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COMICS! |OT| October 2015. ...Are just something we do while the patch downloads.
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Poodlestrike
Banned
I still need to finish Unity... they've slowly been stripping out my favorite parts of the series (the modern-day assassins vs. templars framing device) in favor of ever-increasing in-animus collectathons. Ugh.
Oh, just remembered I didn't post my Batman & Robin Eternal #3 writeup yesterday!
It was good. Harper, Cass, and Steph are totally going to be getting a team book at some point, and it'll be great. Jason is an ass, but damned if he's not good at what he does. The degree to which the assholishness is intentional (as opposed to an abortive attempt at coolness) determines how much I like his portrayal here. I've always held that the fun bit of his character is just how much of a Failure Knight he is. Making him try-hard-cool defeats the point.
The hinting at the possible extent of Bruce's involvement in the Mother conspiracy is intriguing. I still don't think that was him shooting the kid's parents in Cairo, but he's probably much more wrapped up in things than I initially believed.
One thing that's kind of bugging me (but not really) is how much it feels like Tim is just sorta there. Dick's the suave superspy (and probably the hero of the story), Jason is the muscle with personality problems, and Tim is... hanging out in the batcave. I've never been particularly big on Tim, so it's not really an issue, but still. The fact that his tech-savvy role is getting usurped by Harper is probably not helping.
Oh, just remembered I didn't post my Batman & Robin Eternal #3 writeup yesterday!
It was good. Harper, Cass, and Steph are totally going to be getting a team book at some point, and it'll be great. Jason is an ass, but damned if he's not good at what he does. The degree to which the assholishness is intentional (as opposed to an abortive attempt at coolness) determines how much I like his portrayal here. I've always held that the fun bit of his character is just how much of a Failure Knight he is. Making him try-hard-cool defeats the point.
The hinting at the possible extent of Bruce's involvement in the Mother conspiracy is intriguing. I still don't think that was him shooting the kid's parents in Cairo, but he's probably much more wrapped up in things than I initially believed.
One thing that's kind of bugging me (but not really) is how much it feels like Tim is just sorta there. Dick's the suave superspy (and probably the hero of the story), Jason is the muscle with personality problems, and Tim is... hanging out in the batcave. I've never been particularly big on Tim, so it's not really an issue, but still. The fact that his tech-savvy role is getting usurped by Harper is probably not helping.
Same. Just waiting for a nice one of MJ
whatsinaname
Member
I recall some online review saying the early Usagi Yojimbo works were a bit rough. They were wrong. Just look at these...
A "slow motion" action sequence in one panel using the increasing font size of the sound effect.
or across a whole page.
A "slow motion" action sequence in one panel using the increasing font size of the sound effect.
or across a whole page.
Schweinehund
Member
Don't know if it has been mentioned but Midtown comics having a big storewide discount sale for Breast Cancer awareness/research fund raising.
Was thinking of picking up the convergence tie ins I had missed.
Yes it is great, everyone that enjoys the DC universe should read it at some point, it has a little something for everyone. My only complaint is that the omnibus doesn't collect the team's notes for each week that are in the TP, and doesn't include stories that aren't collected anywhere else really (The Dark Age, WW3, Crime Bible, etc). The TP's are out of print too.
Was thinking of picking up the convergence tie ins I had missed.
Yes it is great, everyone that enjoys the DC universe should read it at some point, it has a little something for everyone. My only complaint is that the omnibus doesn't collect the team's notes for each week that are in the TP, and doesn't include stories that aren't collected anywhere else really (The Dark Age, WW3, Crime Bible, etc). The TP's are out of print too.
my name is ed
Banned
man this is some excellent cartooning
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Ahhhh insomnia no better way get caught up on some reading.
So far I've read.....
Southern Bastards 7-11
East of West 21
The Wicked and The Divine 15
Tokyo Ghost 2
So far I've read.....
Southern Bastards 7-11
East of West 21
The Wicked and The Divine 15
Tokyo Ghost 2
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Saw this in Gotham Academy, good stuff!
It just feels like no one really knows what to do with him. He comes across as a joke character in Eternal so far. I don't really know what Harper is supposed to bring to the Batfamily either but I've barely read anything with her.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Honestly, I kind of like him as a joke character. He's the loser ex-Robin. Still a badass, but... a loser.The worst thing he could be is a Batman/Punisher hybrid like he was, IMO.
As for Harper, she's supposed to be the outsider who wants in. The fangirl, if you will, with a sprinkling of tech genius on top.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
still really don't care about the inhumans
But you will.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
You're not alone.
So I had my name is ed pick something up for me at Mondocon. I'm a collector of Mike Mitchell's Fat Birds but am also a fan of Batman. And with Ed having done a commission for me before, he decided to added something extra when sending me my fat bird:
I felt elated when I opened the package up. Mixing two things together that I love. I can't thank him enough for this as it was a complete surprise. Thanks again Ed!
Not even Karnak? That first issue was good stuff imo.
The panel where he shattered the bullet in midair was pretty great
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Haven't read that yet but for some reason I don't really count that. It was mainly a comment about Soule's continuing efforts at creating dull new characs.
