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Post by hondobrode on Sept 15, 2020 22:54:23 GMT -5
Correct on non-painted interiors.
The current soon-to-be-cancelled Hawkman series has been the best ever, even better than Johns' 90's series which was also outstanding.
Yes, I like the JLA but I LOVE the JSA - tied with the Legion as my favorite super group.
Not even a contest really
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2020 20:12:24 GMT -5
This analogy is gonna suck because I am terrible at analogies, but here goes.
If I may use a music analogy, the JLA feel like a “manufactured pop band”. Very entertaining - and I love them - but still a “manufactured pop band”. Whereas there’s something a little more organic about the JSA.
I probably explained that badly, but since sucking at analogies isn’t a crime, I’ll make my exit so I can get some rest before driving tomorrow...
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Which One?
Sept 21, 2020 10:46:40 GMT -5
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Post by brutalis on Sept 21, 2020 10:46:40 GMT -5
taxidriver1980 asks Which One for you, the classic transistorized powered mechanical Iron Man of a 1000 attachments or current computer hacking, nano tech can do just about anything Iron Man?
For me this is like asking do you want to own a classic gas guzzling Detroit steel muscle car or would you rather have a sleek computerized self driving energy efficient electric car of today? Gimme CLASSIC IRON MAN and my muscle car!
Original Shellhead had character and a feel of strength and power. He required more attachments or specialized systems or armor for extreme situations. Stark, the man in the armor was extremely intelligent and a quick on his feet creator. Today's Iron Man is more Transformer and his armor has become almost magical in it's capability to do any and everything. And Stark is now no longer just an inventor/tech wizard on the cutting edge of technology but has become a Reed Richard's level genius creating armor that adapts to the needs of the writers.
While the newer incarnations of our man of iron sure do look pretty and are amazing, at times it seems too much and too over the top. What do you all think?
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Post by Slam_Bradley on Sept 21, 2020 10:56:14 GMT -5
taxidriver1980 asks Which One for you, the classic transistorized powered mechanical Iron Man of a 1000 attachments or current computer hacking, nano tech can do just about anything Iron Man? For me this is like asking do you want to own a classic gas guzzling Detroit steel muscle car or would you rather have a sleek computerized self driving energy efficient electric car of today? Gimme CLASSIC IRON MAN and my muscle car! Original Shellhead had character and a feel of strength and power. He required more attachments or specialized systems or armor for extreme situations. Stark, the man in the armor was extremely intelligent and a quick on his feet creator. Today's Iron Man is more Transformer and his armor has become almost magical in it's capability to do any and everything. And Stark is now no longer just an inventor/tech wizard on the cutting edge of technology but has become a Reed Richard's level genius creating armor that adapts to the needs of the writers. While the newer incarnations of our man of iron sure do look pretty and are amazing, at times it seems too much and too over the top. What do you all think? To the extent that I care, probably classic Iron Man. But the character has never been one I cared about and I probably bought less than a dozen issues of his comic until big trades came out. Both iteration are essentially magic, so I'm not sure it makes much of a difference. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2020 11:42:02 GMT -5
taxidriver1980 asks Which One for you, the classic transistorized powered mechanical Iron Man of a 1000 attachments or current computer hacking, nano tech can do just about anything Iron Man? For me this is like asking do you want to own a classic gas guzzling Detroit steel muscle car or would you rather have a sleek computerized self driving energy efficient electric car of today? Gimme CLASSIC IRON MAN and my muscle car! Original Shellhead had character and a feel of strength and power. He required more attachments or specialized systems or armor for extreme situations. Stark, the man in the armor was extremely intelligent and a quick on his feet creator. Today's Iron Man is more Transformer and his armor has become almost magical in it's capability to do any and everything. And Stark is now no longer just an inventor/tech wizard on the cutting edge of technology but has become a Reed Richard's level genius creating armor that adapts to the needs of the writers. While the newer incarnations of our man of iron sure do look pretty and are amazing, at times it seems too much and too over the top. What do you all think? I could express a view. Or I could just let Brutalis’ words speak for themselves. I agree with every letter! But I’ve never driven a Detroit steel muscle car.  |
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 21, 2020 14:16:43 GMT -5
No preference on Iron Man at all. He changed armor about as often as Cher changed designer dresses back in the '70's.
