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Post by Sir Wearer of Hats on May 17, 2016 21:52:09 GMT
Some of the daffy old Excalibur (or rather eXcalibur) comics, around about the Cross Time Caper. I had forgotten about Rachel's mullet.
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Post by omega on May 24, 2016 4:16:21 GMT
Got a couple of exciting issues to pick up tomorrow. Rebirth #1, the big 80 page introduction to the event and The Omega Men #12, the final issue.
In what I've read, Marvel's Civil War II looks exciting so far. #0 sets up the two sides and their motivations, as well as the trigger that will set them against each other.
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Post by omega on May 25, 2016 4:06:56 GMT
Omega Men #12. If you haven't read this title, definitely look for the trade hardback. It didn't really go out with a bang, but that rather befits the coarser nature of this title. You can believe that the surviving characters would end up the way they have, from Karna back in a state of civil war, Scrapps gone off the grid, Primus taking charge while at the cost of his morals and Kalista just as bad as the Viceroy she beheaded. It's the reality of the conflict we've been presented with, and I'd feel cheated if everything turned out happily ever after. The saddest thing is what that year in Vega has done to Kyle. He went in optimistic and hopeful, only to see the harsh reality. By the time he'd recovered his ring he was in too deep, too emotionally invested and Kalista calmly beheading the Viceroy was the last straw. We don't even know if he kept the ring and returned to being a White Lantern upon returning to Earth. If nothing else this final issue leaves me wanting more with the character, to explore how he's changed, and that's the sign of a well-written and developed character.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 17:11:01 GMT
DC Rebirth Well, I don't want to spoil anything but I think this is a bit of an oddity but its pretty strong. It almost relies on the reader knowing the events not just of recent Superman and JLA but also a working knowledge of Crisis On Infinite Earths, Flashpoint and a few other events. It's not as newbie-centric as you'd expect this to be. It both celebrates and critiques the New 52 more than, as some expected, just does its best to move on from it. The choice of main protagonist is good - that character was shafted in the New 52 paradigm so we want to see him regain his place in the DCU - and so is the reveal of a certain group joining the DC regular universe. That was just jaw-dropping stuff. The "we're being watched" panel had me squeeing. The set ups for where we're going with some of the characters are intriguing. It's an exciting time despite some people's reservations about this reboot. The new 52 was not very good so I don't think there's any shame in changing things up again.
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Post by randomjc on May 25, 2016 20:15:38 GMT
Comics I've read...
Hail Hydra.
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Post by omega on May 25, 2016 21:53:10 GMT
DC Rebirth Well, I don't want to spoil anything but I think this is a bit of an oddity but its pretty strong. It almost relies on the reader knowing the events not just of recent Superman and JLA but also a working knowledge of Crisis On Infinite Earths, Flashpoint and a few other events. It's not as newbie-centric as you'd expect this to be. It both celebrates and critiques the New 52 more than, as some expected, just does its best to move on from it. The choice of main protagonist is good - that character was shafted in the New 52 paradigm so we want to see him regain his place in the DCU - and so is the reveal of a certain group joining the DC regular universe. That was just jaw-dropping stuff. The "we're being watched" panel had me squeeing. The set ups for where we're going with some of the characters are intriguing. It's an exciting time despite some people's reservations about this reboot. The new 52 was not very good so I don't think there's any shame in changing things up again. What was good about Rebirth was how it wasn't a reboot like New 52, but a reconciliation of that and what had come before. Lots of little sneak peeks for the Rebirth titles, even if some were only one or two panels. A rather unexpected twist about the New 52, that is if you avoided the leaked spoilers. Turns out Dr Manhattan was responsible for the changes in the New 52, with Watchmen being part of the DC continuity now.
