Ray's Official DCU Megathread the 3rd: Countdown Edition - Now on Earth-OOMPH!

[Generic Poster]

I've been wondering how he knew all that, too.

He's the Goddamn Jimmy Olsen.

[JABSEN]

It is very odd, because from knowing Red Hood is Jason Todd, and knowing Jason Todd was the former Robin, it's a two-minute Google-search to knowing that Bruce Wayne is Batman. Yeah. That's what I was thinking.

[Deej]

He's the Goddamn Jimmy Olsen.

:rofl:

[THAT Sean!]

You guys read the thing about Olsen's knowledge in Marts' interview? Just wanted to point it out... ;)

[Deej]

You guys read the thing about Olsen's knowledge in Marts' interview? Just wanted to point it out... ;)

Now can you tell us why Jason Todd seeme to be acting differently from his previous appearances? - and why Superman didn't bust him from past grievances?

[Gavin]

You guys read the thing about Olsen's knowledge in Marts' interview? Just wanted to point it out... ;)

Is DC going to out Batman like Marvel did with Daredevil? Then you can have Zatanna mind-wipe the planet after it all plays out. "No more Batman."

[THAT Sean!]

Now can you tell us why Jason Todd seeme to be acting differently from his previous appearances? - and why Superman didn't bust him from past grievances?

In fact, why doesn't Superman take 10 minutes out of his life to round up every vigilante and throw them in jail? ;)

[Ray G.]

In fact, why doesn't Superman take 10 minutes out of his life to round up every vigilante and throw them in jail? ;)

Just give All-Star Wonder Woman a few minutes. She'll have all their heads on pikes, and still have time to call a random man a Sperm Bank. :D

[SteveZegers]

So Jason? Batman sent an email to everyone on his buddy list. He figured they should know. Jimmy found out because Clark has a big mouth.

[UltimateQuintessa]

Ray your star rating for Supergirl was spot on. But I hated the ending.

[Ray G.]

Ray your star rating for Supergirl was spot on. But I hated the ending.

Yeah, no clue what that is. I have a pretty good guess, though.

It's probably the Kara who was split off from this Kara and sent to the 30th Century. Neither one is the real Kara, and they'll be reunited soon.

[UltimateQuintessa]

Yeah, no clue what that is. I have a pretty good guess, though.

It's probably the Kara who was split off from this Kara and sent to the 30th Century. Neither one is the real Kara, and they'll be reunited soon.

NO!! I want to keep my bad ass villian dating Kara.:mad:

[UltimateQuintessa]

Jimmy probably cribbed it from Lois' notes.

[Ray G.]

NO!! I want to keep my bad ass villian dating Kara.:mad:

I want my sweet-but-sassy hits on aging super-pervs Kara from Brave and the Bold! :D

[UltimateQuintessa]

I want my sweet-but-sassy hits on aging super-pervs Kara from Brave and the Bold! :D

Trade waiting on that one. Sounds good though.

[SteveZegers]

I want my sweet-but-sassy hits on aging super-pervs Kara from Brave and the Bold! :D

Sorry! Nice Supergirl is back! Steve wins again!

[bairdduvessa]

so, vonn is still gone?

[UltimateQuintessa]

so, vonn is still gone?

Last I heard he was possessed by a phantom zone monster.

[SteveZegers]

so, vonn is still gone?

Your rhyme just makes it sting all the more.

[UltimateQuintessa]

So it looks like to me Black Canary isn't fit to lead the JLA.

[bairdduvessa]

Last I heard he was possessed by a phantom zone monster.
:surrend:

Your rhyme just makes it sting all the more.

it wasn't intentional.


i think

[SteveZegers]

So it looks like to me Black Canary isn't fit to lead the JLA.

With gams like those? Of course she is!

[Ray G.]

So it looks like to me Black Canary isn't fit to lead the JLA.

Shocker.

Yes, DC and Marvel. We get it. You're backing Hillary Clinton for President. You can stop it now. :)

[UltimateQuintessa]

Shocker.

Yes, DC and Marvel. We get it. You're backing Hillary Clinton for President. You can stop it now. :)

Hey the proof is in the pudding. Or JLA number 9 if any of you DC heads read it this week.:eek:

[Ray G.]

Hey the proof is in the pudding. Or JLA number 9 if any of you DC heads read it this week.:eek:

She did seem pretty clueless throughout. But it can't be a coincidence that Marvel and DC have put blonde women in charge of all three of their top teams. :lol:

[UltimateQuintessa]

She did seem pretty clueless throughout. But it can't be a coincidence that Marvel and DC have put blonde women in charge of all three of their top teams. :lol:

I never thought of it that way. That's fucked up. Shit even in JLA 9 Red Arrow is giving tips to Power Girl about which Legion character to take out first, if it should come to fisticuffs.

Sooooo. Maybe Canary and Power Girl were editorial mandates to be leaders of the JSA and JLA. Damn. Where's Kingdom Come Wonder Woman when you need her?

[UltimateQuintessa]

Hey does anyone know who the guy with the D on his chest was in JLA? I've never seen him before and it bugs the hell out of me because I thought I knew all the major DCU villians.

And why does Despero look gay again?

[Ray G.]

Hey does anyone know who the guy with the D on his chest was in JLA? I've never seen him before and it bugs the hell out of me because I thought I knew all the major DCU villians.

And why does Despero look gay again?

Per Degaton. He's a time-travelling JSA villain.

[bairdduvessa]

Hey does anyone know who the guy with the D on his chest was in JLA? I've never seen him before and it bugs the hell out of me because I thought I knew all the major DCU villians.

And why does Despero look gay again?

um...he's pink?

[UltimateQuintessa]

Per Degaton. He's a time-travelling JSA villain.

Thanks Ray. All I could hear in my head when I saw him was Master Shake saying "The D on his chest stands for Dracula. Hey guess what the D stands for." :eek:

[UltimateQuintessa]

I'm about to drop some science. Watch yourself.

The Legion of Superheroes is attempting to bring back Conner and only the JLA and JSA can stop them. That is all. Catch up with you guys on Mon. Peace out.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm about to drop some science. Watch yourself.

The Legion of Superheroes is attempting to bring back Conner and only the JLA and JSA can stop them. That is all. Catch up with you guys on Mon. Peace out.

I would definitely be okay with that.

[bairdduvessa]

I'm about to drop some science. Watch yourself.

The Legion of Superheroes is attempting to bring back Conner and only the JLA and JSA can stop them. That is all. Catch up with you guys on Mon. Peace out.

how is that science?

[Ray G.]

I'm about to drop some science. Watch yourself.

The Legion of Superheroes is attempting to bring back Conner and only the JLA and JSA can stop them. That is all. Catch up with you guys on Mon. Peace out.

Oh, snap. The seventh Legionnaire. :shock:

Doubt it, but wouldn't it be awesome if it was?

[bairdduvessa]

Oh, snap. The seventh Legionnaire. :shock:

Doubt it, but wouldn't it be awesome if it was?

no no the 7th legionnaire is laurel and hardy

[Ray G.]

This week's haul!

Countdown #49
Birds of Prey #106
Robin #152
Shadowpact #13
Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #30
Superman/Batman #35
Wonder Woman #9

[bairdduvessa]

This week's haul!

Countdown #50
Birds of Prey #106
Robin #152
Shadowpact #13
Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #30
Superman/Batman #35
Wonder Woman #9

nothing for me :surrend:

[Matt O'Keefe]

nothing for me :surrend:

What about Countdown? And I thought you read Shadowpact?




Just Countdown for me. And by the way, except for the whole Jimmy Olsen knowing Jasod Todd thing, I though issue #50 was pretty solid. I still think I'll trade-wait, though, just because I don't want to find out at the end that I was supporting another reboot.

