Is it an attempt to draw attention to the systemic problem?

As I have read it, she originally told the story without naming anyone as part of a Twitter conversation on harassment/misogyny in comics. Several weeks later she referenced it again but this time named Wood.

She says she did this because since originally telling the story she received emails from other women who knew what she was talking about and were similarly harassed by him.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I hope you realize the actual difficultly that women like Tess face in making accusations of harassment and such, and especially when voices like hers can be quickly silenced by every last insult and nitpicky question of validity.

I understand that. And I know that being a guy, it's probably something I'll never have to deal with.

At the same time, I don't see why people are surprised that this kind of thing happens. Shitty people in positions of power exploit that power to get sex. Welcome to Earth. This is not new. It's not right, but it's a systemic issue. And it's one that I don't think is going to go away. Because shitty people.

 

[crimsonspider89]

HE RUINED A PERSON'S CAREER!

I want to reiterate that.

HE RUINED A PERSON'S CAREER!

Now on top of that he did:

"casting couch" method
bitched after getting turned down in a public place and insulted her work
spread a rumor that was untrue
hasn't fully admitted he was wrong in his apologies

And note he did three of those while he was married and he is writing an all female X-Men and is constantly doing pro female posts on forums and twitter which is making him appear as a hypocrite.

It is ALL of those reasons taken into account that makes it so bad. Already dropped X-Men and he can fuck off. If he ruined someone's career, his career deserves to be ruined.

And no I am not even upset. Just going what at the stupidity of not understanding why it is a big deal.

 

[Nudull]

At the same time, I don't see why people are surprised that this kind of thing happens. Shitty people in positions of power exploit that power to get sex. Welcome to Earth. This is not new. It's not right, but it's a systemic issue. And it's one that I don't think is going to go away. Because shitty people.

So, we should lie down and accept that women are treated like shit and never even attempt to change things for the better because humans are bastards and stuff?

Not to single you out specifically (and go a bit off-topic), but it drives me up a fucking wall when people say that.

 

[TetraxShards]

Oh, guys, this Hawkeye HC. Ha sit got a slipcover or it more of the printed hardcover variety?

It's got a dust jacket. It's got a target-style pattern printed on the book itself, same as the regular covers so blue/purple on white.

 

[Freezasaurus]

So, we should lie down and accept that women are treated like shit and never even attempt to change things for the better because humans are bastards and stuff?

Not to single you out specifically (and go a bit off-topic), but it drives me up a fucking wall when people say that.

I never said to lie down and accept it. But what are you going to do? What can you do? This isn't a case of there being one villain whose defeat will solve the problem forever. It's a type of behavior that's ingrained into an untold number of shitbags.

 

[Cheska]

Does anyone in here own The Sandman Omnibus Set? Are they worth the hefty price tags? With that Barnes and Noble sale I've been considering finally picking them up and reading the series.


ALSO, did we ever come to a decision regarding a Buy/Sell/Trade system? I know that I'm personally looking for Thor: God of Thunder, World's Finest New 52 and Supergirl New 52

 

[the chris]

Starlord's costume is soo shit :\

Bring the helmet back Marvel..

At least it looks like they are somewhat using it in the movie:

 

[woodypop]

HE RUINED A PERSON'S CAREER!

I want to reiterate that.

HE RUINED A PERSON'S CAREER!

Now on top of that he did:

"casting couch" method
bitched after getting turned down in a public place and insulted her work
spread a rumor that was untrue
hasn't fully admitted he was wrong in his apologies

And note he did three of those while he was married and he is writing an all female X-Men and is constantly doing pro female posts on forums and twitter which is making him appear as a hypocrite.

It is ALL of those reasons taken into account that makes it so bad. Already dropped X-Men and he can fuck off. If he ruined someone's career, his career deserves to be ruined.

And no I am not even upset. Just going what at the stupidity of not understanding why it is a big deal.

More than reason enough for me to drop X-Men.

 

[Freezasaurus]

More than reason enough for me to drop X-Men.

I...I can't drop X-Men. Star Wars, sure. Massive? Definitely. X-Men? I can't do it. Marvel will probably put someone else on the book sooner or later, anyway.

 

[Nudull]

I never said to lie down and accept it. But what are you going to do? What can you do? This isn't a case of there being one villain whose defeat will solve the problem forever. It's a type of behavior that's ingrained into an untold number of shitbags.

Of course, there's no one villain. The solution is listening and learning from these issues, progression. Shrugging it off like it's some everyday fact of life, shockingly, helps no one.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Of course, there's no one villain. The solution is listening and learning from these issues, progression. Shrugging it off like it's some everyday fact of life, shockingly, helps no one.

This is the part I don't get. I don't treat women this way. What am I expected to do when I'm not part of the problem? I understand it's an issue that exists, but I'm not perpetuating it.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=49220


I am now regretting not preordering this. Gotta shoot DCBS an email....

 

[nicoga3000]

What's the general consensus on the Marvel Unlimited app? Yay/nay?