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 22:01:53 GMT
DC Rebirth Well, I don't want to spoil anything but I think this is a bit of an oddity but its pretty strong. It almost relies on the reader knowing the events not just of recent Superman and JLA but also a working knowledge of Crisis On Infinite Earths, Flashpoint and a few other events. It's not as newbie-centric as you'd expect this to be. It both celebrates and critiques the New 52 more than, as some expected, just does its best to move on from it. The choice of main protagonist is good - that character was shafted in the New 52 paradigm so we want to see him regain his place in the DCU - and so is the reveal of a certain group joining the DC regular universe. That was just jaw-dropping stuff. The "we're being watched" panel had me squeeing. The set ups for where we're going with some of the characters are intriguing. It's an exciting time despite some people's reservations about this reboot. The new 52 was not very good so I don't think there's any shame in changing things up again. What was good about Rebirth was how it wasn't a reboot like New 52, but a reconciliation of that and what had come before. Lots of little sneak peeks for the Rebirth titles, even if some were only one or two panels. A rather unexpected twist about the New 52, that is if you avoided the leaked spoilers. Turns out Dr Manhattan was responsible for the changes in the New 52, with Watchmen being part of the DC continuity now. We won't know for a long while how successful rebirth is such is the nature of the beast. 52 was too clumsy. No-one wanted a Superman barely older than Superboy. No-one wanted to lose Oracle. No-one wanted...etc etc. Whatever DC are saying now about this always being the planned end, it wasn't. I'm olde enough to have read Zero Hour at the time that was their big reboot in the 90s and that was the worst of them all. In trying to tidy things up they made them messier than before. 52 wasn't that bad and I'm glad they've found a way to make it both end but still have happened at the same time. I know one thing - there's a legendary comic creator sitting in Northampton right now not happy at all that his characters have joined this continuity. This is the one thing he never wanted for his creations. I sympathise but they've taken on mythic status and with DC able to use them -and needing something big and marketable for the launch - I can't blame them.
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Post by omega on May 25, 2016 22:17:11 GMT
What was good about Rebirth was how it wasn't a reboot like New 52, but a reconciliation of that and what had come before. Lots of little sneak peeks for the Rebirth titles, even if some were only one or two panels. A rather unexpected twist about the New 52, that is if you avoided the leaked spoilers. Turns out Dr Manhattan was responsible for the changes in the New 52, with Watchmen being part of the DC continuity now. We won't know for a long while how successful rebirth is such is the nature of the beast. 52 was too clumsy. No-one wanted a Superman barely older than Superboy. No-one wanted to lose Oracle. No-one wanted...etc etc. Whatever DC are saying now about this always being the planned end, it wasn't. I'm olde enough to have read Zero Hour at the time that was their big reboot in the 90s and that was the worst of them all. In trying to tidy things up they made them messier than before. 52 wasn't that bad and I'm glad they've found a way to make it both end but still have happened at the same time. I know one thing - there's a legendary comic creator sitting in Northampton right now not happy at all that his characters have joined this continuity. This is the one thing he never wanted for his creations. I sympathise but they've taken on mythic status and with DC able to use them -and needing something big and marketable for the launch - I can't blame them. IMO this was a better way to introduce a rebranding than flooding the market with 52 titles over the course of a month. If people don't like what they read in Rebirth #1, then they don't have to try lots of other titles for something they may stick with. The preview for Rebirth also gives you a good idea of what each new title will be about initially. Plus, at $2.99 for 80 pages, Geoff Johns acknowledging some of the fan sore points of the New 52 as well as addressing them and four different art teams it's a steal!
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Post by Audio Watchdog on May 28, 2016 1:41:05 GMT
On a whim, and because the first arc was bundled together at a seriously discounted price, I picked up the first 8 issues of Dr. Strange written by Jason Aaron as well as the one-shot that ties into the second story arc. Long story show, I really rather enjoyed it. Gorgeous art by Chris Bachalo. Aaron has kind of lightened up Strange by giving him more of a snarky Tony Stark vibe but within the context of the story I feel like it works. I also picked up the last few issues of Velvet by Ed Brubaker & Steve Epting. The book remains a great twist on Bond style adventure & double crossings.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 28, 2016 13:09:42 GMT
Aliens : Defiance Issues #1 and #2
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Post by Feroniya27 on May 30, 2016 18:57:21 GMT
Omega Men #12. If you haven't read this title, definitely look for the trade hardback. It didn't really go out with a bang, but that rather befits the coarser nature of this title. You can believe that the surviving characters would end up the way they have, from Karna back in a state of civil war, Scrapps gone off the grid, Primus taking charge while at the cost of his morals and Kalista just as bad as the Viceroy she beheaded. It's the reality of the conflict we've been presented with, and I'd feel cheated if everything turned out happily ever after. The saddest thing is what that year in Vega has done to Kyle. He went in optimistic and hopeful, only to see the harsh reality. By the time he'd recovered his ring he was in too deep, too emotionally invested and Kalista calmly beheading the Viceroy was the last straw. We don't even know if he kept the ring and returned to being a White Lantern upon returning to Earth. If nothing else this final issue leaves me wanting more with the character, to explore how he's changed, and that's the sign of a well-written and developed character.
{Spoiler about Kyle in Omega Men #12} I suspect that Kyle saying the White Lantern ring was dead after using it to burn through the last barricade served a double purpose. For the actual story it was to make him too weak to be able to stop Kalista, and on another level it was to give the writers an opening to have Kyle return to being a Green Lantern in the upcoming "Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps." Which would be a shame, as I really like the concept of the White Lantern and feel it's especially fitting for Kyle.