[bairdduvessa]

What about Countdown? And I thought you read Shadowpact?




Just Countdown for me. And by the way, except for the whole Jimmy Olsen knowing Jasod Todd thing, I though issue #50 was pretty solid. I still think I'll trade-wait, though, just because I don't want to find out at the end that I was supporting another reboot.

no i read neither. well countdown is that online store thing

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

This week's haul!

Countdown #50
Birds of Prey #106
Robin #152
Shadowpact #13
Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #30
Superman/Batman #35
Wonder Woman #9

LCS: Shadowpact
DCBS: Countdown, BoP

[Ray G.]

Night, all!

[bairdduvessa]

i'm out too

[Matt O'Keefe]

Me three, I'm always exhausted on Fridays.

[Foolish Mortal]

Night, all!


i'm out too


Me three, I'm always exhausted on Fridays.
Punks! :mad:



:grope:

[Hock]

You just couldn't let me have this little victory could you? You are hurtful!

What can I say, Iam a bastard like that,

[Hock]

You can't be everywhere! Lois is very clingy sometimes, Jimmy gets his head stuck in a fence, there is an entire zoo up at the fortress... He's busy! I'm sure there are other heroes that go over the line too.

He's superman. He should be able to sexually gratify Lois, keep Jimmy from doing stupid shit, and take care of the zoo, in only 20 minutes a day.

[Hock]

Which is why having a laboratory and zoo and museum in the Fortress is STUPID!! Thanks for proving why the Silver Age nonsense going on in Action comics is ridiculous!

I thbink we know who to blame for all the Silver Age B.S. in Action comics. Geoff Johns and his right hand.

[Hock]

Dude...from space he laser beamed a door lock for Jimmy. Obviously he was helping Jimmy by lookiing for this one particular guy, right? So he just finds Jason Todd and then looks away? Come on now...Dini obviously thinks Jason Todd is some kind of good guy now. He's changing the character to fit his story.

Jason Todd has been a sort of hero lately, hasn't he? Just one willing to kill to get the job done. Or happy to, as opposed to willing to maybe.

[The Doctor]

He's superman. He should be able to sexually gratify Lois, keep Jimmy from doing stupid shit, and take care of the zoo, in only 20 minutes a day.
You are correct sir:lol:

Jason Todd has been a sort of hero lately, hasn't he? Just one willing to kill to get the job done. Or happy to, as opposed to willing to maybe.
He's turned into DC's Punisher.

[Deej]

Jason Todd has been a sort of hero lately, hasn't he? Just one willing to kill to get the job done. Or happy to, as opposed to willing to maybe.

I really don't remember what the hell happened in the first arc of OYL Nightwing...but I do know in Green Arrow he was trafficking in illegal guns.

[Hock]

It is very odd, because from knowing Red Hood is Jason Todd, and knowing Jason Todd was the former Robin, it's a two-minute Google-search to knowing that Bruce Wayne is Batman.

Exactly. But maybe Jimmy is so shitty a reporter he can't actually figure that out.

[Hock]

This week's haul!

Countdown #50
Birds of Prey #106
Robin #152
Shadowpact #13
Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes #30
Superman/Batman #35
Wonder Woman #9

Countdown, robin, shadowpact, and SG&TLOSH

[Boris the Blade]

Surely, you mean Countdown #49 is the one coming out this week?

(Don't call me Shirley.)

[bairdduvessa]

Surely, you mean Countdown #49 is the one coming out this week?

(Don't call me Shirley.)

gets 5 rep points for quoting airplane

[Ray G.]

Surely, you mean Countdown #49 is the one coming out this week?

(Don't call me Shirley.)

Indeed. Thankee.

BTW, I'm still sticking by my theory that Monarch is the big bad here.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Indeed. Thankee.

BTW, I'm still sticking by my theory that Monarch is the big bad here.

I hope you're right.

[Ray G.]

I hope you're right.

We're voting for Shadowpact in the BB review thread this week! I know I can count on a vote from you. :D

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

We're voting for Shadowpact in the BB review thread this week! I know I can count on a vote from you. :D

:eek:

:boogie:

[Ray G.]

DC Solicit Previews!

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/aug07/solicitations.html

More Dark Mary, the launch of Countdown to Adventure, Booster Gold, Black Adam, and Metal Men, a 52 Aftermath one-shot, some very good news for Steve over in Action Comics, and Bob the Monitor! :boogie:

No Titans or Supergirl preview, though. Only two days until we find out the new writer. :scared:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Done and done. Shadowpact voted for.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm sorry. I can't get over what a horrible name Countdown to Adventure is.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

And All-New Booster Gold is a retarded name, too. But thats mostly because we already have an All-New... book out there.

[Ray G.]

And All-New Booster Gold is a retarded name, too. But thats mostly because we already have an All-New... book out there.

All-New is DC's "New".

But why is it the All-New Booster Gold? It's the same old Booster Gold! But that wouldn't sell. The title looks like it'll kick ass, though.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

All-New is DC's "New".

But why is it the All-New Booster Gold? It's the same old Booster Gold! But that wouldn't sell. The title looks like it'll kick ass, though.

Yeah, it looks like it'll be fun, but the name is still silly. It should simply be Booster Gold.

[John Drake]

Yeah, it looks like it'll be fun, but the name is still silly. It should simply be Booster Gold.

Glad I'm not the only one :)

[Matt O'Keefe]

52: THE COVERS HC
Written by various
Art and cover by J.G. Jones
Acclaimed artist J.G. Jones delivered on what seemed to be an impossible task — 52 consecutive, weekly covers for 52, DC Comics’ biggest project of 2006 — and he delivered in incredible fashion!
Now, readers can enjoy every one of these stunning covers in one volume, complete with commentary by the artist, thumbnail sketches, background information and more. Also included are the covers Jones created for the novel and four 52 collections.
Advance-solicited; on sale October 31
7.0625” x 10.875” • 128 pg, FC, $19.99 US


Ooh, that sounds tempting, even though the covers will be in the TPBs. Those covers were :blah:

[jfp2004]

I still don't understand Countdown to Adventure. After a year of being stranded in space, and then almost dying multiple times, I wonder what could warrant all of them going back out there? Especially Buddy. You'd think he'd want to spend a little bit more time on Earth.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I still don't understand Countdown to Adventure. After a year of being stranded in space, and then almost dying multiple times, I wonder what could warrant all of them going back out there? Especially Buddy. You'd think he'd want to spend a little bit more time on Earth.

My thoughts exactly.

[bairdduvessa]

selling so many trades. now to figure out eBay!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

selling so many trades. now to figure out eBay!

Good luck! Selling anything good?

[bairdduvessa]

Good luck! Selling anything good?

tades
most of Y. ultimate x-men, morrison jla.

[Matt O'Keefe]

tades
most of Y. ultimate x-men, morrison jla.

How many trades do you have of Y and JLA? I've been planning on buying volumes 7, 8 & 9 of YTLM and anything past vol. 1 of JLA.

[lonesomefool]

Booster Gold is hard for me, I like the writer (Johns), but I really dont dig Jurgen's artwork.

[bairdduvessa]

How many trades do you have of Y and JLA? I've been planning on buying volumes 7, 8 & 9 of YTLM and anything past vol. 1 of JLA.

uh i think y is 1-5 and i dunno what jla ones there are (can't sell through the board anyway)

[Matt O'Keefe]

uh i think y is 1-5 and i dunno what jla ones there are (can't sell through the board anyway)

Oh yeah, damn rules.


Have you read the rest of Y? I've only read through volume six at this point, but everything I have read is top-notch.

[bairdduvessa]

Oh yeah, damn rules.