 

[kswiston]

So IGN just posted a list of the top 25 DC heroes in honor of the company's 75th anniversary:

1) Superman
2) Batman
3) Wonder Woman
4) Hal Jordan GL
5) Nightwing
6) Wally Flash
7) Catwoman
8) Barry Flash
9) Shazam
10) Aquaman
11) Green Arrow
12) Swamp Thing
13) Martian Manhunter
14) Kyle Raynor GL
15) Babs Batgirl
16) John Constantine
17) Supergirl
18) Black Canary
19) Booster Gold
20) Jonah Hex
21) Starfire
22) Hawkgirl
23) Cyborg
24) Ray Palmer Atom
25) Damien Wayne


Super Safe Top 3. Hal Does not deserve his top 5 spot. Glad to see Wally getting some love.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

No Hitman? Fuck this list

Damian got in over Tim Drake, hold dem Ls, red robin

 

[Angelus Errare]

So IGN just posted a list of the top 25 DC heroes in honor of the company's 75th anniversary:

1) Superman
2) Batman
3) Wonder Woman
4) Hal Jordan GL
5) Nightwing
6) Wally Flash
7) Catwoman
8) Barry Flash
9) Shazam
10) Aquaman
11) Green Arrow
12) Swamp Thing
13) Martian Manhunter
14) Kyle Raynor GL
15) Babs Batgirl
16) John Constantine
17) Supergirl
18) Black Canary
19) Booster Gold
20) Jonah Hex
21) Starfire
22) Hawkgirl
23) Cyborg
24) Ray Palmer Atom
25) Damien Wayne


Super Safe Top 3. Hal Does not deserve his top 5 spot. Glad to see Wally getting some love.

Cyborg? No John Stewart? Barbara Gordon? Aquaman? No Batwoman? The fuck???

 

[Nudull]

This is the part I don't get. I don't treat women this way. What am I expected to do when I'm not part of the problem? I understand it's an issue that exists, but I'm not perpetuating it.

Then you can be a part of the solution and step in when things like that happen and give women help when they need it. You only perpetuate it when you shrug, smirk at it, or ignore it entirely.

So IGN just posted a list of the top 25 DC heroes in honor of the company's 75th anniversary:

*snip*

Super Safe Top 3. Hal Does not deserve his top 5 spot. Glad to see Wally getting some love.

I see no Batwoman or John Stewart in that top 25, this list is bogus. Shazam is nice, though.

 

[kswiston]

Cyborg? No John Stewart? Barbara Gordon? Aquaman? The fuck???

Only one black man per list at IGN I guess.

 

[Deprive]

So IGN just posted a list of the top 25 DC heroes in honor of the company's 75th anniversary:

1) Superman
2) Batman
3) Wonder Woman
4) Hal Jordan GL
5) Nightwing
6) Wally Flash
7) Catwoman
8) Barry Flash
9) Shazam
10) Aquaman
11) Green Arrow
12) Swamp Thing
13) Martian Manhunter
14) Kyle Raynor GL
15) Babs Batgirl
16) John Constantine
17) Supergirl
18) Black Canary
19) Booster Gold
20) Jonah Hex
21) Starfire
22) Hawkgirl
23) Cyborg
24) Ray Palmer Atom
25) Damien Wayne


Super Safe Top 3. Hal Does not deserve his top 5 spot. Glad to see Wally getting some love.

Barry's ass should have stayed dead. Kyle should be above Hal.

Batman should be number 1



Good that GotG movie has the helmet. The current comic designs are soo lackluster and Mass Effectish :\

 

[Sblargh]

This last thing somehow feels even worse than the first. Dropping a rumor to the press about the sex life of this girl because she turned you down? I mean, goddamn it. And then, again, fauxapologizing as someone put it saying it was a "dumb error", not because this kind of slut-shaming is not fucking fun in any way or form, but because he didn't knew she was the only one there?

I'll stop losing my shit over this when he starts to lose his shit over this.

 

[Spike Spiegel]

Catwoman should not be on a list of favorite DC superheroes. My opinion.

 

[BuddyJoeHooker]

5. Nightwing

@_@

I know he's the best character but damn.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Babs should have been higher on the list.

 

[slightconfuse]

Starfire making the list

wut

 

[frye]

Catwoman should not be on a list of favorite DC superheroes. My opinion.

I like the Brubaker run with Darwyn Cooke, Cameron Stewart, Guy Davis, Javier Pullido, etc etc a lot but other than that Catwoman has never been particularly interesting in the comics themselves to me (versus the Julie Newmar and Anne Hathaway portrayals which I'm kiiinda into).

 

[slightconfuse]

also is constantine really a hero?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

Sometimes I have to ask if I like Batman characters because of the comics or because of the 60s TV series.

Like I always really liked the Penguin, but I can't remember the last good Penguin comic I read(well, I remember that Jason Aaron one being good). I think its mostly because Burgess Meredith.

 

[Owzers]

What's the general consensus on the Marvel Unlimited app? Yay/nay?

ipad: great, especially if you want single page viewing

nook hd: kill it with fire