Ray's 35th DCU Megathread - OOMPH Inc.!!!

[Ray G.]

:no:

You crazy, Ray.

I was fully primed to love this movie, and yet I absolutely loathed it.

[Doug]

Good choices. I completely forgot about the Pop Art Museum sound effects

I just remember being blown away by the Pop Art scene when I first read it.

It really stood out to me, and was the first time I was really blown away by a Kubert (other than Joe). Yes, I've liked Kubert art, but was never really blown away it before (sorry Aaron, I just keep adding up the wrongs today don't I? :surrend:)

[Ray G.]

:)

I doubt we'll see Yogi but I think Kevin James is funny and wouldn't mind if they want to see Zoo Keeper

Zoo Keeper looks like it could be funny. I liked Mall Cop, but I'm not really interested in a Dr. Doolittle remake with more pratfalls.

I can't believe how faithful Yogi Bear looks to the cartoon. :lol:

[Matthew Brown]

One of these days I'll track down more Morrison Batman. For the moment though, all I've bothered to follow is Batman and Robin.

[Cth]

Why is Damien liked while Jason Todd was universally despised? Have we changed so much that a punk ass Robin is easier to take now?

Speaking for myself, I think it's more than there's an actual tie to Bruce.

So, you're stuck with him, as such, he grows on you, and there are moments where he does shine through. Especially when he gets all quiet and respectful of his dad, etc.

Whereas Todd was always an annoying brat and you didn't know why Bruce put up with it.

It may also be that Todd talked the talk but a crowbar showed him his place.. whereas Damian talks a good talk and can actually back it up.

[Marcdachamp]

I was fully primed to love this movie, and yet I absolutely loathed it.

I was very nervous at the start. I thought it began very slowly, and yes, neither character was very likable at that point. But, by the end, I was laughing my ass off.

[Ray G.]

Yeah, I'd like to see a few 8 pagers where some hero teams up with the new hero Gravedigger only to have Batman come by on the last page to drag him back to Arkham while the other hero scratches his head.

That would be hilarious. :lol:

[Doug]

I hated Grown ups SOOOOO much...

I see no reason to see any of the Kevin James cannon that Andrew listed.

I so far remain blissfully unaware of most of the Kevin James filmography.

I was almost tempted to see Paul Blart though because I really like stand-up comedian Adam Ferrara, but I remained strong.

[Cth]

Damian's jerkassery is mainly played for laughs.

There's that also :D

[AndrewG]

One of these days I'll track down more Morrison Batman. For the moment though, all I've bothered to follow is Batman and Robin.

It's fantastic on it's own but as paired as an ending to what he began in his initial Batman run it becomes even more impressive

[Doug]

Speaking for myself, I think it's more than there's an actual tie to Bruce.

So, you're stuck with him, as such, he grows on you, and there are moments where he does shine through. Especially when he gets all quiet and respectful of his dad, etc.

Whereas Todd was always an annoying brat and you didn't know why Bruce put up with it.

It may also be that Todd talked the talk but a crowbar showed him his place.. whereas Damian talks a good talk and can actually back it up.

I'd add that Damian is growing as a character. When he was first introduced all the way through RIP I wanted him to get the crowbar treatment.

However we see him start to mature and redeem himself. Something we've never seen from Jason Todd.

[AndrewG]

It may also be that Todd talked the talk but a crowbar showed him his place.. whereas Damian talks a good talk and can actually back it up.

With a crowbar!

[Matthew Brown]

I want to see someone on The Price Is Right just mortified when someone spins a bigger number to go to showcase showdown. They're almost in, and then the thing just makes it to the perfect number.

Then it shows Drew Carey and the winner and you hear this blood curdling scream off camera going, "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!"

[Cth]

I think Batman and Robin will read better the second time without the delays, too.

Well, this weekend I read:

Batman and Son
Batman RIP
Batman and Robin

(I think I missed something -- any other TPBs of Grant's Batman I'm missing?)