Have you read the rest of Y? I've only read through volume six at this point, but everything I have read is top-notch.

i was enjoying it but financially i can't afford to buy more

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Oh yeah, damn rules.


Have you read the rest of Y? I've only read through volume six at this point, but everything I have read is top-notch.

I can't wait for the rest of Y. The last couple issues have kicked things up a notch or two. This thing is racing towards an awesome conclusion.

[bairdduvessa]

I can't wait for the rest of Y. The last couple issues have kicked things up a notch or two. This thing is racing towards an awesome conclusion.

the last thing i read in Y they were on a boat. Y had fell for the captain and his two companions hooked up

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

the last thing i read in Y they were on a boat. Y had fell for the captain and his two companions hooked up

Ah yes, I remember that story. And a lot has happened since then.

[Matt O'Keefe]

All-New is DC's "New".

But why is it the All-New Booster Gold? It's the same old Booster Gold! But that wouldn't sell. The title looks like it'll kick ass, though.

I dislike "New Avengers" "New Excalibur" etc. as well.


the last thing i read in Y they were on a boat. Y had fell for the captain and his two companions hooked up

You might want to hide that kind of stuff. That was volume 6, though, not 5.

[bairdduvessa]

I dislike "New Avengers" "New Excalibur" etc. as well.



You might want to hide that kind of stuff. That was volume 6, though, not 5.

hidden. you're turn now

[UltimateQuintessa]

I hope you're right.

Monarch as the big bad? I want Superboy Prime back.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Monarch as the big bad? I want Superboy Prime back.

Prime? Yawn. He's just not that interesting. He needs to stew for awhile longer and develop more of a personality.

Monarch to me is much more interesting, but thats probably because I love Captain Atom.

[UltimateQuintessa]

Prime? Yawn. He's just not that interesting. He needs to stew for awhile longer and develop more of a personality.

Monarch to me is much more interesting, but thats probably because I love Captain Atom.

I just don't care for Monarch because of the whole story behind it involving Armageddon 2001. But I'm giving Countdown a shot despite the crap tastic first two issues.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

I still don't understand Countdown to Adventure. After a year of being stranded in space, and then almost dying multiple times, I wonder what could warrant all of them going back out there? Especially Buddy. You'd think he'd want to spend a little bit more time on Earth.

That's exactly why I have no interest in the title. It just seems way too forced.

Oh well, at least it puts McKeever on Titans.

[UltimateQuintessa]

That's exactly why I have no interest in the title. It just seems way too forced.

Oh well, at least it puts McKeever on Titans.

How about for the good of the universe? :mad:

[bairdduvessa]

That's exactly why I have no interest in the title. It just seems way too forced.

Oh well, at least it puts McKeever on Titans.

welcome to the board, and thread!

[Ray G.]

That's exactly why I have no interest in the title. It just seems way too forced.

Oh well, at least it puts McKeever on Titans.

Welcome! Any fan of McKeever(and the Question) is welcome!

[The Doctor]

That's exactly why I have no interest in the title. It just seems way too forced.

Oh well, at least it puts McKeever on Titans.

Welcome fellow Question avatar user.

[bairdduvessa]

Well grandmaster....we already have a question in our JLA. so when you get to a hundred posts you;ll have to pick some one new'

[Ray G.]

Prime? Yawn. He's just not that interesting. He needs to stew for awhile longer and develop more of a personality.

Monarch to me is much more interesting, but thats probably because I love Captain Atom.

Prime is a hard villain, because he's so powerful and his first story was so memorable. He's a lot like Doomsday like that. Eventually they'll probably have him repent and redeem himself, dying in the process.

[The Doctor]

Well grandmaster....we already have a question in our JLA. so when you get to a hundred posts you;ll have to pick some one new'

Don't be mean:lol:

[bairdduvessa]

Don't be mean:lol:

i'm not

[The Doctor]

i'm not

You can be the newer Question.

[lonesomefool]

Ok, finished some new reviews

Countdown #50 by Palmiotti/Gray and Calafiore
Wow, so I know it's still early, but 2 issues in, this series has been a spectacular creative failure. I'm sure this will sell, quality and sales really dont hurt/help each other too often, and this series ties into the DCU so a lot of hardcore fans will buy this even if it is/was crap because it's "important". In any event, this series just isnt working on any level outside of the art so far. The Legion/JLA/JSA scene was worthless, and really felt like it was Dini/Marts saying "Hey, remember kids, we tie into the DCU!!" rather than being anything important. Other's have pointed out the problems with the Jimmy Olsen pages, overall this just isnt very good. I'm glad I havent placed my orders for DCBS for this month yet, because Countdown is being left off that list. I wanted to like this, but I just dont.

JLA #9-Ugh, if this wasnt tieing into JSA this book would have been dropped ages ago. Horrible pacing, and outside of the Speedy (Red Arrow sucks as a name) and Hawkgirl's scene, there wasnt one thing about this issue that I honestly liked.

Flash #12-Wow, the art on this book just went from being average to spectacular. Great art around a good story. This book has flaw's, no one can deny that, and I still worry if the rumors of a certain Flash coming back, so soon in Guggenheim's run may hurt it, but for right now, this book is an enjoyable read. This cant touch Johns' run, but then again very few creators could do that, solid and enjoyable.

Checkmate #14
Enjoyable, not great, not bad, just enjoyable. I really cant find any other words for this crossover, it isnt setting the world ablaze, but it's good. I will say, after this I hope the book stays away from crossovers, the issues prior to this were MUCH better.

[lonesomefool]

On a side note, to all the people here that said Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be perfect for the Girlfriend, she just finished the first two issues of the hardcover I bought her today, thank you, she really loves it. And thank's to Sean, for writing a comic that someone who has never read a comic in their life, can enjoy, she really does enjoy it.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

On a side note, to all the people here that said Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be perfect for the Girlfriend, she just finished the first two issues of the hardcover I bought her today, thank you, she really loves it. And thank's to Sean, for writing a comic that someone who has never read a comic in their life, can enjoy, she really does enjoy it.

I've been meaning to give the HC to my girlfriend to try out. I need to do that soon.

[Matt O'Keefe]

On a side note, to all the people here that said Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be perfect for the Girlfriend, she just finished the first two issues of the hardcover I bought her today, thank you, she really loves it. And thank's to Sean, for writing a comic that someone who has never read a comic in their life, can enjoy, she really does enjoy it.

Have you read it yet? Don't let your "taste" in books stop you, it's wonderful for anyone.

[lonesomefool]

I've been meaning to give the HC to my girlfriend to try out. I need to do that soon.

I havent read it yet (hey, I'm too busy here and making money :) ), but she saw Spider-Man 3 last night with me, and for some ungodly reason wanted to know more about comics, so after asking here, people said Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be perfect. She has never read a comic in her life, but she loved this one, said it reminded her of the teen drama's she loves so much.

[Matt O'Keefe]

What was Monarch's first appearance again?

[bairdduvessa]

You can be the newer Question.

well i have a fedora and man boobs....

nah i'll stick with vic

[The Doctor]

well i have a fedora and man boobs....

nah i'll stick with vic

So close.....

[Ray G.]

What was Monarch's first appearance again?

He first appeared as a villain in the Armageddon 2001 event. However, Captain Atom became the new Monarch in the last issue of Battle for Bludhaven.

[jfp2004]

He first appeared as a villain in the Armageddon 2001 event. However, Captain Atom became the new Monarch in the last issue of Battle for Bludhaven.


In the original version of Armageddon 2001 wasn't Cap supposed to have been Monarch, but then at the last minute they changed it around?

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

He first appeared as a villain in the Armageddon 2001 event. However, Captain Atom became the new Monarch in the last issue of Battle for Bludhaven.

well, the old Monarch was really Cap Atom, too, right?

