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

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

So, I keep meaning to get up some reviews for the first four issues of Countdown, but I'm finding it difficult to have much positive things to say. Overall, its just... there. I'm finding it difficult to connect with very much in this story and the jumping around from story to story just isn't working this time out. Some of the tie-ins to ongoings are working and make sense to the overall story (I think) of Countdown, but some seem awfully superfluos. And what the fuck is up with Jimmy? And the stuff with Adam has me annoyed, too. I'm sticking with this for a while, but goddamn I am tempted to drop this.

The art just isn't doing it for me, either. And lordy, I miss J.G. Jones' covers.

I think overall for these first four issues, I'll go with a 5.5/10.

[Ray G.]

So am i the only person who realizes the Monitors are in fact the staff at DC Comics itself?

Not literally but think about it, arguing about which characters need to live or die (Most of which ARE of the dreaded redundant variety)

There's the Dan Didio Monitor, the Geoff Johns,Mark Waid,Grant Morrison,Paul Levitz,Mike Marts versions as well i'm sure.

Hell it's been the only bright spot of Countdown for me yet imagining who's "Voice" is who's.

So clearly kill-crazy Monitor is Didio. :razz:

I assume the sane leader monitor is probably Levitz? If you see a Monitor cackling madly while changing continuity in bizarre ways to amuse himself, we have our Morrison monitor. :lol:

This just made Countdown infinitely more enjoyable for me. :)

[xanderharris]

Countdown is really meh for me as well. i dug 52 for the most part. i havent read this weeks issue yet but so far im not really impressed. seems really disjointed and nothing that exciting.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I don't think I ever saw that episode of BTAS, so I was pleasantly surprised seeing that scene.

Season 3, written by Paul Dini.


As for creative changes on the way, I'd love to see them ditch All-Star Bats, Confidential, and Supes/Bats, and shake up Robin and Nightwing.

Same.


NRAMA: Back to Black Adam - his word was "sorry?" Captain Marvel changed it to that? And he has the wisdom of Solomon? I mean - wasn't that, or wouldn't that have been one of the first words he said or at least a really likely one if say, he visited Isis' grave?

MM: Did you read the end of 52 or World War III? Did you see what Black Adam is capable of? Still think the word “sorry” is even in his vernacular?

NRAMA: In that he’s sorry Isis and Osiris are dead because he went the wrong way, probably…

MM: Well - but Black Adam editor Michael Siglain assures me that there are still one or two big pieces to Black Adam’s puzzle to be discovered in his upcoming August mini-series.

So i'm confused. Black Adams new Magic Word really was SORRY?

Seriously? Or am i reading this all wrong?

Because if so that's a new kind of terrible.

I don't know how to feel about this. It's corny, definitely, but it's an interesting Silver Age idea.





I didn't have nearly as much to catch up on as I thought I did:)

[Ray G.]

Countdown is really meh for me as well. i dug 52 for the most part. i havent read this weeks issue yet but so far im not really impressed. seems really disjointed and nothing that exciting.

Yeah, they're having a hard time jelling it into a solid, stand-alone comic.

My biggest problem is that they're not telling just their own story. They have to work events around the DCU into it as well.

[Vonn Hennigar]

If i was Captain Marvel, i would have changed the Magic Word to nothing but Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm for exactly 45 days 21 hours 8 minutes and 42 seconds.

Try breaking that Teth-Bitch!!!

[xanderharris]

Yeah, they're having a hard time jelling it into a solid, stand-alone comic.

My biggest problem is that they're not telling just their own story. They have to work events around the DCU into it as well.

thats a good point. i really think its going to hurt them trying to tie in every single DCU book to it.

[Ray G.]

If i was Captain Marvel, i would have changed the Magic Word to nothing but Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm for exactly 45 days 21 hours 8 minutes and 42 seconds.

Try breaking that Teth-Bitch!!!

:lol:

You do realize that the spell was probably broken when Teth-Adam was at a falafel stand, screaming at the owner "What is this sorry excuse for Baba Ganoush?" *lightning bolt*

[Vonn Hennigar]

So is DC ruining the Amazons for good with their horrific war against the USA?

Basically are these characters "Radioactive" from now on? Can Wonder Woman not be tainted by working with them in the future (Barring some kind of Ares mind-Mojo controlling the Amazons or something)

The sad thing is they could have done it like say Namor attacking the surface world but without it being so damn vicious you can still use Namor in future stories. Can the Amazons be used again. Then again i had the exact same problems with Black Adams child-killing spree as well.

Mary Marvel you dumb whore!!!

Go arrest that fucker!

[Ray G.]

So is DC ruining the Amazons for good with their horrific war against the USA?

Basically are these characters "Radioactive" from now on? Can Wonder Woman not be tainted by working with them in the future (Barring some kind of Ares mind-Mojo controlling the Amazons or something)

The sad thing is they could have done it like say Namor attacking the surface world but without it being so damn vicious you can still use Namor in future stories. Can the Amazons be used again. Then again i had the exact same problems with Black Adams child-killing spree as well.

Mary Marvel you dumb whore!!!

Go arrest that fucker!

There's clearly some out coming.

I mean, fuck, Wonder Girl and Supergirl join the Amazons next issue, and they're welcomed into the Titans in #50!

[lonesomefool]

So clearly kill-crazy Monitor is Didio. :razz:

I assume the sane leader monitor is probably Levitz? If you see a Monitor cackling madly while changing continuity in bizarre ways to amuse himself, we have our Morrison monitor. :lol:

This just made Countdown infinitely more enjoyable for me. :)

I dont think Levitz is the "sane" monitor, more likely he's the porn mustache monitor.

[Ray G.]

I dont think Levitz is the "sane" monitor, more likely he's the porn mustache monitor.

Good point, Johns is probably the sane Monitor. You know, the one saying "maybe we should think this out before killing these people!".

[Foggy's Pal]

Good point, Johns is probably the sane Monitor. You know, the one saying "maybe we should think this out before killing these people!".

Johns would be the monitor recounting history because he knows his DCU and he likes to use it.

[lonesomefool]

Good point, Johns is probably the sane Monitor. You know, the one saying "maybe we should think this out before killing these people!".

I would say either Johns or Waid is the sane monitor, Morrison is the acid-tripping monitor, Rucka is the noir monitor, everywhere he goes it rain's.....or people get shot.

[The Doctor]

If i was Captain Marvel, i would have changed the Magic Word to nothing but Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm for exactly 45 days 21 hours 8 minutes and 42 seconds.

Try breaking that Teth-Bitch!!!
:lol:

So is DC ruining the Amazons for good with their horrific war against the USA?

Basically are these characters "Radioactive" from now on? Can Wonder Woman not be tainted by working with them in the future (Barring some kind of Ares mind-Mojo controlling the Amazons or something)

The sad thing is they could have done it like say Namor attacking the surface world but without it being so damn vicious you can still use Namor in future stories. Can the Amazons be used again. Then again i had the exact same problems with Black Adams child-killing spree as well.

Mary Marvel you dumb whore!!!

Go arrest that fucker!
Wonder Woman broke someone's neck and Batman and Superman seem to have forgotten

[lonesomefool]

:lol:

Wonder Woman broke someone's neck and Batman and Superman seem to have forgotten

According to The Boy's it's because she gives great head :)

Seriously, I'm suprised it hasnt been followed up more on, but I guess I just kinda assumed it was because Batman can overlook it because according to Joe Kelly he has the hot's for Wonder Woman....and created a fail safe to take down the entire JLA. Superman probably over look's it because Superman is supposed to try and see the good in everyone.

[Foolish Mortal]

:lol:

Wonder Woman broke someone's neck and Batman and Superman seem to have forgotten
There's a big difference between killing one murderous megalomaniacal villain, and killing scores of innocent children.

I'm not sure how Diana is going to reconcile this. Hell, I'm not sure how the Amazons will deal with it once whatever spell they're under is taken off.

[The Doctor]

According to The Boy's it's because she gives great head :)

Seriously, I'm suprised it hasnt been followed up more on, but I guess I just kinda assumed it was because Batman can overlook it because according to Joe Kelly he has the hot's for Wonder Woman....and created a fail safe to take down the entire JLA. Superman probably over look's it because Superman is supposed to try and see the good in everyone.
Well that's a bit stupid.

There's a big difference between killing one murderous megalomaniacal villain, and killing scores of innocent children.

I'm not sure how Diana is going to reconcile this. Hell, I'm not sure how the Amazons will deal with it once whatever spell they're under is taken off.

Yes but it's Batman and Superman.

