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Post by hondobrode on Sept 29, 2016 16:11:26 GMT -5
Interesting note
Gardner Fox, who created the Golden Age Flash, said that the character was actually in a parallel dimension and that he would visit him in his dreams.
That absolutely stunned me when I read it.
Not sure if Mr. Fox really meant that or not.
Jay's helmet is certainly reminescent of the Roman god Mercury's.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2016 0:43:40 GMT -5
Number 15
I won't be able to post anything in the next 4-5 days because I'm that busy. Number 15 should be up around late Tuesday and/or early Wednesday AM. Sorry Members and Guests!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 6:17:56 GMT -5
Number 15 - The Incredible Hulk - Marvel Comic Character Note to All: I will start this on Monday AM and I will share two things about the Hulk that day and that will be a surprise to all of you here. This is one of my favorite picture of the Hulk and I'm not really good in remembering the artist who drew this - but it is a masterpiece of one of Marvel most recognizable characters of all time. I will share some of my thoughts of the following Hulks that I'm very much aware of: 2003 and 2008 Movies
Hulk in Avengers
Lou FerrignoI will get to those when I'm ready. To let everyone knows that I've a photographic memory and I remember hundreds and hundreds of Comic Book Covers in my lifetime visiting my local LCS and there is one cover that I consider one of my favorite is Hulk 102.  This is ONE great cover by own definition and I loved the rage and the piercing eyes of the Hulk here and I don't remember much about the story but I do remember the cover. Anyway, I will start on the Incredible Hulk and spend a week on this great character and I will try my best to entertain you.
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Post by dbutler69 on Oct 1, 2016 13:18:58 GMT -5
She didn't get caught as often as the Invisible Girl, but she was always chasing boys, especially Thor, and she was far more worried about her next hairdo or manicure than about fighting bad guys. Plus, she rarely contributed in battle. Just a token female. When she became Avenger leader (during the roger Stern run?) I thought she did a very good job. You've come a long way, baby. Indeed... I know the constant costume changes were more of ( I thought) a reflection of her fashion expertise, by the time I was introduced to her she was very formidable. I agree that he uniform changes (which I loved) were more a reflection of her fashion expertise. When the writers finally decided to make her into a real hero, this becomes a very plausible interpretation, but during the Stan Lee run, I think it would have just been an example of her shallowness. |
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Post by dbutler69 on Oct 1, 2016 13:21:25 GMT -5
I like Doc Fate. The costume is awesome, and adds to the mystery of the character. Plus, I am a sucker for magic based characters though there are obvious problems with consistency of the powers and plausibility.
Dave
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Post by Snikts and Stones on Oct 1, 2016 14:20:18 GMT -5
What's your favorite iteration of the character? Original green? Savage? Gray, or Professor?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 14:24:46 GMT -5
What's your favorite iteration of the character? Original green? Savage? Gray, or Professor? In order: 1. Original. 2. Gray. 3. Professor. I found the Savage Hulk became boring quickly. |
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Post by Snikts and Stones on Oct 1, 2016 14:41:47 GMT -5
What's your favorite iteration of the character? Original green? Savage? Gray, or Professor? In order: 1. Original. 2. Gray. 3. Professor. I found the Savage Hulk became boring quickly. Agreed. The whole petulant child, leave me alone thing could wear quickly. I enjoyed the professor but he was almost too powerful, didn't have any of the "checks" the others had, coming out only at night, or transforming in general. |
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 1, 2016 14:43:26 GMT -5
That Hulk pic is by John Byrne and I think the inks are by Bob Wiacek.
The pic is unusual cause that's the only pic I can remember that proportionately makes the Hulk look shorter and stockier than tall looming over people.
Depending on which version of the Hulk, he stands between 6'6" and 8'8". He looks more like 5' something here.
Not saying I don't like it. I love Byrne's Hulk.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 15:47:18 GMT -5
What's your favorite iteration of the character? Original green? Savage? Gray, or Professor? Exactly the same order as md62 ... I just can't stand the Professor one! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 15:50:54 GMT -5
hondobrodeThat Hulk pic is by John Byrne and I think the inks are by Bob Wiacek. When you said John Byrne - it's hits me like a ton of bricks and I should had known about Bob Wiacek ... he does great inks too. Thanks for the information! 
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 18:08:42 GMT -5
What's your favorite iteration of the character? Original green? Savage? Gray, or Professor? Exactly the same order as md62 ... I just can't stand the Professor one! I liked it when he transformed either only at night or under stress. I thought the Gray Hulk was a brilliant retcon to explain the difference in the coloring between issue #1 & #2. I liked how the gray Hulk was not as big or as strong but was smarter than his green version. And making Hulk the Professor was OK but it took away part of what made him the Hulk. It would be like giving Ben Grimm the ability to control changing into the Thing. Part of the "charm" of these two similar characters is their "monster hero" persona is a curse. Removing that element takes away something unique. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2016 18:26:50 GMT -5
That Hulk pic is by John Byrne and I think the inks are by Bob Wiacek. The pic is unusual cause that's the only pic I can remember that proportionately makes the Hulk look shorter and stockier than tall looming over people. Depending on which version of the Hulk, he stands between 6'6" and 8'8". He looks more like 5' something here. Not saying I don't like it. I love Byrne's Hulk. At one point it seemed liked Bryne was trying to do a run on every Marvel character. Most of the time I liked his back to basics approach however while I liked his art on the Hulk I didn't like him separating Banner & the Hulk making them two separate beings. |
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Post by Phil Maurice on Oct 1, 2016 18:39:03 GMT -5
Part of the "charm" of these two similar characters is their "monster hero" persona is a curse. Removing that element takes away something unique. Sure. Although the concept of scientific transformation between the weak and the strong recalls the Jekyll and Hyde relationship, which was sort of furtive and localized, the Hulk has more in common with "Frankenstein," a monster born of science that was both poorly-understood and world-changing. He was Cold War paranoia run amok, and suddenly the weapon we had planned to use against our enemies was now threatening us. The Hulk was a devastating cannon that could not be aimed. |
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Post by hondobrode on Oct 1, 2016 18:55:34 GMT -5
That Hulk pic is by John Byrne and I think the inks are by Bob Wiacek. The pic is unusual cause that's the only pic I can remember that proportionately makes the Hulk look shorter and stockier than tall looming over people. Depending on which version of the Hulk, he stands between 6'6" and 8'8". He looks more like 5' something here. Not saying I don't like it. I love Byrne's Hulk. At one point it seemed liked Bryne was trying to do a run on every Marvel character. Most of the time I liked his back to basics approach however while I liked his art on the Hulk I didn't like him separating Banner & the Hulk making them two separate beings. You're right. In fact, consciously or not, I think he was trying to emulate Kirby in touching most of the Marvel characters. |
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