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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 13, 2023 10:14:59 GMT -5
The poll is for the community, not for me.
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 13, 2023 9:42:55 GMT -5
What those works you mention did (among others), was change the landscape forever. Stale? Nothing new has come forth ever since. Maybe if Ellis' Planetary had gotten traction, a "fourth movement" would have ensued, but it didn't.
The only question for me, is whether to go with "Bronze Age" as most here, or stick with "Copper Age". Considering that I don't agree with the later starting in 1986, it's better to look at what came as a consequence, which can be agreed to have started with Image.
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 13, 2023 8:59:39 GMT -5
Many folks, I'd say. This is from Wikipedia:
Notice how after the Bronze Age, everything falls under the "Modern" category. This is the meaning I always took as opposite to "classic comic". Of course, if we go with the definition of "classic", it only refers to the quality, which would put a spin on the whole forum, I think.
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 12, 2023 12:23:14 GMT -5
In my opinion, a comic (or any other work of art) is "classic" when it retains its entertainment value, aesthetic appeal, and/or cultural relevance beyond the era of its creation. Thus, there are comics from the Golden Age that are by no means classic and there are comics published last year that will be classic. Cei-U! I summon my two pfennigs' worth! That reminds me of the distinction between "old" and "antique". Not sure it applies. When talking individual works, any particular issue, I would agree. When talking about a period, not so much. Golden Age comics are classic comics, even if some (most?) are garbage. The era itself has reached that category.
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 12, 2023 10:58:35 GMT -5
For reference, here's a (debatable) proposal on how long the eras last: - Platinum Age, from 1882 to 1938
- Golden Age, from 1938 to 1945
- Atom Age, from 1946 to 1956
- Silver Age, from 1956 to 1971
- Bronze Age, from 1971 to 1985
- Copper Age, from 1986 to 1992
- Chrome Age, from 1992 to 1999
- Plastic Age, from 2000 to 2020
- Pixel Age, from COVID to present
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 12, 2023 7:09:20 GMT -5
That's also the option I chose, (1991 (Claremont fired, Image formed), but we were outvoted. BTW, I didn't like the options given. Too many close to present day, very few older ones. Maybe a new poll?
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 12, 2023 5:54:57 GMT -5
Discount bin diving today. 90s is now classic comics. Ouch I wonder if people still feel that way. Most voted for 10 years, but that was 10 years ago, maybe they don't think that comics just published back then, are already classics. In any case, a transparent attempt to bump up that old thread.
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 12, 2023 3:03:51 GMT -5
Regarding the whole vigilante with guns crime fighter, I don't think anyone mentioned The Shadow.
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Post by Ozymandias on Dec 8, 2023 12:05:15 GMT -5
After Byrne quit X-Men, he was left without a penciling assignment Thanks to that, we had in FF his best work ever. Quite a difference, going from 60 pages to 20 pages a month.
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Post by Ozymandias on Nov 30, 2023 1:29:06 GMT -5
why has DC never managed to have a successful vigilante character a là Punisher? Surely not for lack of trying. Wild Dog. Vigilant. PeaceMaker. The new version of Crimson Avenger. But no one ever seems to really stick. What distinguishes a Punisher from all these characters? what managed to make him survive even after truly mediocre periods (Before Garth Ennis his stories were truly pathetic)? What's the secret of a successful vigilante character? He came first. Just turned 50 a month ago.
Charlton's Peacemaker was little more than a costumed, flying version of James Bond. Nothing to do with the street level character The Punisher became.
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Post by Ozymandias on Nov 22, 2023 1:21:20 GMT -5
It’s such a great period for the Avengers. Especially #16 to #24. I love the dynamics of Cap, Wanda, Pietro and Hawkeye. They are seriously underpowered and they have to rely on skill, determination and luck to survive. And also Wanda’s hex power. That helps a lot too. I’d like to see a series, 6 to 12 issues, set in the period before Hank and Jan come back. Maybe play up the Black Widow’s role. And there should be a storyline examining Wanda’s hex power a little more closely. I think about Wanda's mutant powers a lot. She was actually pretty powerful before she learned any magic at all. That said, #25 is just about the worst Dr. Doom story ever. And there’s all sorts of looney stuff after Hank and Jan return. I like most of it, and I agree with you about Don Heck. But I always feel kind of disappointed. Cap’s Kooky Quartet was such a great idea that never really lived up to the potential of #18 to #24. Issue 16 is OK, mainly because of the change in the line-up and the dynamics you mention. Issues 19 to 22 are OK for someone interested in the characters/period. The only one I'd really like to get my hands on, is #29. Maybe because I read that one when I was a child, or maybe because it is, but I'd say this is the best Heck issue.
I can''t recommend any of the others.
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Post by Ozymandias on Nov 20, 2023 8:53:04 GMT -5
Republicans love to portray their doddering old candidates as virile warriors. This may be more your style then: That's not Biden, that's Steve McQueen.
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Post by Ozymandias on Nov 14, 2023 12:13:56 GMT -5
Hodge podge mixes of high grade copies that were safely packed away can be fun. See if you can spot 3 nuggets acquired for a fraction of their value. Included 2 closeups for those of you who need binoculars.... That close-up makes giving an answer quite a shameful enterprise.
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Post by Ozymandias on Oct 29, 2023 11:07:57 GMT -5
All this means, the collection gets bigger, all the free space from the last update is gone. The smaller bookshelf was empty, containing only spare comics. These are now on the big one, but nonetheless over-spill and some are now on the floor (bottom of the picture, against the wall).
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Post by Ozymandias on Oct 29, 2023 11:07:40 GMT -5
Bought on the 25th, shipped on the 31st, received on the 6th via Mondial Relay. French eBay seller: Late to ship and "quick" to grade, again. This one will also get neutral feedback. September Bought on the 21st, shipped on the 23rd(?), received on the 28th via UPS. 9th Walt's Comic Shop order: Some of the Inuyashiki had yellowish pages. This shop is getting to big, losing sight of details. Bought on the 28th, shipped on the 30th, received on the 17th (Ocotber) via USPS + eBay International Shipping + Correos (!?). American eBay seller (2nd Tony order):
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