[bairdduvessa]

So close.....

you want me to be a chick? look old chum. you're just a side kick. i like women. sorry. the tights were only temporary you could have worn something else.

[Ray G.]

well, the old Monarch was really Cap Atom, too, right?

No, it's what JFP said. The answer to the mystery, which was that Cap Atom was Monarch, was leaked in advance. So at the last minute, to throw off the spoilers, they changed the story to reveal that Hank Hall was Monarch. It sucked.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

No, it's what JFP said. The answer to the mystery, which was that Cap Atom was Monarch, was leaked in advance. So at the last minute, to throw off the spoilers, they changed the story to reveal that Hank Hall was Monarch. It sucked.

Right. But I kinda just assumed they were going back to the original ending of Monarch as Cap Atom, what with the whole he is Monarch now.

:confused:

[bairdduvessa]

Right. But I kinda just assumed they were going back to the original ending of Monarch as Cap Atom, what with the whole he is Monarch now.

:confused:

[trumpet noise]now presenting the multiverse![/trumpet noise]

[bairdduvessa]

night folks.

beware dr. gle he wants us to be women.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

night folks.

beware dr. gle he wants us to be women.

Dr. G and the women?

[bairdduvessa]

Dr. G and the women?

don't encourage him

[Blandy vs Terrorism]

Booster Gold is hard for me, I like the writer (Johns), but I really dont dig Jurgen's artwork.

I'm kinda with you there on Jurgens. His work has always been a bit stiff, but I really enjoyed it in the 90's and at least he got things like anatomy and perspective right. And he used to do a kickass Superman. Problem is, he hasn't done much to help with the stiffness of his characters in the last 15 years that I've seen his stuff.

[The Doctor]

you want me to be a chick? look old chum. you're just a side kick. i like women. sorry. the tights were only temporary you could have worn something else.
Eh?

night folks.

beware dr. gle he wants us to be women.
No I don't You're the one who wants to be The Question.

don't encourage him

Encourage this

[lonesomefool]

I guess DC really is serious about getting back on schedule, 3 issues of Action Comics in August.

I was thinking, you know what a down side to Countdown tie-ing into the rest of the DCU is? If one of the monthly book's falls behind a week or two, Countdown is either screwed or they are gonna rush that monthly book out with rushed, probably shitty fill-in art.

[bairdduvessa]

Eh?

No I don't You're the one who wants to be The Question.


Encourage this

satan?

[bairdduvessa]

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=114010&page=5

[Deej]

In the original version of Armageddon 2001 wasn't Cap supposed to have been Monarch, but then at the last minute they changed it around?

yeah...it became convulted. Someone like Ray got wind of the truth and started spreading the spoiler...DC at the last second changed it to Hawk. But I think DC attempted to rectify this situation a bit.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

I'm kinda with you there on Jurgens. His work has always been a bit stiff, but I really enjoyed it in the 90's and at least he got things like anatomy and perspective right. And he used to do a kickass Superman. Problem is, he hasn't done much to help with the stiffness of his characters in the last 15 years that I've seen his stuff.


I'll echo what you two said about Jurgens' art. Booster's one of my favorite characters, and Johns is one of my favorite writers, so that's enough for me. I'd love to see someone like Cully Hammer on the series at some point.

EDIT: And thanks for the welcome everyone!

[twigglet]

Man, I've just been through the latest DC solits on 'rama, and everythign seems to be crossing over, the outsiders books crossing with Amazon Attacks and COuntdown as well. Countdown also crossing over with lots of things.

Will the Booster Gold series remain seperate do you think?

[lonesomefool]

Man, I've just been through the latest DC solits on 'rama, and everythign seems to be crossing over, the outsiders books crossing with Amazon Attacks and COuntdown as well. Countdown also crossing over with lots of things.

Will the Booster Gold series remain seperate do you think?

At the start I think it will, but I doubt it. At this point, the DCU has very few stand alone series left, same I guess could be said for Marvel.

[twigglet]

At the start I think it will, but I doubt it. At this point, the DCU has very few stand alone series left, same I guess could be said for Marvel.

I guess I'll collect it till it crosses over then.

Thanks.

[Foggy's Pal]

At the start I think it will, but I doubt it. At this point, the DCU has very few stand alone series left, same I guess could be said for Marvel.

I know they will be crossing in and out, but I hope the stories will stand on their own, but be enhanced if you read the others. Most of us don't have the $ to buy everything....

[Ray G.]

Man, I've just been through the latest DC solits on 'rama, and everythign seems to be crossing over, the outsiders books crossing with Amazon Attacks and COuntdown as well. Countdown also crossing over with lots of things.

Will the Booster Gold series remain seperate do you think?

If they do it right, it should. However, it looks like Booster will be one of the most continuity-heavy books DC is putting out. It's really going to be jumping feet-first into the Multiverse pool. So I don't expect that to last.

[Ray G.]

Ooh, more DC previews!

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/aug07/solicitations.html

5 of a kind looks good, even if I have no clue who Mike Barr or G. Willow Wilson are. The idea of Batman picking new Outsiders by pitting team members and potential team members against each other on missions and judging their performance is just so Batman. :lol: Plus, DeFilippis/Weir and Andreyko do issues!

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Is anyone else a little puzzled by DC having a five week Outsiders Event?

[Ray G.]

Is anyone else a little puzzled by DC having a five week Outsiders Event?

It's one book a week, leading into the launch of "Batman and the Outsiders" the next month. Not really, although I still have no clue who two of those writers are.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Ooh, more DC previews!

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/aug07/solicitations.html

5 of a kind looks good, even if I have no clue who Mike Barr or G. Willow Wilson are. The idea of Batman picking new Outsiders by pitting team members and potential team members against each other on missions and judging their performance is just so Batman. :lol: Plus, DeFilippis/Weir and Andreyko do issues!

Didn't Mike Barr write some of the old Outsiders issues?
Also DeFilippis and Weir are probably the only reason I might buy this.

[Hock]

DC Solicit Previews!

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/aug07/solicitations.html

More Dark Mary, the launch of Countdown to Adventure, Booster Gold, Black Adam, and Metal Men, a 52 Aftermath one-shot, some very good news for Steve over in Action Comics, and Bob the Monitor! :boogie:

No Titans or Supergirl preview, though. Only two days until we find out the new writer. :scared:

What the fuck is going on with the outsiders? Those solicits looked pretty stupid.

[twigglet]

If they do it right, it should. However, it looks like Booster will be one of the most continuity-heavy books DC is putting out. It's really going to be jumping feet-first into the Multiverse pool. So I don't expect that to last.

Continuity heavy I don't mind, I've got you people to help me out I suppose.

It's the fact I might have to get other books.

[Hock]

I'm sorry. I can't get over what a horrible name Countdown to Adventure is.


And All-New Booster Gold is a retarded name, too. But thats mostly because we already have an All-New... book out there.

:thumb:

[Ray G.]

Didn't Mike Barr write some of the old Outsiders issues?
Also DeFilippis and Weir are probably the only reason I might buy this.

So he's old school. That would make sense, and is a cool way to tie the new direction into the past.

I think they'll do a very good job with Nightwing and Boomerang, but I really hope they get put on an ongoing soon. They'd do a killer job as the new writing team on either Robin or Supergirl.

[Hock]

I still don't understand Countdown to Adventure. After a year of being stranded in space, and then almost dying multiple times, I wonder what could warrant all of them going back out there? Especially Buddy. You'd think he'd want to spend a little bit more time on Earth.

No kidding. If they wanted a book of those three in Space, they should've left them stranded, not reunited them with their families.

[Ray G.]

