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

[The Doctor]

Getting Detective this week.

I'll have a real excuse to be in here.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Getting Detective this week.

I'll have a real excuse to be in here.

You don't need an excuse, dude. ;-)

[The Doctor]

You don't need an excuse, dude. ;-)

Ray keeps sending me PM's to leave*:cry:

*This is a total lie

[John Drake]

Ray keeps sending me PM's to leave*:cry:

*This is a total lie

I BET IT'S TRUEEEE!!!

:o

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:shakes fist at Ray*

[The Doctor]

I BET IT'S TRUEEEE!!!

:o

It is 100 true*

*Statement 100% lie.

[Ray G.]

:shakes fist at Ray*

Damn. Those PMs were meant for Vonn! How'd that happen? :shifty:

I, er, I mean I said nothing. YOU HEARD NOTHING! :mad:

[Hock]

So Action Comics? The artist put little shorts on Supergirl under her skirt, not her traditional blue underpants! What the hell? Is anyone at DC watching these things! This is the worst thing I've ever seen!

Maybe it was laundry day, and Cassie borrowed the last clean pair.

[Ray G.]

Maybe it was laundry day, and Cassie borrowed the last clean pair.

Hawt. :D

But this took place in the future.

[Hock]

This week from DC Comics!

The All-New Atom #12
Birds of Prey #107
Countdown #47
Detective Comics #833(It's a Dini issue! With Zatanna!)
Jonah Hex #20
Nightwing #133
Outsiders #48
Supergirl #18
Superman #663

Supes and Detective are it for me this week.

[SteveZegers]

Hawt. :D

But this took place in the future.

Maybe it was laundry day, and Saturn Girl borrowed the last clean pair.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Maybe it was laundry day, and Saturn Girl borrowed the last clean pair.

Hawt

[SteveZegers]

Hawt

Triplicate Girl would have been hotter, but I went with my first choice.

[Hock]

Triplicate Girl would have been hotter, but I went with my first choice.

Triplets is quite the fantasy.

[morlock with a day pass]

new booster gold series spoilers (lite) from the latest wizard-

issue 2 establishes the greatest green lantern ever as guy gardner!


johns confirmed he will be writing this character again in the new booster series-
wally west! although johns said it's a different wally. different how? like from a different earth? or in a different place emotionally/psycologically? or a different time? past? present? future? he said he hasn't written this character in two years so it has to be our wally, right?

i can't wait for this series!

[The Doctor]

Damn. Those PMs were meant for Vonn! How'd that happen? :shifty:

I, er, I mean I said nothing. YOU HEARD NOTHING! :mad:
Poor Vonn.

[SteveZegers]

new booster gold series spoilers (lite) from the latest wizard-

issue 2 establishes the greatest green lantern ever as guy gardner!


johns confirmed he will be writing this character again in the new booster series-
wally west! although johns said it's a different wally. different how? like from a different earth? or in a different place emotionally/psycologically? or a different time? past? present? future? he said he hasn't written this character in two years so it has to be our wally, right?

i can't wait for this series!

Yeah, that article sold me on this series. I love the concept.

[Michael Blacklist]

Yeah, that article sold me on this series. I love the concept.

My favorite tease from that article is the mystery of Booster's flight ring's previous owner. Details like this make me extra happy that Jurgens is involved.

[SteveZegers]

My favorite tease from that article is the mystery of Booster's flight ring's previous owner. Details like this make me extra happy that Jurgens is involved.

And Carrie Kelly/Robin? Booster going off to the DKR universe? That's so cool!

[Ray G.]

Well, I'm in New York City with a hot girl, heading to the museum. :D

Wish me luck, boys. Talk to you tonight!

[Daryl Densmore]

And Carrie Kelly/Robin? Booster going off to the DKR universe? That's so cool!

I think so too, and the possibilies for stories like this is why I was psyched at the end of 52.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Well, I'm in New York City with a hot girl, heading to the museum. :D

Wish me luck, boys. Talk to you tonight!

:thumb:




I decided to order the first issue of Booster Gold off DCBS since it was only 74¢. If I like it I'll buy the eventual trade.

[SteveZegers]

Well, I'm in New York City with a hot girl, heading to the museum. :D

Wish me luck, boys. Talk to you tonight!

A real girl right? Not some action figure or robot or anything? Good for you!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

new booster gold series spoilers (lite) from the latest wizard-

issue 2 establishes the greatest green lantern ever as guy gardner!


johns confirmed he will be writing this character again in the new booster series-
wally west! although johns said it's a different wally. different how? like from a different earth? or in a different place emotionally/psycologically? or a different time? past? present? future? he said he hasn't written this character in two years so it has to be our wally, right?

i can't wait for this series!

:ecstatic:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

And Carrie Kelly/Robin? Booster going off to the DKR universe? That's so cool!

I'm still not sold on that. Seems like he'd be a bit out of place.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Well, I'm in New York City with a hot girl, heading to the museum. :D

Wish me luck, boys. Talk to you tonight!

Good luck, dude!

[Foggy's Pal]

Not sure why everyone was a little let down by JSA #6. I thought this was a great issue- art, dialogue, and set up for the final issue. I was engrossed the whole time- Damn it- I just might read again right now.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Late reviews!


Firstly, this issue threw me off guard. I was expecting this issue to be the concluding issue of the arc. As such, I was expecting an ending and was somewhat disappointed when it didn’t happen. But, that’s my fault and not the creative team.

This issue was pretty good. Not too different then the last couple issues. It essentially boils down to solid fun with the Rogues. What’s not to love? To no one’s surprise, Inertia double crosses the Rogues to further his own personal goal of connecting to the Speed Force. Everyone here is in-character. I loved Bart’s interaction with the police at the beginning of the book.

The art is great and about what we’ve come to expect from Tony Daniel.

I anxiously await next issue as it promises to be quite insane


More to come, as I find the time and inclination.

[SteveZegers]

Not sure why everyone was a little let down by JSA #6. I thought this was a great issue- art, dialogue, and set up for the final issue. I was engrossed the whole time- Damn it- I just might read again right now.

I can see how it could be frustrating to someone that isn't reading Justice League. I loved it.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Ray, how'd the date go?

[Ray G.]

Ray, how'd the date go?

Awesome. We had a lot of fun, saw the whole museum, ate at Land Thai Kitchen, and I got a quick kiss before we said goodbye.

I think she's resigned to the fact that we're sort of dating now. :thumb:

[YouStayClassy]

Awesome. We had a lot of fun, saw the whole museum, ate at Land Thai Kitchen, and I got a quick kiss before we said goodbye.

I think she's resigned to the fact that we're sort of dating now. :thumb:

I love when that happens.... they're just like "well, let's make a go of this then".

[John Drake]

Awesome. We had a lot of fun, saw the whole museum, ate at Land Thai Kitchen, and I got a quick kiss before we said goodbye.

I think she's resigned to the fact that we're sort of dating now. :thumb:
Which museum?

[Ray G.]

Which museum?

Which Museum? Which Museum?

There's another museum besides the Museum of Natural History? If there is, I don't want to fucking know about it. :D

[John Drake]

Which Museum? Which Museum?

There's another museum besides the Museum of Natural History? If there is, I don't want to fucking know about it. :D

:lol:

Wait, that's the one with that metorite, right? Can't remember the name..

Edit: Wilamette Meteorite!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Willamette_Meteorite_AMNH.jpg

[Ray G.]

:lol:

Wait, that's the one with that metorite, right? Can't remember the name..

Edit: Wilamette Meteorite!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Willamette_Meteorite_AMNH.jpg

Indeed! And the giant blue whale! They've currently got a great exhibit on mythological beasts. There's a Kraken. I had to restrain myself from screaming "Summon the Kraken!". I was trying to keep the geekiness to a minimum. :D

[Vonn Hennigar]

What the hells going on with the characterization of Jason Todd?

This Countdown era (All 1 month of it) Jason Todd is nothing like the character i've been semi-familiar with the past 2 years.

