COMICS: Darth Badly's Comic Shack

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Pepper@Jul 19 2005, 02:35 PM
I've read the 80-page intro to the Infinity Crisis, which was being sold recently at a local comic book store. Very interesting, but I'm not even going to try to follow every spin-off or series, unless someone has a chart or timeline that I can follow, so I can pick up the relevant issues, etc.


I plan on doing something like that. Somone on the DC message boards has compiled a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet collecting the "Crisis Counseling" features that are posted every Monday by DC to follow the leadin stories to the Infinite Crisis.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>Another by the way, have you all read the "Trinity" trilogy? It's about when Bats and Supes met Diana. Kinda interesting.
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It was ok. Kinda screws up continuity a bit, specifically information from JLA: Year One and Batman/Superman: World's Finest in regards to who knew what and when about secret identities.

~JTS

[Sabrina Fried]

Back from Comic-con!

Other than some manga I was already intending to buy anyway, I really didn't see anything at that con that would make me want to pick up a new series. When It came to the indie comics, I am already following all the ones that really seem interesting to me, and the mainstream comics are doing more of the same, or shojo, which bores me to death.

Got Tales #24 while I was there, only because I knew my LCS wouldn't have any copies left of the art cover by the time I got home, definitley not the best Tales issue, but at least it didn't leave any loose ends hanging. Got the intro comic signed by Jeremy Barlow after the comics panel style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Now feverishly writing my column in the hopes it will be up by the weekend. I may or may not bump the prepared column I had from before I left for it.

Sabrina

[James T. Skywalker]

Had to pick up my comics today because I was in San Francisco yesterday, and my comic shop closed before I could get back. (Missed out on the best cover for an issue I ended up getting...)

Adventures of Superman #642 (best issue of the "Sacrifice" arc, so far; the big showdown comes up in next week's Wonder Woman and OMAC Project issues, though!)
JSA Classified #1 (missed out on the hot cover of the Power Girl origin issue, but it's an interesting start to an interesting character's origin story--the REAL origin)
Day of Vengeance #4 (narrated by Detective Chimp! Haven't finished it yet, but it's been a decent series, especially with the Superman and JSA tie-ins)
Teen Titans #25 (Superboy and Raven discuss Superboy's soul... hmmm)
Birds of Prey #84 (gotta find out whats up with the Brainiac virus that Oracle's contracted, and will Dinah and Ted get out of Asia?!)
Batman: Gotham Knights #67 (Tommy Elliot vs. Hush? What?! EDIT: Actually, it was Bruce vs. Hush... and he got in some trouble for that!)

And my trade paperback of the week... Star Wars: Clone Wars Volume 6--On the Fields of Battle.

~JTS

[Pepper]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Jul 19 2005, 03:04 PM
It was ok. Kinda screws up continuity a bit, specifically information from JLA: Year One and Batman/Superman: World's Finest in regards to who knew what and when about secret identities.

If I remember correctly, in World's Finest Clark and Bruce revealed their identies to each other a few years after they first met. Maybe a couple of years? How would that screw up continuity with Diana? They didn't meet her till some years after revealing to each other their identities. Right...? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crazy.gif

In other comic news, I had a need for a good Batman story today, so I went and bought "Broken City". So far it's pretty good. I've also been trying to catch up on Smallville (TV series), and I tell you, there's a world of difference between Clark and Bruce and how they deal with criminals. I admit that I like how Bruce won't hesitate to kick in the teeth of a thug like Killer Croc to get what he needs from him. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/saber.gif [attachmentid=13828] Clark would never do a thing like that, and the contrasts between them really make for a good dynamic when they're together.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Pepper+Jul 22 2005, 01:56 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Pepper @ Jul 22 2005, 01:56 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-James T. Skywalker@Jul 19 2005, 03:04 PM
It was ok. Kinda screws up continuity a bit, specifically information from JLA: Year One and Batman/Superman: World's Finest in regards to who knew what and when about secret identities.

If I remember correctly, in World's Finest Clark and Bruce revealed their identies to each other a few years after they first met. Maybe a couple of years? How would that screw up continuity with Diana? They didn't meet her till some years after revealing to each other their identities. Right...? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crazy.gif
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It was at least four to six years before they told one another... and I don't know when they met Diana. So I dunno... Just didn't quite seem congruous.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>In other comic news, I had a need for a good Batman story today, so I went and bought "Dark City".
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I'm guessing that's actually Broken City (what with the mention of kicking Killer Croc in the teeth). I haven't read it, but from what I've heard, it's either one of the best or one of the worst Batman stories. I dunno, I don't think I'm gonna pick that one up. But good luck with it, I hope you do enjoy it.

~JTS

[Otis_Frampton]

Originally posted by Justin+Jul 17 2005, 11:53 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Justin @ Jul 17 2005, 11:53 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Otis_Frampton@Jul 11 2005, 04:23 PM
Issues 1-3 are in stores now. Issue 4 should hit stores on July 20th. This preview is just to give folks a taste of the series before all 4 issues are available.

And if anyone is interested, they can always order copies from the Viper Comics online store: http://vipercomics.com/shop/shop_categories.asp?cat=4

I'll be at the San Diego Comic-Con this week signing copies of all 4 issues (#4 will be available for purchase at the con!). Go here for more details: http://otisframpton.typepad.com/zombie_mon...n_countd_1.html (http://otisframpton.typepad.com/zombie_monkey_press/2005/07/comiccon_countd_1.html)

And thanks for reading!

-Otis
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Too bad there's nothing there saying that the "comic con exclusive" issue costs FIVE DOLLARS even though the sign on the rack at your booth said all comics were $3! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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First, it's not MY booth, it's the VIPER COMICS booth, and I had nothing to do with the pricing or the creation of the corresponding price lists at the convention. I'm the creator/writer/artist of "Oddly Normal". If you'd like, I can direct your complaints to the proper person.

Second, I can't believe you're complaining at all. You have 3 ways to read Oddly Normal #1. One of them is the free preview I provided to the public. The second is by buying issue 1 with the normal cover at the regular price of $3 (the same as all other regular Viper comics with standard covers). The third is by buying issue 1 with the con exclusive cover, which was printed in limited numbers for collectors at conventions, and yes . . . it costs a little more because of that.

Bottom line . . . Oddly Normal #1 is available to read for FREE and people still complain. This world is indeed a maddening place in which to live.

-Otis

[Pepper]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Jul 22 2005, 09:44 AM
I'm guessing that's actually Broken City (what with the mention of kicking Killer Croc in the teeth). I haven't read it, but from what I've heard, it's either one of the best or one of the worst Batman stories. I dunno, I don't think I'm gonna pick that one up. But good luck with it, I hope you do enjoy it.

What'd I say, Dark City? What a moron!

Yes, I meant to say Broken City. Read what I mean not what I say! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Justin]

Otis, my issue with that is less that the comic is priced two dollars more expensive for merely an alternate cover (even though that is pretty lame...not just in this case but whenever a company does this) but that there was signage on the booth (right under the con exclusive issue) saying all comics were $3 and then being told that it was in fact $5, and my treatment after mentioning this fact (in a non-confrontational manner).

I still paid the five bucks for it (and thanks for signing it for me BTW style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif)

[Trilogist]

For crying out loud, it's two bleepin' dollars. Get Paypal and I'LL send give you your two bucks back! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Darth Badly]

I'm overdue a comic shopping catch up.


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[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jul 17 2005, 06:28 PM
Hey P-Ray - you caught up with HOUSE OF M #3 yet?* You're gonna love the last page.* (No peeking ahead now.)

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I'm almost there Bro style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I let you know. I have over a months to read and I'm still trying to catch up.

It's more difficult getting comics a month at a time than each week.

[P-Ray]

Oh and I wanted to add that I'm finally enjoying the X Men again.

The current Bizarre Love Triangle story line is good!

[Pepper]

Originally posted by Otis_Frampton@Jul 22 2005, 01:36 PM
Bottom line . . . Oddly Normal #1 is available to read for FREE and people still complain. This world is indeed a maddening place in which to live.

-Otis

Otis, people are people; most of them are never happy, and will nit-pick and complain about even the best things. I'm guilty of it, but I try not to let myself have that kind of negative outlook on life.

By the way, I'm going to check out your comic series. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/ok.gif

Do you think it will eventually be released in a trade paperback form?

[Justin]

Hey whatever man. One of the guys at that booth was rude to me, that's why I was complaining. I was fully prepared to pay the extra two bucks I just thought it sucked that the guy was rude to me after I mentioned that the signage on the booth was misleading.