But yeah, it reads a lot better collected, IMO.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

The Gail boards keep giving and giving and giving. Here is a link to a blog set up by a comic shop owner. Basically horrible customer stories dealing with the freaks that frequent his store accompanied by some art. I love it so much.

http://ourvaluedcustomers.blogspot.com/
It's sad that some of those people exist.

He looks just like you Andrew! WOW!
Nah, Andrew doesn't look like that at all.

I need to talk to the creator of that strip ASAP. I want those in The Gathering now!

It does fit with the despair theme. I do agree with Ray though. About 1/3 of them seem unnecessarily snarky.

[jason hissong]

Well, this weekend I read:

Batman and Son
Batman RIP
Batman and Robin

(I think I missed something -- any other TPBs of Grant's Batman I'm missing?)

But yeah, it reads a lot better collected, IMO.

Final Crisis!

The Black Glove!

[Ray G.]

Random violence, broken up with a non-sequiter Jewish joke.

Yep, I'm watching Family Guy. :lol:

[Doug]

Well, this weekend I read:

Batman and Son
Batman RIP
Batman and Robin

(I think I missed something -- any other TPBs of Grant's Batman I'm missing?)

But yeah, it reads a lot better collected, IMO.

Batman: The Black Glove is the one that jumps to mind.

It had the best art of the Batman run with an arc drawn by JH Williams III.

It also fills the gap between Batman and Son and RIP. It introduces John Mayhew and the Black Glove.

[Mylazycat]

I can't believe this thing is still alive.

[Cth]

Tangent: I had a dream where Stan Lee said he want me to write and draw a new Slapstick series.

Mine involved Kat Dennings. Nuff Said!

[Ray G.]

Okay, the midget bit saved it. :lol:

[Marcdachamp]

I see no reason to see any of the Kevin James cannon that Andrew listed.

I so far remain blissfully unaware of most of the Kevin James filmography.

I was almost tempted to see Paul Blart though because I really like stand-up comedian Adam Ferrara, but I remained strong.

Kevin James was just a quarter of the reason I hated Grown Ups. He, Sandler, Spade and Rock should have all known better than to make that pile of awful. Rob Shneider has proven, however, that he does not know better. :lol:

[AndrewG]

Well, this weekend I read:

Batman and Son
Batman RIP
Batman and Robin

(I think I missed something -- any other TPBs of Grant's Batman I'm missing?)

But yeah, it reads a lot better collected, IMO.

The Black Glove tpb which is essential, I think. And the Ressurection of Ras al Ghul, which isn't

[Ray G.]

Kevin James was just a quarter of the reason I hated Grown Ups. He, Sandler, Spade and Rock should have all known better than to make that pile of awful. Rob Shneider has proven, however, that he does not know better. :lol:

Yeah, that was possibly Sandler's worst movie since he stopped actually playing retarded.

[AndrewG]

Kevin James was just a quarter of the reason I hated Grown Ups. He, Sandler, Spade and Rock should have all known better than to make that pile of awful. Rob Shneider has proven, however, that he does not know better. :lol:

I always hated schniders movies. Then I saw Big Stan and that was hysterical!

[AndrewG]

Final Crisis!

The Black Glove!

Ack! Can't believe I forgot Final Crisis!

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Saw Due Date this weekend. It starts slow, but when it gets going, it gets very, very funny.

Good to hear. I'm thinking of going with some buddies this weekend, although might wait until Thanksgiving and see it with my brother and dad.

[Matthew Brown]

The Black Glove tpb which is essential, I think. And the Ressurection of Ras al Ghul, which isn't

What about International Club of Heroes! I actually read that randomly and it was badass.

[Marcdachamp]

Yeah, that was possibly Sandler's worst movie since he stopped actually playing retarded.

I honestly like Sandler, at times. That movie had NO redeeming qualities. I tried forcing a couple laughs, but I really couldn't stomach it.