Since when do they let any off with murder?

[Ray G.]

Well that's a bit stupid.


Yes but it's Batman and Superman.

Since when do they let any off with murder?

Well, they'll abide by the law. A grand jury decided it was justifiable homicide. I think they don't like it, but they accept it.

Besides, Superman has killed before. And Batman had the darkness cut out of his soul by sand ninjas.

[The Doctor]

Well, they'll abide by the law. A grand jury decided it was justifiable homicide. I think they don't like it, but they accept it.

Besides, Superman has killed before. And Batman had the darkness cut out of his soul by sand ninjas.

Who did Superman kill?

No comment on the Batman thing:lol:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

And Batman had the darkness cut out of his soul by sand ninjas.

Shhhh.

[Ray G.]

Shhhh.

That is what happened, right? I'm still not sure on this.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

That is what happened, right? I'm still not sure on this.

:surrend:

I don't know, either. Isn't it going to be further explained in an upcoming issue of Batman?

[The Doctor]

That is what happened, right? I'm still not sure on this.

Who cares it'll all be different in 10 months;)

[lonesomefool]

:surrend:

I don't know, either. Isn't it going to be further explained in an upcoming issue of Batman?

No clue, I thought it was supposed to be explained in the Annual, but that appear's to be about Ra's Al Ghul....so at this point who knows. I would prefer they never tell it anyway, it's a pretty dumb idea. It's one of those cases where Morrison threw out an idea and the editor's seem to think every idea Morrison has is a good one so they went along with it :no:

[Ray G.]

Say, are there supposed to be DC solicits this week? That would please me much.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Say, are there supposed to be DC solicits this week? That would please me much.

I don't know. Have they done any solicit previews? Don't they usually do those by now if they're coming up next week? Or am I confused?

[Ray G.]

I don't know. Have they done any solicit previews? Don't they usually do those by now if they're coming up next week? Or am I confused?

I recall those too, but I'm not sure if they were released on Saturday or Sunday, generally. But if we don't see them tomorrow, we'll know it's next week.

I want my TT solicit, darn it. :(

[Foolish Mortal]

Who did Superman kill?

http://www.imagefilez.com/out.php/i113350_Superman22.jpg (http://www.imagefilez.com)

In Superman #22, he executes the Pocket Universe Zod and his cohorts for murdering everyone on the Pocket Universe Earth.

At least that was still in continuity before Infinite Crisis. Knowing DC they might have X'd that out of continuity now.

[lonesomefool]

I recall those too, but I'm not sure if they were released on Saturday or Sunday, generally. But if we don't see them tomorrow, we'll know it's next week.

I want my TT solicit, darn it. :(

Probably in 2 week's, feel's like the latest batch was only just released.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I recall those too, but I'm not sure if they were released on Saturday or Sunday, generally. But if we don't see them tomorrow, we'll know it's next week.


I think it usually goes that there're Marvel solicit previews in with the Joe Fridays, DC solicit previews on Saturday, and more Marvel previews on Sunday. I think.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Probably in 2 week's, feel's like the latest batch was only just released.

I think its usually the second week on the month. Maybe the third, though.

[Vonn Hennigar]

Did that Ethan Van Sciver version of Plastic Man all coughKEWLEDUPcough ever make an appearance during his ahem "Run" on Superman/Batman?

I seem to recall a Wizard sneak peek showing a supposedly cool version of this bum.

Did it ever happen or was that the arc that wouldn't end and no one ever mentioned?

[Ray G.]

Did that Ethan Van Sciver version of Plastic Man all coughKEWLEDUPcough ever make an appearance during his ahem "Run" on Superman/Batman?

I seem to recall a Wizard sneak peek showing a supposedly cool version of this bum.

Did it ever happen or was that the arc that wouldn't end and no one ever mentioned?

I don't believe Plastic Man actually appeared in the story until Ethan was gone from the book, and he seemed very much like his standard goofy self when he did.

God, that arc was horrid. And is S/B essentially a Classified book now? Sure seems like it.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I don't believe Plastic Man actually appeared in the story until Ethan was gone from the book, and he seemed very much like his standard goofy self when he did.

God, that arc was horrid. And is S/B essentially a Classified book now? Sure seems like it.

Seems like it, just one that sells. I really wish people would stop supporting it with their wallets, not taking the chance with (IMO) better books out there. If they insist on superheroes, then read Detective, The Spirit and JSA, damnit;)

[lonesomefool]

The fact that we havent heard anything about the next JLA team by now, with solicitations right around the bend, lead's me to believe we are gonna get some fill-ins prior to the next writer.

[Matt O'Keefe]

The fact that we havent heard anything about the next JLA team by now, with solicitations right around the bend, lead's me to believe we are gonna get some fill-ins prior to the next writer.

DC wouldn't be that stupid, would they:scared:



They'd kill any momentum left. I decided to just give Meltzer the benefit of the doubt and pre-ordered through #12, but after that I'm out unless I really like the new writer.

[lonesomefool]

DC wouldn't be that stupid, would they:scared:



They'd kill any momentum left. I decided to just give Meltzer the benefit of the doubt and pre-ordered through #12, but after that I'm out unless I really like the new writer.

Well, this IS the same company that thought Jim Lee could do two books and get them out on time :)

I agree, but I'm suprised we havent heard anything, unless they are gonna announce it at WW:Philly

[Ray G.]

The fact that we havent heard anything about the next JLA team by now, with solicitations right around the bend, lead's me to believe we are gonna get some fill-ins prior to the next writer.

Lord, that would suck. JLA #13, by the star-studded team of AJ Lieberman and Al Barrionuevo. :lol:

You're probably right, though. Although they might still have a week.

[Vonn Hennigar]

There's no way they couldn't have a new major team lined up on JLA by this point.

They've known all along that Brad Meltzer was leaving with issue # 12 and it's by far DC's # 1 book both in sales and well Oompf. It is the fucking JLA after all it should be their number 1 book.

The only question is if Ed Benes sticks around as well. Mark Waid and Greg Rucka are 2 big namers who don't seem to have a lot on thier plate at the moment.

Their down to just Brave And The Bold and Checkmate between em right? The new Crime Bible (Which HAS to be changed to The Question) notwithstanding.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

DC wouldn't be that stupid, would they:scared:



They'd kill any momentum left. I decided to just give Meltzer the benefit of the doubt and pre-ordered through #12, but after that I'm out unless I really like the new writer.

Heh. I'm skipping out on Meltzer's last issues and I'd be just fine with a few fill-ins. Easier on the wallet, that way.

[Ray G.]

There's no way they couldn't have a new major team lined up on JLA by this point.

They've known all along that Brad Meltzer was leaving with issue # 12 and it's by far DC's # 1 book both in sales and well Oompf. It is the fucking JLA after all it should be their number 1 book.

The only question is if Ed Benes sticks around as well. Mark Waid and Greg Rucka are 2 big namers who don't seem to have a lot on thier plate at the moment.

Their down to just Brave And The Bold and Checkmate between em right? The new Crime Bible (Which HAS to be changed to The Question) notwithstanding.

Yeah, either one could possibly handle it. I'm still hoping for a surprise promotion, either for Christos Gage or Mark Andreyko. An up-and-comer who'd be willing to commit to a longer run.

[Hock]

Well, we seem to have a hard time keeping this going, don't we?

Perhaps some toon lesbianism will perk us up!

http://ic3.deviantart.com/files/f/2007/120/5/c/Batgirl_and_The_Spoiler_by_KugurumiFunk18.jpg

:nonono2: There's something wrong with you Ray.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:nonono2: There's something wrong with you Ray.

You're just now figuring that out? ;-)

[Vonn Hennigar]

The Mark Andreyko push will never come.

Until he leaves for Marvel at least.

Andy Diggle was a guy who seemed on the cusp too but just can't buy a break from DC it seems.

[Hock]

Have you ever posted here before? :?

This is commonplace for us. :razz:

It's commonplace for you maybe. Don't lump the rest of us in with you, we're not creepy perverts. Okay... we are creepy perverts, but of an entirely different nature.

[Ray G.]

It's commonplace for you maybe. Don't lump the rest of us in with you, we're not creepy perverts. Okay... we are creepy perverts, but of an entirely different nature.

Hey, it worked, didn't it? We're active again. :D

And I didn't actually seek that one out. It found me. ;)

[Hock]

So, I keep meaning to get up some reviews for the first four issues of Countdown, but I'm finding it difficult to have much positive things to say. Overall, its just... there. I'm finding it difficult to connect with very much in this story and the jumping around from story to story just isn't working this time out. Some of the tie-ins to ongoings are working and make sense to the overall story (I think) of Countdown, but some seem awfully superfluos. And what the fuck is up with Jimmy? And the stuff with Adam has me annoyed, too. I'm sticking with this for a while, but goddamn I am tempted to drop this.