However, I will vote that he had the coolest theme song by far among the cheesy 1966 Marvel cartoons!
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Post by adamwarlock2099 on Sept 21, 2020 14:24:39 GMT -5
While I am not super invested in the character, being that he is a tech focused hero it seems more logically, in keeping with real modern technology, that he would only become more sleek, aerodynamic and efficient. Nanotechnology in real life is already enabling use to do amazing things like in both industrial and medicinally fields. So it would seem fitting that just like actual clothes that his suit would constantly being updated to better handle the tasks he needs. So I'd vote for the more realistic portrayal of the Iron Man suit.
But I did like how they worked classic Iron Man in the Iron Man movie. Especially with the circumstances he was in, it made sense and fit well into the story.
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Sept 21, 2020 15:13:03 GMT -5
Is it cheating to say neither? The analogy between a muscle car and a Tesla is spot-on, and I have no preference... as long as the armor is presented as a car (even a pimped up one). I'm fine with onboard computers with a personality and with nanotech capable of doing surprising stuff... as long as it doesn't look too much like magic. I want the suit to run out of power, to experience mechanical failures, to malfunction at the most inopportune moment. I did love the old armour carried in a suitcase, the one that needed to be plugged in a power outlet. It was a great model for the early Iron Man. But just as technology evolves and as we no longer have rotary phones, I would expect Stark's tech to evolve. And speaking of which... This company is for real!!! |
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Post by Batflunkie on Sept 21, 2020 15:13:32 GMT -5
However, I will vote that he had the coolest theme song by far among the cheesy 1966 Marvel cartoons!
I implore you to reconsider
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Post by Prince Hal on Sept 21, 2020 15:43:18 GMT -5
Not even a casual Iron Man fan, but if pressed, of course the old school version.  Unless you bring this version into the discussion...  or this Iron Man...  |
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 21, 2020 16:37:43 GMT -5
However, I will vote that he had the coolest theme song by far among the cheesy 1966 Marvel cartoons!
I implore you to reconsider
No matter which way you look at it, it's easy to say that The Hulk theme was the absolute worst of the bunch... |
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Post by beccabear67 on Sept 21, 2020 20:55:38 GMT -5
Useful on getting rid of creases iron man for me.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2020 21:36:21 GMT -5
Useful on getting rid of creases iron man for me. My wife wants to know if you use it to iron your Kaftain America?  -M |
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Post by berkley on Sept 22, 2020 23:26:15 GMT -5
Never have been much of a fan of the character but as RR said, I have no problem with the technology or rather the fictional techno-babble employed by writers - evolving along with the real world.
Speaking of which, is it fair to say that in Iron Man's world "transistors" were the "nano-tech" of its day? I seem to remember the word being used a lot when writers wanted to hand-wave an explanation of some implausible feature or ability of IM's armour. Though I think transistors were and still are much more prevalent in real-world devices than nanotech is.
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Post by tartanphantom on Sept 23, 2020 0:39:14 GMT -5
Never have been much of a fan of the character but as RR said, I have no problem with the technology or rather the fictional techno-babble employed by writers - evolving along with the real world. Speaking of which, is it fair to say that in Iron Man's world "transistors" were the "nano-tech" of its day? I seem to remember the word being used a lot when writers wanted to hand-wave an explanation of some implausible feature or ability of IM's armour. Though I think transistors were and still are much more prevalent in real-world devices than nanotech is.
Nanotech is the new transistor in that it is replacing accepted tech at an alarming rate. Transistors largely replaced tubes (except for certain devices that operate better on tubes-- like guitar amps, certain recording equipment and high-end stereo gear). Then the IC (integrated circuit) chip replaced multiple components, including lots of transistors.
Nanotech is the micro-downsizing of the IC concept.
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