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"Never said I wasn't a hypocrite."
The Gwen thing has always been a clone. This is supposedly the real Ghen who didn't die on the bridge that night. I'm sure they'll undo this, but her impactful death no longer carries the weight it did.
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The Gwen thing has always been a clone. This is supposedly the real Ghen who didn't die on the bridge that night. I'm sure they'll undo this, but her impactful death no longer carries the weight it did.
Flash - I'd recommend the Flash by Geoff Johns collections, there should be three of them out
Green Arrow - Longbow Hunters and the following run by Mike Grell, the New 52 run by Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino
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What's the dog's name? Rush? Make him a character. Nobody likes Mega Man.
Bring back Roll too
Bring back Roll too
The Gwen in Clone Conspiracy is one that was created using the remains of the original rather so she still died on the bridge and still has the same flaws as all of the clones.
Buy a Valiant deluxe edition like I did. IST never has them for more than 30% off, so it's the easiest way to get one a decent price.
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Deathstroke #7: Pretty good issue, it started a bit weak but ended strong. Now that I think of it, most issues of Deathstroke feel like this. I think this series will be terrific collected.
The problem with directly asking a character like
is, it draws attention to one of the most ridiculous features of a shared universe, essentially in a meta-textual way. Of course the real reason
is that it would ruin comics. You can't have
. So let's not poke that logic with a stick.
The ending, though, with the
, all while things are
, was tense and brilliantly done. I really love the way the earlier parts of the issue circle back around here, too; Priest drops that little complication on Slade at pretty much the perfect moment. Great stuff.
Detective Comics #945: I thought this issue was just okay. So far the Victim Syndicate arc has mostly been just okay. Tynion continues to handle the fallout of
pretty poorly; I excused him early on because Night of the Monster Men seemed to throw a huge wrench in things, but this issue deals directly with this topic and doesn't come close to sticking the landing.
Nobody seems to want to address how Batman is dealing with this all that much. I feel like we're going to get there...in fact this arc was probably designed to create this opportunity. But for him to remain so aloof for most of this is problematic for the narrative. Spoiler's grief is also conveyed somewhat ineffectively, though I did appreciate some of the other character work with her...it is oft-forgotten, for instance,
. And her observation regarding the squad, that they're all
, is astute, even if I don't think it will ever amount to anything.
The real treat in this issue is Clayface. He's not around for much of it, but as per usual the pages he does get are some of the best in the issue. The exploration of this character has become what I most look forward to in Detective.
The problem with directly asking a character like
Superman why he hasn't gone after a character like Deathstroke
Superman hasn't gone after Deathstroke
one of the most powerful characters in your shared universe randomly scooping up antiheroes and mercenaries unless you don't want your shared universe to have any antiheroes or mercenaries anymore
The ending, though, with the
infiltration of the big crazy ship
collapsing in the background
Detective Comics #945: I thought this issue was just okay. So far the Victim Syndicate arc has mostly been just okay. Tynion continues to handle the fallout of
Tim's death
Nobody seems to want to address how Batman is dealing with this all that much. I feel like we're going to get there...in fact this arc was probably designed to create this opportunity. But for him to remain so aloof for most of this is problematic for the narrative. Spoiler's grief is also conveyed somewhat ineffectively, though I did appreciate some of the other character work with her...it is oft-forgotten, for instance,
what a great detective she is
broken things, people Batman needs to keep an eye on because of their history or the history of their parents
The real treat in this issue is Clayface. He's not around for much of it, but as per usual the pages he does get are some of the best in the issue. The exploration of this character has become what I most look forward to in Detective.
I bought some manga.
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Got the Strangers in Paradise omnibus for $35 boys
LordOfLore
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How?! That's the cheapest I've ever seen it.
Bro I just got Nausicaa for $30. 🙌🏼
Amazon US $10 off $25 or more.
But it's $100 on Amazon.
Hm....
ElBoxyBrown
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His name is X.Mega M-
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Comic shop was running BF sale. Had a 20% off coupon and some store credit.
For Capcom, I'd like to see Gene, Alastor, Nero (or Lady), Leon, Franziska von Karma, Sissel, and some kind of MonHun representation.