I demand answers!

[John Drake]

Indeed! And the giant blue whale! They've currently got a great exhibit on mythological beasts. There's a Kraken. I had to restrain myself from screaming "Summon the Kraken!". I was trying to keep the geekiness to a minimum. :D

Seriously that's my favorite museum out of all the NYC museums I've been to. Shame I couldn't see it all because of the time I had.

I also liked the Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, but that one was smaller..

[John Drake]

What the hells going on with the characterization of Jason Todd?

This Countdown era (All 1 month of it) Jason Todd is nothing like the character i've been semi-familiar with the past 2 years.

I demand answers!

Yeah he seems "good" now. Like, not angry and whatever.

[Ray G.]

What the hells going on with the characterization of Jason Todd?

This Countdown era (All 1 month of it) Jason Todd is nothing like the character i've been semi-familiar with the past 2 years.

I demand answers!

I sincerely doubt they know. But frankly the characterization of Jason has seemed to waver based on who writes him.

Winick = Asshole Punisher-esque vigilante who likes to fuck with Batman's head. Won't kill innocents, but will use them as pawns.

Johns = Violent, slightly psychotic villain with insecurities a mile wide and a huge grudge against Tim Drake.

Jones = Cackling psycho who likes to play dress-up. Pretty incompetent to boot. Tends to get eaten by/turned into giant bugs.

Beechen = Frat boy jackass with a pechant for nut shots. Doesn't seem to see them coming himself.

Countdown Crew = Slightly emo hard-edged hero who's just trying to do the right thing, even if other heroes don't agree with it. Angsts about "being on borrowed time". His secret ID is apparently public knowledge, yet people haven't googled his name and found the Bruce Wayne connection yet.

[YouStayClassy]

I sincerely doubt they know. But frankly the characterization of Jason has seemed to waver based on who writes him.

Winick = Asshole Punisher-esque vigilante who likes to fuck with Batman's head. Won't kill innocents, but will use them as pawns.

Johns = Violent, slightly psychotic villain with insecurities a mile wide and a huge grudge against Tim Drake.

Jones = Cackling psycho who likes to play dress-up. Pretty incompetent to boot. Tends to get eaten by/turned into giant bugs.

Beechen = Frat boy jackass with a pechant for nut shots. Doesn't seem to see them coming himself.

Countdown Crew = Slightly emo hard-edged hero who's just trying to do the right thing, even if other heroes don't agree with it. Angsts about "being on borrowed time". His secret ID is apparently public knowledge, yet people haven't googled his name and found the Bruce Wayne connection yet.

Yikes.

I sure did love Winick's take on him best out of everything I read.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Awesome. We had a lot of fun, saw the whole museum, ate at Land Thai Kitchen, and I got a quick kiss before we said goodbye.

I think she's resigned to the fact that we're sort of dating now. :thumb:

Awesome, dude. Congrats!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Yeah he seems "good" now. Like, not angry and whatever.

I don't like it. Not one bit.

[The Doctor]

What the hells going on with the characterization of Jason Todd?

This Countdown era (All 1 month of it) Jason Todd is nothing like the character i've been semi-familiar with the past 2 years.

I demand answers!

Clone?

[Ray G.]

Awesome, dude. Congrats!

Thanks! I called her, and we've got another date for next Saturday. We're going to Redbank, one of NJ's art and food capitals. I just hope she's not too excited about Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash. Everyone who is is always let down. :lol:

[Deej]

new booster gold series spoilers (lite) from the latest wizard-

issue 2 establishes the greatest green lantern ever as guy gardner!


johns confirmed he will be writing this character again in the new booster series-
wally west! although johns said it's a different wally. different how? like from a different earth? or in a different place emotionally/psycologically? or a different time? past? present? future? he said he hasn't written this character in two years so it has to be our wally, right?

i can't wait for this series!

Wow!!! This series is just becoming more and more golden for me!! I am eagerly awaiting this!

[lonesomefool]

Thanks! I called her, and we've got another date for next Saturday. We're going to Redbank, one of NJ's art and food capitals. I just hope she's not too excited about Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash. Everyone who is is always let down. :lol:

Congrat's man, hope it all works out!

[Deej]

Well, I'm in New York City with a hot girl, heading to the museum. :D

Wish me luck, boys. Talk to you tonight!

Awesome Ray...but come on...you're anticipating being back on here after the date???


Awesome. We had a lot of fun, saw the whole museum, ate at Land Thai Kitchen, and I got a quick kiss before we said goodbye.

I think she's resigned to the fact that we're sort of dating now. :thumb:


Thanks! I called her, and we've got another date for next Saturday. We're going to Redbank, one of NJ's art and food capitals. I just hope she's not too excited about Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash. Everyone who is is always let down. :lol:

I went on my second date with Debra last night. Took her to this nice restaurant by the water...got that kiss goodnight too. No mention of comics on my end...how about you?

[lonesomefool]

Awesome Ray...but come on...you're anticipating being back on here after the date???





I went on my second date with Debra last night. Took her to this nice restaurant by the water...got that kiss goodnight too. No mention of comics on my end...how about you?

Congrat's to you as well, this thread has love in the air recently :)

[lonesomefool]

I had a pretty boring Saturday, Vanessa had a "girl's night out" thing with some her college friends, so I listened to some Shooter Jennings, drank a couple of beer's and called some friends, who I caught up with on what they are doing since I graduated.

[lonesomefool]

Still not sure if I will be buying Booster Gold. I'm tight on cash right now, but the first issue is less than a buck through DCBS. I like Geoff Johns, but him only being on for a couple of issues is worrying, I'm not too crazy about Dan Jurgen's artwork, and I'm more than a little afraid this will be one of those projects that only appeals to hardcore, continuity fans, ala Countdown. I will give it a shot, at least the first 1 or 2 issues, but I cant say I am overly excited.

[Deej]

Still not sure if I will be buying Booster Gold. I'm tight on cash right now, but the first issue is less than a buck through DCBS. I like Geoff Johns, but him only being on for a couple of issues is worrying, I'm not too crazy about Dan Jurgen's artwork, and I'm more than a little afraid this will be one of those projects that only appeals to hardcore, continuity fans, ala Countdown. I will give it a shot, at least the first 1 or 2 issues, but I cant say I am overly excited.

I'll definitely make room for Booster Gold. With Aquaman gone for me - it should fit in nicely. There's just too much good, fun stuff that can happen in Booster Gold!

[lonesomefool]

I'll definitely make room for Booster Gold. With Aquaman gone for me - it should fit in nicely. There's just too much good, fun stuff that can happen in Booster Gold!

I just hope Johns and Katz make the book accessible to newer reader's.

[Ray G.]

I went on my second date with Debra last night. Took her to this nice restaurant by the water...got that kiss goodnight too. No mention of comics on my end...how about you?

Nice! One or two mentions on my end, just when we were talking about interests. Although, since we've known each other for a while as friends already, she knows about my geekiness and doesn't seem to mind. :)

[twigglet]

It's my first DC book.

I'm hoping it's accessible as well, but I don want to find out about some more characters.

Plus, why do you suddenly get girls, lucky bastards :p

[Foggy's Pal]

Booster has a lot of momentum right now- this book should be great.
I re-read JSA- still like ish 6, but it suffers slightly from being part of a cross-over. The story is fun, but we don't get as much characterization and team interaction. That is what made the first 4 issues great for me. Hopefully, we'll get back to that goodness in ish 7.

Congrats on everybody's date nights. I, however, had to watch 4 episodes of
Scooby-Doo with my daughter- love the quality time- but Scoooooby- ugh.

Check out Gutsville- great new comic.

[Olivier E.]

Teen Titans was horrible.

[Ray G.]

Teen Titans was horrible.

Agreed. The slide in quality of this title has been utterly shocking.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Agreed. The slide in quality of this title has been utterly shocking.

I can't wait to start reading this with issue #50. Just ordered it off of DCBS.





Anyone watching the French Open?