It's like if you go to McDonalds and on the menu it says a value menu is $4 and after you order it they tell you it is actually $6. Sure it's not that big of a deal but it's not cool either.

[Trilogist]

Yeah, I get it. I was just picking on you man. I probably would've felt the same way.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 23 2005, 05:25 PM
Oh and I wanted to add that I'm finally enjoying the X Men again.

The current Bizarre Love Triangle story line is good!
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Which title do you mean?

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[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jul 25 2005, 08:50 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jul 25 2005, 08:50 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@Jul 23 2005, 05:25 PM
Oh and I wanted to add that I'm finally enjoying the X Men again.*

The current Bizarre Love Triangle story line is good!
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Which title do you mean?

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Just the regular X Men title! That's the first time that I have really enjoyed it in a couple of months.

As of late, all I have been enjoying has been Astonishing! Are you reading any X Men titles?

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Jul 23 2005, 11:23 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Jul 23 2005, 11:23 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Darth Badly@Jul 17 2005, 06:28 PM
Hey P-Ray - you caught up with HOUSE OF M #3 yet?* You're gonna love the last page.* (No peeking ahead now.)

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I'm almost there Bro style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I let you know. I have over a months to read and I'm still trying to catch up.

It's more difficult getting comics a month at a time than each week.
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Well Badly, I finally got through House of M #3. You were right...loved the ending! Man am I excited!

I think that that's they way they are going to be able to reintroduce that character. Whattaya think?

Also what do think of the whole House of M series?

[P-Ray]

Oh I almost forgot to ask you Badly!

What did you think of New Avengers # 7(The Sentry storyline)?

I'm lovin' that book! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/inlove.gif I'm also really really enjoying the Young Avengers!

Take care Chum! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wave.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Jul 26 2005, 05:15 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Jul 26 2005, 05:15 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jul 25 2005, 08:50 PM
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Oh and I wanted to add that I'm finally enjoying the X Men again.*

The current Bizarre Love Triangle story line is good!
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Which title do you mean?

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Just the regular X Men title! That's the first time that I have really enjoyed it in a couple of months.

As of late, all I have been enjoying has been Astonishing! Are you reading any X Men titles?
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Just the one written by Joss W. - Astonishing.

His second story hasn't been as good as the first, but there's always at least some great dialogue to enjoy. Truth be told, I miss Grant Morrison on the X-Men - he actually had some great ideas.

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[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Jul 26 2005, 05:19 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Jul 26 2005, 05:19 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 23 2005, 11:23 AM
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Hey P-Ray - you caught up with HOUSE OF M #3 yet?* You're gonna love the last page.* (No peeking ahead now.)

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I'm almost there Bro style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I let you know. I have over a months to read and I'm still trying to catch up.

It's more difficult getting comics a month at a time than each week.
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Well Badly, I finally got through House of M #3. You were right...loved the ending! Man am I excited!

I think that that's they way they are going to be able to reintroduce that character. Whattaya think?

Also what do think of the whole House of M series?
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Yes, I agree - I think that's how they're going to bring him back too.

I have mixed feelings about HOUSE OF M so far.

I have enjoyed reading each issue, but so far we've had three issues with about ten pages of story.

The first issue was all set up. The second issue was an introduction to the world - almost a guide book - and while it read well page by page, it hardly moved the actual story forward at all. The whole of the third issue was one long chase sequence with Wolvie. I will certainly stick with it, but I wish that there was a bit more meat on the bones re plot and character - you know what I mean?

Against my initial expectations I am continuing to enjoy YOUNG AVENGERS - and look forward to picking it up every month.

Likewise I must admit that although I did not see the point of trashing the old team at the time, I like THE NEW AVENGERS very much. My frustration with the NEW AVENGERS is that because of BMB's writing style when he is on superhero fare each issue seems a pretty fast read to me. Now that might be because I am enjoying it, but sometimes I wish (again) that there was a bit more meat.

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[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jul 26 2005, 05:18 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jul 26 2005, 05:18 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 26 2005, 05:19 AM
Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 23 2005, 11:23 AM
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Hey P-Ray - you caught up with HOUSE OF M #3 yet?* You're gonna love the last page.* (No peeking ahead now.)

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I'm almost there Bro style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I let you know. I have over a months to read and I'm still trying to catch up.

It's more difficult getting comics a month at a time than each week.
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Well Badly, I finally got through House of M #3. You were right...loved the ending! Man am I excited!

I think that that's they way they are going to be able to reintroduce that character. Whattaya think?

Also what do think of the whole House of M series?
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Yes, I agree - I think that's how they're going to bring him back too.

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<span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:100%">Possible spoilers!!!</span>








Yes, but he won't be on The New Avengers! Maybe he'll get his own book or even rejoin the Thunderbolts(I'm still getting that book). We'll see!

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jul 26 2005, 05:18 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jul 26 2005, 05:18 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 26 2005, 05:19 AM
Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 23 2005, 11:23 AM
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Hey P-Ray - you caught up with HOUSE OF M #3 yet?* You're gonna love the last page.* (No peeking ahead now.)

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I'm almost there Bro style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif I let you know. I have over a months to read and I'm still trying to catch up.

It's more difficult getting comics a month at a time than each week.
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Well Badly, I finally got through House of M #3. You were right...loved the ending! Man am I excited!

I think that that's they way they are going to be able to reintroduce that character. Whattaya think?

Also what do think of the whole House of M series?
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Yes, I agree - I think that's how they're going to bring him back too.

I have mixed feelings about HOUSE OF M so far.

I have enjoyed reading each issue, but so far we've had three issues with about ten pages of story.

The first issue was all set up. The second issue was an introduction to the world - almost a guide book - and while it read well page by page, it hardly moved the actual story forward at all. The whole of the third issue was one long chase sequence with Wolvie. I will certainly stick with it, but I wish that there was a bit more meat on the bones re plot and character - you know what I mean?
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Agreed!

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jul 26 2005, 05:18 AM
Against my initial expectations I am continuing to enjoy YOUNG AVENGERS - and look forward to picking it up every month.

Likewise I must admit that although I did not see the point of trashing the old team at the time, I like THE NEW AVENGERS very much. My frustration with the NEW AVENGERS is that because of BMB's writing style when he is on superhero fare each issue seems a pretty fast read to me. Now that might be because I am enjoying it, but sometimes I wish (again) that there was a bit more meat.

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I'm glad that you like the New Avengers! As I stated earlier, I too thought that it turned out to be a good book!

Also, I like the quick read of The New Avengers. It's because it's very interesting for me.

[Justin]

I like House of M because I love those alternate universe/what-f style stories.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Jul 26 2005, 06:42 PM
I like House of M because I love those alternate universe/what-f style stories.
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It's a fine idea, but a bit lite on story so far.

I hope it'll pick up.

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[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jul 27 2005, 07:10 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jul 27 2005, 07:10 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Justin@Jul 26 2005, 06:42 PM
I like House of M because I love those alternate universe/what-f style stories.
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It's a fine idea, but a bit lite on story so far.

I hope it'll pick up.

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It has 5 more issues to go, so hopefully!

And I agree with you Justin, I'm reading some Age of Apocalypse stuff right now!

[Darth Badly]

I think HOUSE OF M #4 is out this week, isn't it?

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[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jul 27 2005, 03:56 PM
I think HOUSE OF M #4 is out this week, isn't it?

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I don't know! I have to wait for mine style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/worried.gif

[Darth Badly]

How come?

Why are you only picking 'em up monthly?

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jul 27 2005, 05:10 PM
How come?

Why are you only picking 'em up monthly?
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Long story, but I moved from FL to NC. There's not a store up here close, so I have my buddy(who runs a comic shop) ships them to me for a considerable discount once a month.

It's hard to adjust since I used to pick them up every week and was on top of all the stories. This way, I get behind a little. I do have the Batman War Games TPB to tide me over until.

I did go to a bookstore around here and picked up the new Avengers #7. I simply couldn't wait for it! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[James T. Skywalker]

I picked up Wonder Woman #219, The OMAC Project #4, and Outsiders #25 today, as well as the new issue of Wizards magazine, which has an awesome preview of Infinite Crisis #1.

~JTS

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Jul 27 2005, 06:54 PM
I picked up Wonder Woman #219, The OMAC Project #4, and Outsiders #25 today
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Hey JTS! Didn't outsiders #25 come out already? I thought that I already had that but now I'm confused! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Jul 27 2005, 05:04 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Jul 27 2005, 05:04 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-James T. Skywalker@Jul 27 2005, 06:54 PM
I picked up Wonder Woman #219, The OMAC Project #4, and Outsiders #25 today
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Hey JTS! Didn't outsiders #25 come out already? I thought that I already had that but now I'm confused! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif
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Perhaps it is issue #26...

