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Post by sabongero on Jun 16, 2016 15:41:33 GMT -5
I dunno. I think Superman is a character who works best with a clean, no frills house style. I love this style for pretty much all my superhero comics. Bob McLeod and Tom Grummett will fit right in when they arrive. Guys, I just wanted to ask, is there a thread here about illustration styles? I just wanted to know more about it. Like for example, I don't know what "house style" or "let alone no frills house style" is. Thanks.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 16, 2016 13:45:20 GMT -5
I picked this up in one of those dollar bins. And I LOVE it. If you are a fan of that 1980's series, Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, then you will enjoy this issue. Back in the 80's there was no internet, and that handbook was fantastic as it listed various Marvel universe characters complete with their history and abilities. This one is like in the same format but is just for the "gods" of the Marvel Universe. I have to dig up those old boxes just so I can somehow re-read those old Handbooks:
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Post by sabongero on Jun 16, 2016 13:16:19 GMT -5
I just love conflicts among different "universes." Of course with the Squadron, I would always somehow assume that they are the "JLA" equivalent in the Marvel Universe. But is it just me, or are these issues like reading from page to page as if I am reading models from Cosmopolitan, En Vogue, Allure, and other women's fashion magazines. I mean it's like superhero models that are characters in these comic books. They are just so pleasing to the eyes to read. Then again, this is just me. If you want to read a comic book that has superheroes drawn as if they were supermodels, there is without a doubt, Michael Turner's work on Superman/Batman from around eleven years ago was the best. That's just me of course. I am talking about this storyarc:
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Post by sabongero on Jun 16, 2016 13:09:41 GMT -5
Same here. I can picture him as headstrong, after all, the perception among general mainstream fans is he would say, "This is a job for Superman!" And off he goes. But you're right, I wouldn't say he's impetuous.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 15, 2016 14:14:50 GMT -5
I really enjoyed this 52 page comic book from 1997. It's entertaining to see these two flagship characters in a team up. What is most surprising is that I ended up more respect for the Kingpin at the end of the story, as it showed how much Wilson truly loved his wife, Vanessa. Ras and the Kingpin are the villains of the story. The interaction between Webs and Bats was greatly done by writer, J. M. DeMatteis. I wish there was more interaction between the two especially in a stakeout scene.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 15, 2016 13:47:46 GMT -5
You should know that I provided the link to USM, at the end of this post. Earth-2149 was introduced by Millar right off the bat, in his solo run. Thanks Ozymandias. I always liked visiting Spider-Man websites around the internet.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 15, 2016 13:02:11 GMT -5
I just read this last issue of World's Finest where Batman dissipated his partnership with Superman. He saved Superman from a magical attack but was quite annoyed at Superman's headstrong approach to all situations. Batman left these parting words for Superman at the end of the issue: "Save it. I don't want to hear it. You wouldn't have to be thanking me now if you'd handled the situation a little differently than the way you always do... flying right into the thick of things. You're faster than a speeding bullet... slow down... and use that super-brain once in a while." He also told Superman: "The world almost lost a Superman... because of his foolish impetuosity. I'll save your neck any time... but I won't write your epitaph. Think about it." And those are the last words in the World's Finest Comics run that ran about 45 years I believe.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 15, 2016 12:39:35 GMT -5
The Twelve Brothers in Silk from 'Birds of Prey' are a team of villainous martial artists who supposedly were each born in a different Chinese calendar year, giving them each a unique Zodiac sign (Rat, Ox, etc). But the narrative in the issue that introduces them is confusing, since it said that their father/teacher asked them to kill him 'before the year of their thirteenth birthday'. Assuming he only took 12 years to conceive his sons (he had many wives, and he had all the daughters killed), when the oldest would turn 13, the youngest would turn 2. Youngest 13, oldest 24. They're probably around that age when they face Canary and co. Hi Mormel. Do you happen to know which Birds of Prey issue number(s) this group of brothers appeared in? Thanks.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 15, 2016 12:01:14 GMT -5
I read almost the entirety of the Ultimate Spider-Man series with the exception of the final arc where ultimate Peter Parker died. And I'm also a fan of the Ultimate Spider-Man animation series.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 14, 2016 18:52:16 GMT -5
Thor #337, Beta Ray Bill grabs the cane and taps it TAK and KA-BOOM, Beta Ray Thor is born !!!