[Olivier E.]

Agreed. The slide in quality of this title has been utterly shocking.

I'm gone till Mckeever takes over. When is it 51 or 52?

[Matt O'Keefe]

I'm gone till Mckeever takes over. When is it 51 or 52?

50

[Olivier E.]

50

nah that's a lame anniversary story.

[Matt O'Keefe]

nah that's a lame anniversary story.

But McKeever's writing a good chunk of it.

[Olivier E.]

But McKeever's writing a good chunk of it.

I'm not a Mckeever fan, I just want a good TT comic.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I'm not a Mckeever fan, I just want a good TT comic.

:bansign:

[lonesomefool]

I'm not a Mckeever fan, I just want a good TT comic.

McKeever's run is gonna be interesting, on the surface, it looks like an awesome creative team, but I worry it's gonna get bogged down into Countdown too heavily.

[Matt O'Keefe]

McKeever's run is gonna be interesting, on the surface, it looks like an awesome creative team, but I worry it's gonna get bogged down into Countdown too heavily.

I'm skipping all Countdown tie-ins. Instead of showing no support for it, I'm setting out against it by dropping books I read during crossovers. I want the companies to do events like WWH, where it's completely your choice whether you want to get involved.




I'm really debating whether or not to drop the Avengers books.

[Ray G.]

nah that's a lame anniversary story.

It debuts the new roster, though. So it will probably start McKeever's run.

Plus, the other story is by Johns/McKone!

[xanderharris]

I'm skipping all Countdown tie-ins. Instead of showing no support for it, I'm setting out against it by dropping books I read during crossovers. I want the companies to do events like WWH, where it's completely your choice whether you want to get involved.




I'm really debating whether or not to drop the Avengers books.

yea i really hate how every single book in the DC Universe is somehow going to be crossing over with Countdown. I probably wont drop the ones I usually get but it still annoys the shit outta me

[lonesomefool]

I'm skipping all Countdown tie-ins. Instead of showing no support for it, I'm setting out against it by dropping books I read during crossovers. I want the companies to do events like WWH, where it's completely your choice whether you want to get involved.




I'm really debating whether or not to drop the Avengers books.

I'm sticking with the Avenger's books, but then again I have like 10 issues left on a subscription so I dont have much of a choice. I am enjoying both though, so I dont see me leaving anytime soon.

I agree about WWH though.

I'm not buying JSA while it crosses over with JLA, but it is frustrating, just because I know that some important stuff probably happened in #5 and #6 that will hurt my reading experience of #7, which really tick's me off, especially when JSA is one of the few DCU books I actually want to read.

What I'm doing is just going through DCBS, and any book that tie-into Countdown, I'm not buying. I'm not a collector, so I dont mind the gaps, though it is annoying that an issue would say "Countdown tie-in", and there may not be anything overly important to Countdown, but will have something important happen to the actual book itself happen in it, but that's what I'm doing. Of course all this could be avoided if Dan Didio would ever read a book not from the 1970's and start running the company like it's the year 2007.

[The Doctor]

I'm skipping all Countdown tie-ins. Instead of showing no support for it, I'm setting out against it by dropping books I read during crossovers. I want the companies to do events like WWH, where it's completely your choice whether you want to get involved.




I'm really debating whether or not to drop the Avengers books.

How do you feel about the choice Civil War offered readers?

[Matt O'Keefe]

How do you feel about the choice Civil War offered readers?

I hated it. For the most part, the stories were good, but it didn't let me choose. If I wanted to read JMS Spider-Man, I had to buy Civil War, which sucked.

[The Doctor]

I hated it. For the most part, the stories were good, but it didn't let me choose. If I wanted to read JMS Spider-Man, I had to buy Civil War, which sucked.

Alright fair enough.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Alright fair enough.

See, I'm not biased, I hate everything equally;)

[Ray G.]

There has never been an event that was as much of an out-and-out money grab as Civil War.

[Matt O'Keefe]

There has never been an event that was as much of an out-and-out money grab as Civil War.

Well, Countdown is definitely doing it's best;)




I really wish they'd just do mini-series about the effects they have on the characters.

[Matt O'Keefe]

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/

They didn't rate anything under 7 out of 10:?



June’s Detective #833 kicks off a two-part story with Zatanna and Batman investigating the death of Z’s assistant in a fatal magic-related accident. “As the two heroes work together, they also have to try and rebuild the trust that was shattered between them during Identity Crisis,” Dini reveals. “Their trail leads them to a confrontation to the mysterious magician Ivar Loxias, introduced in Detective #824. Issue #833 ends on a truly horrific note for Zatanna and with Batman in one of the worst dilemmas of his career. After that, readers can expect the return of Two-Face in an extended story, along with reappearances by the Riddler, the new Ventriloquist and Scarface and the debut of some deadly new villains.”

:rock:

[Ray G.]

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/

They didn't rate anything under 7 out of 10:?




:rock:

And they ranked Action higher than Superman. :crazy:

Dini and Buseik's plans look downright awesome.

[Matt O'Keefe]

And they ranked Action higher than Superman. :crazy:

Dini and Buseik's plans look downright awesome.

With Action, what exactly is going on with Kubert? Has he given any excuses? Because he could have probably finished an issue by now doing a panel a day.



And was anyone else underwhelmed by A.S.S? I liked it, but it wasn't groundbreaking for me.

[Deej]

And they ranked Action higher than Superman. :crazy:

Dini and Buseik's plans look downright awesome.

Action #850 SUCKED!!! I thought Busiek was just gold on Superman...but apparently Action comics sucks the life out of all its writers. This title is just a fucking silver age mess full of shit. I was planning on picking up more issues of Action Comics by Busiek but I think i'll just skim through them in the store instead.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

More reviews!


I’m not sure why there’s so much hate on for the Checkout storyline. This first part was quite enjoyable. I fully expected the tone and style of this issue to have shifted from previous issues (as this is part of an Outsiders crossover), but I found this to be very much in the same vein as the rest of the series so far. The scenes taking down the various members of the Outsiders were all played out well.

No real complaints about the art. There has been better pencilers on this series, but Bennett did a fairly solid job.

There’s not much else to say, I suppose. Fun stuff and a good start to the Checkout crossover. And I have to say that I’m a sucker for covers that combine to form one image. :-D



Not as good as the first part of the crossover, but still decent. The bulk of this issue really could have been reduced and, actually, these first two parts would have made a better part 1 together if they’d both been cut-down. The majority of this issue is spent with Nightwing trying to free Grace from the Checkmate headquarters and then seeking out the rest of the team. However, this is all a farce. The rest of the team is fine and has already been debriefed and the mission that Checkmate wants them to run. Ergo, this issue was a bit of wasted time, though I still had fun reading it.

I must say that I really am looking forward to reading the next part, which I have sitting next to me. A trip to Oolong? Hells yes!

[Ray G.]

Man, the new Phil Vassar single is awesome. :rock:

I believe Kubert just fell behind. He has a full-time job at the Kubert institute.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Hey...where's Baird's partner-in-crime Rabbitt been lately???? I'll be interested to see how he takes the recent news...


There's been a distinct lack of chaos in the thread this week. I miss Rabbit. :(

On the other hand, my lead on him is skyrocketing. :innocent:

Ah, I was missed! :cool:

I've got my work cut out for me in catching back up to you, Ray...

[Deej]

Ah, I was missed! :cool:

I've got my work cut out for me in catching back up to you, Ray...

Of course you were!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Of course you were!

*wipes tear from cheek*

[Ray G.]

Ah, I was missed! :cool:

I've got my work cut out for me in catching back up to you, Ray...

But of course!

And I don't know. You're going to have to work pretty hard to derail this puppy on your own now. Because you know that no one can keep up with me on DC discussion. :cool:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

But of course!

And I don't know. You're going to have to work pretty hard to derail this puppy on your own now. Because you know that no one can keep up with me on DC discussion. :cool:

Yeah, its going to be rough without Baird around. I need a new derailing sidekick!