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Jul 28 2005, 12:54 AM
I picked up Wonder Woman #219, The OMAC Project #4, and Outsiders #25 today, as well as the new issue of Wizards magazine, which has an awesome preview of Infinite Crisis #1.

~JTS
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Could you post a shortish summary of the build up to Infinate Crisis? Do we know what (or what kind of thing) is gonna cause it?

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[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker+Jul 27 2005, 07:31 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(James T. Skywalker @ Jul 27 2005, 07:31 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by P-Ray@Jul 27 2005, 05:04 PM
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I picked up Wonder Woman #219, The OMAC Project #4, and Outsiders #25 today
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Hey JTS! Didn't outsiders #25 come out already? I thought that I already had that but now I'm confused! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif
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Perhaps it is issue #26...

~JTS
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That clears it up! Thanx!

[brookie]

MUST READS:

Battle Pope #1

and

Elks run- #1 and #2

if you dont read these... you dont deserve to live. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/whip.gif

[Darth Badly]

What are they?

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jul 27 2005, 05:58 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jul 27 2005, 05:58 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-James T. Skywalker@Jul 28 2005, 12:54 AM
I picked up Wonder Woman #219, The OMAC Project #4, and Outsiders #25 today, as well as the new issue of Wizards magazine, which has an awesome preview of Infinite Crisis #1.

~JTS
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Could you post a shortish summary of the build up to Infinate Crisis? Do we know what (or what kind of thing) is gonna cause it?

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Hell, even I don't know what's going to be the cause of the Infinite Crisis yet. I don't think anyone does, except the writers. But DAMN it just got great this week. If you don't read anything else, read Wonder Woman #219 and OMAC Project #4 this week. If those two books don't make you say "DAMN" I don't know what will.

BTW, I do plan on updating my blog (http://blogs.starwars.com/JamesTSkywalker) at SW.com with more Infinite Crisis stuff soon, cuz it is going somewhere now. Only two months away!

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Cheers, JT.

[James T. Skywalker]

BTW, for anyone who cares, Wonder Woman #219 and OMAC Project #4 are <span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">HUGE</span> issues! Must-reads for fans of the "Big Three"...

~JTS

[cj790]

I've read an issue of Battle Pope a while ago - thought it was a great premise style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif
Are they reprinting the entire series now?

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Jul 28 2005, 10:32 AM
BTW, for anyone who cares, Wonder Woman #219 and OMAC Project #4 are <span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">HUGE</span> issues! Must-reads for fans of the "Big Three"...

~JTS
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Thanx for bringing that to our attention!

I called my comic store and they threw the last Wonder Woman #219 they had in my box! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happydance.gif

[James T. Skywalker]

Pick it up ASAP! It freakin' rules!

~JTS

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Jul 28 2005, 04:18 PM
Pick it up ASAP! It freakin' rules!

~JTS
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I have to wait for it to get shipped to me ! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Jul 28 2005, 12:42 PM
I've read an issue of Battle Pope a while ago - thought it was a great premise style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif
Are they reprinting the entire series now?
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im guessing...

[brookie]

LMFAO justin! what a great icon!

[Justin]

Ain't it? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sly.gif

Want one? Here's one for you Hawkeye fans.

[P-Ray]

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[brookie]

Originally posted by Justin@Jul 29 2005, 01:53 AM
Ain't it? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sly.gif

Want one?* Here's one for you Hawkeye fans.
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oh man those are great!? could i get maybe a hulk one perhaps stepping on a smurf!? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

oh nno! wait! i would LOOOVE a iron man with budwieser cans all over the place!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wtg.gif

[cj790]

Just back with:

Hellblazer #210 - still great

Courtney Crumrin special - loving this series, this special looks at Uncle Aloysius as a young sorceror, very good!

Albion #2 - is anyone else reading this? I have no idea who the characters are (from old British cartoons), but I'm loving the mood of the comic.

And sadly, Red Sonja #1 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif
I had a quick urge to see someone with a sword kill things - and it's co-written by Mike Carey!

[Justin]

Originally posted by brookie+Jul 29 2005, 01:36 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brookie @ Jul 29 2005, 01:36 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Justin@Jul 29 2005, 01:53 AM
Ain't it? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sly.gif

Want one?* Here's one for you Hawkeye fans.
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oh man those are great!? could i get maybe a hulk one perhaps stepping on a smurf!? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

oh nno! wait! i would LOOOVE a iron man with budwieser cans all over the place!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wtg.gif
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Well I don't have a Hulk stepping on a smurf, but....

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jul 29 2005, 06:50 PM
Just back with:



Albion #2 - is anyone else reading this? I have no idea who the characters are (from old British cartoons), but I'm loving the mood of the comic.


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I bought the first issue. I thought it was ok. Like you, the characters that they are using were a bit before my time. Uncle Alan is 53 I think, so he read 'em as a kid, but most of 'em were gone by the time I was reading in the 70s.

I thought that the first issue was ok. It felt a little bit like I had seen most of it before actually. ie something suppossedly fictional turns out to be real. Still, I'm happy to still with it and see how it pans out.

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[cj790]

^ I agree.
I like the art too - there's a very amusing take on Beano-esque comics in the second issue style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[brookie]

thanks justin! thats great!

[Darth Badly]

Comic shopping this Thursday.

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[James T. Skywalker]

Hopefully Wednesday here, depending on my paycheck today...

It looks to be a busy Wednesday, too, at least for this DC Infinite Crisis buyer (Return of Donna Troy, Detective Comics, Firestorm [maybe], Gotham Central, JSA, Superman).

Though now that I look, next week is gonna be murder.

~JTS

[Sabrina Fried]

Wednesday here, though I've only got one comic coming in this week. I may even have a net LOSS of comics this week, since I'm selling off some of the comics I've converted to trade (running out of storage space)

Sabrina

[Justin]

Holy crap. The latest Wonder Woman is awesome, and the last page is just...damn, dude. I just picked it up because it was the conclusion to the Sacrifice crossover with Superman, but I will definitely be picking up the next issue of WW as well. I am REALLY surprised DC would do this and am looking forward to seeing where they go with it.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 2 2005, 01:09 AM
Holy crap. The latest Wonder Woman is awesome, and the last page is just...damn, dude. I just picked it up because it was the conclusion to the Sacrifice crossover with Superman, but I will definitely be picking up the next issue of WW as well. I am REALLY surprised DC would do this and am looking forward to seeing where they go with it.
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Oh it's killin' me!

I'm waiting for my comics in the mail so I haven't gotten to read it yet!

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 1 2005, 11:09 PM
Holy crap. The latest Wonder Woman is awesome, and the last page is just...damn, dude. I just picked it up because it was the conclusion to the Sacrifice crossover with Superman, but I will definitely be picking up the next issue of WW as well. I am REALLY surprised DC would do this and am looking forward to seeing where they go with it.
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Did I tell ya, or did I tell ya? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/yeah.gif

~JTS

[Justin]

I was kind of sad they didn't address it more in OMAC #4 before they had to jet off, but at least Superman got a "WTF!!!" moment first. I am guessing the fallout will be a big deal and a lot more people are going to be reading Wonder Woman.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 2 2005, 11:24 AM
I was kind of sad they didn't address it more in OMAC #4 before they had to jet off, but at least Superman got a "WTF!!!" moment first. I am guessing the fallout will be a big deal and a lot more people are going to be reading Wonder Woman.
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They'll deal with it. And I hope that WW gets more readership, Rucka's doing a freakin' great job with it.

~JTS

[Justin]

I wouldn't have bought it if not for the cross-over but man am I glad I did. I'd much rather read it and experience it for myself instead of reading about it in Wizard next month. I bet you anything she's on the cover of next month's issue.

[James T. Skywalker]

Well, she was the character and book of the month on IGN. And they've had a full article and a letters section devoted to her in just a week since that issue.

Anyway, it's Wednesday again, and it's shopping day...

Gotham Cental #33 (Rucka and Brubaker are having fun with this arc, and it was cool to see the Titans show up; I'm really interested to see who's behind this "dead Robin" thing)
Superman #220 (fallout from "The Insiders" and "Sacrifice" stories, plus we get to see John Henry Irons and the Eradicator; it's a Return of Superman reunion!)
Detective Comics #809 (a follow up to last year's "War Games" arc, this one starts out with a bang; great issue, looking forward to the continuation next week)
Justice #1 (very interesting start to this new Alex Ross comic, and fantastic art as always [though Ross isn't the one doing the pencils])

I also bought:

JSA #76
Firestorm #16
Blood of the Demon #6
and
DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #3

Haven't read those yet, but I'll get to 'em soon.