The art just isn't doing it for me, either. And lordy, I miss J.G. Jones' covers.

I think overall for these first four issues, I'll go with a 5.5/10.

I completely agree with almost everything you've said here. Except that I've already dfropped it.

[Hock]

You're just now figuring that out? ;-)

No, I'm just commenting on it yet again. Not that it does any good.


Hey, it worked, didn't it? We're active again. :D

And I didn't actually seek that one out. It found me. ;)

The fact that you seem to think finding it was some sort of manifest destiny is even more frightening.

[HomerGator]

Have you ever posted here before? :?

This is commonplace for us. :razz:

Kind of new to the thread.

Not trying to be disrespectful or anything. It's hard to express "kidding" in writing. :D

[Hock]

Wonder Woman broke someone's neck and Batman and Superman seem to have forgotten

That whole thing was mishandled. There could've been a really good story to come from that but OYL and the relaunch kind of messed it up.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Kind of new to the thread.

Not trying to be disrespectful or anything. It's hard to express "kidding" in writing. :D

Don't worry about it. We're laid back in this thread.

[The Doctor]

Say, are there supposed to be DC solicits this week? That would please me much.
That was fast. You sure there's not a few more weeks?

http://www.imagefilez.com/out.php/i113350_Superman22.jpg (http://www.imagefilez.com)

In Superman #22, he executes the Pocket Universe Zod and his cohorts for murdering everyone on the Pocket Universe Earth.

At least that was still in continuity before Infinite Crisis. Knowing DC they might have X'd that out of continuity now.
Ah okay, probably.

There's no way they couldn't have a new major team lined up on JLA by this point.

They've known all along that Brad Meltzer was leaving with issue # 12 and it's by far DC's # 1 book both in sales and well Oompf. It is the fucking JLA after all it should be their number 1 book.

The only question is if Ed Benes sticks around as well. Mark Waid and Greg Rucka are 2 big namers who don't seem to have a lot on thier plate at the moment.

I'm writing JLA

Next story arc: The search for Superman's dignity.

That whole thing was mishandled. There could've been a really good story to come from that but OYL and the relaunch kind of messed it up.

It messed a lot up.

[SteveZegers]

Talked to Gail about Wonder Woman yesterday. She knows what she's doing, has a plan, and sounds really excited about it. She'll make it great.

[Deej]

http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=115885

Counting Down with Marts!

Also, this week's haul. Somewhat unspectacular...

Countdown #46
Green Arrow #75
Green Lantern Corps #13
Hawkgirl #65
Superman/Batman #36
Trials of Shazam #7

And from outside the main DCU....

Batman: Confidential #6
Justice #12(This should be good)
JLA Classified #39

Drop Hawkgirl and Trials of Shazam NOW Ray!!

Seriously...I have not seen one good review of Hawkgirl from you since OYL. Isn't that just kind of silly to keep buying it?

[Matt O'Keefe]

I'm writing JLA

Next story arc: The search for Superman's dignity.

:lol:


Drop Hawkgirl and Trials of Shazam NOW Ray!!

Seriously...I have not seen one good review of Hawkgirl from you since OYL. Isn't that just kind of silly to keep buying it?

I think Ray said he just reads Hawkgirl in the shop.

[Matt O'Keefe]

There's no way they couldn't have a new major team lined up on JLA by this point.

They've known all along that Brad Meltzer was leaving with issue # 12 and it's by far DC's # 1 book both in sales and well Oompf. It is the fucking JLA after all it should be their number 1 book.

The only question is if Ed Benes sticks around as well. Mark Waid and Greg Rucka are 2 big namers who don't seem to have a lot on thier plate at the moment.

Their down to just Brave And The Bold and Checkmate between em right? The new Crime Bible (Which HAS to be changed to The Question) notwithstanding.

I think Benes will stay, and I say you're spot on about the potential writers.


Yeah, either one could possibly handle it. I'm still hoping for a surprise promotion, either for Christos Gage or Mark Andreyko. An up-and-comer who'd be willing to commit to a longer run.

Unfortunately, not going to happen. I really would like a good, long run though.

[Ray G.]

Drop Hawkgirl and Trials of Shazam NOW Ray!!

Seriously...I have not seen one good review of Hawkgirl from you since OYL. Isn't that just kind of silly to keep buying it?

Hawkgirl is long dropped. I'm just reading it in-store until the cancellation.

Trials of Shazam, while utterly mediocre, has not reached dropping level yet. I find the story moderately engaging, in that I at least want to find out how it ends, and I love the art.

That's also just a list of the books coming out. I'm not actually buying the last chapter of Pat Lee's Superman/Batman either.

[The Doctor]

:lol:



You know you want it.

[twigglet]

Benes has confirmed he's staying on JLA I thought

[Ray G.]

Benes has confirmed he's staying on JLA I thought

Right, I thought I heard that. Good.

[jamestolliver]

Talked to Gail about Wonder Woman yesterday. She knows what she's doing, has a plan, and sounds really excited about it. She'll make it great.

I'm really excited for this. When does her run begin?

[Ray G.]

I'm really excited for this. When does her run begin?

I believe, after two J. Torres issues. The first solicit for her run should be in this week's solicits. :)

[Foggy's Pal]

Right, I thought I heard that. Good.

Any word on the writer of JLA yet?

[Ray G.]

Any word on the writer of JLA yet?

Nope. You're one post away from Thread JLA status, BTW. :)

[Foggy's Pal]

Nope. You're one post away from Thread JLA status, BTW. :)

Meaning? ya lost me...

[Ray G.]

Meaning? ya lost me...

100 posts! :rock:

And you just made it. :D

[Foggy's Pal]

100 posts! :rock:

And you just made it. :D

Do I get a prize? I'm so excited; i would like to thank a the little people.... eh, well.

[Hock]

I'm writing JLA

Next story arc: The search for Superman's dignity.

That's not a hard search. Lois has it.

[Hock]

Talked to Gail about Wonder Woman yesterday. She knows what she's doing, has a plan, and sounds really excited about it. She'll make it great.

:boogie: Looking forward to this.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Talked to Gail about Wonder Woman yesterday. She knows what she's doing, has a plan, and sounds really excited about it. She'll make it great.

Nice. I may have a reason to start reading Wonder Woman, then.

[The Doctor]

That's not a hard search. Lois has it.

Loid Lane, The most fearsome villain in the DC universe.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Loid Lane, The most fearsome villain in the DC universe.

Lord knows that woman could probably make me do anything she wanted.


if she were real, of course. :shifty:

[The Doctor]

Lord knows that woman could probably make me do anything she wanted.


if she were real, of course. :shifty:

:lol:

Got the hots for bossy reporters eh?

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:lol:

Got the hots for bossy reporters eh?

You know it!

[The Doctor]

You know it!

For Brandon only.

http://dreamers.com/indices/imagenes/personajes.34.IMAGEN1.jpg

:grope:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

For Brandon only.

http://dreamers.com/indices/imagenes/personajes.34.IMAGEN1.jpg

:grope:

:cry:

That's not what I wanted at all... :Oops:

[The Doctor]

:cry:

That's not what I wanted at all... :Oops:

:surrend:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:surrend:

I feel dirty.

[The Doctor]

I feel dirty.

You should you filthy Rabbitt.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

You should you filthy Rabbitt.

:shifty:

[xanderharris]

:shifty:

filthy rabbitt, trix are for kids!!!!:Oops:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

filthy rabbitt, trix are for kids!!!!:Oops:

:mad:

But I want 'em!

*kicks and screams*

[The Doctor]

:mad:

But I want 'em!

*kicks and screams*

Oooooooooookay.

[xanderharris]

:mad:

But I want 'em!

*kicks and screams*

when are you going to learn even if you dress in womens clothing the kids will still see that your a rabbitt and not give you any trix!!!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

when are you going to learn even if you dress in womens clothing the kids will still see that your a rabbitt and not give you any trix!!!

Someday. But not yet.

[xanderharris]

Someday. But not yet.

:mad:

[The Doctor]

Wow this is the most active the threads been in days:lol:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:mad:

Don't try to change me, man! ;-)


Wow this is the most active the threads been in days:lol:

I think you're right. I blame you. :cool:

[The Doctor]

I think you're right. I blame you. :cool:

You have insulted my honor sir!