No kidding. If they wanted a book of those three in Space, they should've left them stranded, not reunited them with their families.

Starfire and Adam, I could see. Starfire doesn't have family, really, and Adam's a professional adventurer. He probably spent a few blissful months taking it easy with his family, and then went back to work. Animal Man, though? They're going to need a really, really good explanation for that, and I doubt they have one.

[Hock]

On a side note, to all the people here that said Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be perfect for the Girlfriend, she just finished the first two issues of the hardcover I bought her today, thank you, she really loves it. And thank's to Sean, for writing a comic that someone who has never read a comic in their life, can enjoy, she really does enjoy it.


I havent read it yet (hey, I'm too busy here and making money :) ), but she saw Spider-Man 3 last night with me, and for some ungodly reason wanted to know more about comics, so after asking here, people said Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be perfect. She has never read a comic in her life, but she loved this one, said it reminded her of the teen drama's she loves so much.

It's a great book, and the characters are really well written. They do a lot of stupid shit, like real teenagers do. Too often teenagers are written way too smart, and these ones aren't. Next time I get a girlfriend, I'll be giving her my HC.

[Hock]

Starfire and Adam, I could see. Starfire doesn't have family, really, and Adam's a professional adventurer. He probably spent a few blissful months taking it easy with his family, and then went back to work. Animal Man, though? They're going to need a really, really good explanation for that, and I doubt they have one.

Adam is not really a profoffesional adventurer. He's the defender of Rann. If he's going to be leaving his family, Rann better be in danger.

[Hock]

Man, I've just been through the latest DC solits on 'rama, and everythign seems to be crossing over, the outsiders books crossing with Amazon Attacks and COuntdown as well. Countdown also crossing over with lots of things.

Will the Booster Gold series remain seperate do you think?

Since the Booster series is dealing with him in the multiverse, and the multiverse is relatively unknown at this point, I'm thinking at the start it will be seperate, but it will also lead into a bog crossover down the line.

[THAT Sean!]

Mike Barr

Pick up Batman: Son of the Demon. Good stuff.

[Ray G.]

Pick up Batman: Son of the Demon. Good stuff.

Ooh, he wrote that! Great story! So that answers that question. He's one of the old guard. Definitely cool to see DC bringing all the eras of Outsiders together.

[The Doctor]

satan?
Nope but close.

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=114010&page=5
Posted in the thread.

Pick up Batman: Son of the Demon. Good stuff.

That was good.

[Foggy's Pal]

I'm going to break your string of fact finding to say............ Just heard the new Smashing Pumpkins song Tarantula and I'm stinkin fired up. Great song, driving, the drums are back in full effect. If you don't care, move along. Sorry, just been a while for good SP music. And- for nasal vocals- ya can't beat it.

To be on topic. Son of the Demon is a good story and looks great too.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm going to break your string of fact finding to say............ Just heard the new Smashing Pumpkins song Tarantula and I'm stinkin fired up. Great song, driving, the drums are back in full effect. If you don't care, move along. Sorry, just been a while for good SP music. And- for nasal vocals- ya can't beat it.

To be on topic. Son of the Demon is a good story and looks great too.

Son of the Demon was great. I have Bride of the Demon on my bookshelf that I've yet to get around to reading. I should really do that.

[Foggy's Pal]

Son of the Demon was great. I have Bride of the Demon on my bookshelf that I've yet to get around to reading. I should really do that.

Have not read Bride- put up a review when you're done. (I mean "please" of course)

[Ray G.]

The only record I can find of C. Willow Winslow is a short story from an indie anthology called "Negative Burn".

[Matt O'Keefe]

It's a great book, and the characters are really well written. They do a lot of stupid shit, like real teenagers do. Too often teenagers are written way too smart, and these ones aren't. Next time I get a girlfriend, I'll be giving her my HC.

Agree with everything you said there, although I'm really cautious before telling girls that I read comics. Not embarrassed per se but there are all those preconceived notions out there.


Pick up Batman: Son of the Demon. Good stuff.

Hmm.... I thought that was Grant Morrison?

[Matt O'Keefe]

I decided that I'm going to try to avoid these cross-over issues. Except for rare circumstances, if it ties in to something I won't be buying. It usually hampers the writing and forces me to pick up other titles that I normally wouldn't buy. I might buy them in trade, though.

[The Doctor]

Agree with everything you said there, although I'm really cautious before telling girls that I read comics. Not embarrassed per se but there are all those preconceived notions out there.



Hmm.... I thought that was Grant Morrison?

Ha no.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

The only record I can find of C. Willow Winslow is a short story from an indie anthology called "Negative Burn".

who where what?

[Ray G.]

who where what?

Eeeeexactly. S/he is the fifth writer on the Five of a Kind event, writing Metamorpho/Aquaman. No one knows who s/he is.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Hmm.... I thought that was Grant Morrison?

:lol:

Nah, man, that was Mike W. Barr with Bingham on some beautiful art.

Morrison is just running with the story (kinda) with his current run on Bats.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Ooh, more DC previews!

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/aug07/solicitations.html

5 of a kind looks good, even if I have no clue who Mike Barr or G. Willow Wilson are. The idea of Batman picking new Outsiders by pitting team members and potential team members against each other on missions and judging their performance is just so Batman. :lol: Plus, DeFilippis/Weir and Andreyko do issues!

:mistrust:

I'm actually quite surprised that you don't know who Mike W. Barr is. As for Wilson, yeah, I've no fucking clue either.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Have not read Bride- put up a review when you're done. (I mean "please" of course)

Will do. It might be awhile before I get to reading it, though.

[Ray G.]

:mistrust:

I'm actually quite surprised that you don't know who Mike W. Barr is. As for Wilson, yeah, I've no fucking clue either.

I'm really not sure if Barr wrote much from 1992 onward for DC, and from then until now, I know everything. Beyond that....a little sketchy. :)

[Hock]

I'm going to break your string of fact finding to say............ Just heard the new Smashing Pumpkins song Tarantula and I'm stinkin fired up. Great song, driving, the drums are back in full effect. If you don't care, move along. Sorry, just been a while for good SP music. And- for nasal vocals- ya can't beat it.

To be on topic. Son of the Demon is a good story and looks great too.

I heard it, it was okay, but I thought nothing special.

[Matt O'Keefe]

:lol:

Nah, man, that was Mike W. Barr with Bingham on some beautiful art.

Morrison is just running with the story (kinda) with his current run on Bats.

Oh. I knew there was an original story and Grant went off that. Thanks.



I love how they say 5 all-star creative teams in the solicits when Ray can barely name half of them:lol:

[lonesomefool]

Think I will just skip those Outsiders issues and wait for the first ish of the relaunch/new creative team next month.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm really not sure if Barr wrote much from 1992 onward for DC, and from then until now, I know everything. Beyond that....a little sketchy. :)

Lets see... the Demon HC books, Batman & the Outsiders, Adventures of the Outsiders, some Brave and the Bold, a little Detective and Batman, Outsiders... all in the eighties/early nineties. The second (I think) volume of Outsiders he wrote during the nineties. Thats all I can think of right now. I think he also had a small smattering of Marvel work, and maybe some Star Wars/Star Trek/GI Joe type stuff, too.

[The Doctor]

I just got this crazy idea about Countdown.

[Ray G.]

I just got this crazy idea about Countdown.

Do tell!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Think I will just skip those Outsiders issues and wait for the first ish of the relaunch/new creative team next month.

Yup, I'll likely skip 'em, as well

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I just got this crazy idea about Countdown.

Is it a Countdown.... to Adventure?

[Matt O'Keefe]

Yup, I'll likely skip 'em, as well

With a weekly series, that is definitely the time to just wait for the trade IMO.