That scene where they check out the girl's ass as she works on the car? That was mildly amusing in the trailer. But in the movie? When it goes on for like five minutes? It just reminds me of the awkward moments where my Dad and his drinking buddies have checked out girls my age. It's weird and creepy.


I always hated schniders movies. Then I saw Big Stan and that was hysterical!

I've never heard of that one.

[Cth]

Oh, no question. Unless you've never opened your mouth in a comic store, you've pulled one of these.

I try not to.

It's tough because the store found out I did reviews online once.. so now I get asked about all the rumors and opinions on stuff.

I hate getting the hard sale on something too.. cause you can tell they're genuinely excited/happy about a creator, but they're just not my cup of tea or something I'm interested in.

I feel bad, sometimes I'll say I get a review copy so I don't have to buy something they're pitching. I hate saying each week, "Maybe next week I'll give it a shot"

[Doug]

I've been thinking about trying my hand at writing some superhero stuff.

I have a character in mind (one of my own), now to come up with a suitable story.

[Mylazycat]

We're so close!

[jason hissong]

Mom asked for a Christmas/Birthday list.

So I gave her one:

Absolute Sandman vol 1-4
Absolute Planetary vol 2
Absolute Promethea vol 2
Absolute All Star Superman

[Marcdachamp]

Good to hear. I'm thinking of going with some buddies this weekend, although might wait until Thanksgiving and see it with my brother and dad.

I really liked how RDJ and Zach G played off one another. Also, the very end of the movie is really, really funny.

[Cth]

I agree with you. My son loved it (Minion was his favorite character), and I thought it was pretty good too.

Although I was cursing under my breath as he laughed his ass off at the Yogi Bear trailer, and the trailer for Kevin James' The Zoo Keeper. Maybe those will be Mommy/Owen movies as opposed to Daddy/Owen movies. But he's six so those movies are aimed squarely at him. :surrend:

MM is a Will Farrell movie I could actually stomache watching.

My daughter called him Onion. I took her to the Megamind website and put her face on Megamind's body and had her grandmom as Minion.. she loved it :lol:

I'm glad they're threw adults a bone.. there's a part where the nerd says, "There is no Easter Bunny, there is no Tooth Fairy, and .. " I was shot my wife a look to cover the kids ears, but thankfully they didn't go that route.

Even funnier when they did the "♫♪ Highway to He--- Loooving yoouuuuu -- I'm on the Highway to H -- Loooooooving yoooouuuu ♫♪"

[Ray G.]

We're so close!

It's done today for sure!

[Cth]

I just remember being blown away by the Pop Art scene when I first read it.

It really stood out to me, and was the first time I was really blown away by a Kubert (other than Joe). Yes, I've liked Kubert art, but was never really blown away it before (sorry Aaron, I just keep adding up the wrongs today don't I? :surrend:)

Is it the Kubert that liked hiding cats in the books?

[jason hissong]

We're so close!

That's what she said!

[Cth]

I can't believe how faithful Yogi Bear looks to the cartoon. :lol:

I can't believe how they sound like them.. You could pick Akroyd out at times, but Timberlake was unreal, fully knowing it was him the whole time.

[Cth]

Final Crisis!

The Black Glove!

Read Final Crisis.. looks like Black Glove is what's left.

Although I've pieced things together from keeping tabs on the threads..

I might jump in with Batman Inc now.

[Cth]

Random violence, broken up with a non-sequiter Jewish joke.

Yep, I'm watching Family Guy. :lol:

I just saw a movie script for something he wrote called TED.



Having honed his buddy-comedy chops in The Other Guys, Mark Wahlberg is reportedly negotiating to star opposite a life-sized teddy bear in Ted, the R-rated directorial debut of Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane. Wahlberg will play a Boston everyman who made a wish as a child that his favorite stuffed animal could come to life. Now grown up, the bear, voiced by MacFarlane, is a foul-mouthed, lazy rabble-rouser and a drag on Wahlberg’s adult world.


