TetraxShards
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I think that's called the Marvel Cinematic Universe now.
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COMICS! |OT| October 2014. Witches, wytches, and things that go GROOT in the night.
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I think that's called the Marvel Cinematic Universe now.
Yeah I think the main problem for the comics was that instead of continuing with "regular" stories, they kept throwing stuff on the wall hoping something would stick. Utopia wasn't a bad idea in theory as a quasi-Israel but like you said it was a dud.
As for the metaphor, I think this is the point where the language the mutants use to refer to themselves changes from minorities into species which is pretty antithetical to the premise imo
As clunky and sorta offensive as that Havok speech was I kinda get what he's trying to say about how mutants are human too, which I think was got a bit lost for a while there
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Oh yeah, I'm two weeks into 52, and Question busting into Renee's room and holding her panties while watching her spoon with a chick was great. Also, Geoff Johns wrote the first issue, right, because a Black Adam ripped a dude's arm off?
Gambit 1138
Banned
They never said who wrote what but in general it seems like:
Geoff Johns: Black Adam
Grant Morrison: Booster Gold & Mad Scientist story
Mark Waid: Back ups & ralph dibny
Greg Rucka: Question/Renee Montoya
Keith Giffen: Story breakdowns and general advisor
ViewtifulJC
Banned
My main thing with Havok speech was they probably shouldnt have a straight good lookin white dude saying that shit, like its a bit easier when you don't look like Glob Herman, ya know? But now he's all scared and shit so meh
As for 52, the writing credits kinda intermingle. Like sometimes multiple writers will do the dialog or cooperate on pages and characters. David Uzumeri did a plausible breakdown.
As for 52, the writing credits kinda intermingle. Like sometimes multiple writers will do the dialog or cooperate on pages and characters. David Uzumeri did a plausible breakdown.
I caught up on Uncanny Avengers and Axis, and Steve is old now and not Captain America anymore. So all this happens after the Original Sin arc in Avengers, where Steve remembers everything. But he's still working with the Avengers (including Iron Man, Strange etc.) Have they addressed that? Is it a thing where he was supposed to be waiting for his opportunity to get them?
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Awesome, thanks fellas. I figured there was some assembly line sort of process throughout.Reading 52 makes for an interesting comparison to the current weekly books DC is pumping out.
Well, I just finished Fury MAX. All in all, I didn't enjoy it a ton (I mean, I enjoyed it, but I expected to enjoy it more since it was an Ennis comic and a well-regarded one at that), but I definitely respected it. The overarching story really came together very well during the last couple issues and made for a very powerful and thought-provoking message.
Anyways, with that finished, I'm pretty sure Manhattan Projects is going to be up next.
Anyways, with that finished, I'm pretty sure Manhattan Projects is going to be up next.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
truly Kipp's turn to the dark side is complete
you were the chosen one
you were supposed to bring balance to the taste of ComicsGAF
Havok's speech and a couple of issues afterwards made me drop Uncanny Avengers. Too much of the speech was more about assimilation instead of integration. And Wanda's explanation to Rogue regarding it was also dumb. THEN Remender goes on twitter with his hobo piss comment and I ignored the book for a while.
I'm caught up though.
I'm caught up though.
I take no pleasure in not loving a book that everyone else here loves. This is where Messi and I are different.
I'll reread it sometime in a few months and see if it clicks with me then. I have a feeling part of the issues is that I went into it expecting some action-packed, violent craziness similar to Punisher: MAX and was a little disappointed when it wasn't that. When I reread it, since I'll know what I'm getting into, perhaps I'll love it like everyone else does.
The same thing happened with Hawkeye, actually. The first time I read it when I was first getting into comics, I thought it was really boring. Since I was just starting to read comics, I had wanted some standard superhero mayhem and what I got was Hawkeye. Everyone said it was great though, so I figured I just didn't "get" it and ordered the OHC. Turns out my expectations had just screwed me over the first time, because I absolutely loved it the second time and Hawkeye is one of my favorite comics now.
I figure it has to be something like that with Fury MAX, because I'm as shocked as you are that I didn't absolutely love it. Ennis is one of my all-time favorite writers and I really loved the Fury appearances in Punisher: MAX, so it had all the makings of a favorite.
It's misleading to dwell on the negatives though, since I did enjoy it. I just didn't enjoy it as much as I expected I would.
It's a solid comic. Definitely worth a read even if you only like it as much as I did. Hopefully you love it like everyone else does!
Freezasaurus
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It's been so long since I read that series. You're making me itch for the omnibus, now.