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Post by sabongero on Jun 14, 2016 18:50:20 GMT -5
You're right Hal.
It's a good thing they changed Galactus's color schemes.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 14, 2016 18:45:08 GMT -5
Is that when that had two books...with Nightwing and alot of the other former Titans as the Outsiders? That was probably the last time I though DC did the Titans justice I think you're right. Around the end of Geoff Johns' Teen Titans run, I remember there was a simultaneous series in the stands titled, Titans. It was by Judd Winick. I'm not sure, but I kind of recall some negative backlash on that particular run. Why is it there is a lot of fanboy hate for Judd Winick and the other former Bat-Universe writer, Devin Grayson?
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Post by sabongero on Jun 14, 2016 17:34:36 GMT -5
Galactus's first appearance and speaks for the first time.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 14, 2016 15:31:39 GMT -5
Teen Titans v.3 #1"Teen Titans" 2.50 USD @ September 2003 Written by: Geoff Johns Penciled by: Mike KcKone Inked by: Marlo Alquiza Colored by: Jeromy Cox Lettered by: Comicraft Associate Editor: Tom Palmer Jr. Editor: Eddie Berganza Quote(s): "Trust me, your genetics way overpower that jerk's through and through -- I'm a clone of the world's greatest hero!" - Superboy "Genetics don't make you a hero." - Superman "You think I need more training? Need to be mentored some more?" - Robin (Tim Drake) "No Robin. I just think you need to see your friends." - Batman "I final read my history book yesterday. It only took me a few seconds but it seemed like hours. As usual. - Impulse "How'd you know all that? You read it at super-speed yesterday? And you still remember it? - Flash (Wally West) "I remember everything I read. Don't you?" - Impulse "I've been on Earth long enough to know that most authority figures don't deal well with younger heroes. They see them as callow and irresponsible. Potentially dangerous." - Starfire to Wonder Girl (Cassie) "Because I believe you can make your own decision. No matter your age -- you're no one's slave" - Starfire to Wonder Girl (Cassie) "And with you two around I'm definitely war-blooded." Beast Boy to Starfire and Wonder Girl (Cassie) Synopsis: Victor Stone, Cyborg, sent out invitations to the former Young Justice members to join the superhero group, Teen Titans, to do it as a weekend part time activity. Superman gave the invitation to Superboy who was skipping class in Smallville, and placed his secret identity glasses on his face and told him that he had to go back to class. Batman gave an invitation to Tim Drake, Robin, while in the middle of apprehending a couple of criminals, citing that Robin should join the group as he needs to see his friends. In the Garrick household, Jay Garrick and Wally West are having a discussion about Jay wanting Bart Allen, Impulse, to join the Teen Titans. But the Flash, Wally West, is apprehensive as he thinks Bart is not serious enough, but Jay believes in Bart as having the potential to eventually The Best Flash sometime in the future. In Cassie Sandmark's, Wonder Girl's, high school, a senior school official told Cassie's mother want her expelled as her secret identity is now public knowledge and that would cause placing the school in a lot of danger. It did not bode well for Cassie as her anger gets the best of her and she ends up smashing the principal's desk in anger. She left and went to the ladies' rest room, where Starfire suddenly showed up to give her the invitation to join the Teen Titans, against Wonder Woman's wishes. Starfire believed that Cassie can make her own decision, and that she doesn't need Wonder Woman to decide for her. In the new T-shaped steel and glass building Titans Tower located in of San Francisco Bay, all four former Young Justice members arrived. They were greeted by Beast Boy, but the foursome of Impulse, Superboy, Robin, and Wonder Girl, had an awkward moment and were not really talkative with each other, and appearing to be more apprehensive. As they all went to their room to get some rest as Victor Stone, Cyborg, announced on the intercom that they all must report for orientation and training starting at 8:00 AM Saturday morning the next day, Conner Kent, Superboy, looked behind him to catch a glance of Wonder Girl who seemed to be giving them the cold shoulders. Unable to sleep that evening and hearing some machine-like noise in the open rest area of the