Badass moment of the week. Also him ranting about the flawed bullet afterwards was wonderful.
Oh they are dull as sin. Uncanny Inhumans is pretty fun though. All-New didn't do a whole lot for me.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
UNcanny is the one that came out yesterday, right?
Did I read All New? I don't even remember.
Didn't really like Uncanny.
For real?
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Trump? Maybe. The Inhumans? Nevar!
whatsinaname
Member
What if they add some NTR into the mix? I heard some things about Uncanny Inhumans 1.
Once you accept Trump as your president you start reading all kinds of comics you never thought you would. I'm thinking of getting that humble Sunstone bundle.
KoruptData
Member
Haven't read Tokyo Ghost, Beauty, or SW SE yet, only my DC books.
B&R Eternal was cool. Jason Todd does come off as kind of corny. The art came off a little rushed but not too bad. But, all in all, character interactions and story progression made it an enjoyable read.
Justice League is DCs best book right now. Book is on fire. It's amazing the momentum the book has gained since Forever Evil ended.
Gotham Acedemy is a book I'm never excited about, but always delighted by every time I read. This week is no exception.
Black Canary was ok. It did nothing bad but nothing that really excited me. Slowly moved the story forward.
Dr Fate was kinda like Canary.
B&R Eternal was cool. Jason Todd does come off as kind of corny. The art came off a little rushed but not too bad. But, all in all, character interactions and story progression made it an enjoyable read.
Justice League is DCs best book right now. Book is on fire. It's amazing the momentum the book has gained since Forever Evil ended.
Gotham Acedemy is a book I'm never excited about, but always delighted by every time I read. This week is no exception.
Black Canary was ok. It did nothing bad but nothing that really excited me. Slowly moved the story forward.
Dr Fate was kinda like Canary.
Yeah that was the one with
Kang
Solid 6.5-7/10 Medusa really carried the issue for me. I love everything she's in.
She would never go for this, it would clearly be Clinton/Wilde 2016 ticket
KoruptData
Member
Just read Beauty and I'm still enjoying this book. Lots of cool moving parts and the book has been paced really well.
my name is ed
Banned
no problem! glad you liked it! i figured at least youd get a kick out of it haha
well theyre collectable and mad cute. theyre also pretty impressive up close. technically speaking, theyre not simple
measurements maybe....when Marvel solicits books each month it is described as "standard' or "oversized"
bishopcruz
Member
Did anyone else read Titans Hunt #1?
Issue #1 was all set up, but it was really great set up. I'm intrigued by the mystery as it stands right now, and I'm definitely curious to see where they are going with it. I especially like that they picked the pre-Wolfman version of the team, as honestly the tone of those books kinda fits the tone that this series is going for now.
Besides that there was more character work for Roy than I have seen in any of the Red Hood books I have read, and I'm kinda curious to see what they do with Gnarrk, I mean he is by far the most obscure member the team has ever had. And the original Hawk and Dove?
Here's hoping this book can rescue Donna Troy from the horrible stuff they are doing with her in the main WW book, (or so I hear). But I have faith, Abnett did some great work with cosmic Marvel.
Issue #1 was all set up, but it was really great set up. I'm intrigued by the mystery as it stands right now, and I'm definitely curious to see where they are going with it. I especially like that they picked the pre-Wolfman version of the team, as honestly the tone of those books kinda fits the tone that this series is going for now.
Besides that there was more character work for Roy than I have seen in any of the Red Hood books I have read, and I'm kinda curious to see what they do with Gnarrk, I mean he is by far the most obscure member the team has ever had. And the original Hawk and Dove?
Here's hoping this book can rescue Donna Troy from the horrible stuff they are doing with her in the main WW book, (or so I hear). But I have faith, Abnett did some great work with cosmic Marvel.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Gotham Academy #15 is 3 spooky 5 me. Tim was great in this, and maps was as adorable as ever. Olive's got some tough revelations heading her way.
Art in this issue was interesting, the first few pages were colored... very differently from the middle ones, much flatter.
Art in this issue was interesting, the first few pages were colored... very differently from the middle ones, much flatter.
BossDarkseid
Member
Jan/#48 JL cover.
Is that a hooded Mazahs or just lil Alexander Luthor Jr in front of Superwoman?
Poodlestrike
Banned
Pretty sure that's Shazam in front of... gah, what's her name, Grail's mother.
BossDarkseid
Member
Yeah, I meant the owner of the wispy red vapor trail type things...
It is bringing more COIE influences...
Poodlestrike
Banned
Oh, huh. Not sure. Thought that was something Grail's mom was holding.
The woman at the top is making the face you do when you have just taken a sneaky shit in your bosses office.
BossDarkseid
Member
Hmm.
I'm interested to see where this is all going. Esp because I feel, and I guess anyone interested feels sorta the same way, that
Darkseid's resurrection/return
It's Superwoman holding her baby. The red eye trails look to be coming from the baby.
TetraxShards
Member
This is oddly hopeful for you, sillymonkey.
I don't know what to play now. Finished Mad Max and Life is Strange, and don't want to start another big game before Fallout 4 hits.
That's a lot of money for a "I think"