I guess we'll see when the GL Corps Rebirth issue comes out. I'll say this for Green Lantern, ever since they brought Hal back the drama for Kyle has always been more intense, because I always feel like DC is willing to kill him off! I sincerely hope we get to see him exploring the consequences of his time in the Vega system in GL Corps, and he isn't reduced to being in the background panels between Chaselon and B'dg.
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Post by omega on May 31, 2016 3:06:41 GMT
Omega Men #12. If you haven't read this title, definitely look for the trade hardback. {Spoiler}It didn't really go out with a bang, but that rather befits the coarser nature of this title. You can believe that the surviving characters would end up the way they have, from Karna back in a state of civil war, Scrapps gone off the grid, Primus taking charge while at the cost of his morals and Kalista just as bad as the Viceroy she beheaded. It's the reality of the conflict we've been presented with, and I'd feel cheated if everything turned out happily ever after. The saddest thing is what that year in Vega has done to Kyle. He went in optimistic and hopeful, only to see the harsh reality. By the time he'd recovered his ring he was in too deep, too emotionally invested and Kalista calmly beheading the Viceroy was the last straw. We don't even know if he kept the ring and returned to being a White Lantern upon returning to Earth. If nothing else this final issue leaves me wanting more with the character, to explore how he's changed, and that's the sign of a well-written and developed character. {Spoiler}
{Spoiler about Kyle in Omega Men #12}I suspect that Kyle saying the White Lantern ring was dead after using it to burn through the last barricade served a double purpose. For the actual story it was to make him too weak to be able to stop Kalista, and on another level it was to give the writers an opening to have Kyle return to being a Green Lantern in the upcoming "Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps." Which would be a shame, as I really like the concept of the White Lantern and feel it's especially fitting for Kyle.
I guess we'll see when the GL Corps Rebirth issue comes out. I'll say this for Green Lantern, ever since they brought Hal back the drama for Kyle has always been more intense, because I always feel like DC is willing to kill him off! I sincerely hope we get to see him exploring the consequences of his time in the Vega system in GL Corps, and he isn't reduced to being in the background panels between Chaselon and B'dg. {Response}It gives the next writer to pick up Kyle's story free rein regarding his status as a Lantern. Does he return to being the White Lantern he was at the end of New Guardians, does he relinquish of store away the ring after returning to Earth? We don't see his hands after he's back on Earth. Does his ring split into seven colors, each representing part of the emotional spectrum and he gets the Green one? Has Kyle lost the will to wield a Green Lantern ring after what he's been through after The Omega Men?
It doesn't look like Kyle will appear in any Rebirth titles for the moment, he's not even in the solicits for the GL titles or the splash at the end of Rebirth #1. Green Lanterns looks to be focusing on Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz. Hal Jordan and the GLs will be a busy title anyway due to featuring Hal, John, Guy, the GL Corps and the Sinestro Corps after the end of the Sinestro title. Trying to squeeze Kyle in there may to one Lantern too many. Hopefully when the dust settles and the Rebirth titles have gotten their initial issues underway we'll see how Kyle fits into it all. I don't think they'll do another New Guardians, as that was cancelled due to low sales. Based on the solitications HJ and the GLs will wrap up the loose ends from the GL Renegade arc and the GLC Edge of Oblivion mini-series.
It also look like we're seeing a resurgence of the emotional spectrum and the other Corps after it looked like they were being retired during the initial Venditti era. The first arc of Green Lanterns is titled Rage Planet, bringing the Red Lanterns to Earth and HJ and GL starts with the Sinestro's Law storyline which has Hal come up against the Sinestro Corps. Saint Walker has been in the Sinestro title. There's still the Star Sapphires (last seen with Carol in New Guardians #40), Larfleeze (did he get his ring back after Godhead?), the Indigo Tribe (presumably even more reclusive than ever) and the White Lantern Corps (formed in New Guardians #40 but I suspect that won't be used for a while if at all) all unaccounted for.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on May 31, 2016 13:04:52 GMT
Iron Maiden by RockBiographyComics
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 10:46:43 GMT
Wacky Raceland #1 - This is insane and kind of wonderful. It's Wacky Races...but done as a seriously dark post-apocalyptic sci-fi piece. It's all the characters you knew and loved as a kid only in a Mad Max/Hell Comes To Frogtown like future. The best part is it's done straight. It's not done with a knowing wink. This really is r-rated Wacky Races. I'm not sure if it'll find a market but it should.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Jun 21, 2016 11:31:53 GMT
Predator - Life and Death Issue #1
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Post by Deleted on Jun 21, 2016 12:27:11 GMT
Batman '66 Meets Steed And Mrs Peel #1 Well, I guess even if they could call it The Avengers, it would be a marketing nightmare so Steed and Peel will do. It's a very slight read. Bruce Wayne takes a young British girl on a date. Catwoman arrives and tries to steal the girl's priceless earrings and then is foiled not by Robin and Batgirl (this is set late in the TV series run or even after it) but rather Steed and Peel. That's it. Kinda goofy fun. I loved the Batman '66/Green Hornet Series and the Man From UNCLE one was cool but I think this line of "Batman '66 Meets __________" needs to skew younger to have a future otherwise the joke will wear all too thin.
