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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 20, 2024 8:54:22 GMT -5
yeah I agree.. it seems to be able to generate bullet pointed lists for general questions pretty well... you just can't get specific.. clearly there is no fact check.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 21:54:46 GMT -5
wow, I haven't thought about Benson in years! I remember really liking that show as a kid, but I suspect that's another one that doesn't age well. In my head he definitely won that election at the end (I remember thinking as I kid I wanted to see the shows with him in charge!), but maybe that was just what I wanted to happen.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 21:44:52 GMT -5
'skyscapers that scape the sky' I don't think the world's writers have anything to fear.
At least it seems to know about Iron Man
Me: what is the best issue of Iron Man
ChatGPT Determining the "best" issue of Iron Man can be subjective, as it often depends on personal preferences regarding storylines, artwork, character development, and other factors. However, there are several iconic issues of Iron Man that are widely regarded as significant within the comic book community:
"Demon in a Bottle" (Iron Man #120-128): This storyline, written by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, is often considered one of the best Iron Man stories ever told. It explores Tony Stark's struggles with alcoholism and its impact on his personal and superhero life. "Armor Wars" (Iron Man #225-231): Another storyline by David Michelinie and Bob Layton, "Armor Wars" features Iron Man's quest to reclaim his stolen technology from various villains and allies. It's known for its intense action and exploration of themes related to technology and ethics. "Extremis" (Iron Man (vol. 4) #1-6): This modern storyline by Warren Ellis and Adi Granov redefined Iron Man for the 21st century. It introduced the Extremis virus, which allowed Tony Stark to merge his biology with the Iron Man armor, enhancing his abilities. "The Invincible Iron Man" (Iron Man #1-6, 2015): Written by Brian Michael Bendis and illustrated by David Marquez, this series rebooted Iron Man's origin story for a new generation of readers. It delves into Tony Stark's struggle with rebuilding his life and reputation after facing numerous challenges. These are just a few examples, and there are many other notable issues and storylines in Iron Man's extensive comic book history. Ultimately, the "best" issue of Iron Man is subjective and may vary depending on individual tastes and interests.
me: ok but what's your favorite?
ChatGPT As much as I'd love to have a favorite, I don't possess personal preferences or emotions like humans do. However, based on popular opinion and critical acclaim, "Demon in a Bottle" is often regarded as one of the most impactful and memorable storylines in Iron Man's history. Its exploration of Tony Stark's struggles with alcoholism added depth to the character and remains a significant part of his narrative legacy.
It doesn't have an opinion on Lee vs. Kirby though:
Me: who was more important to Marvel Comics, Stan Lee or Jack Kirby?
ChatGPT Both Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were instrumental in shaping Marvel Comics into the iconic institution it is today, and it's challenging to definitively say who was more important. They were collaborators and contributed significantly to Marvel's success in different ways.
Stan Lee, as a writer and editor, played a crucial role in creating many of Marvel's most beloved characters, including Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. He was known for his dynamic storytelling, relatable characters, and catchy catchphrases, which helped define the Marvel Universe.
Jack Kirby, on the other hand, was a prolific artist and co-creator of many of Marvel's most iconic characters alongside Lee. He had a distinctive art style and a boundless imagination, bringing to life the visual aspects of characters and stories that continue to resonate with fans today.
While Stan Lee often received more public recognition due to his role as Marvel's spokesperson and his frequent appearances in media, Jack Kirby's contributions to character design, world-building, and storytelling were equally significant.
In essence, both Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were essential to Marvel Comics' success, and their collaborative efforts laid the foundation for the Marvel Universe as we know it. It's their combined talents and creativity that truly propelled Marvel to greatness.
me: ok, but who would you pick if you had to pick one or the other?
ChatGPT As an AI, I don't have personal preferences or opinions, so I don't have the ability to pick one over the other. Both Stan Lee and Jack Kirby were indispensable figures in the history of Marvel Comics, and their contributions were complementary. It's their collaboration and combined efforts that contributed to Marvel's enduring legacy.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 21:28:54 GMT -5
Oh no… MeShould more members of the Classic Comics Forum participate in the wrestling thread? ChatGPTIt ultimately depends on the interests of the individual members. If there is a significant interest in wrestling among the current members, then it may be worth considering inviting more members to join the wrestling thread. However, if the majority of members are not interested in wrestling, it may be better to focus on other topics that are more popular among the group. Ultimately, the decision should be made based on the preferences and interests of the members of the Classic Comics Forum. ChatGPT is really good at composing paragraphs that say nothing.. perhaps that why people think they can help corporate types with emails.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 21:25:16 GMT -5
If you ask hypothetical or general question it's ok, but it suffers from hallucinations when you ask things like the plot of this or that issue. Based on the answers, it definitely seems like it's grabbing key words and populating a canned response... like when Shax asked about bullying or about his 'valuable comic' It did a great job answering about Liefield drawing feet though!