building, Superboy thought it was Cassie who was also awake. He found Robin there typing away at a laptop checking his e-mails. They converse and found themselves asking why they came to the Teen Titans building when they weren't even forced by their mentors to join. Superboy said because they were friends, and Robin somewhat reluctantly agreed, drawing a sarcastic smirk from Superboy. Just then Robin received an e-mail from a computer controller named "Snapdragon." The files were from Cadmus and it contained genetic information about Superboy. Half the genes were from a Kyrptonian, Superman. And the other half is from a human... Lex Luthor. Comments: I am not familiar with the Teen Titans aside from what is on the internet. It is basically an original group back then that consisted of sidekicks. This version of the team is made up of a some of the veteran team members, and four new recruits Impulse, Superbory, Robin, and Wonder Girl from the now defunct Young Justice team. I like that Geoff Johns was able to give each individual a distinct voice. Each dialogue from each member has their own distinct characteristic. I can tell the junior members are a tad immature with the exception of Robin, Tim Drake. That should be expected as they are teenagers. And that is what makes this very interesting. These young heroes have super powers, yet they come across as human with their immaturity. By far my favorite character has to be Bart Allen, Impulse. Geoff Johns definitely understands this kid, and Bart juts comes across as funny and it added a light-heartedness in the story. Although, I am surprised that he is not wearing a Kid Flash costume as he was portrayed on the cover page. Missing in this first issue is Raven, and Cyborg is only glimpsed in a voice communication on the building intercom. I'm looking forward to the team dynamic and how they will interact with each other. There appeared to be a problem with Wonder Girl giving the cold shoulder to the team in the initial meeting outside Titan Towers. Perhaps that will be disclosed in the upcoming issues. And is it me or does Beast Boy comes across as a combination of a player and a pervert on this issue? I'm curious as how his character is going to be portrayed as the story continues. I have a feeling some of the girls in the team will put a beatdown on him. I can't wait to see Raven make her appearance in this series, and see how she's portrayed. So far it's a good first issue and ending a cliffhanger with Lex Luthor as the other human half of Superboy's gene.
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Post by sabongero on Jun 14, 2016 15:30:16 GMT -5
I've been going through the many boxes and have been reading so many, that I'd rather create a combination various thread of super hero team reviews than have them as individual threads... Sort of like the Bat Universe various Titles reviews. For now I am reading the following titles: Teen Titans volume 3, Dynamo 5, All Star Squadron, Gen13, and I'm going to add a Marvel super team as well. Links to the reviews: Avengers (Roger Stern era) moved to its own thread. Here's the link.Astonishing X-Men (Joss Whedon era) moved to its own thread. Here's the link.Batman and the Outsiders #1: Wars Ended... Wars BegunBatman and the Outsiders #2: Markovia's Last Stand! Birds of Prey #1
Birds of Prey #56: Of Like Minds, Chapter One: In Which I Go Fishing With Nets... Birds of Prey #57: Of Like Minds, Part 2 Birds of Prey #58, Of Like Minds, Part 3 Birds of Prey #59: Of Like Minds, Part 4, FinaleBirds of Prey #60: Feeding the GameDefenders #1: I Slay by the Stars Defenders #2: The Secret of the Silver Surfer! Defenders #3: Four Against the GodsDynamo 5 #1 Dynamo 5 #2Dynamo 5 #3Fantastic Four #232: Back to the Basics!Gen-13 #1 Gen-13 #2
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Justice League of America v2 #0: Yesterday, Today, TomorrowNew Avengers (by Brian Michael Bendis) moved to its own thread. Here's the link.Power Man & Iron Fist #50
Suicide Squad #1: Trial by Blood
Superman/Batman #1: The World's Finest part 1Teen Titans v3 #1
The Authority #1 The Authority #2 The Authority #3Thunderbolts #110: Faith in Monsters part 1 Thunderbolts #111: Faith in Monsters part 2 Thunderbolts #112: Faith in Monsters part 3West Coast Avengers v1 #1 West Coast Avengers v1 #2 West Coast Avengers v1 #3 West Coast Avengers v1 #4
West Coast Avengers v2 #1: Teammates ! West Coast Avengers v2 #2: Sons! West Coast Avengers v2 #3: Singleton!
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