~JTS

[Justin]

Something just occurred to me today. They are bringing back Donna Troy (ex-Wonder Girl), and Wonder Woman is in trouble. Gee, I wonder what they plan to do?

[Darth Badly]

Just back from FP in town and predictable it was a bit of a bumper bundle. Including...

They had sold out of that Wonder Woman - but I read a battered shelf copy to see what happened. And now I know. Read OMAC #4 too.

Justice #1 - JTS - is this anything to do with the Crisis at DC at all? Lovely art either way.

Manhatten Guardian #3 (of 4) - by Grant Morrison

Secets of the House of M - probably a waste of money but they didn't have #4 yet.

New Avengers #8 - part 2 of The Sentry story.

Astonishing X-Men #11

1602 New World - the follow up to last year's 1602. I felt that the original sereis ended on a wimper rather than a bang last year. This cash-in follow up is written by Geig Pak - if I don't love the first issue then it's off the list.

The Ultimates Vol 2 #7 - nice surprise as I wasn't expecting to find this.

Albion #2 - so far #1 didn't grab me, let's see how this developes.

Off to bed now - will get to read them over Sunday.

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[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 4 2005, 08:53 PM
They had sold out of that Wonder Woman - but I read a battered shelf copy to see what happened. And now I know. Read OMAC #4 too.


Cool, what'd you think of it, Badly?

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Nope, this is Alex Ross's throwback to the old Justice League. It's Elseworlds, and it's all Ross. He loved the Superfriends cartoon back in the day, and it's what he draws upon for ALL of his material nowadays. That said, it's pretty cool to see Lex as the evil genius again; he's cool as the suave evil corporate type, but that's so overdone these days.

Looking forward to see how the Riddler takes down Batman in October!

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker+Aug 5 2005, 07:50 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(James T. Skywalker @ Aug 5 2005, 07:50 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Darth Badly@Aug 4 2005, 08:53 PM
They had sold out of that Wonder Woman - but I read a battered shelf copy to see what happened.* And now I know.* Read OMAC #4 too.


Cool, what'd you think of it, Badly?

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~JTS
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Thanks for the info re Ross. I will read anyway.

It was hard for me to really judge the WW issue without much of a context around it. It does seem to me that DC are making their universe more brutal. Is it gonna stay that way do you think? I think I remember reading somewhere that the upsurge in that type of thing was being explained (in story context) by being partly caused by the Avengers-JLA cross over of last year. Is that true? Can you shed any light on that?

Read The Ultimates last night - which great fun.

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[James T. Skywalker]

Well, I haven't read the Avengers-JLA crossover, but I highly doubt that it's in-continuity (most likely either considered an Elseworlds tale or dealt with in Hypertime).

Really, though, Our Worlds at War seems to have been the catalyst for a lot of the edgier and darker tales in the last few years. And the Batman titles have taken that to the extreme in many ways.

But as for the Wonder Woman issues, if you want context, I'll suggest you take a look back at some of her recent storylines, found in:

Wonder Woman #207-211 (the Medousa storyline)
Wonder Woman #212-214 (Wonder Woman, the JLA and the gods deal with the evens of the Medousa storyline)
Adventures of Superman #636 (can be found in the Superman trade paperback That Healing Touch; deals with Identity Crisis, the big comic event of last year)
Wonder Woman #215-218 (Wonder Woman given a task by the gods, leads into #219)
Countdown to Infinite Crisis
The OMAC Project #1-3
Superman #219
Action Comics #829
Adventures of Superman #642

Those last ones (Countdown, OMAC, and the Superman titles) deal directly with the Wonder Woman issue.

I know you got OMAC #4 (and I can assume you also read the previous ones, I dunno). So I hope that steers you in some direction. Obviously, it's not important to read all of those WW issues, but that's her recent history and might give you an idea of a grander context.

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Actually I just read OMAC #4 to see how the WW cliffhanger ending continued.

I'm looking forward to catching up with Identity Crisis when the series is released as a tpb on September 9th.

I'll be buying Infinate Crisis when it starts, although I suspect that you (JTS) will have a lot of questions to answer as I do. !

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[James T. Skywalker]

Yep. I'm still catching up on DCU history. But I've been at it for a few months now, and I think I've got a good grasp on some stuff.

~JTS

[Justin]

My brother got the massive DC Universe Illustrated Encyclopedia for my birthday in April. I haven't read it all but I've flipped through it and it's pretty neat. They should do the same thing for Marvel (if they haven't).

[brookie]

house of M kicks so much ass, esp the FF house of M.

[Justin]

I am liking it as well, especially the Spider-Man one. Did you read the Pulse issue with Hawkeye?

[brookie]

no i havent is that good?

i have to say i really like the idea of a mutant run world- its something that i have always wanted to see... i just wish it really was a utopia and not so corrupted but i guess that happens with humans and mutants alike.

[Justin]

The Hawkeye issue of The Pulse was really interesting, I think there should be a House of M: Hawkeye miniseries, because in my opinion he is the most interesting character in the story.

He remembers the truth and is aware that he died, but also remembers the fake House of M life as well and is trying to come to terms with finding out that he is supposed to be dead, and doesn't know if he will still be alive when everything goes back to normal (even though from his point of view he doesn't know if it will or not).

<div onClick="openClose('2950efa27b0a6e88be84783267aeb8f7')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="2950efa27b0a6e88be84783267aeb8f7" style="display:none">He said he was going to find and kill Magneto and the Scarlet Witch,</div> so obviously he will have an important part to play in the story. I think he ought to be one of the central characters in the main House of M miniseries, and I'm surprised that he's not.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 7 2005, 04:11 PM
The Hawkeye issue of The Pulse was really interesting, I think there should be a House of M: Hawkeye miniseries, because in my opinion he is the most interesting character in the story.

He remembers the truth and is aware that he died, but also remembers the fake House of M life as well and is trying to come to terms with finding out that he is supposed to be dead, and doesn't know if he will still be alive when everything goes back to normal (even though from his point of view he doesn't know if it will or not).*

<div onClick="openClose('cccd00b6c34b68e321f4a02dfc70a970')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="cccd00b6c34b68e321f4a02dfc70a970" style="display:none">He said he was going to find and kill Magneto and the Scarlet Witch,</div> so obviously he will have an important part to play in the story.* I think he ought to be one of the central characters in the main House of M miniseries, and I'm surprised that he's not.
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Sounds great!

I guess I won't have to read it now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Justin]

Sorry P-Ray. I added the spoiler tag, but I don't really think that's a spoiler. But anyway, there's more to the issue than that.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 7 2005, 04:27 PM
Sorry P-Ray. I added the spoiler tag, but I don't really think that's a spoiler. But anyway, there's more to the issue than that.
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No problem! I was just kidding anyhow!

Actually it's welcomed for me because I haven't gotten last months comics shipped yet! I've almost PM ed someone because I want to know all the hub bub with Wonder Woman: Sacrifice.

I'm actually glad for the Hawkeye news. I'm a big fan of the character!

[Justin]

Sacrifice is actually a Superman story but it ends in Wonder Woman 219.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 7 2005, 05:01 PM
Sacrifice is actually a Superman story but it ends in Wonder Woman 219.
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Yeah, I meant that issue because JTS and Badly have been raving about it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Aug 7 2005, 03:39 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Aug 7 2005, 03:39 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Justin@Aug 7 2005, 05:01 PM
Sacrifice is actually a Superman story but it ends in Wonder Woman 219.
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Yeah, I meant that issue because JTS and Badly have been raving about it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif
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I'd pick up at least Adventures of Superman #642 to go along with it, and read AoS first. Both were written by Greg Rucka, so there's a good sense of continuity between the two stories.

Aside from the fact that they're the final two chapters of "Sacrifice", of course.

~JTS

[Justin]

I actually think the Adventures of Superman issue is better than the Wonder Woman one. BTW that book is really good right now. Anyone who says Superman is a lame character is not reading Adventures of Superman.

[cj790]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 5 2005, 03:53 AM
1602 New World - the follow up to last year's 1602. I felt that the original sereis ended on a wimper rather than a bang last year. This cash-in follow up is written by Geig Pak - if I don't love the first issue then it's off the list.