[Deej]

Yeah, its going to be rough without Baird around. I need a new derailing sidekick!

well...hopefully Ray is intelligent enough to have this Sasha girl on his mind...not just comics!! Perhaps that will slow him down some.

[Ray G.]

well...hopefully Ray is intelligent enough to have this Sasha girl on his mind...not just comics!! Perhaps that will slow him down some.

Feh, she's gone in two weeks. She's heading back home to Maryland for the summer, so I've got to use the time I've got to make sure I'm firmly entrenched in the boyfriend role by then, so we can pick up in the fall. But after that....well, this thread will be here to distract me. :thumb:

[Matt O'Keefe]

Feh, she's gone in two weeks. She's heading back home to Maryland for the summer, so I've got to use the time I've got to make sure I'm firmly entrenched in the boyfriend role by then, so we can pick up in the fall. But after that....well, this thread will be here to distract me. :thumb:

I'd make sure to at least keep in touch over the summer, and if you're really interested maybe visit her. Otherwise it could just end up a random spring fling.

[Deej]

I'd make sure to at least keep in touch over the summer, and if you're really interested maybe visit her. Otherwise it could just end up a random spring fling.

Not much of a spring fling if she's only up for 2 more weeks!!

Get out there Ray and make a big time move!! I hope you make the most out of these 2 weeks and hang out with her!

[Ray G.]

I'd make sure to at least keep in touch over the summer, and if you're really interested maybe visit her. Otherwise it could just end up a random spring fling.

Oh, yeah, we're definitely keeping in touch. Like I said, we've been friends for almost the whole year, so things are good. She's already given me an invite to her family's 4th of July barbecue. And I don't turn down free meat, even if it involves an Amtrak ride. :D

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Oh, yeah, we're definitely keeping in touch. Like I said, we've been friends for almost the whole year, so things are good. She's already given me an invite to her family's 4th of July barbecue. And I don't turn down free meat, even if it involves an Amtrak ride. :D

Ack! Meeting the family already?! :scared:

[THAT Sean!]

nah that's a lame anniversary story.

My run actually does start with #50. Themes and actions in that issue lead directly into the first arc.

But then you know that, as you clearly must have read it already.

[THAT Sean!]

McKeever's run is gonna be interesting, on the surface, it looks like an awesome creative team, but I worry it's gonna get bogged down into Countdown too heavily.
My first arc very loosely ties into a fall event, but not Countdown. And #50 is a crossover with Blue Beetle #18, but not in a "part 1/part 2" way. You can read one comic without reading the other.

I'd prefer to keep the series free from the recent event-itis.

[Ray G.]

My run actually does start with #50. Themes and actions in that issue lead directly into the first arc.

But then you know that, as you clearly must have read it already.

He did? Damn him! :mad:

Oh, wait....:surrend:

[THAT Sean!]

It debuts the new roster, though. So it will probably start McKeever's run.

Plus, the other story is by Johns/McKone!

Basically, the whole issue is my main story, with segments left open by me for the other three teams to join in.

It's a tag team. ;)

[Vonn Hennigar]

My first arc very loosely ties into a fall event, but not Countdown. And #50 is a crossover with Blue Beetle #18, but not in a "part 1/part 2" way. You can read one comic without reading the other.

I'd prefer to keep the series free from the recent event-itis.

Sowing the seeds for the Nightwing led Adult Titans book i presume?

Come on, we ALL know it's coming.

[Matt O'Keefe]

My first arc very loosely ties into a fall event, but not Countdown. And #50 is a crossover with Blue Beetle #18, but not in a "part 1/part 2" way. You can read one comic without reading the other.

I'd prefer to keep the series free from the recent event-itis.

:rock:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Basically, the whole issue is my main story, with segments left open by me for the other three teams to join in.

Nice. I can't wait to read it.

[Ray G.]

Basically, the whole issue is my main story, with segments left open by me for the other three teams to join in.

Noice. My anticipation is through the roof.

A new fall event, eh? I'm sure some people will be annoyed by this. Not me, as I'm sure I'll be buying it. :D

[THAT Sean!]

Sowing the seeds for the Nightwing led Adult Titans book i presume?

Come on, we ALL know it's coming.

The what now?

No, my tie-in is with something non-Titans related.

[THAT Sean!]

Noice. My anticipation is through the roof.

A new fall event, eh? I'm sure some people will be annoyed by this. Not me, as I'm sure I'll be buying it. :D

Maybe I used "event" too loosely. It's a major event in the DCU, but I don't believe it's some big crossover thing.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Sowing the seeds for the Nightwing led Adult Titans book i presume?

Come on, we ALL know it's coming.

That's basically what the Outsiders are anyway, right?

[Ray G.]

That's basically what the Outsiders are anyway, right?

Well, no, they're the covert ops team. And I don't think Nightwing is leaving.

My guess is, Donna Troy will wind up leading them.

[Foggy's Pal]

Is TT #50 out in September? This sounds great- I'm just crunched on the # of books I get. IF McKeever promises that it will be terrific, I will drop one of my other books- only if he promises.

[Foggy's Pal]

I'm skipping all Countdown tie-ins. Instead of showing no support for it, I'm setting out against it by dropping books I read during crossovers. I want the companies to do events like WWH, where it's completely your choice whether you want to get involved.



I agree 100%

I'm really debating whether or not to drop the Avengers books.

Mighty and New are leaving me cold- I never thought I would say that.
Avengers Initiative, on the other hand, is really great! I love what Slott is doing. The other Avenger books are all over the place- there is very little forward movement.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Mighty and New are leaving me cold- I never thought I would say that.
Avengers Initiative, on the other hand, is really great! I love what Slott is doing. The other Avenger books are all over the place- there is very little forward movement.

The first issue of Mighty was superb. The thought balloons were used in a way that made perfect sense and enhanced the story. But now they're annoying, pointless and repetitive. Meanwhile, NA is just too much of an action story, as evidenced by Yu who (while fantastic in the fighting scenes) has some pretty ugly faces IMO. I think I'll drop it and just buy stories like NA #26.

[Foggy's Pal]

The first issue of Mighty was superb. The thought balloons were used in a way that made perfect sense and enhanced the story. But now they're annoying, pointless and repetitive. Meanwhile, NA is just too much of an action story, as evidenced by Yu who (while fantastic in the fighting scenes) has some pretty ugly faces IMO. I think I'll drop it and just buy stories like NA #26.

have you checked out SLott's Avengers

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

The first issue of Mighty was superb. The thought balloons were used in a way that made perfect sense and enhanced the story. But now they're annoying, pointless and repetitive.

The thought balloons were no better in the first issue then they were in the other issues. They've been a bit annoying and out-of-place. There's a way to use thought-balloons effectively, and Bendis hasn't nailed it yet in this book.

[Foggy's Pal]

The thought balloons were no better in the first issue then they were in the other issues. They've been a bit annoying and out-of-place. There's a way to use thought-balloons effectively, and Bendis hasn't nailed it yet in this book.

His balloons disrupt the dialogue flow.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

His balloons disrupt the dialogue flow.

Yup.

[Matt O'Keefe]

The thought balloons were no better in the first issue then they were in the other issues. They've been a bit annoying and out-of-place. There's a way to use thought-balloons effectively, and Bendis hasn't nailed it yet in this book.

I was laughing my ass off at them in the first issues. But it's gone downhill.

From :lol: to :| to :no:

[Ray G.]

I was laughing my ass off at them in the first issues. But it's gone downhill.

From :lol: to :| to :no:

Agreed. I can't think of an Avengers comic I loved more than the first issue, but the second and third haven't been doing it for me. And I want more Sentry and Ares.

Wait, isn't there an Avengers thread? :mad: :razz:

[Matt O'Keefe]

Agreed. I can't think of an Avengers comic I loved more than the first issue, but the second and third haven't been doing it for me. And I want more Sentry and Ares.