[The Doctor]

Do tell!


Is it a Countdown.... to Adventure?

Jimmy Olson=new Joker.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Jimmy Olson=new Joker.

:mistrust:

Really hope not.......


I don't think that'd make sense for the story either (but when has that ever stopped DC?;))

[Ray G.]

Jimmy Olson=new Joker.

No.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

With a weekly series, that is definitely the time to just wait for the trade IMO.

or just skip everything including the trade.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Jimmy Olson=new Joker.

You silly bastard.

[Matt O'Keefe]

or just skip everything including the trade.

Well that's what I'm doing anyway, but I meant for the big Outsiders fans.

[Ray G.]

or just skip everything including the trade.

But, but...Andreyko.

[The Doctor]

:mistrust:

Really hope not.......


I don't think that'd make sense for the story either (but when has that ever stopped DC?;))
:lol:

No.
We'll see whose laughing Countdown issue 2.

You silly bastard.

;)

[Hock]

Agree with everything you said there, although I'm really cautious before telling girls that I read comics. Not embarrassed per se but there are all those preconceived notions out there.

I'm always cautious as well, but I think most of the pre-conceived notions are about comics being unintelligent and for kids, and only big super-hero battles. I think books like SM :heart:'s MJ, Y: TLM, DMZ, Fables, can change the perceptions.

[Matt O'Keefe]

But, but...Andreyko.

So we pay $15 for $3 worth of good stories:lol:


That's why I'm iffy about continuing Countdown. I adore McKeever and Dini, but I'm not a big fan of the other's work.

[Hock]

I decided that I'm going to try to avoid these cross-over issues. Except for rare circumstances, if it ties in to something I won't be buying. It usually hampers the writing and forces me to pick up other titles that I normally wouldn't buy. I might buy them in trade, though.

Yeah, crossoveers are pissing me off. I'm only going to be buying them if I am already buying both of the titles already, like JSA/JLA. Where I am buying only one, like the Checkmate/Outsiders crossover, I will buy none.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I'm always cautious as well, but I think most of the pre-conceived notions are about comics being unintelligent and for kids, and only big super-hero battles. I think books like SM :heart:'s MJ, Y: TLM, DMZ, Fables, can change the perceptions.

Yup. But it's still difficult. I wouldn't want to date someone who wouldn't be cool with my hobbies, but I feel like I should be very patient.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

But, but...Andreyko.

Honestly, I'm just as interested in the Barr issue. But we all know that the mini is going to be meaningless in the long run. Those will be five forgettable issues. I guarantee it.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Yeah, crossoveers are pissing me off. I'm only going to be buying them if I am already buying both of the titles already, like JSA/JLA. Where I am buying only one, like the Checkmate/Outsiders crossover, I will buy none.

:thumb:

That's what I had issues with for Civil War. I'd rather they just had seperate mini-series, but that's not likely to happen.

[Ray G.]

Honestly, I'm just as interested in the Barr issue. But we all know that the mini is going to be meaningless in the long run. Those will be five forgettable issues. I guarantee it.

From what I remember of these events when they were very common in the late 90's, these issues are generally only loosely connected. They're all dealing with the same story, but different situations within it. If, say, you only wanted to pick up the Barr and Andreyko issues, you would probably understand them fine as long as you read Outsiders. If you don't, of course, then there's absolutely no reason for you to get involved in this event.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

From what I remember of these events when they were very common in the late 90's, these issues are generally only loosely connected. They're all dealing with the same story, but different situations within it. If, say, you only wanted to pick up the Barr and Andreyko issues, you would probably understand them fine as long as you read Outsiders. If you don't, of course, then there's absolutely no reason for you to get involved in this event.

Oh, absolutely. I expect them to only be related and not so much interconnected. Trust me, I'm considering just picking up the Barr and Andreyko issues, if anything.

I love the concept of the Outsiders and some of their old stories/series. The current run has left me fairly underwhelmed. I think I've actually dropped the title two or three times, and I'm only back on for the Checkmate arc right now, but with this impending re-launch, I'll probably just ride it out.

[lonesomefool]

I like Andreyko, but I dont like him enough to pay $3 for what is essentially a worthless story. Chances are it will have good dialogue and action, but he's basically, probably going to be on cruise control, just writing the story, avoiding fucking anything up for the new writer.

[lonesomefool]

Yup. But it's still difficult. I wouldn't want to date someone who wouldn't be cool with my hobbies, but I feel like I should be very patient.

Honestly, I would be willing to date someone if they asked me to quit comics, if I knew the relationship was something "special". I enjoy reading comics, but in the end, they are pretty meaningless.

And before anyone asks, I would do the same if she didnt like me playing/paying for video games, etc.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Honestly, I would be willing to date someone if they asked me to quit comics, if I knew the relationship was something "special". I enjoy reading comics, but in the end, they are pretty meaningless.

And before anyone asks, I would do the same if she didnt like me playing/paying for video games, etc.

But is that really a special relationship, where she won't accept part of who you are?

[Ray G.]

But is that really a special relationship, where she won't accept part of who you are?

Exactly. Couples, if they're really interested in making the relationship work, need to accept the other person's interests and not try to change them.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Exactly. Couples, if they're really interested in making the relationship work, need to accept the other person's interests and not try to change them.

Have you told that girl (Sasha is it?) that you like comics?

[lonesomefool]

Comics arent a part of who I am, they are a hobby I enjoy, but honestly I could drop all of them tommorow and it really wouldnt effect me. That would be an extreme case though, I would simply point out to her that I dont read cosmo, but I dont judge her based on that. I'm just saying, if I really loved someone, and I was given a choice between being with her or comics, I would choose her, comics, I like reading them, but they are not essential to my life or anything.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Comics arent a part of who I am, they are a hobby I enjoy, but honestly I could drop all of them tommorow and it really wouldnt effect me. That would be an extreme case though, I would simply point out to her that I dont read cosmo, but I dont judge her based on that. I'm just saying, if I really loved someone, and I was given a choice between being with her or comics, I would choose her, comics, I like reading them, but they are not essential to my life or anything.

But if she truly loved you for who you are, why would it have to be one or the other?

[lonesomefool]

I will say, if I had just met someone, I probably wouldnt tell her on a first date. I like comics, but they dont exactly have a very good reputation, I would wait until she saw who I was, and how I wasnt any of the comic book sterotypes, and then tell her.

[Hock]

Honestly, I would be willing to date someone if they asked me to quit comics, if I knew the relationship was something "special". I enjoy reading comics, but in the end, they are pretty meaningless.

And before anyone asks, I would do the same if she didnt like me playing/paying for video games, etc.

I wouldn't, If someone wasn't understanding and willing to allow me to pursue my hobbies and interests, then they aren't that special.

[twigglet]

When I have a girl back mine, I normaly hide all the comic stuff.

Doesn't normally go down well.

[lonesomefool]

But if she truly loved you for who you are, why would it have to be one or the other?

I could see it being a problem if I spend more money on comics than her. As it stands, I spend under $50 a month on comics, so it's not that big of a deal. Besides, I'm just using as a hypothetical, if I met someone I matched up perfectly with, and I had to choose one, well I would choose her, like I said, reading the latest issue of Mighty Avengers isnt gonna do it for me when I'm 40 and alone in a house :)

[Matt O'Keefe]

I wouldn't, If someone wasn't understanding and willing to allow me to pursue my hobbies and interests, then they aren't that special.

Yup. If your hobbie/interest is crack cocaine, for example, then I can understand her telling you to stop. But comics or video games? They're not hurting anybody.




And I'd rather be alone than be with someone who didn't support me.

[lonesomefool]

I wouldn't, If someone wasn't understanding and willing to allow me to pursue my hobbies and interests, then they aren't that special.