I challenge you to a duel!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

You have insulted my honor sir!

I challenge you to a duel!

En guarde!

:ninjas:

[Ray G.]

Well, good to see we got a little of our randomness back. Baird would be proud. :)

I'm probably not going to be around much this evening. Sasha called me up to tell me she hurt her ankle this morning running for the bus, so she's going to have to cancel our date for tomorrow. She told me I didn't need to come over, but screw that. Her roommates are already gone for the summer, but she's taking a summer session course, so I'm a little worried about her being there by herself. So, anyway, I'll be leaving at five.

I'm thinking about getting her to sign up for the board one day, but I'm worried my board persona will scare her off. :)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Well, good to see we got a little of our randomness back. Baird would be proud. :)

I'm probably not going to be around much this evening. Sasha called me up to tell me she hurt her ankle this morning running for the bus, so she's going to have to cancel our date for tomorrow. She told me I didn't need to come over, but screw that. Her roommates are already gone for the summer, but she's taking a summer session course, so I'm a little worried about her being there by herself. So, anyway, I'll be leaving at five.

I'm thinking about getting her to sign up for the board one day, but I'm worried my board persona will scare her off. :)

Good luck, dude.

I still haven't introduced my girlfriend to the board. I'm scared...

[Ray G.]

Good luck, dude.

I still haven't introduced my girlfriend to the board. I'm scared...

The legends I've heard say that when a girl says one thing, she usually means the opposite. :scared: So when she says she doesn't want me to make a big deal over it and come over, she probably means "get your ass over here now". Plus, she tends to be an overachiever and push herself too hard, so I want to make sure it's not more serious than she's letting on.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

The legends I've heard say that when a girl says one thing, she usually means the opposite. :scared: So when she says she doesn't want me to make a big deal over it and come over, she probably means "get your ass over here now". Plus, she tends to be an overachiever and push herself too hard, so I want to make sure it's not more serious than she's letting on.

Oh, you're definitely doing the right thing by going over. It proves you honestly care. And yeah, you have to read between the lines with women.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Late Review:


One of the better issues I’ve read in awhile. I’m not sure why that is, though, as this is just some standard superhero fare: the young hero, unsure about his powers, goes to find help, misunderstood battle, and then finds some genuine help and understanding from long-standing established hero. But I enjoyed it. However, I am still considering dropping this book again. Its pretty good stuff, but my wallet could be going towards something better. That said, I will be picking up the next issue (which I forget to order from DCBS) solely because it features Eclipso. :rock:

The art by Freddy Williams was pretty decent, and actually wasn’t jarring at all coming off of Albuquerque.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Nice. I may have a reason to start reading Wonder Woman, then.

I'm excited for it, but I'm trying to narrow my monthly reading list down to about 10 titles, so I'll trade-wait this one.


I'm thinking about getting her to sign up for the board one day, but I'm worried my board persona will scare her off. :)


Good luck, dude.

I still haven't introduced my girlfriend to the board. I'm scared...

I'd be :scared: to show a girl the board

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'd be :scared: to show a girl the board

Yeah, i know I am. Probably because I talk about her on here sometimes...

[Olivier E.]

Well, good to see we got a little of our randomness back. Baird would be proud. :)

I'm probably not going to be around much this evening. Sasha called me up to tell me she hurt her ankle this morning running for the bus, so she's going to have to cancel our date for tomorrow. She told me I didn't need to come over, but screw that. Her roommates are already gone for the summer, but she's taking a summer session course, so I'm a little worried about her being there by herself. So, anyway, I'll be leaving at five.

I'm thinking about getting her to sign up for the board one day, but I'm worried my board persona will scare her off. :)

Don^t do it. You know how rude some people are over here.

Tec 833 was the best Dini issue yet :rock:

BoP 107 was okay, I didn't like the dialogue of some characters, deadshot was awesome

Jonah Hex 20 and Scalped 6 were the bomb

[Ray G.]

Yeah, i know I am. Probably because I talk about her on here sometimes...

Same here. That, and the toon love. I actually appear semi-normal in my real life, so....:)

That, and then there's Voldemort and the Death Eaters, so overall, probably not a good idea.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Same here. That, and the toon love. I actually appear semi-normal in my real life, so....:)

That, and then there's Voldemort and the Death Eaters, so overall, probably not a good idea.

Yeah, there are definitely some elements on this board I don't care to introduce her to. ;-)

[Matt O'Keefe]

Same here. That, and the toon love. I actually appear semi-normal in my real life, so....:)

That, and then there's Voldemort and the Death Eaters, so overall, probably not a good idea.

Oh come on, almost all chicks like Harry Potter. It's one nerdy thing we have in common with everyone.

July 21st can't come soon enough:boogie:

[Ray G.]

Oh come on, almost all chicks like Harry Potter. It's one nerdy thing we have in common with everyone.

July 21st can't come soon enough:boogie:

I'm going to PM you, so you'll actually know what we're talking about. :lol:

[Olivier E.]

Is voldermort who I thnk he is?

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Oh come on, almost all chicks like Harry Potter. It's one nerdy thing we have in common with everyone.

July 21st can't come soon enough:boogie:

Damn right! I finally got around to pre-ordering the book yesterday: one copy for me, one for the girlfriend.

[Ray G.]

Well, bye guys. Talk to you tonight. :)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm going to PM you, so you'll actually know what we're talking about. :lol:

But it's funnier this way.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Well, bye guys. Talk to you tonight. :)

Good luck (again), dude.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Damn right! I finally got around to pre-ordering the book yesterday: one copy for me, one for the girlfriend.


But it's funnier this way.

Ray PMed me so I know now, but I still want to talk Harry Potter damnit:)


I'm going to the midnight opening, for sure. Anyone else think that Harry will be the last Horocrux.

[lonesomefool]

I have to be one of the only people on this planet that has, honest to god, never read a Harry Potter book.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I have to be one of the only people on this planet that has, honest to god, never read a Harry Potter book.

Do it. I just read it last summer, finished the whole series in 10 days. It's a gem: something popular and easy to get ahold of that's actually good:)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Ray PMed me so I know now, but I still want to talk Harry Potter damnit:)


I'm going to the midnight opening, for sure. Anyone else think that Harry will be the last Horocrux.

Yeah, I've been thinking that for awhile now.
I figure Harry will have to die in order to stop Voldemort

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I have to be one of the only people on this planet that has, honest to god, never read a Harry Potter book.

Try it out. Honestly everyone I know that has tried it has loved it.
Do keep in mind however, that the first two books are likely the weakest in the series - and are more obviously written for children. The rest are just awesomesauce.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Try it out. Honestly everyone I know that has tried it has loved it.
Do keep in mind however, that the first two books are likely the weakest in the series - and are more obviously written for children. The rest are just awesomesauce.

Yup. I've been rereading the series, and it was sometimes work to get through 1&2. But I'm on book 5 right now, so I'm happy. I think the books have just been getting better and better. 6 was my favorite, 5 right behind it, and so forth.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Yup. I've been rereading the series, and it was sometimes work to get through 1&2. But I'm on book 5 right now, so I'm happy. I think the books have just been getting better and better. 6 was my favorite, 5 right behind it, and so forth.

My favorites probably go: 4,5,6,3,1&2

[lonesomefool]

Maybe someday I will, I just dont have much time right now, hell I can barely get through my comic's in a decent amount of time. I never jumped on in high school because I was too interested in girls, beer and stuff blowing up ;)

It is refreshing that Harry Potter seems like the only book that kid's get really excited about reading.

[Matt O'Keefe]

My favorites probably go: 4,5,6,3,1&2

Good list:)


I thought that the end of #4 was when the series became really great. Voldemort's return to power gave that never-ending sense of danger, which I really felt addeed to the story.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Good list:)


I thought that the end of #4 was when the series became really great. Voldemort's return to power gave that never-ending sense of danger, which I really felt addeed to the story.

Yup. Number Four knocked me on my ass. And Five was spectacular. I go back and forth between which of those is my favorite.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Another review:


Well, this is probably the best issue of the Lightning Saga thus far – or at least, the one that I enjoyed the most. However, it’s still not up to the standards of the book pre-LS. Overall, I don’t have too much to say about this issue. Most of the dialogue is well-handled with only a couple of lines that made me groan. The large battle scene is well done and it’s good to see Supes using his head again. I look forward to the next chapter, which is saying a lot since I’ve been dragging my feet a bit on this crossover.

It’s great to see Eaglesham back on the pencils this issue, and I’m sure that went a long way towards my enjoyment. Some great solid stuff from him.