Wait, isn't there an Avengers thread? :mad: :razz:

For the last time, Ray, this isn't a DC thread. It's a Ray, Hock, DJ, Jacky, Matt & Assorted Thread (don't be offended if I left your name out, I'm just thinking of the posters as of late.) It's just a coincidence that we all read comics;)



I hate Ares almost as much as I hate Spider-Man on the team, personally. I want him to be in the darker stories.

[Ray G.]

For the last time, Ray, this isn't a DC thread. It's a Ray, Hock, DJ, Jacky, Matt & Assorted Thread (don't be offended if I left your name out, I'm just thinking of the posters as of late.) It's just a coincidence that we all read comics;)

I don't believe I was in on the vote on this matter. :mad:

:lol:

[Matt O'Keefe]

I don't believe I was in on the vote on this matter. :mad:

:lol:

We've left you out on the voting ever since you asked that Supergirl had a shorter skirt:p

[Ray G.]

We've left you out on the voting ever since you asked that Supergirl had a shorter skirt:p

It's already defying gravity. Who are we to stand in the way of progress?

[John Drake]

His balloons disrupt the dialogue flow.

I like 'em :)

[Deej]

For the last time, Ray, this isn't a DC thread. It's a Ray, Hock, DJ, Jacky, Matt & Assorted Thread (don't be offended if I left your name out, I'm just thinking of the posters as of late.) It's just a coincidence that we all read comics;)



I hate Ares almost as much as I hate Spider-Man on the team, personally. I want him to be in the darker stories.

And on that note....THE SOPRANOS was fucking incredible tonight!!! Holy shit i have no clue what's going to happen next!!

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

His balloons disrupt the dialogue flow.

Agreed, I thought the first issue it was fun, but after that it was kind of annoying. They just don't add anything to the story.

[Ray G.]

So, I just realized that after four issues of Titans East, I still have no fucking clue who Enigma, Sun Girl, or Kid Crusader really are, and I can't bring myself to care much. What's the over-under on those three(plus evil Mullet Risk) never appearing again?

[Hock]

Awesome. We had a lot of fun, saw the whole museum, ate at Land Thai Kitchen, and I got a quick kiss before we said goodbye.

I think she's resigned to the fact that we're sort of dating now. :thumb:

Resigned to the fact you're sort of dating now? You make it sound like she isn't too pleased about it.

[Ray G.]

Resigned to the fact you're sort of dating now? You make it sound like she isn't too pleased about it.

It's called self-deprecating humor. :)

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

So, I just realized that after four issues of Titans East, I still have no fucking clue who Enigma, Sun Girl, or Kid Crusader really are, and I can't bring myself to care much. What's the over-under on those three(plus evil Mullet Risk) never appearing again?

I bet Kid Crusader will show up again in Titans if Kid Devil remains part of them for awhile, other than that I agree. The others will probably disapper into limbo.

[Hock]

Booster has a lot of momentum right now- this book should be great.
I re-read JSA- still like ish 6, but it suffers slightly from being part of a cross-over. The story is fun, but we don't get as much characterization and team interaction. That is what made the first 4 issues great for me. Hopefully, we'll get back to that goodness in ish 7.

Congrats on everybody's date nights. I, however, had to watch 4 episodes of
Scooby-Doo with my daughter- love the quality time- but Scoooooby- ugh.

Check out Gutsville- great new comic.

Gutsville is a great comic, real fucking great. I'd recommend it to anyone. Interesting story, well written, great art.

[Hock]

It's called self-deprecating humor. :)

It's not self deprecating when you say she is the one who is resigned. I know you weren't serious, but still.

[Hock]

yea i really hate how every single book in the DC Universe is somehow going to be crossing over with Countdown. I probably wont drop the ones I usually get but it still annoys the shit outta me

:thumb:

Exactly how I feel.

[Ray G.]

It's not self deprecating when you say she is the one who is resigned. I know you weren't serious, but still.

It's more that she was very hesitant for a while to get out of the "friends" stage, and she seems to have finally given in. :)

This is why I don't start personal drama threads on the main board. :neutral:

[Hock]

There has never been an event that was as much of an out-and-out money grab as Civil War.

Infinite Crisis? And Countdown sure looks like it's making a run for the title.

[Hock]

It's more that she was very hesitant for a while to get out of the "friends" stage, and she seems to have finally given in. :)

This is why I don't start personal drama threads on the main board. :neutral:

I'm judt fucling with ya Ray.

Yeah, best not to post there. Look at what I'm saying to you and I actually like you, what will people who don't like you say? :p

[Ray G.]

Infinite Crisis? And Countdown sure looks like it's making a run for the title.

I bet if you tallied up all the tie-ins from IC, and all the tie-ins from Civil War, you would find Civil War had a lot more.

And IC actually had very few essential add-on books, except for the Sacrifice screw-job. IC was a longer event, but they weren't nearly as bad with the tie-ins.

[Ray G.]

I'm judt fucling with ya Ray.

Yeah, best not to post there. Look at what I'm saying to you and I actually like you, what will people who don't like you say? :p

I made the mistake of talking about my last relationship on the main board. All it got me was assorted snipes. Way not worth it. The actual relationship was enough drama for me.

No more 18 year olds.

[Hock]

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/

They didn't rate anything under 7 out of 10:?




:rock:

:mistrust: ASS better then Detective?

You know, I'm really starting to hate giving numbered scores to things like comic books and movies. There are so many ethereal qualities that to give it a numerical score seems a little fucked. Reviews should be just say what the reviewer liked and didn't like, and why, and if they recommend it. The Siskel and Ebert approach.

[Vonn Hennigar]

:mistrust: ASS better then Detective?

You know, I'm really starting to hate giving numbered scores to things like comic books and movies. There are so many ethereal qualities that to give it a numerical score seems a little fucked. Reviews should be just say what the reviewer liked and didn't like, and why, and if they recommend it. The Siskel and Ebert approach.

I give this post 4/10.

[Hock]

I bet if you tallied up all the tie-ins from IC, and all the tie-ins from Civil War, you would find Civil War had a lot more.

And IC actually had very few essential add-on books, except for the Sacrifice screw-job. IC was a longer event, but they weren't nearly as bad with the tie-ins.

Sacrifice was complete bullshit. Plus you had all four lead in series, plus a special for each of those sometime during the crisis, so counting all those up you have 40 books in the lead in and the main series, and that doesn't even start with the tie ins in regular books. And part of the Civil War tie-ins were not money grab issues, but issues to plug the hole cause by delays.

[Hock]

My first arc very loosely ties into a fall event, but not Countdown. And #50 is a crossover with Blue Beetle #18, but not in a "part 1/part 2" way. You can read one comic without reading the other.

I'd prefer to keep the series free from the recent event-itis.

Thank God for that.

[Hock]

Noice. My anticipation is through the roof.

A new fall event, eh? I'm sure some people will be annoyed by this. Not me, as I'm sure I'll be buying it. :D

I hope with Countdown going on the fall event will be a little more self contained.

[Hock]

The first issue of Mighty was superb. The thought balloons were used in a way that made perfect sense and enhanced the story. But now they're annoying, pointless and repetitive. Meanwhile, NA is just too much of an action story, as evidenced by Yu who (while fantastic in the fighting scenes) has some pretty ugly faces IMO. I think I'll drop it and just buy stories like NA #26.

I like Yu's art. No, he doesn''t draw pretty ladies as well as Cho does, but his style is great and I think it works great for Characters like Wolverine and Luke Cage. And the thought balloons are pretty much the same in issue 2 as issue 1, not fantastic, but good. I like both New Avengers and Mighty Avengers and the Initiative.

[Hock]

So, I just realized that after four issues of Titans East, I still have no fucking clue who Enigma, Sun Girl, or Kid Crusader really are, and I can't bring myself to care much. What's the over-under on those three(plus evil Mullet Risk) never appearing again?