I was told my the new girlfriend she didnt want me looking at any porn....that was a interest of mine :Oops:

[Hock]

I will say, if I had just met someone, I probably wouldnt tell her on a first date. I like comics, but they dont exactly have a very good reputation, I would wait until she saw who I was, and how I wasnt any of the comic book sterotypes, and then tell her.

Yeah, you definetely have to wait a bit to say anything, but you ca't wait too long.

I've heard a couple people say they sit their GF's down and explain that they read comics, but that seems fucked up to me, like they were hiding it. I try to be more casual, and just let something slip, so that it seems it's no big deal, and that's why I didn't mention anything.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I will say, if I had just met someone, I probably wouldnt tell her on a first date. I like comics, but they dont exactly have a very good reputation, I would wait until she saw who I was, and how I wasnt any of the comic book sterotypes, and then tell her.

I used to be this way. But anymore, I don't try to hide it, at all. I don't go around blurting that I love funny books either, of course. People usually learn pretty early on that I'm into comics. And, naturally, if they happen to come my place they wouldn't be able to help but notice that I read 'em.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I was told my the new girlfriend she didnt want me looking at any porn....that was a interest of mine :Oops:

Shhh... they don't have to know about the porn.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I was told my the new girlfriend she didnt want me looking at any porn....that was a interest of mine :Oops:

I'm not sure about that, but it's not nearly as unreasonable as comics. If you don't see anything wrong with it, then I'm not sure if you should give it up for her. And if she can't accept that, she probably isn't the right person for you.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I used to be this way. But anymore, I don't try to hide it, at all. I don't go around blurting that I love funny books either, of course. People usually learn pretty early on that I'm into comics. And, naturally, if they happen to come my place they wouldn't be able to help but notice that I read 'em.

I have all my comics stored in one big closet, just so that I can tell someone on my terms:)

[lonesomefool]

Yeah, you definetely have to wait a bit to say anything, but you ca't wait too long.

I've heard a couple people say they sit their GF's down and explain that they read comics, but that seems fucked up to me, like they were hiding it. I try to be more casual, and just let something slip, so that it seems it's no big deal, and that's why I didn't mention anything.

I wouldnt sit her down, makes it sound like you have a drug problem or something, you read comic books. A girl usually cannot tell I read comics, I dont have posters, action figures or anything, and my comics box is under my bed, so it's not real noticeable to the naked eye.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I have all my comics stored in one big closet, just so that I can tell someone on my terms:)

Heh, in my place right now I have six framed comic books that you see pretty much immediately upon entrance into the house. :-D

[Matt O'Keefe]

Heh, in my place right now I have six framed comic books that you see pretty much immediately upon entrance into the house. :-D

Which ones? I'm guessing a few of them at least would be Claremont X-Men, from what you've said.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I wouldnt sit her down, makes it sound like you have a drug problem or something, you read comic books. A girl usually cannot tell I read comics, I dont have posters, action figures or anything, and my comics box is under my bed, so it's not real noticeable to the naked eye.

People are always surprised when I tell them that I read comics. I'm not sure why.

I wish I could fit all of my comics under my bed. It'd save me a lot of space.

[lonesomefool]

I'm not sure about that, but it's not nearly as unreasonable as comics. If you don't see anything wrong with it, then I'm not sure if you should give it up for her. And if she can't accept that, she probably isn't the right person for you.

I dont see anything wrong with porn, but I can live without it....may be tough to walk around after a couple of days though :blah:

Seriously, she's a bit conservative when it comes to that, my guess is it has something to do with the fact she doesnt like the idea of me possibly being more attracted to those girls than her. I dont know, doesnt really bother me, but I respect her feelings on it.

Besides, internet history....meet delete :twisted:

[Matt O'Keefe]

I dont see anything wrong with porn, but I can live without it....may be tough to walk around after a couple of days though :blah:

Seriously, she's a bit conservative when it comes to that, my guess is it has something to do with the fact she doesnt like the idea of me possibly being more attracted to those girls than her. I dont know, doesnt really bother me, but I respect her feelings on it.

Besides, internet history....meet delete :twisted:

Heh. Well I'm biased, since I'm not into porn. So don't listen to me.

[lonesomefool]

People are always surprised when I tell them that I read comics. I'm not sure why.

I wish I could fit all of my comics under my bed. It'd save me a lot of space.

Any comics that I know I wont re-read, I give away to libraries/children hospitals.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Which ones? I'm guessing a few of them at least would be Claremont X-Men, from what you've said.

Nope. No Claremont X-Men. For the most part, they're books that I have some sentimental attachment to. They are:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures #3 - my first comic ever
Batman #484 - first Batman comic
Spidey 2099 #1 - this is the book that really launched me into comic reading.
Justice League (the Giffen/Dematteis era) #4 - this is what introduced me to the wonderful world of the JLI. Featuring one awesome Booster cover.
Avengers (vol 1) #12
X-Men (vol 1) #54

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Any comics that I know I wont re-read, I give away to libraries/children hospitals.

I'm far too much of a collector. I love having all these old comics laying around.

[Ray G.]

Have you told that girl (Sasha is it?) that you like comics?

Yeah. She kind of thinks it's a bit wierd, but doesn't really have a problem with it. I'm getting her a sampler pack as part of a Birthday present for her. Three books that I think perfectly match up with her interests. Hopefully I'll win a convert. :D

[Hock]

I was told my the new girlfriend she didnt want me looking at any porn....that was a interest of mine :Oops:

Well, you have to tell her you won't, then just make sure you hide it. It's the age old agreement, she pretends you've stopped looking at porn if you hide it from her.

[lonesomefool]

Heh. Well I'm biased, since I'm not into porn. So don't listen to me.

I'm not that big into it either, of course that has more to do with the fact I turned 18 and realized that every single one of those girls has major issues, I always feel kinda guilty. Of course I'm the same way with strip clubs, I went a couple of times, but there are only so many times I can stand to see someone desperate enough for cash and strung out on drugs. I'm too old for my age :-?

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Well, you have to tell her you won't, then just make sure you hide it. It's the age old agreement, she pretends you've stopped looking at porn if you hide it from her.

Exactly.

[Ray G.]

Comics arent a part of who I am, they are a hobby I enjoy, but honestly I could drop all of them tommorow and it really wouldnt effect me. That would be an extreme case though, I would simply point out to her that I dont read cosmo, but I dont judge her based on that. I'm just saying, if I really loved someone, and I was given a choice between being with her or comics, I would choose her, comics, I like reading them, but they are not essential to my life or anything.

See, for me it's different. Comics are my muse. Reading about superheroes inspires me, and helps me to create my own work. Lord knows I never would have created Wolfheart without them. And as writing is my passion, i don't think I could ever give up comics. I'd sacrifice a lot of things before I had to cut them.

[Hock]

I wouldnt sit her down, makes it sound like you have a drug problem or something, you read comic books. A girl usually cannot tell I read comics, I dont have posters, action figures or anything, and my comics box is under my bed, so it's not real noticeable to the naked eye.

Yeah, my long boxes are in the closet, but I still have trades on my booksheleves, so the should be able to notice when they come over. Not super obvious, but not hiden.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Yeah. She kind of thinks it's a bit wierd, but doesn't really have a problem with it. I'm getting her a sampler pack as part of a Birthday present for her. Three books that I think perfectly match up with her interests. Hopefully I'll win a convert. :D

Which books? And if you don't mind my asking, making any headway with the relationship?

[Ray G.]

Ah, finally. Some real action this week. And here I was worried we were slacking off. ;)

[Matt O'Keefe]

Ah, finally. Some real action this week. And here I was worried we were slacking off. ;)

And best of all, we're hardly talking about DC:thumb:



On a related note, I'm only one post away from third place.