Nothing like that yet, but it feels very Family Guy-ish.

It's framed by a current aged Peter Falk telling the story to a current aged Fred Savage who's in bed, sick.

Amusing stuff so far.

[Matthew Brown]

I just saw a movie script for something he wrote called TED.



Nothing like that yet, but it feels very Family Guy-ish.

It's framed by a current aged Peter Falk telling the story to a current aged Fred Savage who's in bed, sick.

Amusing stuff so far.

That sounds great.

[Mylazycat]

*tap dances*

[jason hissong]

My date and I had a wonderful conversation about lingerie on Friday.

Can't wait to see her in some.

[Cth]

I've been thinking about trying my hand at writing some superhero stuff.

I have a character in mind (one of my own), now to come up with a suitable story.

I thought about it, one idea keeps coming to mind.. not sure if it's been done or not.. and since I'll probably never get around to it, free idea time :lol:


The idea is to focus on the small time bad guy, like BKV's The Hood. Except this guy is clearly out of his league, incompetent, frustrated, stuck with bad luck.. maybe a dash of Whedon's Dr. Horrible, I suppose.

Anyways, eventually, one day everything clicks. It starts small, lucky little coincidences, he wins $50 on the lottery, one of those days where everything goes right.

He starts getting these mysterious messages -- either on the fridge, or in the mailbox. Someone's helping him. Maybe something like The Incredibles where he gets an Ipad like device in the mail, etc.

Eventually we find out that someone from the future is trying to prevent their timeline from occuring, and has been helping him in an attempt to prevent said future. Of course, in doing so, they're ensuring it. We see him slowly start to evolve into a powerful bad guy and small questionable actions along the way, etc.

Something to yank the rug out from people an arc or so in, ala Invincible, and flip things around so you're reading about a bad guy instead of a good guy, etc. Presumably you'd introduce someone to stop him at that point, ala Irredeemable/etc.

Idaknow.. babbling.

[Mylazycat]

Do you think one could get away with making someone resemble Conan O'Brien in one panel?

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Speaking of TRON..

http://nerdapproved.com/misc-weirdness/first-look-adidas-tron-legacy-sneakers/
http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/tron-adidas-sneakers-580x387.jpg
http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/TRON-Legacy-Adidas-sneakers-2.jpg
http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/TRON-Legacy-Adidas-sneakers-3-550x308.jpg
http://www.ufunk.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/TRON-Legacy-Adidas-sneakers-4.jpg

http://www.threadless.com/product/2281/My_Other_Ride_Is_a_Light_Cycle
http://fashionablygeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/tron-sark-hoodie-590x378.jpg
$45
The sweatshirts are kind of cool, but the shoes are ugly IMO.

I really liked how RDJ and Zach G played off one another. Also, the very end of the movie is really, really funny.

It's not as dirty as The Hangover right? Because I definitely wouldn't see that with my dad.

[Marcdachamp]

I just saw a movie script for something he wrote called TED.



Nothing like that yet, but it feels very Family Guy-ish.

It's framed by a current aged Peter Falk telling the story to a current aged Fred Savage who's in bed, sick.

Amusing stuff so far.

I like it! That sounds funny!

[Marcdachamp]

The sweatshirts are kind of cool, but the shoes are ugly IMO.


It's not as dirty as The Hangover right? Because I definitely wouldn't see that with my dad.

Not at all, iirc.

[Doug]

My daughter called him Onion. I took her to the Megamind website and put her face on Megamind's body and had her grandmom as Minion.. she loved it :lol:

I'm glad they're threw adults a bone.. there's a part where the nerd says, "There is no Easter Bunny, there is no Tooth Fairy, and .. " I was shot my wife a look to cover the kids ears, but thankfully they didn't go that route.

