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Hey,wait a minute. Perhaps I missed one of the many crossover/story arcs/ IC related books , and to be honest I know I've heard it in passing but maybe it didn't register in my head...
How/why did Alan Scott(JSA "Green Lantern") become one of the Kings in Checkmate??!?!?! What gives?
How/why did Alan Scott(JSA "Green Lantern") become one of the Kings in Checkmate??!?!?! What gives?
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Originally Posted by Chew
I think I missed that too. Maybe it's one of those "you'll find out the details in 52" deals?
Yeah maybe you're right. It seems out of place but I guess there will be a good reason. Mr. Terrific is next in "charge" under Scott.
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Leafed through Fantastic Four: A Death in the Family. If you have any respect for yourself, don't buy it. What a piece of junk.
The stories in this week's Civil War crossovers (Wolverine and She-Hulk) were good, but both books are in dire need of better artists.
Sensational Spider-Man continues to underwhelm, and will probably be next on my list of books to drop.
New Avengers - Meh. Nothing great or bad about it, it was just there.
I still have to read Batman, Blue Beetle and 52. I purposefully saved those titles for last, as they're the ones I've looked forward to the most out of this week's batch.
The stories in this week's Civil War crossovers (Wolverine and She-Hulk) were good, but both books are in dire need of better artists.
Sensational Spider-Man continues to underwhelm, and will probably be next on my list of books to drop.
New Avengers - Meh. Nothing great or bad about it, it was just there.
I still have to read Batman, Blue Beetle and 52. I purposefully saved those titles for last, as they're the ones I've looked forward to the most out of this week's batch.
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Leafed through Fantastic Four: A Death in the Family. If you have any respect for yourself, don't buy it. What a piece of junk.
I'm going out in a few minutes to do my comic purchases for the past two weeks.
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I don't think the Superman comics are poorly paced - rather it's the bi-weekly format. I was rereading the arc from the beginning and it's excellently paced. I think having the whole "no powers" thing or him having different/new powers would get really old fast. Plus, there's already going to be a year of Superman with no powers in 52 and flashback stories in upcoming arcs. Really though, it's a way for them to tap into new readers with a more simplified Superman story.
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So in a couple of months, will the Superman books be entirely separate again? I'm interested in picking up Buseik and Pacheco's run, but not if it crosses over with the other books often.
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Originally Posted by Superboy
I don't think the Superman comics are poorly paced - rather it's the bi-weekly format. I was rereading the arc from the beginning and it's excellently paced. I think having the whole "no powers" thing or him having different/new powers would get really old fast. Plus, there's already going to be a year of Superman with no powers in 52 and flashback stories in upcoming arcs. Really though, it's a way for them to tap into new readers with a more simplified Superman story.
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Catwoman was quite good this month. We got Selina
This series is still excellent in making her character
52: Did Infinite Crisis give Power Girl some new boob powers? There are some interesting angles involving her, uh, ample talents. At least we had some resolution from an event at the end of IC #7. I'm still wondering where they are going with the Black Adam storyline.
Agreed. Felt like a certain episode of Smallville this season.
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
52: Did Infinite Crisis give Power Girl some new boob powers? There are some interesting angles involving her, uh, ample talents. At least we had some resolution from an event at the end of IC #7. I'm still wondering where they are going with the Black Adam storyline.
Originally Posted by MovieExchange
Leafed through Fantastic Four: A Death in the Family. If you have any respect for yourself, don't buy it. What a piece of junk.
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I'm loving the black adam story arc in 52. I'm also loving blue beetle. I'm also picking Green Lantern as the pick of the week as the best comic.
A lot of folks really shitted on the whole thing that Johns did with rebirth in making Hal pretty much come back with no backlash of what he did and here it pays off huge as to how he's not getting away with the whole massacare so easy. Brilliant use of the characters. Simply awsome reveal.
A lot of folks really shitted on the whole thing that Johns did with rebirth in making Hal pretty much come back with no backlash of what he did and here it pays off huge as to how he's not getting away with the whole massacare so easy. Brilliant use of the characters. Simply awsome reveal.
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^^I figured A Death in the Family would be something like that.
I picked up Green Lantern on a whim considering I was never a huge fan of Jordan and was very pleased. Also, does anyone else think that Gardner has gotten a lot bigger since he was last a GL? It seems like it was size he gained when he was Warrior, but it just looks odd with his GL costume and thinking back to when he used to be a GL.
As far as 52 goes, I'm still on the fence about it. And Blue Beetle #2 really pulled me into the story. I was hoping #3 would give me an out, but after reading it last night, it only made me want the next issue more.
Originally Posted by Jackskeleton
I'm loving the black adam story arc in 52. I'm also loving blue beetle. I'm also picking Green Lantern as the pick of the week as the best comic
As far as 52 goes, I'm still on the fence about it. And Blue Beetle #2 really pulled me into the story. I was hoping #3 would give me an out, but after reading it last night, it only made me want the next issue more.