They might be used again if Canon fodder is needed. Or some writer might dig them out for a story and flesh them out. All characters with potential, and the fact that they were so poorly developped might actually help future writers, give them more freedom to build the characters.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

So, I just realized that after four issues of Titans East, I still have no fucking clue who Enigma, Sun Girl, or Kid Crusader really are, and I can't bring myself to care much. What's the over-under on those three(plus evil Mullet Risk) never appearing again?

They'll all be back eventually in some capacity or another, I'm betting. I suspect to see Kid Crusader again when next we tackle with Kid Devil's Neron problem.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

You know, I'm really starting to hate giving numbered scores to things like comic books and movies. There are so many ethereal qualities that to give it a numerical score seems a little fucked. Reviews should be just say what the reviewer liked and didn't like, and why, and if they recommend it. The Siskel and Ebert approach.

Agreed. I'm beginning to lean that way, as well.

[The Doctor]

See, I'm not biased, I hate everything equally;)
I can see that.

The first issue of Mighty was superb. The thought balloons were used in a way that made perfect sense and enhanced the story. But now they're annoying, pointless and repetitive. Meanwhile, NA is just too much of an action story, as evidenced by Yu who (while fantastic in the fighting scenes) has some pretty ugly faces IMO. I think I'll drop it and just buy stories like NA #26.
I'm thinking of switching back to PHC's on NA. Only switched to floppy's because of where they stuck the annual.

Infinite Crisis? And Countdown sure looks like it's making a run for the title.
Thank you.

I bet if you tallied up all the tie-ins from IC, and all the tie-ins from Civil War, you would find Civil War had a lot more.

And IC actually had very few essential add-on books, except for the Sacrifice screw-job. IC was a longer event, but they weren't nearly as bad with the tie-ins.

Number of tie ins doesn't matter (and I would take that bet since DC insists everything from Identity Crises was a build up to IC) it's the quality of the story.

Civil War appears to be more generally liked than IC, I hear more people saying they were robbed by IC than Civil War.

[Blandy vs Terrorism]

It's more that she was very hesitant for a while to get out of the "friends" stage, and she seems to have finally given in. :)

This is why I don't start personal drama threads on the main board. :neutral:

I find that chloroform and a good rope works really well there. :shifty:

[SteveZegers]

It's already defying gravity. Who are we to stand in the way of progress?

It gets to the breaking point and then goes from skirt to belt. There's a limit.

[lonesomefool]

I bet if you tallied up all the tie-ins from IC, and all the tie-ins from Civil War, you would find Civil War had a lot more.

And IC actually had very few essential add-on books, except for the Sacrifice screw-job. IC was a longer event, but they weren't nearly as bad with the tie-ins.

To me, while Civil War may have had more tie-ins, only a couple were important. Really, the only tie-in that really seemed to matter was Amazing Spider-Man, the rest were just "expanded" views of what the characters felt during the War.

To me, the biggest difference between Infinite Crisis and Civil War was the concept. I could sum up Civil War in one sentence, I would need paragraph's to sum up Infinite Crisis and what it was supposed to be about. I also thought Civil War was easier to jump onto with, Infinite Crisis needed you to be familiar with the original Crisis book. I also thought Civil War pushed the MU in a new and interesting direction. It may be temporary, but for right now, the MU is doing a lot of different stories with characters, especially Iron Man. I thought Infinite Crisis missed the mark on that, in the end nothing major seemed to happen to push good, new stories out.

BTW, McKeever sold me on Teen Titan's by saying it wont be tie-ing into to much. I'm assuming the fall event in the Green Arrow/Black Canary wedding.

[SteveZegers]

This is what happens when Ray discovers girls. Dead!

[Ray G.]

This is what happens when Ray discovers girls. Dead!

Who are you, Matt? :lol:

[SteveZegers]

Who are you, Matt? :lol:

I need this thread to entertain me while I'm working Ray. I can't be bored because you met some little floozie.

[Deej]

I find that chloroform and a good rope works really well there. :shifty:

Hmmm...is there an award for creepiest post in this thread??? ;)

[Deej]

I need this thread to entertain me while I'm working Ray. I can't be bored because you met some little floozie.

Uh-oh....FIGHT!!! :ninjas:

[Ray G.]

Uh-oh....FIGHT!!! :ninjas:

*pulls out bat-hammer*

[Olivier E.]

I bet Kid Crusader will show up again in Titans if Kid Devil remains part of them for awhile, other than that I agree. The others will probably disapper into limbo.

I blame Adam Beechen. Weren't they old characters?

[Hock]

I blame Adam Beechen. Weren't they old characters?

Nope, those three were entirely new creations for Titans East.

[Deej]

I blame Adam Beechen. Weren't they old characters?

I never heard of Kid Crusader before the Teen Titans East arc. And really, I blame Johns. At least a year's worth of excitement with the announce of the arc...and barely being able to see it through. His heart wasn't in the title with the loss of Kid Flash and Superboy - I don't blame him - he should have left much earlier. It would have been a nice FU to Didio. Johns single handedly brought the title back to the forefront of the DCU and Didio shits on one of DC's better selling titles.

[Hock]

Hmmm...is there an award for creepiest post in this thread??? ;)

There should be an award, but sadly that post wouldn't win it.

[Deej]

There should be an award, but sadly that post wouldn't win it.

You're going through all of Ray's posts right now to find the creepiest, aren't you?

[Ray G.]

I never heard of Kid Crusader before the Teen Titans East arc. And really, I blame Johns. At least a year's worth of excitement with the announce of the arc...and barely being able to see it through. His heart wasn't in the title with the loss of Kid Flash and Superboy - I don't blame him - he should have left much earlier. It would have been a nice FU to Didio. Johns single handedly brought the title back to the forefront of the DCU and Didio shits on one of DC's better selling titles.

Agreed. The first arc was mediocre(more a Doom Patrol story than anything), and the second was fun, but nothing exceptional. I really liked the Kid Devil solo issue, but that was the only standout. It was clear from the beginning that Johns didn't want to be writing the book anymore. And that's clearly Didio's fault.

[Hock]

You're going through all of Ray's posts right now to find the creepiest, aren't you?

No.... :shifty:


My favorite is probably still Ed Benes' 50's Kara from PAD's last arc on Supergirl. She was just so darn cute.


It's already defying gravity. Who are we to stand in the way of progress?


They look cute on her.

[The Doctor]

*sits back and enjoys fight*

I love this thread.

[YouStayClassy]

Speaking of the whole Titans East thing, I forgot to ask... what did the Joker's and Riddler's Daughters do? Anything?

[SteveZegers]

*pulls out bat-hammer*

Bat hammer? Geez Ray, I've heard enough about your love life already.

[Ray G.]

No.... :shifty:

:no:

Those aren't even in my top ten.

[Ray G.]

Speaking of the whole Titans East thing, I forgot to ask... what did the Joker's and Riddler's Daughters do? Anything?

They chained Raven up and subjected her to hallucinations. At some point, Raven rolled her eyes and asked Deula if she'd like to be a good guy again. Deula, being Deula, agreed and kicked Enigma in the head and rejoined the team. Enigma went off...somewhere, and Deula went off to be killed by a Monitor in Countdown.

[YouStayClassy]

They chained Raven up and subjected her to hallucinations. At some point, Raven rolled her eyes and asked Deula if she'd like to be a good guy again. Deula, being Deula, agreed and kicked Enigma in the head and rejoined the team. Enigma went off...somewhere, and Deula went off to be killed by a Monitor in Countdown.
Oh......:-?

Wow, I'm not missing anything then....

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

*sits back and enjoys fight*

I love this thread.

Good times.

[SteveZegers]

Oh......:-?

Wow, I'm not missing anything then....

Well Raven was chained up. Ray got fixated on that for a while! :)

[The Doctor]

Good times.

Popcorn?

[Deej]

Oh......:-?

Wow, I'm not missing anything then....

Well...then all 3 girls ripped off their clothes and wrestled. Conveniently there was a mini-pool filled with baby oil. They fell in and continued the fighting. It was a messy good time.