[Hock]

I dont see anything wrong with porn, but I can live without it....may be tough to walk around after a couple of days though :blah:

Seriously, she's a bit conservative when it comes to that, my guess is it has something to do with the fact she doesnt like the idea of me possibly being more attracted to those girls than her. I dont know, doesnt really bother me, but I respect her feelings on it.

Besides, internet history....meet delete :twisted:

I think it's also because she might think you want to her to act like the girls in those videos act, or do what they do. And it's not a completely unwarranted feeling, I know guys, especially young ones, who think if you're not changing sexual position every few minutes you're doing something wrong, and that facials are perfectly acceptable.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Ah, finally. Some real action this week. And here I was worried we were slacking off. ;)

:thumb:

[Ray G.]

Which books? And if you don't mind my asking, making any headway with the relationship?

Sm:heart:MJ Hardcover.
Thor: Son of Asgard Vol. 1-3
Will Eisner's To the Eye of the Storm

And yeah, kind of. I've gone from the friend who buys her lunch and she talks about guys to, to the friend who buys her dinner, and she talks about everything but guys to. I'm getting somewhere. We're going to see POTC together this Friday. :D

[lonesomefool]

I dont really write, so comics really dont inspire me on that front. Congrats on the writing though, I kinda know where your coming from, I do a lot of song writing, so if I girl said I could listen to Dierks Bentley or Waylon Jennings.....I would break it off.

[Hock]

I'm far too much of a collector. I love having all these old comics laying around.

I'm not really a collector, I have nothing bag or boarded, I just keep them because I love to re-read them. I should go through and pull out all the shit I'm never going to touch again and get rid of them though.

[Hock]

Ah, finally. Some real action this week. And here I was worried we were slacking off. ;)

real action and it's all about porn. :D

[Ray G.]

I dont really write, so comics really dont inspire me on that front. Congrats on the writing though, I kinda know where your coming from, I do a lot of song writing, so if I girl said I could listen to Dierks Bentley or Waylon Jennings.....I would break it off.

Ooh, Bentley! He's great. My current fave is probably Trent Tomlinson or Eric Church.

Yeah, I get my writing inspiration from all different places(comics, TV, online games, jury duty), but there's no question that comics are the biggest influence on what I do.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm not really a collector, I have nothing bag or boarded, I just keep them because I love to re-read them. I should go through and pull out all the shit I'm never going to touch again and get rid of them though.

I also love re-reading my books. There probably is some stuff I could get rid of and not really care, but I need to get up the motivation to clean house in that manner (which would take hours upon hours).

I do bag (and mostly board) all my stuff. Sometimes I stick two or three comics in a bag (w/ or w/o board).

[Matt O'Keefe]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

[bairdduvessa]

I was told my the new girlfriend she didnt want me looking at any porn....that was a interest of mine :Oops:

slap her into place!

[lonesomefool]

I think it's also because she might think you want to her to act like the girls in those videos act, or do what they do. And it's not a completely unwarranted feeling, I know guys, especially young ones, who think if you're not changing sexual position every few minutes you're doing something wrong, and that facials are perfectly acceptable.

Which is why I think most men my age, not all, but most are douche's.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

Not enough. Probably a couple a month. It used to be far more, but my reading time has diminished and the novels took the hit more than comics.

[bairdduvessa]

so jimmy-the joker...hmmm we are going to find out that batman and superman come from different worlds where jimmy became the joker in one. and supe's top in another?

[Hock]

Ooh, Bentley! He's great. My current fave is probably Trent Tomlinson or Eric Church.

Yeah, I get my writing inspiration from all different places(comics, TV, online games, jury duty), but there's no question that comics are the biggest influence on what I do.

Yeah, story ideas come from everywhere with me as well. A lot of the time they come from discussions with others or just me thinking. But that's just the bare bones story, the execution of those stories is veavily influenced by whatever medium I'm writing it for.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Which is why I think most men my age, not all, but most are douche's.

Yup. Too true.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Which is why I think most men my age, not all, but most are douche's.

You also have to remember that the majority of the population is retarded.

[bairdduvessa]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

i read alooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot of novels

[Ray G.]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

You probably do more than me. I'll read Harry Potter when it comes out, and the occasional horror/sci-fi/fantasy book that catches my eye. I'm lucky if I read 3-4 novels a year.

One genre I really love, though? Alternative history. Harry Turtledove's Timeline-191 series is fantastic.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

i read alooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot of novels

Whatcha reading right now?

[Matt O'Keefe]

You also have to remember that the majority of the population is retarded.

Yeah. If you think about it, comic readers are probably pretty far above the average for IQ.




In some ways it's good that Vonn isn't here. He'd be complaining about only 1 post for every 100 to be worth reading:lol:

[lonesomefool]

Ooh, Bentley! He's great. My current fave is probably Trent Tomlinson or Eric Church.

Yeah, I get my writing inspiration from all different places(comics, TV, online games, jury duty), but there's no question that comics are the biggest influence on what I do.

Tomlinson and Church do rock as well.

I tried to write a comic script once, but I dont have a very good imagination, plus once I read some of the stuff Brubaker and Bendis were doing, I realized my stuff sucked. Of course that was at 16 or so, but still. I let the pro's do it, the only creative writing I have done is for a class in High School.

[jfp2004]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

...I re-read a lot of novels. But I don't read as much as I'd like, either.

[lonesomefool]

Yeah. If you think about it, comic readers are probably pretty far above the average for IQ.

I would exclude myself from that conversation :cool:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Yeah. If you think about it, comic readers are probably pretty far above the average for IQ.


But at least we're not full of ourselves.

[Ray G.]

But at least we're not full of ourselves.

We're too awesome to be.

[jfp2004]

We're too awesome to be.

Quoted for truth.

[lonesomefool]

Last novel I read was a Fistful of Rain by Greg Rucka. That was 3 years ago.

[bairdduvessa]

Whatcha reading right now?

the transformers movie prequel and anima by jung

[Matt O'Keefe]

But at least we're not full of ourselves.

I'm not saying me personally:lol:


I just mean people that are reading at all (in any genre) might be higher up the ladder. There have been studies about that, right?

[lonesomefool]

People who do read tend to be smarter, but then you have guys like me that throw that curve to hell ;)

[Foggy's Pal]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

Finishing A Secret Atlas. In the middle of the Legacy of the Force series- next book due in a week or so. Before Secret Atlas- finished the Farseer trilogy which I highly recommend. Last month, I read City of Pearl- very good start to a six book series. And lastly, read Her Majesty's Dragon a few months ago.

[Hock]

Question for all of you: how much reading of novels do you do? I feel guilty because I'm not doing nearly enough.

Quite A lot actually. I'm lucking in that I can read up to five things simultaneously without problem. I don't mean at the same time, but I can read five books and not be confused about what's going on, so I can read whatever I'm in the mood for reading. I am currently reading Catch 22, Finnigan's Wake, The Magician: Aprentice, Hero with A thousand Faces, Robert McKee's Story, and Cryptonomicon.

I also try to rad or write whie I'm on the board.

[Foggy's Pal]

I'm not saying me personally:lol:


I just mean people that are reading at all (in any genre) might be higher up the ladder. There have been studies about that, right?

I teach high school English; we have those ridiculous state standardized tests. Kids who read a lot tend to do much better. (even on Math- weird, I know)

[Hock]

Which is why I think most men my age, not all, but most are douche's.

How old are you, if you don't mind me aksking.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I also try to read or write whie I'm on the board.

How do you manage that?

[bairdduvessa]

How do you manage that?

braille?