That’s all, folks.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Yup. Number Four knocked me on my ass. And Five was spectacular. I go back and forth between which of those is my favorite.

I love how after book 6, Harry has no one who's really watching over him. He's lost his parents, Sirius, and Dumbledore. He's all alone now.

Since teen romance has always been a favorite genre of mine, I really want to know what happens between him and Ginny.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I love how after book 6, Harry has no one who's really watching over him. He's lost his parents, Sirius, and Dumbledore. He's all alone now.

Since teen romance has always been a favorite genre of mine, I really want to know what happens between him and Ginny.

On one hand I want a happy ending for Harry. On the other hand, it feels like this should be the end of his story and can only end with his death.

I would like to see Ron and Hermione end up together and happy, though, in the aftermath of Book 7

[Matt O'Keefe]

I can't wait to read JK Rowling's next project. She's never going to be considered a hack, but she might have just struck gold with Harry Potter and never come anywhere near that level again.

Also, I'm really curious about whether or not they'll continue stories in that "world" It's hard to believe they wouldn't at some point. I'm not sure how I'd feel if they did, but I know I'd be buying no matter what.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I can't wait to read JK Rowling's next project. She's never going to be considered a hack, but she might have just struck gold with Harry Potter and never come anywhere near that level again.

Also, I'm really curious about whether or not they'll continue stories in that "world" It's hard to believe they wouldn't at some point. I'm not sure how I'd feel if they did, but I know I'd be buying no matter what.

I think I don't want any more stories. At least not any sort of continuation.
There's potential with stories set in that world, though. Maybe something to do with a younger Dumbledore, or a history of Hogwarts, or something with completely different with completely new characters, but set in the Potter-world.

Is Rowling planning on writing more books? For some reason, I got the impression that she was done.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I think I don't want any more stories. At least not any sort of continuation.
There's potential with stories set in that world, though. Maybe something to do with a younger Dumbledore, or a history of Hogwarts, or something with completely different with completely new characters, but set in the Potter-world.

Is Rowling planning on writing more books? For some reason, I got the impression that she was done.

That's what I meant, something in the same world.

I can't imagine Rowling would just stop writing. Do less, yes, but altogether?

[Foggy's Pal]

That's what I meant, something in the same world.

I can't imagine Rowling would just stop writing. Do less, yes, but altogether?

She has hinted that this is it. I think she will get the bug again, but not anything to do with Harry, even the world in which he inhabits. I think all things Harry and his wizard world will be off limits.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

She has hinted that this is it. I think she will get the bug again, but not anything to do with Harry, even the world in which he inhabits. I think all things Harry and his wizard world will be off limits.

Yeah, I thought she hinted at as much. And I know she's stated that the world is off-limits, but I wonder if that will eventually be lifted.

[Foggy's Pal]

Yeah, I thought she hinted at as much. And I know she's stated that the world is off-limits, but I wonder if that will eventually be lifted.

It certainly shouldn't be a money issue. If it is lifted, it will be so she can write. I just don't think she would want anyone else.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

It certainly shouldn't be a money issue. If it is lifted, it will be so she can write. I just don't think she would want anyone else.

Right. But after she's gone, let's say, we may eventually see some more stories.

[Foggy's Pal]

Right. But after she's gone, let's say, we may eventually see some more stories.

Just let the family get their grubby little hands in it and then we'll see more. Maybe Christopher Tolkien will find some notes or something...

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Just let the family get their grubby little hands in it and then we'll see more. Maybe Christopher Tolkien will find some notes or something...

Exactly. ;-)

[Criden]

Oh come on, almost all chicks like Harry Potter. It's one nerdy thing we have in common with everyone.

July 21st can't come soon enough:boogie:

Heh. My girlfriend likes the movies but has never cracked one of the books. She doesn't see the appeal...but I dig 'em. Although the writing itself is not the best I've ever read, but rather solidly good, the story's compelling and terrific. Jen and I read Daredevil yesterday and Ant-Man a couple days before that, though, so I can't complain....

[Matt O'Keefe]

Heh. My girlfriend likes the movies but has never cracked one of the books. She doesn't see the appeal...even though she knows I'll be devoting a great deal of time to the 7th book when it comes out.

99% of the time the books are exponentially better than the movies IMO. The movies I see largely so that I can paint a picture in my head when I reread the novels.

[John Drake]

I'm probably the only one with no interest in Harry Potter.

I did like that third film, though. The overall mood.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I'm probably the only one with no interest in Harry Potter.

I did like that third film, though. The overall mood.

Did you read the books? The third was when it stopped being a kids book.

[John Drake]

Did you read the books? The third was when it stopped being a kids book.

Nope, like I said, I'm not interested in the subject..I just saw that movie on TV.

[The Doctor]

En guarde!

:ninjas:
Exactly.

Is voldermort who I thnk he is?

Its me isn't it:(

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Its me isn't it:(

No, of course not, silly.

[Ray G.]

Back to save this thread from Potter geekery. That, or contribute to it. :)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Back to save this thread from Potter geekery. That, or contribute to it. :)

How'd it go?

And I told Glenn about Voldemort. :-D

[The Doctor]

No, of course not, silly.


How'd it go?

And I told Glenn about Voldemort. :-D

I'll be Dumbledore instead.

Oh wait.....:surrend:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'll be Dumbledore instead.

Oh wait.....:surrend:

You can be Dobby.

[The Doctor]

You can be Dobby.

.......Jerk.

[Hock]

Well, good to see we got a little of our randomness back. Baird would be proud. :)

I'm probably not going to be around much this evening. Sasha called me up to tell me she hurt her ankle this morning running for the bus, so she's going to have to cancel our date for tomorrow. She told me I didn't need to come over, but screw that. Her roommates are already gone for the summer, but she's taking a summer session course, so I'm a little worried about her being there by herself. So, anyway, I'll be leaving at five.

I'm thinking about getting her to sign up for the board one day, but I'm worried my board persona will scare her off. :)

remember the prophylactics. And you should be worried.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

.......Jerk.

:surrend: Sorry.

How about one of the Weasleys?

[Ray G.]

How'd it go?

And I told Glenn about Voldemort. :-D

Heh. Voldemort.

Well, she was in pain, cranky, and panicking about whether this was going to screw up her GPA. Her foot was looking pretty swollen too, so I got her to get off her feet and let me take care of her for a few hours. I eventually had to leave to catch the last bus back home(can't spend the night at a girl's dorm, heh), but I made sure she had all the stuff she needed - eats, reading material, an ice pack for her foot, etc. After much begging on my part, she finally agreed to go to the campus health center and get it looked at in the morning if it wasn't feeling any better. So I might be taking her there tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure I scored some major boyfriend points here, but I'm just glad I was able to make her feel a little better and hopefully de-stress. She's a bit scary when she's in panic mode. Plus, I gave her the sampler pack of comics I picked out for her birthday early, in case she gets bored. She seemed to like the look of them. :)

[Hock]

The legends I've heard say that when a girl says one thing, she usually means the opposite. :scared: So when she says she doesn't want me to make a big deal over it and come over, she probably means "get your ass over here now". Plus, she tends to be an overachiever and push herself too hard, so I want to make sure it's not more serious than she's letting on.

Except sometimes, just to trip you up, women mean exactly what they say. That doesn't happen very often though. You're definetly doing the right thing by going over.

[Ray G.]

My favorites probably go: 4,5,6,3,1&2

We disagree. :)

3,6,4,2,5,1

[Hock]

Same here. That, and the toon love. I actually appear semi-normal in my real life, so....:)

That, and then there's Voldemort and the Death Eaters, so overall, probably not a good idea.

Voldemort and the Death Eaters? What the fuck are you talking about? I don't get what you're Haary Potter reference is about.

[Hock]

Heh. Voldemort.

Well, she was in pain, cranky, and panicking about whether this was going to screw up her GPA. Her foot was looking pretty swollen too, so I got her to get off her feet and let me take care of her for a few hours. I eventually had to leave to catch the last bus back home(can't spend the night at a girl's dorm, heh), but I made sure she had all the stuff she needed - eats, reading material, an ice pack for her foot, etc. After much begging on my part, she finally agreed to go to the campus health center and get it looked at in the morning if it wasn't feeling any better. So I might be taking her there tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure I scored some major boyfriend points here, but I'm just glad I was able to make her feel a little better and hopefully de-stress. She's a bit scary when she's in panic mode. Plus, I gave her the sampler pack of comics I picked out for her birthday early, in case she gets bored. She seemed to like the look of them. :)

You got her comics for her Birthday? You got her something besides comics as well, right? what comics did you get her?

