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Post by chadwilliam on Oct 27, 2019 13:37:59 GMT -5
I really hate it when a writer brings back some cool or beloved character from the past only to re-invent them in some grim and gritty fashion. "If you liked the whimsy, fun, and excitement of The Batman from the planet Zur-en-Arrh, then you'll love seeing him as a raving psycho who smashes peoples heads in with a baseball bat!" "Like Uncle Scrooge? Then you'll love Spawn!" And I absolutely hate it when I hear these stories described as tributes to the real thing. Agreed; if the character had any of those traits as part of his evolution, or an older storyline that might warrant the increased violence, then its justified, but change just for the hell of it, or the writer thinking he's part of this "edgy" trend is nonsense, and more often than not, their work never holds up. I'm not sure who these "homages" are intended for - if you liked Jack Schiff's Batman run, for instance, I doubt that you'll care for this. However, if you didn't like it, what's the point of referencing it? It feels like there's some sort of raze to the ground and salt the earth mentality where it isn't enough to completely darken a character's present - you have to eat through every bit of that character's history and tarnish any moment of joy you can find just for the sake of being thorough. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2019 18:35:00 GMT -5
I hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs. And I know everyone here agrees with me. Thank you very much.
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Post by Cei-U! on Oct 31, 2019 23:48:15 GMT -5
I hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs. And I know everyone here agrees with me. Thank you very much. I've never read a wrestling comic, I've never wanted to and I still don't, but I don't begrudge others their pleasures. Therefore, in solidarity with those of you who do, I too hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs.
Cei-U! I summon the empathy!
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Post by EdoBosnar on Nov 1, 2019 5:03:07 GMT -5
I hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs. And I know everyone here agrees with me. Thank you very much. I've never read a wrestling comic, I've never wanted to and I still don't, but I don't begrudge others their pleasures. Therefore, in solidarity with those of you who do, I too hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs.
Cei-U! I summon the empathy!
Yeah! What Cei-U! said. |
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 1, 2019 5:15:28 GMT -5
I hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs. And I know everyone here agrees with me. Thank you very much. I can't imagine a wrestling comic that is engaging enough to have a long run. It's a money grab from the WWW corporation. Nothing more. |
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Post by Reptisaurus! on Nov 1, 2019 6:15:51 GMT -5
I hate that wrestling comics don't have long runs. And I know everyone here agrees with me. Thank you very much. I can't imagine a wrestling comic that is engaging enough to have a long run. It's a money grab from the WWW corporation. Nothing more. I mean Prince of Tennis got pretty good reviews. There was a freaking KISS comic that lasted for quite a few years - Starting in 1994 (?!?!?!?!?!?!?!) or something. And Wrestling is basically tennis + KISS, right? |
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Post by Icctrombone on Nov 1, 2019 6:56:24 GMT -5
Maybe I should take that back, I don’t want to be run over by an angry cabbie.  |
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Post by rberman on Nov 1, 2019 7:30:21 GMT -5
A comic book about professional wrestlers could go at least two ways. It could be a completely fabricated fantasy built around the public personae of various characters. Sort of like the old Mr. T cartoon. Or it could be more like G.L.O.W., depicting the seamy underbelly of the entertainment industry. New Mutants actually did this in code with the "Gladiators under Los Angeles" plot that began in the Beauty and the Beast mini-series.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2019 8:37:11 GMT -5
Guys, I believe wrestling comics routinely sold one billion copies when they were published. Many of them are preserved in a library due to a presidential edict. They deserve more respect.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2019 8:37:36 GMT -5
Maybe I should take that back, I don’t want to be run over by an angry cabbie.  |
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Post by tarkintino on Nov 1, 2019 13:19:38 GMT -5
Guys, I believe wrestling comics routinely sold one billion copies when they were published. Many of them are preserved in a library due to a presidential edict. They deserve more respect.  Next, you'll post that serial killer comics routinely sell 2 billion a month....and if tempted. please leave all "That's what Batman is today" comments at the door... |
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