What did you think of it Badly?
I haven't seen it around yet - I may get it when it's in.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 7 2005, 10:11 PM
The Hawkeye issue of The Pulse was really interesting, I think there should be a House of M: Hawkeye miniseries, because in my opinion he is the most interesting character in the story.

He remembers the truth and is aware that he died, but also remembers the fake House of M life as well and is trying to come to terms with finding out that he is supposed to be dead, and doesn't know if he will still be alive when everything goes back to normal (even though from his point of view he doesn't know if it will or not).

<div onClick="openClose('8d684729aaf9b95dc747856998cb0312')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="8d684729aaf9b95dc747856998cb0312" style="display:none">He said he was going to find and kill Magneto and the Scarlet Witch,</div> so obviously he will have an important part to play in the story. I think he ought to be one of the central characters in the main House of M miniseries, and I'm surprised that he's not.
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This sounds good stuff.

I haven't got House of M #4 yet (I expect to this week) but I hope Hawkeye will play a larger role as the series goes on.

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[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790+Aug 8 2005, 12:19 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cj790 @ Aug 8 2005, 12:19 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Darth Badly@Aug 5 2005, 03:53 AM
1602 New World - the follow up to last year's 1602.* I felt that the original sereis ended on a wimper rather than a bang last year.* This cash-in follow up is written by Geig Pak - if I don't love the first issue then it's off the list.


What did you think of it Badly?
I haven't seen it around yet - I may get it when it's in.
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Hi cj

I can't recommend it to you. I read it over the weekend and it was a pretty light read and pretty weak.

Let me explain why.

The entire issue had no new ideas or indeed any ideas in it all all. It was just an excuse to see the Hulk fight dinosaurs in the year 1602. By comparison the comic before in my reading pile was the third issue of The Manhattan Guardian written by Grant Morrison as part of his Seven Soldiers epic with artwork by Cameron Stewart. Now I had thought that the first issue of this comic was easily the weakest of the Seven Soldiers series so this comic wasn't exactly my pick of the month, hoever... the third issue is a good solid one-off story. It is set in a West World style science park, where someone reprogrammes all the robots to think that they are terrorists. "The Hollow is modelling a world where everyone is a terrorist. What chance do we have?"

The nice touch is that there are a hundred robot citizens in this village in the exact % (white/black/women/man / etc) that there are people in the world. (An idea Morrison picked from a childen's book I've read.) But what Morrison does with it is to illustrate how a few people are trying to tell everyone else how to runt he world (by invading their countries etc). For example six people (out of the hndred robots) own 59% of the wealth and all six of those people live in North America.

Morrison also twins this main action story with a very personal subplot about the hero getting dumped by his partner. It's a simple enough 22 page comic story but manages to contain several moments and lines that make you think. By comparision, 1602 new World #1 adds nothing new to the established 1602 world and features a long splash pagey fight between the 1602 Hulk and some dinosaurs. That's it.

I'm gonna read the second issue in the shop, (which judging from the first will not take long) and unless it is utterly fantastic I won't buy it and will drop the title.

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[cj790]

Thanks Badly mate style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
I just popped out and saw it in the shop - a good thing that I didn't get it by your review! I was disappointed that it wasn't Gaiman for a start, so I decided to leave it because I'm not that keen on Marvel as a rule (X-Men being the exception). It has to be something pretty special ie. Morrison, Gaiman etc. for me to get a Marvel title, so I don't think I'll bother. I'm not at all interested in seeing one big monster fight another style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[cj790]

Just got and read the new SW Republic. Anyone else read that yet?

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by cj790@Aug 9 2005, 05:38 AM
Just got and read the new SW Republic. Anyone else read that yet?
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No but I can't wait!

Have they started yet with the Kashyyk storyline during RotS or are they still finishing up Salucemi storyline?

I can't wait for the Vader issue that takes place right after RotS! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/vader.gif

[Sabrina Fried]

Do you mean Republic 77 cj? I think that was the grand finale of the Salucemi arc.

Sabrina

[cj790]

That's right Sabrina - they've just finished the Salucemi story, and by the looks of it, the whole Quinlan Vos / Aayla / Pre-RotS storyline. A shame - I really liked those characters, and most of the arc in general, and I really don't think I'm going to be that interested in what they've got planned next style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
Are they getting rid of Republic along with Tales at the end of the year, or are they carrying it on? If they're scrapping it I may not bother with any more issues.

[James T. Skywalker]

Republic and Empire will be ending at the beginning of 2006; Tales has already been cancelled.

~JTS

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Aug 9 2005, 11:44 AM
Republic and Empire will be ending at the beginning of 2006; Tales has already been cancelled.

~JTS
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So I guess there will no more Star Wars comics or are they starting something new?

[cj790]

Thanks.
Unless Quinlan or Aayla turn up again (which seems most unlikely style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif ) then I guess I'll be stopping my subscription.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by cj790@Aug 9 2005, 10:32 AM
Thanks.
Unless Quinlan or Aayla turn up again (which seems most unlikely style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif ) then I guess I'll be stopping my subscription.
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Then I wouldn't cancel your subscription just yet... trust me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

~JTS

[Sabrina Fried]

At the risk of over-plugging myself, since I attended DHCs comics panel all the news is in the "in other news" section of my column from this week (or last, if T has posted the new one) <G>

Basically, everything being published right now is cancelled and will end by January to be replaced with Rebellion, a 5-issue/year series, a comic series tied into KOTOR and something else that hasnt been announced officially yet.

I'll give all the new comics the standard flip test before I decide whether im going to read them monthly or in TPB format.

Sabrina

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Aug 9 2005, 10:11 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Aug 9 2005, 10:11 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-James T. Skywalker@Aug 9 2005, 11:44 AM
Republic and Empire will be ending at the beginning of 2006; Tales has already been cancelled.

~JTS
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So I guess there will no more Star Wars comics or are they starting something new?
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There are several new series starting next year. Actually, a third (or is it first?) is starting next month. X-Wing: Rogue Leader begins next month, a three-part mini-series that's probably designed as a kickoff for the new ongoing series Rebellion. The other new ongoing series will be titled Knights of the Old Republic (yep, pretty original there! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif). It will be set, shockingly, during the time period of the games of the same name, which were originally named after a comic of the same name... you probably knew that, though. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

~JTS

[cj790]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker+Aug 9 2005, 05:55 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(James T. Skywalker @ Aug 9 2005, 05:55 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-cj790@Aug 9 2005, 10:32 AM
Thanks.
Unless Quinlan or Aayla turn up again (which seems most unlikely style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif ) then I guess I'll be stopping my subscription.
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Then I wouldn't cancel your subscription just yet... trust me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

~JTS
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Is the new KotOR title going to be the same time as the original comics? Will it feature any of the old Sith War-era characters? I would absolutely love to see Vima Sunrider as a Knight, and continue the tales of Nomi, Tott Doneeta, Master Thon and the others style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
That series was probably my favourite EU.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Sabrina Fried@Aug 9 2005, 12:57 PM
At the risk of over-plugging myself, since I attended DHCs comics panel all the news is in the "in other news" section of my column from this week (or last, if T has posted the new one) <G>

Basically, everything being published right now is cancelled and will end by January to be replaced with Rebellion, a 5-issue/year series, a comic series tied into KOTOR and something else that hasnt been announced officially yet.

I'll give all the new comics the standard flip test before I decide whether im going to read them monthly or in TPB format.

Sabrina
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Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Aug 9 2005, 12:59 PM
There are several new series starting next year. Actually, a third (or is it first?) is starting next month. X-Wing: Rogue Leader begins next month, a three-part mini-series that's probably designed as a kickoff for the new ongoing series Rebellion. The other new ongoing series will be titled Knights of the Old Republic (yep, pretty original there! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif). It will be set, shockingly, during the time period of the games of the same name, which were originally named after a comic of the same name... you probably knew that, though. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

~JTS
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Thanx for the info! I'll most likely give them a try since their Star Wars. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[D_bot]

For those of you that like to wait for the trades, DC announced today that the four Countdown mini-series will be collected in November and December. The details are listed below:

November:

DAY OF VENGEANCE TP
Writer: Bill Willingham, Judd Winick
Artists: Justiniano, Walden Wong, Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund
Cover artist: Walter Simonson
Collects DAY OF VENGEANCE #1-6, ACTION COMICS #826, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #639 and SUPERMAN #216
$12.99, 224 pages

THE OMAC PROJECT TP
Writers: Greg Rucka, Geoff Johns and Judd Winick
Artists: Jesus Saiz, Rags Morales, Ed Benes, Phil Jimenez, Ivan Reis, Marc Campos, Andy Lanning and Michael Bair
Cover artist: Ladrönn
Collects THE OMAC PROJECT #1-6, COUNTDOWN TO INFINITE CRISIS and WONDER WOMAN #219
$14.99, 256 pages

December:

RANN-THANAGAR WAR TP
Writer: Dave Gibbons
Artists: Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Marc Campos
Collects RANN-THANAGAR WAR #1-6
$12.99, 144 pages

VILLAINS UNITED TP
Writer: Gail Simone
Artists: Dale Eaglesham, Val Semeiks, Wade von Grawbadger and Prentis Rollins
Cover artist: J.G. Jones
Collects VILLAINS UNITED #1-6
$12.99, 160 pages


I can't wait for Infinite Crisis to start and the effect of "One Year Later" to begin.