[The Doctor]

:surrend: Sorry.

How about one of the Weasleys?
:mad:

Voldemort and the Death Eaters? What the fuck are you talking about? I don't get what you're Haary Potter reference is about.

PM the man!

[Hock]

Ray PMed me so I know now, but I still want to talk Harry Potter damnit:)


I'm going to the midnight opening, for sure. Anyone else think that Harry will be the last Horocrux.

YOu know there's a book out already, right?

[Ray G.]

You got her comics for her Birthday? You got her something besides comics as well, right? what comics did you get her?

Yeah, I got her this nice statue I saw her admiring a lot at this local new-age store. It's a Unicorn. Girl thing. Expensive too. But she'll love it when I give it to her on her birthday. This was just a little bonus gift. :)

I got her Will Eisner's To the Eye of the Storm, the complete run of Thor: Son of Asgard, the first two digests of SM:heart:MJ, and the first three of Runaways. All picked because of things I know she likes. If these don't get her into comics at least a little, nothing will.

[Hock]

Yeah, I've been thinking that for awhile now.
I figure Harry will have to die in order to stop Voldemort

Oh, you guys are talking about the last book, and not the (fifth?) movie. I see.

[Ray G.]

As for book seven, and I have nothing to base this on....

Ginny Weasley and Serverus Snape - fucking dead.

[Hock]

Yeah, I got her this nice statue I saw her admiring a lot at this local new-age store. It's a Unicorn. Girl thing. Expensive too. But she'll love it when I give it to her on her birthday. This was just a little bonus gift. :)

I got her Will Eisner's To the Eye of the Storm, the complete run of Thor: Son of Asgard, the first two digests of SM:heart:MJ, and the first three of Runaways. All picked because of things I know she likes. If these don't get her into comics at least a little, nothing will.

Can't go wrong with Eisner, I just finished reading the Contract with God trilogy last night. AMAZING! Also Runaways and SM :heart:'s MJ and Runaways are both great, but I personally don't like the digests. I understand thought that they are for people who don't want to shell out for the OHC.


As for book seven, and I have nothing to base this on....

Ginny Weasley and Serverus Snape - fucking dead.

Snape yes, Ginny only if Harry lives. I don't thik they'll both die.

[Ray G.]

Can't go wrong with Eisner, I just finished reading the Contract with God trilogy last night. AMAZING! Also Runaways and SM :heart:'s MJ and Runaways are both great, but I personally don't like the digests. I understand thought that they are for people who don't want to shell out for the OHC.


I've seen her leafing at the occasional manga, so I thought the digests would be good. And I hate OHCs on principle anyway. :)



Snape yes, Ginny only if Harry lives. I don't thik they'll both die.

That's what I think. Harry's not dying. I do think he'll probably part ways from Ron and Hermione, likely going off on his own as the lone warrior. A lot of people are predicting Ron dying, but I don't see it.

[Hock]

I've seen her leafing at the occasional manga, so I thought the digests would be good. And I hate OHCs on principle anyway. :)

That's what I think. Harry's not dying. I do think he'll probably part ways from Ron and Hermione, likely going off on his own as the lone warrior. A lot of people are predicting Ron dying, but I don't see it.

What do you got against the OHC? I think they are beautiful.

I really don't know, I'll just wait for the book, read it, and enjoy it.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

We disagree. :)

3,6,4,2,5,1

You're wrong! :cool:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

:mad:



Hey the Weasleys are awesome!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

As for book seven, and I have nothing to base this on....

Ginny Weasley and Serverus Snape - fucking dead.

Snape will redeem himself and LIVE.

Harry's a dead boy.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I've seen her leafing at the occasional manga, so I thought the digests would be good. And I hate OHCs on principle anyway. :)

Whats wrong the OHC? I loves 'em.





That's what I think. Harry's not dying. I do think he'll probably part ways from Ron and Hermione, likely going off on his own as the lone warrior. A lot of people are predicting Ron dying, but I don't see it.

Ron and Hermione are going to live long happy lives together. At least they better.

[Ray G.]

Whats wrong the OHC? I loves 'em.


The trade should never be more expensive than the singles. :nonono2:

[Foggy's Pal]

Snape will die saving Harry. I think Ron will die. Hagrid will woo Hermione with his woodsy charm.

[Foggy's Pal]

The trade should never be more expensive than the singles. :nonono2:

Yup; in fact, the should be several bucks cheaper unless they have special material at the end- not just a script (overused)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

The trade should never be more expensive than the singles. :nonono2:

I paid $12.50 for the SM:heart:MJ HC. That was cheaper than the singles.

[Ray G.]

I paid $12.50 for the SM:heart:MJ HC. That was cheaper than the singles.

Yes, yes, you use DCBS. You're so special. :roll:

;)

[Foggy's Pal]

I paid $12.50 for the SM:heart:MJ HC. That was cheaper than the singles.

Good read?

[John Drake]

The trade should never be more expensive than the singles. :nonono2:

they cost 30 bucks, right? $3.00 x 12 issues = 36, so it's actually a good deal.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Back to save this thread from Potter geekery. That, or contribute to it. :)

Harry Potter is too mainstream to really be considered geeky. I have friends who had never picked up a book for entertainment in their life that are addicted to the series.


:surrend: Sorry.

How about one of the Weasleys?

Not Percy. Make him Fred or George:thumb:


We disagree. :)

3,6,4,2,5,1

You don't like 5?


YOu know there's a book out already, right?

Heh?

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Yes, yes, you use DCBS. You're so special. :roll:

;)

The point remains! I don't pay more for my OHCs than I would have for singles (I'm pretty sure I haven't, anyway).

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Good read?

Great read.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Not Percy. Make him Fred or George:thumb:

Well naturally.




You don't like 5?

He's crazy.

[Ray G.]

You don't like 5?

Far too big a shift in tone from the previous books. It's not just jarring, it's downright shocking. The death seems pointless and offhand, and Dolores Umbridge is purely the most unpleasant villain in the history of fiction. There's a clear line between a villain you love to hate and who makes a good foil for the hero, and a character who just exists to be an unpleasant sadist. Plus, the nearly complete lack of Hagrid hurts.

[Matt O'Keefe]

As for book seven, and I have nothing to base this on....

Ginny Weasley and Serverus Snape - fucking dead.

Fixed.

I'm trying to convince LSF and John Drake to read the books, so maybe we should mark spoilers.


Can't go wrong with Eisner, I just finished reading the Contract with God trilogy last night. AMAZING! Also Runaways and SM :heart:'s MJ and Runaways are both great, but I personally don't like the digests. I understand thought that they are for people who don't want to shell out for the OHC.[QUOTE=Foggy's Pal;3179190]Yup; in fact, the should be several bucks cheaper unless they have special material at the end- not just a script (overused)

I love scripts, but I want to write someday so I'm biased.


Good read?

I can't speak for Jack, but the SM:heart:MJ HC was the best collection I'd read in at least half a year. Can't wait for the second hardcover to be released.

[Hock]

The trade should never be more expensive than the singles. :nonono2:

So you're against Absolutes?

Not all OHC's are more expensive then the collected singles. Plus you also get the larger page size which it can be considered you are paying a premium for.

[Matt O'Keefe]

By the way, anyone see the episode of the Colbert report and he was complaining that he didn't get an iPhone? He said that he only got "this", Harry Potter Book 7. I was rolling when when he leaked the spoiler (Hermione's a dude) and when he was flipping through it and wiping tears from his eyes:lol:

[Ray G.]

So you're against Absolutes?

Not all OHC's are more expensive then the collected singles. Plus you also get the larger page size which it can be considered you are paying a premium for.

I'm probably biased as a singles buyer who would never buy anything twice, though. This was pretty much my only experience buying trades in years, except for the occasional Fables, Y, and Walking Dead.

[Matt O'Keefe]

Well naturally.

I'm re-reading the series write now. I've decided: I like Fred more than George.


Far too big a shift in tone from the previous books. It's not just jarring, it's downright shocking. The death seems pointless and offhand, and Dolores Umbridge is purely the most unpleasant villain in the history of fiction. There's a clear line between a villain you love to hate and who makes a good foil for the hero, and a character who just exists to be an unpleasant sadist. Plus, the nearly complete lack of Hagrid hurts.

Book 5 is when the series got phenomenal for me. And I teared up when Sirius died. I thought they had great build up for it. And it definitely played into the theme of Harry Potter alone, without others watching over him when he faces Voldemort.