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I have had to cut way back on all my monthly titles, so now I'm down to maybe 2 or 3 titles a week.
Just picked up 52 Week 3 and so far I am loving the series. I'm firmly in the camp that loved Infinite Crisis, and I'm excited to see what DC has in store for characters like Renee Montoya, the Question, and most especially, Black Adam.
I also picked up Squadrom Supreme #3 and was sorely let down again. This series started so promising a couple years ago when it was Supreme Power, then it started to hit delay after delay until I couldn't even remember what happened the previous issue. That was the case this week, and I think I'm going to drop the title altogether.
I like what Marvel was doing with the characters a couple years ago, but at this point I don't want to read a JLA knockoff(and it IS a JLA knockoff). Instead I'd rather read the new JLA series that starts next month with Brad Meltzer at the helm, which looks intriguiging, especially with Ed Benes doing the artwork.
Just picked up 52 Week 3 and so far I am loving the series. I'm firmly in the camp that loved Infinite Crisis, and I'm excited to see what DC has in store for characters like Renee Montoya, the Question, and most especially, Black Adam.
I also picked up Squadrom Supreme #3 and was sorely let down again. This series started so promising a couple years ago when it was Supreme Power, then it started to hit delay after delay until I couldn't even remember what happened the previous issue. That was the case this week, and I think I'm going to drop the title altogether.
I like what Marvel was doing with the characters a couple years ago, but at this point I don't want to read a JLA knockoff(and it IS a JLA knockoff). Instead I'd rather read the new JLA series that starts next month with Brad Meltzer at the helm, which looks intriguiging, especially with Ed Benes doing the artwork.
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Originally Posted by PalmerJoss
Just picked up 52 Week 3 and so far I am loving the series. I'm firmly in the camp that loved Infinite Crisis, and I'm excited to see what DC has in store for characters like Renee Montoya, the Question, and most especially, Black Adam.
I agree. When I came back to comics, thanks to Identity Crisis and the impending doom of the Infinite Crisis , one of the books I decided to start with and stay with on a monthly basis was JSA. When I collected the Trades to catch up on the series Black Adam quickly became one of my favorite "Heroes". Although flawed and sometimes an arrogant prick, I like his sense of "justice" and the way he protects his Homeland and people. He doesn't give a damn who you are. Hero or villian, if you fuck with his nation or his people he's gonna kick your ass or even kill you.
The Question has always been cool to me so it's great to see him in the spotlight. I don't know much about Montoya other than she's a Lesbo Lush who's partner got killed, but apparently there's some potential in her that The Question and DC writers see. I'm looking forward to what that "special thing" will be. (did I read somewhere she might be a new Batgirl?)
Plus, you get cool images of her in bed with skanks after a night of partying and Muffdiving....
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Jack - I too love the current GL series. The splash page at the end was great too - the whole issue was Hal's past coming back to haunt him. I just hope the upcoming GL Corps series has character interaction that is just as good.
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Originally Posted by Giantrobo
I don't know much about Montoya other than she's a Lesbo Lush who's partner got killed, but apparently there's some potential in her that The Question and DC writers see.
I'm still loving Squadron Supreme. I thought the solo spin-off titles (Dr. Spectrum, Nighthawk, Hyperion) were pretty weak, but I think they're back on form with the new series. Also, #3 wasn't *that* late. #2 shipped on 4/19--just over a month ago.
Dead Girl #5 was pretty awesome--this may have been my favorite miniseries of the year so far. I hope Milligan & Allred do another one.
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I agree. When I came back to comics, thanks to Identity Crisis and the impending doom of the Infinite Crisis , one of the books I decided to start with and stay with on a monthly basis was JSA. When I collected the Trades to catch up on the series Black Adam quickly became one of my favorite "Heroes". Although flawed and sometimes an arrogant prick, I like his sense of "justice" and the way he protects his Homeland and people. He doesn't give a damn who you are. Hero or villian, if you fuck with his nation or his people he's gonna kick your ass or even kill you.
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Anyone else notice that Paul Dini is going to write for Detective Comics starting in #821?? Between him and Grant Morrison writing for Batman at the same time, I'm a very happy fan.
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I'm very much looking forward to Grant Morrison writing Batman as I usually enjoy his ideas, as outlandish as they sometimes are. Does anyone know when his run on the title starts?
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You should pick up some of the Gotham Central TPBs.
The second story in that trade are the earliest issues I have. I was hoping this trade would've filled in the gaps. I didn't pay close enough attention to the info to notice.
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Ok, its officially been 2 months now since I've been to the comic shop to pick up my books. Do you think that's a sign I'm starting to lose interest? I don't even remember what was happening in the few titles I still buy.
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I was just going through my order history and saw Fell #7 and #8 were canceled from my orders. I'm hoping it's because the title is so far behind and will be resolicited rather than the title being canceled. Anybody know?