[P-Ray]

I'm bummed that I have to wait til October for the 3rd Outsiders TPB style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[James T. Skywalker]

They should have dropped Countdown from the OMAC trade and included all three Superman issues from "Sacrifice".

Hell, they really should just include Countdown, the four minis, and the most important crossovers from the regular series, into a massive hardcover Infinite Crisis book...

~JTS

[Justin]

They at least ought to have the Adventures of Superman issue that leads into Wonder Woman 219. You kind of lose some context there without it.

[Darth Badly]

What's 'One Year Later'?

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 10 2005, 05:23 PM
What's 'One Year Later'?
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After Infinite Crisis #5 in February, all the DC Universe titles, every one of them, will leap one year into the future; some will be cancelled, some will start again at #1, and some new titles will appear. And they'll all take place a year after the events of Infinite Crisis. The events of that year are going to be covered in the new weekly series from DC tentatively titled 52* (the asterisk is there because they aren't sure that is going to be the final name for the title).

~JTS

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Aug 10 2005, 03:59 PM
I'm bummed that I have to wait til October for the 3rd Outsiders TPB style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
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I'm not a huge fan of the Outsiders. I like most of Winick's work, I'm enjoying his Batman, but the Outsiders just aren't as interesting as the Teen Titans are.

~JTS

[brookie]

i was SERIOUSLY blown away by fank millars WANTED!! gawd that book is freaking great!!! i wish it went on and on and on!
now that i finished WANTED, i am now reading alan moores V for vendetta.

this book is very good, i have to admit that i have never been a big moore fan, i did enjoy watchmen but i couldnt stand swamp thing or promethia.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker+Aug 10 2005, 08:01 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(James T. Skywalker @ Aug 10 2005, 08:01 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@Aug 10 2005, 03:59 PM
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the Outsiders just aren't as interesting as the Teen Titans are.

~JTS
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Definitely agree!

[Justin]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker+Aug 10 2005, 08:59 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(James T. Skywalker @ Aug 10 2005, 08:59 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Darth Badly@Aug 10 2005, 05:23 PM
What's 'One Year Later'?
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After Infinite Crisis #5 in February, all the DC Universe titles, every one of them, will leap one year into the future; some will be cancelled, some will start again at #1, and some new titles will appear. And they'll all take place a year after the events of Infinite Crisis. The events of that year are going to be covered in the new weekly series from DC tentatively titled 52* (the asterisk is there because they aren't sure that is going to be the final name for the title).

~JTS
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I sure hope not because that would officially be the lamest comic book title ever.

[Justin]

Originally posted by brookie@Aug 10 2005, 09:56 PM
i was SERIOUSLY blown away by fank millars WANTED!! gawd that book is freaking great!!! i wish it went on and on and on!
now that i finished WANTED, i am now reading alan moores V for vendetta.

this book is very good, i have to admit that i have never been a big moore fan, i did enjoy watchmen but i couldnt stand swamp thing or promethia.
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Eh, V for Vendetta is all right. Not amazingly mind-blowing like the hype-machine says it is but it's ok. The movie will be VERY different from the comic.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Justin+Aug 10 2005, 09:22 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Justin @ Aug 10 2005, 09:22 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'>Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Aug 10 2005, 08:59 PM
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After Infinite Crisis #5 in February, all the DC Universe titles, every one of them, will leap one year into the future; some will be cancelled, some will start again at #1, and some new titles will appear. And they'll all take place a year after the events of Infinite Crisis. The events of that year are going to be covered in the new weekly series from DC tentatively titled 52* (the asterisk is there because they aren't sure that is going to be the final name for the title).

~JTS
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I sure hope not because that would officially be the lamest comic book title ever.
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It's called that because it's going to run for 52 weeks, a full year. And each weekly issue the weather and season will correspond to the week in which it comes out.

BTW, had a BIG comic week this week... but minus one, thanks to a damaged shipment...

JLA #117 (things are really heating up here, GREAT arc by Geoff Johns)
Rann-Thanagar War #4 (still the weakest of the Countdown minis)
Villains United #4 (second best mini behind OMAC; Catman rules!)
Batman #643 (part two of "War Crimes"; this is a very cool story, I recommend it... along with most of these others as well)
Action Comics #830 (a Villains United tie-in, so far so good; haven't finished it yet)

The rest I have not read yet:

Supergirl #0 (the first new issue was the damaged issue, which really sucks...)
Green Arrow #53
Nightwing #111
Outsiders #27

I briefly thought of picking up Breach (supposed to tie-in to one of those Countdown minis) and Hawkman, but thought better of it. Twenty dollars a week is a good limit.

~JTS

[Justin]

I know the significance of calling it "52" is but I think it is a really lame title. So I really hope they use something more inspired. As long as it doesn't have the word "CRISIS" in it.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 11 2005, 06:30 AM
I know the significance of calling it "52" is but I think it is a really lame title. So I really hope they use something more inspired. As long as it doesn't have the word "CRISIS" in it.
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If the TV show 24 didn't exist, it would still be a lame titles, but as it does.... it just looks like a very misjudged steal.

Thanks for the updates to both JTS and Justin.

[Darth Badly]

PS I read JUSTICE #1 over the w/e. I enjoyed it. Lovely art. Well written too, although it was a bit of a quick read. I'll be picking up the next issue.

[cj790]

Originally posted by Justin+Aug 11 2005, 04:23 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Justin @ Aug 11 2005, 04:23 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-brookie@Aug 10 2005, 09:56 PM
i was SERIOUSLY blown away by fank millars WANTED!! gawd that book is freaking great!!! i wish it went on and on and on!
now that i finished WANTED, i am now reading alan moores V for vendetta.

this book is very good, i have to admit that i have never been a big moore fan, i did enjoy watchmen but i couldnt stand swamp thing or promethia.
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Eh, V for Vendetta is all right. Not amazingly mind-blowing like the hype-machine says it is but it's ok. The movie will be VERY different from the comic.
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I loved V for Vendetta - one of Moore's high points for me. It just seemed to capture a very British essence, and the art suited the theme so well.

[Darth Badly]

I utterly loved V when I read it chapetr by chapter in the 80s when it was first published in Dez Skin's Warrior Magazine. Genius.

However, I can imagine that reading it in the 80s with evil Mrs Thatch in power could only have added to the pleasure. I think that perhaps out of all Uncle Alan's many works this one might have dated more than most and that people coming to it for the first time today (and reading it in one go with no suspence between chapters) won't get as much from it as we did.

[Sabrina Fried]

V is one of those comics that has been on my 'must read someday' list forever. Alan Moore's stuff is pretty touch and go with me though.

Sabrina

[cj790]

Just read the new Fables; I have to say that it was somewhat disappointing - the identity of the Adversary had been given away earlier in the series if you had read it carefully, but the entire issue just seemed a little lacklustre, and something of an anti-climax.

[Darth Badly]

House of M #4 cover...

[Darth Badly]

New Grant Morrison out this week... (Issue #3 of this title)

[Darth Badly]

Preview of the cover to HOUSE OF M #6 - this is a second cover apparently.

NB for anyone who followed Grant Morrison's run on X-Men a couple of years ago it's been said that House of M #7 should help clear a bit of the Xorn/Magneto confusion.

[Darth Badly]

See the bottom of page 81 of this thread for more cover previews.

Meanwhile this news re WONDER WOMAN -

With a new printing of Wonder Woman #219 -- the finale to the four-part story "Sacrifice" -- due to arrive in stores on August 17, DC Comics has revealed the in-store dates and cover information on the new printings of Superman #219, Action Comics #829 and Adventures of Superman #642. These issues feature the first three chapters of " Sacrifice. "

Superman #219 Second Printing, Action Comics #829 Second Printing and Adventures of Superman #642 are scheduled to arrive in stores on August 31. Each features its original cover illustration, recolored in red tones.