For Marvel, I'm pretty happy with the final lineup they had for UMVC3. I would like to see a Spider-Man villain, Daredevil, Vision, and Squirrel Girl personally. For a bunch of others I'd want, like Kaine, Beta Ray Bill, Kate Bishop, etc., they could always just do alt costumes which would be fine.
21st century cowboy
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I'll have a look at those. Thanks.
I wish I the new post rebirth Arrows were in the sale as I loved that rebirth issue
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Dr. Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme #2: Ehhh I don't know about this book. The Sorcerers really aren't all that interesting. I'm not sure I want to read a book about them. Everything here is just so...plain? I'm spoiled by Bachalo, I suppose, but the look and feel of
is a huge missed opportunity.
I honestly can't think of anything to talk about. Middling at best. One more issue.
The Goddamned #5: It's about goddamned time.
The first arc of The Goddamned is a study in human ugliness. It's gruesome and filthy and amoral, and at the center of it all is Noah's Ark, a lasting symbol of our desire to rise above our bestial origins, and of God's displeasure with our carnal instincts. There isn't much here worth saving anyway, but Aaron poses the question: are Noah and his descendants really any better? Or is their elevation merely another random act of a fickle god? The answer is
. Here's why.
The last major obstacle Cain has to overcome to reach Noah is
And perhaps Cain's purpose in all of this is to hold God accountable for his "doomed little monsters." God made a great error in granting Cain immortality and invulnerability: he gave man a chance to catch his breath and reflect, in some small way, on the inhumanity of God. He gave one man the chance to ask, "hey, isn't all this your fucking fault?"
Highly recommended.
Camelot
I honestly can't think of anything to talk about. Middling at best. One more issue.
The Goddamned #5: It's about goddamned time.
The first arc of The Goddamned is a study in human ugliness. It's gruesome and filthy and amoral, and at the center of it all is Noah's Ark, a lasting symbol of our desire to rise above our bestial origins, and of God's displeasure with our carnal instincts. There isn't much here worth saving anyway, but Aaron poses the question: are Noah and his descendants really any better? Or is their elevation merely another random act of a fickle god? The answer is
no, it isn't, and yes, in God's eyes, they are
The last major obstacle Cain has to overcome to reach Noah is
a giant who identifies himself as Nephilim. This is a word used in the bible to describe a variant, if you will, on humankind that existed right before the Deluge (and were wiped out by it). There is a great deal of disagreement over how exactly to translate Nephilim, or where they were said to have come from. Some simply translate the word as "giant" or "those that cause others to fall down." Other translations suggest "ones who have fallen," "the violent ones," or "the appointed ones." Were they the offspring of Seth, or angels? Some even argue they are the descendants of Cain himself.
Aaron intentionally chose this word, and this particular breed of monster man, I believe, to emphasize the theme of duality in both men and God. But the concepts behind that duality aren't really good and evil...they are strength and frailty. This is the only morality of the world Aaron and Guera have built. "I HOLY," the Nephilim boasts, just before a display of raw, brutal strength. Strength is holiness. It is the frailty of man's spirit that has turned God sour on this whole nasty experiment. Our apathy in the face of great adversity that disgusts Him...our inability to come together to build great things, cities, civilizations, monuments...impossibly large Arks... that draws His wrath. This is why Noah appeals to God; it's not because he's a good person. He is capable of building something mighty.
Aaron intentionally chose this word, and this particular breed of monster man, I believe, to emphasize the theme of duality in both men and God. But the concepts behind that duality aren't really good and evil...they are strength and frailty. This is the only morality of the world Aaron and Guera have built. "I HOLY," the Nephilim boasts, just before a display of raw, brutal strength. Strength is holiness. It is the frailty of man's spirit that has turned God sour on this whole nasty experiment. Our apathy in the face of great adversity that disgusts Him...our inability to come together to build great things, cities, civilizations, monuments...impossibly large Arks... that draws His wrath. This is why Noah appeals to God; it's not because he's a good person. He is capable of building something mighty.
And perhaps Cain's purpose in all of this is to hold God accountable for his "doomed little monsters." God made a great error in granting Cain immortality and invulnerability: he gave man a chance to catch his breath and reflect, in some small way, on the inhumanity of God. He gave one man the chance to ask, "hey, isn't all this your fucking fault?"