Detective Comics #934 - Rise Of The Batmen #1 Back to the correct numbering! Someone looking like Batman is trying to take out Gotham's vigilantes. Bruce goes to his cousin Kate Kane/Batwoman for help saying they need to start training a new generation to fight crime. Dark Knight Returns, anyone? Well, no. Not really. It's characters we already know who are art of this new Bat-team. I won't spoil it but one is actually a member of the rogue gallery so it was a nice surprise to see Batman recruit that person. It's a very different team, comprised - and this has to be intentional - of people who were screwed in the New 52. Very promising start.
Wonder Woman - Rebirth #1 Wonder Woman is confused. She half-remembers varying histories for her people and herself. She's not sure who she is and what she is. There's a cool scene where she uses the lasso of truth on herself. It's not any more than set up but it seems Diana, like Batman and Flash, will be at the heart of the search to discover what has happened to the universe and why she remembers her Darkseid War story and her golden age ones alike. With Rucka writing - this series will be one to watch.
Titans - Rebirth #1 Oh man. I teared up big time reading this. If you're a fan of the Titans then the return of Wally to their ranks is something you won't want to miss. The reunion panel is gorgeous. They seem to be the guys investigating the Watchmen interference the most so far. There's a nice plot device for newbs - when each of the team remembers Wally (which, like Barry they initially don't) we see a panel or two of Wally with them as a duo in the Kid Flash days. So if you don't know the team, it gives a wee intro to them and what "bigger" DC character they're related to. I almost always like Abnett's work and this is no different.
Flash - Rebirth #1 OK. This one is odd. For some reason it decides to tell us all about Barry's origin again. Despite the fact that the other Rebirth books don't do that for their heroes and also this origin for Barry is exactly the same one that even casual fans now know from the TV show. Why bother? Oh well. Outside of that there's another retread as this story is the flip of the Rebirth one-shot - we see the reunion of Barry and Wally from Barry's POV. This is a bit of a redundant read since it covers stuff from elsewhere in Rebirth and Flash's origin.
Aquaman - Rebirth #1 Bold. This story features acknowledgement that for many who don't know him Aquaman is a joke, a punchline. It's very meta in that regard. We see a kiddie cartoon with an Aquaman like hero being laughed at. This also mocks those that think he talks to the fish. It's at once very defensive about the property but also very open to its perceived flaws. I really enjoyed it. The narration works well with the villain reveal but maybe not as well if you've never read the books before.
Action Comics #957 Loved it. The conceit of a Superman (and family) of a different Earth is great as it means while everyone knows Superman, he doesn't know this Earth. So while he goes after Lex (in the guise of a third Superman), we're not sure if he's justified in doing so. Not sure if we needed the villain who pops up at the end yet again (who I won't name) but generally this is well paced, intruiging proper sci-fi Superman. And it's classic Superman. John Byrne style. No 19 year od who should still be Superboy.
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Post by omega on Jun 27, 2016 10:00:51 GMT
The Grayson issue that ties into the Futures End event DC did in 2014. It's a very clever issue and one that really demands you read it closely. If you read in reverse order, from the last page to the first, you'll pick up lots of little things that make the first page much clearer. There isn't a single wasted panel.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2016 10:46:02 GMT
Batman #1 Quite a tense issue. A plane is crashing in Gotham and Batman is on top of it (literally) trying to affix some tech that will allow him to pilot it (which will almost certainly kill him). There's not a lot more to it than that but there's a nice WTF reveal at the end with a couple of new characters. And the new Batmobile is awesome - it's the animated series one but with the Bat-face of the classic Silver-Age design added.
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Post by omega on Jul 7, 2016 4:40:29 GMT
Big Iron Man news. Let's just say that I'll be sitting back and watching the internet burn. It's at least as big as the Captain America Hydra thing.
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Post by whiskeybrewer on Jul 7, 2016 12:56:42 GMT
Big Iron Man news. Let's just say that I'll be sitting back and watching the internet burn. It's at least as big as the Captain America Hydra thing. Yeah saw that news. Should be interesting
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