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 8:09:38 GMT -5
Some kind of publishing initiative spearheaded by Scott Snyder is in the works at DC to be launched after Mark Waid's Absolute Power event. Rumors are calling it Absolute DC or just Absolute and it's said to be something akin to an Ultimate/All Star/new52 "done right" line that will coexist with already established titles not replace them. Supposedly some "A" list creators are on board and have carte blanche to reimagine DC icons. This could either be interesting or a train wreck. We'll see. -M We'll see what they do, but that's been done so many times at this point that doesn't really interest me as a concept. As long as they don't mess with Nightwing/Titans
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 8:05:05 GMT -5
I don't feel like I've watched alot of TV from beginning to end, and those I have watched the ending didn't strike me particularly. I think if it's a show I like I don't want it to end so I always hope there will be more (and sometimes there is... like Justified), and if I don't like it that much I probably don't watch through tot he end.
Is that odd?
Like I vaguely remember the last ep of ST:TNG, but I knew it wasn't really the end, as movies were coming, so it didn't really make a particular impact on me.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 19, 2024 8:00:22 GMT -5
Definitely Dark Horse... while the original Marvel stuff has some charm, there would never have been an EU without Dark Horse, IMO. Dark Empire and Tales of the Jedi showed that people had a desire for more Star Wars... if the stories were good.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 18, 2024 11:52:09 GMT -5
I watched the first 2 episodes.... it was ok, but not great, IMO. The art definitely has the right vibes, but the voice acting I found pretty blah... maybe I'm used to anime, but I thought it was very flat at times. Morph's sole purpose seems to be to create cameos... seems like the team is a bit overpowered so far.. but that's not a big deal if the plots are good. I'm interested to see if they really pull the trigger on the Magneto-rogue-Gambit love triangle... I feel like rogue and Gambit as a couple is a pretty core X-Men cartoon thing!
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 18, 2024 5:28:57 GMT -5
I agreed Steeljack is probably the best one... I had forgot about the Junkman though.. good call!
I often wonder if it would have worked if Busiek let others write Astro City.. would it have still been special? There is plenty there for several monthly titles. (probably not, I suppose...)
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 17, 2024 20:45:15 GMT -5
I think I would like an ongoing title that has stories about romance with just the superheroes of Marvel or DC. I like this idea. Or how about supervillains raising their families but not in a humorous way. I do feel like attempts at 'realistic' superheroes have been tried and failed before... but having a book about a supervillain that gives them realistic motivations would be really neat!
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 17, 2024 20:43:56 GMT -5
A crossover by Todd McFarlane with Batman, Spider-Man and Spawn. It would create a lot of buzz and would be historic as a crossover between the biggest 3 publishers. would they battle their their own evil sentient capes?
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 15, 2024 21:21:27 GMT -5
Starter Villian John Scalzi
I have been planning to read this since he came out, and book club helped me pull the trigger.. Scalzi is definitely the most readable writer out there right now.
This book has alot of similarities to Kaiju Preservation Society, where Scalzi takes a person in a pretty average situation and spins his story around them. It works less well here, just because the sci fi parts of the book are as fantastic as real life Kaiju in another dimension. The 'mysteries' in the book were not very mysterious at all.. which I think was on purpose, based on a fantastic quote about people who inherit money and how they move in the world that got the book a full extra star.
I would have liked more details about the 'villains' and what made the main characters uncle different from the others (besides the cats)... as the book is, it feels a bit rushed and unfinished. Its still a page turner though, and definitely worth reading.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 14, 2024 18:58:27 GMT -5
I had intended to read Empyre on Hoopla, but Lone Star had of the 6 issues in their virtual dollar bin, so I ended up grabbing it when I was price checking the Avengers West Coast prices.
There was not nearly enough Hulking and Wiccan content for my liking... it was decent, but somewhat over written and just.. too much overall.
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Post by wildfire2099 on Apr 14, 2024 12:17:19 GMT -5
I've heard Andor is incredible... Incredibly slow and drawn out, yeah. For me, it's not even in the same league as Rogue One. Not by a long shot. Plus, I tend to agree with you that I'm not sure it was even a story that required telling. I guess you could legitimately say the same about Rogue one, but the proof of that was in the pudding and for my money the pudding was fantastic cinema. That said, Diego Luna was great reprising his title role in Andor and the production values are predictably high...and I also enjoyed the fact that, like Rogue One, it showed us the morally grubbier underside of the early Rebellion. But by far its biggest sin for me is that the story is unnecessarily stretched out, almost to breaking point, just to get 10 episodes (or whatever it was) out of it. It needed a good editor with the balls to say, "there's really not enough story here for a full series. Let's turn it into a feature-length TV movie." I really liked Andor... I thought it was some really interesting background on how the Death Star was built and the conditions of the average citizen in the Star Wars galaxy. Was the pace a bit slow? For sure. Alot like Bad Batch.. it's a great story being told in the Star Wars universe that I had no idea I wanted to hear about. If they MUST tell stories within the frame work of the existing movies (rather than moving forward) this is the sort of stuff I want.
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