Highly recommended.
BrightLightLava
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I agree completely. If I wasn't so starved for stuff with Wiccan in it, I probably would have passed already.
But if he does end up dying without Merlin's help imma be real pissed.
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I spent a lot of it getting obsessed with Hearthstone and watching Gilmore girls.
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Hi BLL, nice to see you man!
So I looked around for a more active, academic-slanted board and came up empty. So I guess I'm back to bore you with discussions you don't care about; and add fuck-all to your superhero conversations. May or may not post regularly... may or may not have become a tradewaiter.
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*Hotel California plays softly*
TheDarkKnight774
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uh..thanks?
Freezasaurus
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You should tell us which manga. ComicGAFs opinion of you hangs in the balance based on what you bought.
I used that and $20 in Rewards points to get that $250 Ralph McQuarrie Star Wars book for $135 shipped.
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Right? Lol
I literally just posted a non-cape review I actually did research for, too
WadiumArcadium
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Such a lovely place.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Nah, Ill read some soon
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New phone who dis
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Donniewahlberg
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I really want to make time to read more dial h tonight but I just can't stop playing Pokemon. I'm already planning on replaying yellow or gold when I'm done with this haha. Game is like crack to me. Maybe I'll start reading the pokemans manga next
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Bah ha ha ha ha
Comrades, I am slain. Twas Tetrax did the deed.
That's it. If I end up at a Target or Fred Meyer today I'm gonna buy it. Do I want Sun or Moon
Comrades, I am slain. Twas Tetrax did the deed.
That's it. If I end up at a Target or Fred Meyer today I'm gonna buy it. Do I want Sun or Moon
BrightLightLava
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You too, Robo-buddy!
I also checked out Ultimates 2, and while I find Travel to be a bit of a step down from Rocafort, and they're stilll saddles with Captain Marvel, I like the direction that it's heading in and will definitely stick with it for now. Loved the last page.
America is the best.
Do you like lions with a star face, or bats with star wings?
Freezasaurus
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Hulk #1 preview up @ CBR
I hardly ever remember to go looking for these things now that they're never on the main page.
I hardly ever remember to go looking for these things now that they're never on the main page.
WadiumArcadium
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Why? Do you need a new coaster?
Donniewahlberg
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Mmm. Well there is actually a pretty significant thing between them. If you play sun there is normal daylight hours. If you play moon it's actually vice versa haha I hadn't heard anything about that, blew my mind when I was watching my partner play and realised. Otherwise, I thiiiink the cooler exclusive Pokemon are in their versions, moon, but the daylight thing might make a big difference depending when you are free to play and what you prefer.
Alola versions of og Pokemon are so cool too. Raichu is actually so awesome and the new Marowak, holy shit haha
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Oh that is interesting thanks! Hmm I am actually going to have to think about this...
Bats with star wings, easily
My laptop table still uses an actual coaster that came with fallout new vegas preorder.
Donniewahlberg
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Yea it's a bit of a trip haha. I think it's 6 am/ 6pm it shifts. So in Sun it goes from day to night at 6pm, and night to day in moon.
Freezasaurus
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Man, they went all-in on pre-order bonuses back then, huh?
TetraxShards
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I still occasionally use the lunchbox that came with the collector's of Fallout 3.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Wish I still had a 3ds
Freezasaurus
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Really? I just kept that as a display piece.
santa claus is coming to town!
TetraxShards
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Same. But I had no job and I like electricity and food, so I did what I had to. I thought about buying a new one but New 3DSes are €200 here. At that point, may as well wait for a Switch.
Yep. I put a bit of kitchen towel in it to help keep the food, but otherwise, yeah. Haven't used it at the new job much as there is a subsidized canteen, but sometimes if I have a long weekend shift I need to bring a sandwich and a piece of fruit or something.
My lift is not going tomorrow so I'm getting a 6:10AM bus for an 8:30 shift. Yeah....
At least it's a half day.
LordOfLore
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I have Sun so if you want Moon I can just trade you the ones you want later.
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Oh right on, thanks!