[Hock]

I'm probably biased as a singles buyer who would never buy anything twice, though. This was pretty much my only experience buying trades in years, except for the occasional Fables, Y, and Walking Dead.

I wouldn't pay for shit twice either. But some things read better in trades, and sometimes you come late to the party and can't find the singles, the you got to go trade. And if I'm buying things collected, well TPB's are good, but OHC's are Oh so pretty.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I wouldn't pay for shit twice either. But some things read better in trades, and sometimes you come late to the party and can't find the singles, the you got to go trade. And if I'm buying things collected, well TPB's are good, but OHC's are Oh so pretty.

Yup, pretty much. And the oversized art is just beautiful.

[Ray G.]

I wouldn't pay for shit twice either. But some things read better in trades, and sometimes you come late to the party and can't find the singles, the you got to go trade. And if I'm buying things collected, well TPB's are good, but OHC's are Oh so pretty.

Yeah, that's what happened to me with those three, plus Powers and Daredevil. I usually go with the trades, just because they come out first, and I have no patience. :)

[John Drake]

I don't know why, but I prefer re-reading trades, not singles.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I don't know why, but I prefer re-reading trades, not singles.

Same here. That's why I'm trying to only buy singles that I'll almost certainly buy again in trade, like Criminal, Ex Machina, and Daredevil.

[Hock]

I don't know why, but I prefer re-reading trades, not singles.

Yeah, it''s muc easier to read one trade then 6 floppies. Easier to keep them organized on a bookshelf too.

[Hock]

Someone ever going to tell me what the Voldemort or whatever you guys were referencing is?

[Ray G.]

Someone ever going to tell me what the Voldemort or whatever you guys were referencing is?

I'll PM you.

[John Drake]

Someone ever going to tell me what the Voldemort or whatever you guys were referencing is?

A guy who doesn't like Ray very much..

[Matt O'Keefe]

Someone ever going to tell me what the Voldemort or whatever you guys were referencing is?

Voldemort is someone who's named rhymes with Hoddard.

[Hock]

A guy who doesn't like Ray very much..

That doesn't really narrow it donw to much. I mean, I'm in that group of people. :D


Voldemort is someone who's named rhymes with Hoddard.

OH MY GOD. :shock: THAT BASTARD. Damn you Mottard! http://img2.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/888ba9c274.gif

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

A guy who doesn't like Ray very much..


Voldemort is someone who's named rhymes with Hoddard.

You are both correct.

[Ray G.]

No posts during the night? At all? Wow. :shock:

Anyway, Sasha's got an appointment for x-rays this afternoon, so I'll be MIA for the afternoon again. Try not to talk too much Marvel in my absence. :grope:

[lonesomefool]

No posts during the night? At all? Wow. :shock:

Anyway, Sasha's got an appointment for x-rays this afternoon, so I'll be MIA for the afternoon again. Try not to talk too much Marvel in my absence. :grope:

Actually I thought we were gonna talk about the complexities of the universe, why there is so much death and despair, and people dieing of aid's, and running around giving eachother herpes in a world that treat's sex like it's candy.

Oh, wait.....this isnt an emo thread?


Never mind :surrend:

[SteveZegers]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/SteveZ/Toronto/OemingBeppo.jpg

Jealous? Oh yeah, you're all jealous.

[Ray G.]

Actually I thought we were gonna talk about the complexities of the universe, why there is so much death and despair, and people dieing of aid's, and running around giving eachother herpes in a world that treat's sex like it's candy.

Oh, wait.....this isnt an emo thread?


Never mind :surrend:

Between Thursday and Tuesday, it can be any kind of thread you want it to be. On Wednesday, we pretend it's actually a comics thread. :)

[Deej]

You are both correct.

Can I learn of the latest news of anti-Ray sentiments on the Bendis Board??? There's just way too many pages to go through here...I need a recap!

[Ray G.]

Can I learn of the latest news of anti-Ray sentiments on the Bendis Board??? There's just way too many pages to go through here...I need a recap!

Nothing new. Just a little Voldemort talk. Hock is now in posession of my enemies list. :)

[Deej]

Nothing new. Just a little Voldemort talk. Hock is now in posession of my enemies list. :)

Damn...I'm ready to get banned for you Ray! So just let me know what that weasley fucker who-shall-not-be-named said and I'll go off on his sentimental, preachy, bunny-ear wearing asshat ass and rip him a new one! Then I can join Baird in the Hall of Dead Heroes!

[Ray G.]

Damn...I'm ready to get banned for you Ray! So just let me know what that weasley fucker who-shall-not-be-named said and I'll go off on his sentimental, preachy, bunny-ear wearing asshat ass and rip him a new one! Then I can join Baird in the Hall of Dead Heroes!

No need to pull a Baird. :lol:

We were just talking about the hazards of introducing our girlfriends to the board. Guess who was #1 on the list.

[Deej]

No need to pull a Baird. :lol:

We were just talking about the hazards of introducing our girlfriends to the board. Guess who was #1 on the list.

Cause we would expect him to be an asshole?

[SteveZegers]

No monkey comments! I go on vacation and you guys all forget all about me! You suck!

I'm gonna go talk about Spider-Man or something!

[Ray G.]

No monkey comments! I go on vacation and you guys all forget all about me! You suck!

I'm gonna go talk about Spider-Man or something!

That's because Detective Chimp > Beppo. :cool:

[Deej]

No monkey comments! I go on vacation and you guys all forget all about me! You suck!

I'm gonna go talk about Spider-Man or something!

Monkey banana ape gorilla monkey monkey monkey Beppo poop-flinger Mighty Joe Young monkey babboon King Kong Clyde "bad date" monkey.

[SteveZegers]

Monkey banana ape gorilla monkey monkey monkey Beppo poop-flinger Mighty Joe Young monkey babboon King Kong Clyde "bad date" monkey.

Blah Blah, Vemon, Carnage, Blah Hobgoblin, Shocker, Blah Blah!

[Deej]

Blah Blah, Vemon, Carnage, Blah Hobgoblin, Shocker, Blah Blah!

Hey! I gave you Monkey comments!

I stayed away most of the weekend too...and these guys dare take up pages and pages of this thread with stuff! Maybe we need them to write up a Weekend Recap page. What kind of monkey comments were you looking for anyway?

[SteveZegers]

Hey! I gave you Monkey comments!

I stayed away most of the weekend too...and these guys dare take up pages and pages of this thread with stuff! Maybe we need them to write up a Weekend Recap page. What kind of monkey comments were you looking for anyway?

Did you miss the painting? What's the benefit of getting a Beppo painting from Oeming if people don't tell me how nice it is?

[Ray G.]

See you this afternoon, guys. :)

[The Doctor]

Nothing new. Just a little Voldemort talk. Hock is now in posession of my enemies list. :)

I'm near the top yes?

[Deej]

I'm near the top yes?

You don't know how dangerous that really is...

[Deej]

Did you miss the painting? What's the benefit of getting a Beppo painting from Oeming if people don't tell me how nice it is?

Very nice Steve! I hope you have this framed somewhere !!!!

BTW - is he doing something obscene with his right hand??? You did read that issue of Powers, right?

[The Doctor]

You don't know how dangerous that really is...

:(

[Hock]

Jealous? Oh yeah, you're all jealous.

I'm so jealous. It's so pretty.

[The Doctor]

I'm not jealous Steve but I'm glad you like it:)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/SteveZ/Toronto/OemingBeppo.jpg

Jealous? Oh yeah, you're all jealous.

Awesom! I'm jealous.

[Ray G.]

I'm near the top yes?

Now why would you be on the list? I :heart: my DCU crew. But not in a creepy way, of course. :)

Hey, everyone. Not home yet, just using Sasha's laptop for a minute.

[Deej]

Now why would you be on the list? I :heart: my DCU crew. But not in a creepy way, of course. :)

Hey, everyone. Not home yet, just using Sasha's laptop for a minute.

Damn...why must you leave me in such suspense???

:roll:

[SteveZegers]

Very nice Steve! I hope you have this framed somewhere !!!!

BTW - is he doing something obscene with his right hand??? You did read that issue of Powers, right?

Not framed yet. Just got it over the weekend.

And Beppo could totally win in a fight against monkey-Gora

[John Drake]

Nothing new. Just a little Voldemort talk. Hock is now in posession of my enemies list. :)

I can't imagine why people can hate you. It really puzzles me when people hate someone who's so passionate about something.

[Ray G.]

I can't imagine why people can hate you. It really puzzles me when people hate someone who's so passionate about something.

Heh, thanks.