Freeza, HALP. I can hardly contain this Baymax figure. What do I do?
Freezasaurus
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Not that I really want to know, but where did you put it?
Freezasaurus
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XD
Baron von Loathsome
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Finished Hellboy vol. 3 (The Chained Coffin and Others) today. It's probably my favorite Hellboy book so far. The Corpse and The Wolves of Saint August in particular were a lot of fun.
RASL vol. 1 kinda surprised me, and not just because it only three freaking issues. I like the direction it's going in. Good to see Jeff Smith can write more than just Bone (and Bone itself is probably my favorite comic ever, thanks in part to nostalgia).
And for those of you asking about Howard the Duck, I'm gonna start reading my omnibus tomorrow. Skimming through, it looks great, can't wait to start it.
..Oh, hey, Essential Doctor Strange Vol. 3 arrived. Shame that it's black-and-white, but hell, it'll likely deliver anyway.
Aww shit, Marvel Studios' got a press event tomorrow? My birthday is tomorrow, too, so they better have something good.
RASL vol. 1 kinda surprised me, and not just because it only three freaking issues. I like the direction it's going in. Good to see Jeff Smith can write more than just Bone (and Bone itself is probably my favorite comic ever, thanks in part to nostalgia).
And for those of you asking about Howard the Duck, I'm gonna start reading my omnibus tomorrow. Skimming through, it looks great, can't wait to start it.
..Oh, hey, Essential Doctor Strange Vol. 3 arrived. Shame that it's black-and-white, but hell, it'll likely deliver anyway.
So excited for the Marvel Studios Event tomorrow
It will be so glorious when they finally reveal that Spider-Man is coming in the MCU
Wont happen and I will be so disappointed...
Aww shit, Marvel Studios' got a press event tomorrow? My birthday is tomorrow, too, so they better have something good.
Freezasaurus
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Baron von Loathsome
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Twenty. The point of no return, as they say.
Holy shit you're old. Have you put much thought into your retirement?
Freezasaurus
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Bwahahaha, why do babies think they're old men at 20? You're still a kid, IMO. 20-30 is where your first bits of real life occur.
Baron von Loathsome
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Who says that. Lol. They lying.
Serpentine
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ViewtifulJC
Banned
throw in Cheska and you're like
oh god no I'm sorry
Freezasaurus
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Alias omnibus get!
And Gotham City Sirens Book One, as well.
And Gotham City Sirens Book One, as well.
I don't know. At a party last weekend, one girl wanted to dance with me when her friend told the girl I was too old.
Freezasaurus
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Just tell her that only means you can fuck her better than her boyfriend. XD
It's a young man game.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Felipe Smith needs to become a comedy writer. Ghost Rider is fucking hilarious. Robbie's brother starving and crawling to GHE fridge only to eat some weird purple thing is one of the great panels of the year. Pitching a hook to Marvel where his wheel chair bound brother embraces the spirit of Vengance.
Freezasaurus
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You guys still giving fucks about Batman Eternal? I think it's losing me.
And I'm done with Wonder Woman after #35.
And I'm done with Wonder Woman after #35.
You aren't going to continue to the end of wonder woman?
I am still enjoying Eternal if for nothing else other than the varied art. That said it's kind of aimless.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
You don't know aimless until you've read Future End. I was holding out hope they were holding back until oneshot month...... These brahs couldn't come up with anything more interesting for five years in the future. I don't wanna know how much I spent on this series......
TheKaeptain
Banned
I actually primarily know the guy as being the mangaka (it was published in Japan so I consider referring to him as such fair game here) for Peepo Choo, which was a solid parody. Maybe a little rough in places and if I recall correctly it may not have followed through as well as I would've liked, but an enjoyable and quirky little work.
Future Foundation
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I've been wondering, what was the reaction to 52 as it was happening?
Tyrant Rave
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whatsinaname
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Continuing yesterday's Sandman art discussion...
Alex Ross
Mike Mignola
Moebius
I didn't know Moebius was supposed to illustrate one short comic. His failing health didn't allow him to, so Quitely took over.
Alex Ross
Mike Mignola
Moebius
I didn't know Moebius was supposed to illustrate one short comic. His failing health didn't allow him to, so Quitely took over.
Freezasaurus
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I wasn't much of a DC fan at the time, so I have no idea. The first time I read it was when the 4 TPB volumes came out.
Got my paws on Ms. Marvel Masterworks today.
You are in for an absolute treat. Another great pickup.
BuddyJoeHooker
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When you get a chance to read it please tell me why Peter, MJ and JJJ or on the cover, are they part of the cast? Cause that would be awesome.
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