Wonder Woman #219 features a new cover by Ladronn.

Here's that cover now...

[James T. Skywalker]

<div onClick="openClose('bdd696c783be22346545023c1a61ea10')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="bdd696c783be22346545023c1a61ea10" style="display:none">Well. That doesn't give away anything, now does it? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

I like the original cover better. Glad I got my copy. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

~JTS</div>

[Darth Badly]

<div onClick="openClose('197e04f696629a26f98f23510211549f')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="197e04f696629a26f98f23510211549f" style="display:none">Well, if ya don't know it's probably not clear EXACTLY what's happened. He just looks kinda tied up.</div>

[James T. Skywalker]

<div onClick="openClose('d4a45e8e66b77c1db766add3ccc7e725')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="d4a45e8e66b77c1db766add3ccc7e725" style="display:none">Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 14 2005, 02:53 PM
Well, if ya don't know it's probably not clear EXACTLY what's happened. He just looks kinda tied up.
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I've never really seen a person with their head twisted sideways before...

~JTS</div>

[Darth Badly]

Hey - I didn't draw it.

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[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 14 2005, 05:20 PM
Hey - I didn't draw it.

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Heh, but you could have! It's not a great cover shot. I'm hoping it's cleaned up before it is re-released.

~JTS

[Justin]

So I just got the stuff I missed last Wed. and started reading it tonight...I liked Supergirl #1...didn't like the latest Batman so much, but it was OK...Toyfare is excellent as usual (and features Mego Hulk and Mego Spidey's trip to see Episode III!)...that's as far as I have gotten. I will keep you posted, lol.

[James T. Skywalker]

Justin, did you read Detective Comics #809? The first part of "War Crimes"?

~JTS

[Justin]

Yeah I didn't enjoy it very much.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 15 2005, 03:01 PM
Yeah I didn't enjoy it very much.
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Did you read the "War Games" stories that ran through all the Bat-family titles last year?

Personally, I'm enjoying the story. I think it's a good capper to what was ultimately felt to be an unsatisfying story (though I don't know, I haven't read the final chapter; I've only got the trade paperbacks of the story, and the third one doesn't come out till October or November). Plus, I wanted to see Joker back in action; he reminds me a lot of the Mark Hamill-voiced Joker from the animated cartoons.

~JTS

[Justin]

I also didn't really like War Games.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 15 2005, 10:27 PM
I also didn't really like War Games.
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A lot of people didn't, it seems. Personally, I think it's an interesting story. I haven't finished it yet, like I said, but I kinda get the gist of what happened.

I like how this story has started, so far; though, I would have liked to have seen more of the Joker. I'm sure he'll show up again soon...

~JTS

[brookie]

i was wondering if any of you know the answers to these questions.

i have only recently (1 year) started reading x-men comics and i dont know very much of the x men history....

why did cyclops and jean grey break up?

does logan still love jean like in the movies?

did logan and storm ever have a fling?

who has kitty pride gone out with?

emma frost? where did she come from? whats her histroy?

thanks guys.

[D_bot]

Originally posted by brookie@Aug 16 2005, 11:58 AM
i was wondering if any of you know the answers to these questions.

i have only recently (1 year) started reading x-men comics and i dont know very much of the x men history....

why did cyclops and jean grey break up?

does logan still love jean like in the movies?

thanks guys.
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I have not read an X-men book in a long time. However, I'm fairly certain Jean is currently dead. It's only the 3rd time she has 'died'. So, I'm sure she'll probably be back soon.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Aug 16 2005, 06:58 PM
i was wondering if any of you know the answers to these questions.

i have only recently (1 year) started reading x-men comics and i dont know very much of the x men history....

why did cyclops and jean grey break up?

does logan still love jean like in the movies?

did logan and storm ever have a fling?

who has kitty pride gone out with?

emma frost? where did she come from? whats her histroy?

thanks guys.
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1/ Jean Grey died (again) at the end of the recent Grant Morrison run. Cyclops then got together with Emma Frost. It was hinted that Grey willingly died to allow Cyclops to move on. I don't expect they will leave her for dead that long however.

2/ No, Logan doesn't love Jean. He does kinda fancy her though and they flirt.

3/ No Logan and Storm have never "gone out" to my knowledge.

4/ I only remember Kitty going out with Petey. Unless of course you count her fling with the Scarlet Witch.

5/ Emma Frost started life as a villian in the Hellfire Club way way back in the early 80s. She has since given up her naughty ways and become a teacher at the mansion. She had a mental telepathic affair with Scott (Cyclops) before Jean died and the two of them have been an item since.

If you like the X-Men I urge you to get the tpbs of Grant Morrison's run. They were very fine stories.

DB

[Justin]

Boo, I don't like Emma Frost. Plus, Jean Grey came back to life just recently in Pheonix: Endsong. She died again at the end of it, which causes me to say "crap or get off the pot."

They need to bring her back and keep her back, and make Emma Frost a bad guy again. Dammit.

[Darth Badly]

For all you Green Lantern fans - here's a preview of the cover for the November issue (#7)

[Darth Badly]

Here's the cover to New Avengers #13 - not featuring any of the regular crew.

[Darth Badly]

Here's the cover to the November first issue of the new series ALL STAR SUPERMAN - the first 12 issues are written by Grant Morrison...

[James T. Skywalker]

I'm looking forward to Morrison's Superman more than I am to Miller's current ASB&RtBW run. (Plus, that acronym sucks, unlike the Superman one style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif)

~JTS

[brookie]

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really? when ? where? how?

i read the first big TPB by grant morrison- (the new x men)i didnt really understand it. perhaps i would understand if i knew the back story?

[Darth Badly]

Preview of the cover of the first issue of FRANKENSTEIN four parter by Grant Morrison - part of his Seven Soldiers run. It starts in November.

[James T. Skywalker]

Well, Wednesday has come and gone, here's my stash:

Birds of Prey #81, 82, 85: I went back and picked up the first two issues of this arc, along with the most recent issue which came out today; 82 had far more tie-ins to the Countdown minis than 83, which was labeled as an OMAC tie-in, did...
Supergirl #1: the issues that came into our shop last week were damaged, so I received my Kara fix this week; I'm interested to see how this one works out, I like the artwork of Churchill and Rapmund, but Loeb's storytelling is starting to wear a little thin...
Green Lantern #3: sweet, they actually showed the city I live in; that was worth the price of the comic itself, lol! But seriously, I enjoyed this reintroduction to Hal, I think that Geoff is working up to much bigger stories, this was a good intro
Manhunter #13: labeled as an OMAC tie-in, I came in midway through this story apparently; still, interesting characters, and it looks like there is a major conspiracy regarding Brother Eye and the OMAC project, as it's tied to Checkmate, Bruce Wayne, and now the DEO...

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Hey JT - thanks for the round up. Reading your post made me look at where you live - HEY DUDE! Same town as my Aunt. She was born in England, but moved to the states in the 60s.

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[cj790]

Morrison writing Superman?! That'll be a purchase!

I thought his X-Men was patchy, but the beginning and ending of his run was superb - I admit I had no idea who Emma Frost was, but I quickly got into the series and she became my favourite character.

[Darth Badly]

Morrison's X-Men run was not always as clear as it could have been. There's a great site that explains it all, I'll find the www and post it here. I thought that it was an outstanding run once I had done a little reading around when he was doing.

[P-Ray]

I finally got my month and a half worth of comics!

I loved the conclusion to the XMen's Bizarre love triangle. I really enjoyed the XMens: Days of future now #1 & 2. New Avenger #7 & 8 were awesome!

But I really loved House of M #4 & 5. I thought they were great. Now to read more House of M titles then to start on DC stuff(Teen Titans will be first of course)

[Justin]

I got last week's comics, and there are some pretty good ones. The Ultimate Spider-Man annual is neat, <div onClick="openClose('ddbe4c291043ce054c3237f6ea89faba')" style="font-weight: bold">[ Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide]</div><div id="ddbe4c291043ce054c3237f6ea89faba" style="display:none">Kitty Pryde from the X-Men, who has previously had a crush on Spider-Man (since he first crossed paths with the X-Men way back when) calls him up to hang out, and they team up to fight the Shocker, then decide to date.

I really like the idea of Spider-Man dating Kitty Pryde, but I am sure it won't last long and he will be back with Mary Jane within a couple issues.</div>

[Darth Badly]

It's the kind of thing they should do. There's no point in the Ultimate line being an exact copy of the original Marvel universe. I enjoyed The Wasp dating the old sensible Captain America in The Ultimates.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 23 2005, 05:45 AM
It's the kind of thing they should do. There's no point in the Ultimate line being an exact copy of the original Marvel universe. I enjoyed The Wasp dating the old sensible Captain America in The Ultimates.
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Yeah, same here. Did Tony Stark date Black Widow in the 616 universe?