Some people on this board just like to look for people to pick fights with. I have no problem putting myself and my interests out there, so it makes it easy. Really, most of my problems come from three areas: my right-wing political opinions, my Supergirl-love, and my unrepentant fanboyishness when it comes to comics and movie adaptations. But in the end, 90% of the fights people pick stem from their own petty little insecurities than anything else.

[SteveZegers]

I can't imagine why people can hate you. It really puzzles me when people hate someone who's so passionate about something.

It's because he likes Anarky. It drives me into a rage too.

[Foolish Mortal]

I can't imagine why people can hate you. It really puzzles me when people hate someone who's so passionate about something.
Who hates Ray?

I think he's a misguided, blockheaded buffoon sometimes, but I like him. ;)

[John Drake]

Heh, thanks.

Some people on this board just like to look for people to pick fights with. I have no problem putting myself and my interests out there, so it makes it easy. Really, most of my problems come from three areas: my right-wing political opinions, my Supergirl-love, and my unrepentant fanboyishness when it comes to comics and movie adaptations. But in the end, 90% of the fights people pick stem from their own petty little insecurities than anything else.

Yeah and all those things are personal preference. Attacking personal preference is just wrong.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I can't imagine why people can hate you. It really puzzles me when people hate someone who's so passionate about something.

Hate is the new black.

[John Drake]

Hate is the new black.

So's your face

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

So's your face

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i195/switchbladesusie13_photos/thth687926.gif

[John Drake]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i195/switchbladesusie13_photos/thth687926.gif

:rofl:

[Ray G.]

Yeah and all those things are personal preference. Attacking personal preference is just wrong.

Too many people seem to think personal preferences can be "wrong". :roll:

All you have to do is look at some of the recent Paris Hilton threads to see this at work.

[Foggy's Pal]

WHat did I miss? Who hates Ray?

[Deej]

WHat did I miss? Who hates Ray?

My dad. Ray was playing wiffle ball outside...his house is located next to ours. Someone hit the ball over the fence and next think you know...Ray's hopping over the fence into our yard...trampling my mom's flowers. My dad came flying out of the house yelling "You no good beatnik! Stay on your own damn side of the fence!!" I was really worried about Ray...cause he is kinda small and my dad would beat his ass...even if Ray was in his Supergirl outfit at the time. BTW...please stop shaving your legs Ray!!! It's really weird!

[SteveZegers]

WHat did I miss? Who hates Ray?

Ray does. Terrible self-esteem. Pretty sad really.

[Ray G.]

Ray does. Terrible self-esteem. Pretty sad really.

Hurhurhur. :grope:

Really, the only person who seems to hate me today is God. :surrend:

[SteveZegers]

Hurhurhur. :grope:

Really, the only person who seems to hate me today is God. :surrend:

I see. It's the opposite of self esteem. You think you're so important that God takes a personal interest. Very interesting.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Hurhurhur. :grope:

Really, the only person who seems to hate me today is God. :surrend:

Is that short for something?

:razz:

[Matt O'Keefe]

Just got my 52 TPB. Read the first 4 issues.

Wow.

Amazing stuff, everything I could ever expect and more. The character moments between Renee and Vic are just pure gold, and Joe Bennett is not nearly recognized enough as a major talent.

[Ray G.]

Is that short for something?

:razz:

No, it's just been a crappy day. :(

Turns out Sasha fractured her ankle. So she's got a cast and crutches, and her summer is pretty much ruined. Along with all the plans we had with each other for the last two weeks she's going to be here. She's depressed, I'm depressed because she is, and the whole thing pretty much sucks. I'm not too good with this kind of thing. :surrend:

[Ray G.]

Just got my 52 TPB. Read the first 4 issues.

Wow.

Amazing stuff, everything I could ever expect and more. The character moments between Renee and Vic are just pure gold, and Joe Bennett is not nearly recognized enough as a major talent.

Now aren't you sorry you waited until now to read it? :razz:

The story doesn't get any weaker. There were some weak single issues here and there, but in trade form they shouldn't stick out too much. It's overall a great ****1/2 read.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

No, it's just been a crappy day. :(

Turns out Sasha fractured her ankle. So she's got a cast and crutches, and her summer is pretty much ruined. Along with all the plans we had with each other for the last two weeks she's going to be here. She's depressed, I'm depressed because she is, and the whole thing pretty much sucks. I'm not too good with this kind of thing. :surrend:

Fucking shitty. Only advice I can offer is to be there for her, but that goes without saying, I suppose. Good luck.

[Ray G.]

Fucking shitty. Only advice I can offer is to be there for her, but that goes without saying, I suppose. Good luck.

Yeah, thanks. I tried to keep her company this afternoon, but she said she wanted to get some sleep after a little while, so I left.

We've got a little more than a week before her summer class ends and she goes back to Maryland, and we don't see each other again until July 4th weekend. I've got to figure something out here. :mad:

Sorry for the derailment, people. We seem to be in a derailment mood this week. Promise to have us back on track on Wednesday. :surrend:

[SteveZegers]

Fucking shitty. Only advice I can offer is to be there for her, but that goes without saying, I suppose. Good luck.

Or be a man and carry her everywhere. That's what I'd do.

[Matt O'Keefe]

No, it's just been a crappy day. :(

Turns out Sasha fractured her ankle. So she's got a cast and crutches, and her summer is pretty much ruined. Along with all the plans we had with each other for the last two weeks she's going to be here. She's depressed, I'm depressed because she is, and the whole thing pretty much sucks. I'm not too good with this kind of thing. :surrend:

Sorry to hear that, man.


Now aren't you sorry you waited until now to read it? :razz:

The story doesn't get any weaker. There were some weak single issues here and there, but in trade form they shouldn't stick out too much. It's overall a great ****1/2 read.

Nah, I like trades better anyway. I decided to take a break when it got to issue #5, that's when Bennet needs a breather:(

And I say you're too easy on you're grading, Ray. Even though these issues were absolutely fantastic, they'd get around an 8.6 from me:p

[Ray G.]

Or be a man and carry her everywhere. That's what I'd do.

She'd likely beat me upside the head if I tried. Fiercely modern, this girl. ;)

[Ray G.]

Nah, I like trades better anyway. I decided to take a break when it got to issue #5, that's when Bennet needs a breather:(

And I say you're too easy on you're grading, Ray. Even though these issues were absolutely fantastic, they'd get around an 8.6 from me:p

There's a ton of art changes throughout the series, but none of them are really bad. The art always stays extremely solid, even if an issue by Darick Robertson is a bit jarring.

And that's only a .4 difference. :razz:

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Or be a man and carry her everywhere. That's what I'd do.

Maybe Ray has weak widdle arms!

[Matt O'Keefe]

There's a ton of art changes throughout the series, but none of them are really bad. The art always stays extremely solid, even if an issue by Darick Robertson is a bit jarring.

And that's only a .4 difference. :razz:

But everyone says these first ones are the best of the series. I'm saying I'd give an 8.6 to these, you say you'd give a 9 for the whole book;)

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Nah, I like trades better anyway. I decided to take a break when it got to issue #5, that's when Bennet needs a breather:(

And I say you're too easy on you're grading, Ray. Even though these issues were absolutely fantastic, they'd get around an 8.6 from me:p

I'd give the overall 52 story a 8, maybe 8.5, out of 10.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

But everyone says these first ones are the best of the series. I'm saying I'd give an 8.6 to these, you say you'd give a 9 for the whole book;)

The first ones aren't the best. The whole thing is fantastic.

[SteveZegers]

Maybe Ray has weak widdle arms!

Ray? Nah! Ray is a brick shithouse.

[Ray G.]

The first ones aren't the best. The whole thing is fantastic.

Agreed. The last act is absolutely phenomenal. I especially like the issues that are devoted solely to the closing act of one storyline near the end: Steel, Ralph, Questoya, Black Adam, Space Heroes, Booster, in that order.

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Ray? Nah! Ray is a brick shithouse.

That conjures hilarious images in my head.

[Ray G.]

Two things of note.

Supergirl will be joining the cast of Smallville next season. Thus moving Smallville up to "watch live" on my schedule for the first time ever.

And this right here? This is what's known as awesome.

http://www.comicspace.com/toddnauck/comics.php?action=gallery&comic_id=528

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

Two things of note.

Supergirl will be joining the cast of Smallville next season. Thus moving Smallville up to "watch live" on my schedule for the first time ever.

And this right here? This is what's known as awesome.

http://www.comicspace.com/toddnauck/comics.php?action=gallery&comic_id=528

Interesting.

And Awesome!