[YouStayClassy]

Well Raven was chained up. Ray got fixated on that for a while! :)
:lol:

Well...then all 3 girls ripped off their clothes and wrestled. Conveniently there was a mini-pool filled with baby oil. They fell in and continued the fighting. It was a messy good time.
DC approved my script then?!?!

[The Doctor]

:lol:

DC approved my script then?!?!

Probably. It's all going to change in a bit anyway.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Popcorn?

Delicious.

[The Doctor]

Delicious.

I didn't give you any yet:shock:

[SteveZegers]

I didn't give you any yet:shock:

Tease

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I didn't give you any yet:shock:

Then what the hell was that that I ate? :scared:

[The Doctor]

Tease
:lol:

Then what the hell was that that I ate? :scared:
Ray's dignity.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Infinite Crisis? And Countdown sure looks like it's making a run for the title.

Heh, that's pretty much exactly what I said:)

[Matt O'Keefe]

I'm just fucling with ya Ray.

Yeah, best not to post there. Look at what I'm saying to you and I actually like you, what will people who don't like you say? :p


I made the mistake of talking about my last relationship on the main board. All it got me was assorted snipes. Way not worth it. The actual relationship was enough drama for me.

No more 18 year olds.


Yeah, I'd just post personal things here. I can trust everyone here, but out there.....;)

[Matt O'Keefe]

I can see that.

I'm thinking of switching back to PHC's on NA. Only switched to floppy's because of where they stuck the annual.

You should have been reading The Pulse anyway:no:


Who are you, Matt? :lol:

:x

I've only done that like 3 times......

[Matt O'Keefe]

You're going through all of Ray's posts right now to find the creepiest, aren't you?

I've quoted some of the best/worst ones in my sig before:D


*sits back and enjoys fight*

I love this thread.

Same here:thumb:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Ray's dignity.

Funny aftertaste.

[Ray G.]

Funny aftertaste.

It tastes like Supergirl. And A&P canned chili.

Or so I've been told.

[Matt O'Keefe]

As to last week's rumour that Kurt Busiek will be writing the "Final Crisis" project for DC Comics, Kurt posted at the DC boards and ComicBloc;

"See, there's a problem with answering questions like this:

"If I tell you it's not true, then if Rich someday guesses right, and I decline to tell you it's not true, then you know he's right, and I just let a rumor column take over announcing things for me, which I don't want to do.

"On the other hand, if it were true, and I tell you so, then I imagine DC would be unhappy that I was confirming stuff they hadn't announced yet, which I wouldn't want to do either.

"So my general practice is, I try not to comment on rumors one way or the other -- all confirming or denying does is let the rumor columns guess whatever they like, and I'll act as their unpaid safety net. And I don't want to do that.

"I'm not always successful at not commenting -- sometimes I get asked about it before I know it's a column thing, and sometimes they just mangle something I've already announced and get it wrong (like the last time I made Rich's column), and I feel like I should say something. And then it turns into a back-and-forth thing, and I don't like those, either.

"So we've got a few possibilities here:

"1. I'm doing it, and I won't tell you because I think DC should get to announce this stuff.

"2. I'm not doing it, and I won't tell you because I don't want to help Rich out any.

"3. I'm not doing it, but someone at DC says I am to mess Rich up, and wouldn't want me messing up the disinformation.

"4. Dan Didio's decided I'm the perfect guy for it, and they're talking about it at DC but haven't called to offer it yet, so I have no idea.

"5. Monkeys.

"In the end, DC will announce who's writing what -- when was the last time you needed a rumor column to find out who was working on a big project before it came out? -- and it'll probably be months from now, so any flap that goes on now will be mostly forgotten.

"But keep in mind -- Rich announced I'd be writing two issues of WONDER WOMAN after Jodi Picoult's run and before Gail Simone's. How'd that work out?"

And if he'd have emailed me that when I emailed Kurt for comment, I'd have printed it with the original article.

[Ray G.]

I vote for 5. monkeys as the best option.

[John Drake]

I vote for 5. monkeys as the best option.

Detective Chimp by Busiek?

[THAT Sean!]

Right on, Kurt. That's pretty much my policy. If you debunk false rumors then "no comment" turns into "yes".

[Matt O'Keefe]

Right on, Kurt. That's pretty much my policy. If you debunk false rumors then "no comment" turns into "yes".

But..... we didn't want you guys to figure that out.:)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Detective Chimp by Busiek?

I'd buy it.

[Foggy's Pal]

I'd buy it.

I would buy anything Detective Chimp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Animals smoking and drinking and wearing little sherlock holmes hats.....BooooYaaahhhhhh!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I would buy anything Detective Chimp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Animals smoking and drinking and wearing little sherlock holmes hats.....BooooYaaahhhhhh!

:thumb:

[Ray G.]

B-Rose currently is 52 in the post count rankings.

It doesn't get any more ironic than that. :lol:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

B-Rose currently is 52 in the post count rankings.

It doesn't get any more ironic than that. :lol:

One day I shall be 52nd! I swear it.

[John Drake]

I'd buy it.

You'd buy anything with a chimp as the lead :p

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

You'd buy anything with a chimp as the lead :p

Well, yeah, of course. :surrend:

[The Doctor]

Same here:thumb:

Except that one guy....Matt something....

;)

[SteveZegers]

Puppies are superior to monkeys in almost every way. Krypto > Ace, Rex the Wonder Dog > DC.

Sorry, it's just a fact. I have proof and everything.

[Foggy's Pal]

Puppies are superior to monkeys in almost every way. Krypto > Ace, Rex the Wonder Dog > DC.

Sorry, it's just a fact. I have proof and everything.

puppies do play poker! I've seen it in velvet....

[SteveZegers]

puppies do play poker! I've seen it in velvet....

Dude, that wasn't even on my list of proof.

It is now.

[Ray G.]

Cats > Monkeys > Dogs.

:cool:

[Foggy's Pal]

Muskrat love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SteveZegers]

Cats > Monkeys > Dogs.

:cool:

No. Just no. Cats are fine, but only when real pets are not available.

[Deej]

Cats > Monkeys > Dogs.

:cool:

Wow. There are so many hateful things I want to say to you right now...but I'll be nice.

CATS SUCK!! Turtles are cooler than cats! The only worse thing than a cat as a pet is a bird.

Monkeys > Dogs > Turtles > Fish > Cats > Birds > Rabbits

Sorry Rabbitt!

[SteveZegers]

Wow. There are so many hateful things I want to say to you right now...but I'll be nice.

CATS SUCK!! Turtles are cooler than cats! The only worse thing than a cat as a pet is a bird.

Monkeys > Dogs > Turtles > Fish > Cats > Birds > Rabbits

Sorry Rabbitt!

Turtles smell really bad though, and a dog will place itself in danger to protect you. Dogs > Horses > Polar Bear > everything else.

[Deej]

Turtles smell really bad though, and a dog will place itself in danger to protect you. Dogs > Horses > Polar Bear > everything else.

Cats smell bad too...plus those fuckers shed. Cats have no loyalty except to themselves. Kittens are cute...but after a year...they're just annoying furballs with no redeeming purpose in life. There's a reason why all older, crazy women have cats - cause cats suck the life out of you.

I don't know why you have no room on your list for monkeys though. Those guys are the best. Any TV Show or movie with a monkey instantly becomes funnier, just for having them. Especially when they're dressed up in little outfits. Hell, I even watched that Curious George movie because that damn monkey always got into some crazy funny hijinks!

[The Doctor]

*checks thread title*

This isn't Ray's Animal Megathread :mistrust:

[SteveZegers]

Cats smell bad too...plus those fuckers shed. Cats have no loyalty except to themselves. Kittens are cute...but after a year...they're just annoying furballs with no redeeming purpose in life. There's a reason why all older, crazy women have cats - cause cats suck the life out of you.

I don't know why you have no room on your list for monkeys though. Those guys are the best. Any TV Show or movie with a monkey instantly becomes funnier, just for having them. Especially when they're dressed up in little outfits. Hell, I even watched that Curious George movie because that damn monkey always got into some crazy funny hijinks!