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Not in any meaningful way. They had a thing post her original team up with Daredevil. Late 70s?

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by cj790@Aug 22 2005, 03:11 AM
Morrison writing Superman?! That'll be a purchase!


Technically, he's writing "All-Star Superman", basically an Elseworlds version. Or Earth-3, or whatever. But yeah, he's doing this, and Frank Miller's doing All-Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder. And there have been hints of an All-Star Wonder Woman on the way...

~JTS

[Nairb]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Aug 22 2005, 11:59 AM
Morrison's X-Men run was not always as clear as it could have been.
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Darth, that's the most polite way of putting it I've ever seen, and a far better way than I ever could. It was eloquent in it's simplicity the way to smoothed that bump. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[James T. Skywalker]

Alright, here are my comic purchases from Wednesday...

Adventures of Superman #643 (issue picks up after the events of "Sacrifice", nice little conclusion; the cool part was seeing the flashbacks to his "battle" with "Doomsday"... great issue altogether)
Batman #644 (the conclusion of "War Crimes"... I'm not sure altogether what I thought of this--the ending was somewhat unexpected, but predictable too)
The OMAC Project #5 (wow, great issue; God, I feel bad for the old JLI guys, but Booster has really had his place to shine in this one; and the stuff with Sasha is going to be interesting to follow)
Day of Vengeance #5 (another very good issue from a mini-series that I've really started to enjoy, despite not knowing anything about the characters; I hope they do a Shadowpact series post-Infinite Crisis)
JSA Classified #2 (this is turning out to be a really cool Power Girl story; starting to feel kinda sorry for her, though, gotta be rough being the odd girl out...)
Gotham Central #25-27 (25 was a great War Games end-piece, and I haven't quite gotten to 26 and 27 yet, but seems to be an interesting Catwoman story in the works)

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Nairb+Aug 26 2005, 06:35 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Nairb @ Aug 26 2005, 06:35 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Darth Badly@Aug 22 2005, 11:59 AM
Morrison's X-Men run was not always as clear as it could have been.
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Darth, that's the most polite way of putting it I've ever seen, and a far better way than I ever could. It was eloquent in it's simplicity the way to smoothed that bump. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
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There were a few parts where I had NO idea what was happening or why. (And I'm a long time Morrison reader). But after a little reading around the edges - mostly on the world wide intraweb, I did truly appreciate what he was doing with the characters.

[cj790]

Just back with:

Hellblazer # 211

Lucifer # 65
and
Gloom Cookie # 25


I've also spent this morning reading another of Mr. Morrison's work - Vimanarama. Anyone else here read that?
I highly recommend it to fans of his - all his trademark kookyness, a great sense of humour, and a rather charming relationship between the characters that works well; despite the dialogue and pacing needing a few trims around the edges (as usual with his work, I find).
Then I re-read We3 too style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Darth Badly]

I really liked we3 - so simply, but so effective.

I bought the collected tpb as well.

cj - No, I haven't read Vimanarama, but I hope to catch up with it in collected form.

[P-Ray]

I read the Pulse with Hawkeye and most of that was already explained in HOM # 4 & 5. So nothing real new there(I got it just becasue Hawkeye was in it).

Th only HOM extra stuff I like is the Spiderman title. Nothing else of the side stories really interest me all that much.

Now...I can go on and read all my DC stuff!

[P-Ray]

BTW, does anyone know what that upcoming Spiderman mini series called The Other is about?

[Justin]

It's about someone else with spider-powers.

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Justin@Aug 28 2005, 02:15 AM
It's about someone else with spider-powers.
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Interesting!?

Thanx!

[brookie]

anyone read WANTED?

[P-Ray]

Has anyone read the ongoing War Crimes mini going on through Detective and Batman?

I have the second one but missed the first and I wanted to see if it was worth it.

[Darth Badly]

I think JT is reading that.

JT?

[James T. Skywalker]

Yeah, I read the whole series.

The first three parts are quite interesting; the fourth left me a little dry. It was good, and there's a pretty chilling sequence with the Black Mask, but the ending just didn't quite feel right.

It's a good conclusion to the Gang War story, but it did feel a little forced at some times...

~JTS

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by James T. Skywalker@Aug 30 2005, 04:58 PM
Yeah, I read the whole series.

The first three parts are quite interesting; the fourth left me a little dry. It was good, and there's a pretty chilling sequence with the Black Mask, but the ending just didn't quite feel right.

It's a good conclusion to the Gang War story, but it did feel a little forced at some times...

~JTS
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Interesting! Thanx!

It sounds like it may be atleast worth it.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by P-Ray+Aug 30 2005, 05:09 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(P-Ray @ Aug 30 2005, 05:09 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-James T. Skywalker@Aug 30 2005, 04:58 PM
Yeah, I read the whole series.

The first three parts are quite interesting; the fourth left me a little dry. It was good, and there's a pretty chilling sequence with the Black Mask, but the ending just didn't quite feel right.

It's a good conclusion to the Gang War story, but it did feel a little forced at some times...

~JTS
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Interesting! Thanx!

It sounds like it may be atleast worth it.
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It's worth it, I enjoyed it. The author at least kept me interested, but I was just a little thrown by the ending.

~JTS

[P-Ray]

Gotcha!

[James T. Skywalker]

Very light comics day this week....

Wonder Woman #220 (fallout from the "Sacrifice" storyline; this is all leading somewhere very cool, I'm really enjoying the continuity of it all)
Green Lantern #4 (I'm interested in this series, but it's taking a little bit of digging for this DC-novice to figure out who's-who)
Batman: Gotham Knights #68 (one of the few comics I've really ever regretted picking up... I dunno, it's just not as interesting as the other Bat-titles)

Also picked up the first trade of The Ultimates 2, "Gods and Monsters". I'm still flippin on this storyline, and I really wish that Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch weren't leaving this book.

~JTS

[Darth Badly]

I should be in FP in town later today for what will be quite a large comic shop.

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[Darth Badly]

I was watching the terrible scenes in New Orleans on TV last night (see below for report) when I thought about a conversation that I had with JTS a few months ago. He was recommending the Batman story where Gotham is hit by an earthquake and then the authorities order the city to be abandoned. I was complaining that the whole thing was utterly unrealistic and very silly and would never happen in real life. Then it does. Only with water. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif


With thousands feared drowned in what could be America's deadliest natural disaster in a century, New Orleans' leaders have admitted the city could be abandoned for months.

"We know there are a significant number of dead bodies in the water and other people dead in attics," Mayor Ray Nagin said in calling for an all-out evacuation of the city's remaining residents.

Looting spiralled so out of control yesterday that Mr Nagin ordered virtually the entire police force to abandon search-and-rescue efforts and focus on the brazen packs of thieves who have turned increasingly hostile.

Gunmen in the nearby city of Gretna held up a supply truck carrying food, water, medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, prompting officials to ask police and the US Coast Guard to help evacuate a 203-bed hospital.

"We have to close it down because we can no longer ensure the safety of our patients or our staff in that hospital," said Steven Campanini, a spokesman for Tenet Healthcare.

He said there were about 350 employees and between 125 to 150 patients inside the hospital, which was not flooded and was functioning.

Earlier, Mr Nagin called for an all-out evacuation of the city's remaining residents. Asked how many people died, he said: "Minimum, hundreds. Most likely, thousands."

With most of the city under water, the US Army Corp of Engineers struggled to plug New Orleans' breached embankments with giant sandbags and concrete barriers.

Authorities have drawn up plans to clear out the tens of thousands of remaining people and practically abandon the below-sea-level city.

Mr Nagin said there will be a "total evacuation of the city".

"We have to," he continued. "The city will not be functional for two or three months.''

And he added that people would not be allowed back into their homes for at least a month or two.

[P-Ray]

^Totally tragic!

I didn't realize the totallity of it myself until seing that special about it last night myself.

[P-Ray]

I just trying to catch up with last months comics and I just read OMAC #4 which I thought was really good!

I don't like all the flack Wonder Woman is getting because I felt like she did the right thing to save everyone but I guess that's the story.

[James T. Skywalker]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Sep 1 2005, 07:14 AM
I just trying to catch up with last months comics and I just read OMAC #4 which I thought was really good!

I don't like all the flack Wonder Woman is getting because I felt like she did th