Monkeys can be right after Polar Bears. (Which would have ranked higher if not for the difficulties associated with having one for a pet)

[Deej]

Monkeys can be right after Polar Bears. (Which would have ranked higher if not for the difficulties associated with having one for a pet)

Are we talking full grown Polar Bears or just Polar Bear cubs??? And where do Koalas and Pandas fit in on this list?

[Foggy's Pal]

Are we talking full grown Polar Bears or just Polar Bear cubs??? And where do Koalas and Pandas fit in on this list?

Could a polar bear carry a coconut by the husk?
Answer: African polar bears

[SteveZegers]

Are we talking full grown Polar Bears or just Polar Bear cubs??? And where do Koalas and Pandas fit in on this list?

I was just at the zoo last weekend, so I'm a bit fixated on Polar bears.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/SteveZ/polarbear.jpg

I'd start with a cub and keep it. I'd be a responsible bear owner.

[Deej]

I was just at the zoo last weekend, so I'm a bit fixated on Polar bears.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/SteveZ/polarbear.jpg

I'd start with a cub and keep it. I'd be a responsible bear owner.

He's so cuddely-wuddely, cutie-patootie...I want him I WANT HIM I WANT HIM!!!!!!

http://members.tripod.com/renebunny/model-elmyra.gif

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

No. Just no. Cats are fine, but only when real pets are not available.

My kitten disagrees.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Wow. There are so many hateful things I want to say to you right now...but I'll be nice.

CATS SUCK!! Turtles are cooler than cats! The only worse thing than a cat as a pet is a bird.

Monkeys > Dogs > Turtles > Fish > Cats > Birds > Rabbits

Sorry Rabbitt!

:mad:

except that rabbits really are horrible stinky pets.

But cats rule!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Cats smell bad too...plus those fuckers shed. Cats have no loyalty except to themselves. Kittens are cute...but after a year...they're just annoying furballs with no redeeming purpose in life. There's a reason why all older, crazy women have cats - cause cats suck the life out of you.

I don't know why you have no room on your list for monkeys though. Those guys are the best. Any TV Show or movie with a monkey instantly becomes funnier, just for having them. Especially when they're dressed up in little outfits. Hell, I even watched that Curious George movie because that damn monkey always got into some crazy funny hijinks!

Cats do not smell! No cat I've ever had has, anyway. You're crazy, man. They're self-cleaning!

[The Doctor]

I love cats:Oops:

[Deej]

Cats do not smell! No cat I've ever had has, anyway. You're crazy, man. They're self-cleaning!

Cats are close to being the suckiest pets ever!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I love cats:Oops:

Good man.


Cats are close to being the suckiest pets ever!

I sense you've had some cat trauma in your life.

[The Doctor]

Good man.



That I am :thumb:

[Gavin]

Wait....what? Why are we talking about cats?

[The Doctor]

Wait....what? Why are we talking about cats?

If you don't know I'm not telling you.

[Gavin]

If you don't know I'm not telling you.

Story of my life.

[The Doctor]

Story of my life.

:lol:

I honestly don't know mate.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Wait....what? Why are we talking about cats?

Why not? ;-)

[Gavin]

:lol:

I honestly don't know mate.

Someone like me, who pops in every once in a while, probably started in on cats, and you guys just went with it.

[The Doctor]

Someone like me, who pops in every once in a while, probably started in on cats, and you guys just went with it.

Sounds about right since this thread is really a KTT in disguise.

[The Doctor]

Should I get the turning points trade?

[Ray G.]

Should I get the turning points trade?

Yes. Really enjoyed it.

And what is with the cat hate, people? :?

[Deej]

Good man.



I sense you've had some cat trauma in your life.

No. They're okay for the lazy pet owner. Their personalities suck compared to a dog. I just can't see anyone having any fun with a cat. You don't go outside and jog with a cat, you don't wrestle with a cat...they're just there. If you're a real man, you'd own a dog.

[Ray G.]

No. They're okay for the lazy pet owner. Their personalities suck compared to a dog. I just can't see anyone having any fun with a cat. You don't go outside and jog with a cat, you don't wrestle with a cat...they're just there. If you're a real man, you'd own a dog.

But for the couch potato internet geek, the cat is perfect. :D

I like cats because they're so self-sufficient and keep themselves amused with the wierdest things.

[Deej]

But for the couch potato internet geek, the cat is perfect. :D

I like cats because they're so self-sufficient and keep themselves amused with the wierdest things.

Like I said...cats are good for the lazy pet owner.

Personally, I love when my dog comes up to me and throws the ball in my lap to play with him. I don't need to watch TV...I need to Play!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Sounds about right since this thread is really a KTT in disguise.

:shifty:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

And what is with the cat hate, people? :?

I don't know, but it makes me a sad panda.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

No. They're okay for the lazy pet owner. Their personalities suck compared to a dog. I just can't see anyone having any fun with a cat. You don't go outside and jog with a cat, you don't wrestle with a cat...they're just there. If you're a real man, you'd own a dog.

Yeah, if you want an emotionally shallow animal. Cats make you work for their affection and in the end it's very rewarding. I have much fun with my cat (of course, my cat actually fetches like a dog and I think may think he really is a dog ;-) )



I love dogs and cats. I'm just playing some devil's advocate here

[Matt O'Keefe]

Cats > Monkeys > Dogs.

:cool:

Cats hate me:(

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Cats hate me:(

Maybe you have no soul? They can tell, you know.

[Ray G.]

Cats hate me:(

Well, they hate everyone. You must earn their tolerance. :D

[Ray G.]

Oh, and Chinchillas > all.

[HomerGator]

I don't know, but it makes me a sad panda.

lol Dude, I've been saying "that makes me a sad panda" for the last few days (not all the time, or anything).

To see you doing it, too, completely randomly, makes me happy.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

lol Dude, I've been saying "that makes me a sad panda" for the last few days (not all the time, or anything).

To see you doing it, too, completely randomly, makes me happy.

I can't help but use that phrase. All. The. Time. :-)

[THAT Sean!]

Hey, Ray, dunno if this is old news, but I just read in the most recent issue of BACK ISSUE that Alan Grant created Anarky with the hopes that he would eventually become the next Robin. He didn't know O'Neill and Wolfman were developing Tim Drake at the time.

[Foolish Mortal]

Oh, and Chinchillas > all.
Dogs and Chinchillas > All. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hptITiprWok

[Ray G.]

Hey, Ray, dunno if this is old news, but I just read in the most recent issue of BACK ISSUE that Alan Grant created Anarky with the hopes that he would eventually become the next Robin. He didn't know O'Neill and Wolfman were developing Tim Drake at the time.

Yeah, it's a very interesting tidbit about the character.

Looking at him, I'm glad that didn't happen, because I think he became something so much more fascinating than just another Robin. I just wish he was appearing more. :(

[Ray G.]

Dogs and Chinchillas > All. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hptITiprWok

I want a chinchilla, and I want it now.

[Foggy's Pal]

C'mon lets keep this DC. If Jason Todd were a cat, what kind would he be?

I go with tabby.

[Ray G.]

C'mon lets keep this DC. If Jason Todd were a cat, what kind would he be?

I go with tabby.

What's the kind of cat that never acts the same way twice and confuses everyone around them?

[Foggy's Pal]

What's the kind of cat that never acts the same way twice and confuses everyone around them?

Aren't all cats finicky like Morris?

[John Drake]

I like Maine Coons..

[Matt O'Keefe]

Well, they hate everyone. You must earn their tolerance. :D

I was attacked at least 3 times last time I was at a friend's house by his cat.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I was attacked at least 3 times last time I was at a friend's house by his cat.

heheheheh

[Matt O'Keefe]

heheheheh

I tried to hold it, and it gave me a huge gash on the skin under my eyebrow.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I tried to hold it, and it gave me a huge gash on the skin under my eyebrow.

Ouch.

Cats love me. :-D