Even funnier when they did the "♫♪ Highway to He--- Loooving yoouuuuu -- I'm on the Highway to H -- Loooooooving yoooouuuu ♫♪"

The use of music was great. I loved the Welcome to the Jungle scene. It was over the top, but perfect for the character.

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

I really want to see London Boulevard.

[Mylazycat]

This talk is now making me want to go see Megamind.

[NickT]

Some random Batman & Robin thoughts.



First, the last issue kindof dissapointed me. It wasn't bad, but..

The way people were talking about the ending, I was expecting more. There were a few potentially huge things that looked possible, and then we basically got a logical lead in to Batman Inc.



Second earlier in the thread people were wondering why Damian is more popular and better recieved than Jason Todd. I think one thing is that at the time it happened Todd replaced Robin, while Damian appeared when Robin was clearly a title that is passed on and the previous popular Robins were as such becoming promoted.




Thirdly, not entirely B&R related, but am I the only one who thinks multiple Batman titles that don't indicate the Batman involved is an odd idea? :)

[AndrewG]

I honestly like Sandler, at times. That movie had NO redeeming qualities. I tried forcing a couple laughs, but I really couldn't stomach it.

That scene where they check out the girl's ass as she works on the car? That was mildly amusing in the trailer. But in the movie? When it goes on for like five minutes? It just reminds me of the awkward moments where my Dad and his drinking buddies have checked out girls my age. It's weird and creepy.

I've never heard of that one.

Big Stan has his character going to prison on fraud charges and from then on the movie is all jokes about ass rape in prison.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

This makes me want to start watching Glee again:
http://www.hulu.com/watch/191357/glee-kurts-teenage-dream#s-p1-sr-i1

[AndrewG]

I can't believe how they sound like them.. You could pick Akroyd out at times, but Timberlake was unreal, fully knowing it was him the whole time.

Timberlake sounds fantastic as Boo Boo

[AndrewG]

My date and I had a wonderful conversation about lingerie on Friday.

Can't wait to see her in some.

You go, Jason. Lingerie is one of mankinds great achievements

[AndrewG]

Do you think one could get away with making someone resemble Conan O'Brien in one panel?

Why are you trying to get me sued?

[Slewo.O]

So how about naked women?

[jason hissong]

You go, Jason. Lingerie is one of mankinds great achievements

:thumb:

[Mylazycat]

Why are you trying to get me sued?

I'll take that as a no then.

;-)

[AndrewG]

So how about naked women?

They're awesome

But a little lingerie makes it even better

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Out to lunch, I expect this thread to be dead by the time I'm back.

[Matthew Brown]

Out to lunch, I expect this thread to be dead by the time I'm back.

We'll have moved and not left any notice for you where we've gone.

[Marcdachamp]

We'll have moved and not left any notice for you where we've gone.

This from the guy who can't keep a secret...

[AndrewG]

Some random Batman & Robin thoughts.



First, the last issue kindof dissapointed me. It wasn't bad, but..

The way people were talking about the ending, I was expecting more. There were a few potentially huge things that looked possible, and then we basically got a logical lead in to Batman Inc.

I dunno. I thought Morrison started big, went crazy with the entire run of Batman and Robin and then ended it huge.

Reinterpretation of Milligan's Dark Nighti/Dark City, Batman and his 'sons' team up in an epic fight scene against the 99 fiends, Batman turns the tables on Hurt in the cave, Dick turns the tables on Pyg, Damian becomes a super hero and stops a nuke, Joker buries Hurt alive and gets one punched by Bruce and then Bruce outs himself as the man responsible for financing Batman.

I don't know how much more big moments could have put into it.



Second earlier in the thread people were wondering why Damian is more popular and better recieved than Jason Todd. I think one thing is that at the time it happened Todd replaced Robin, while Damian appeared when Robin was clearly a title that is passed on and the previous popular Robins were as such becoming promoted.

Thirdly, not entirely B&R related, but am I the only one who thinks multiple Batman titles that don't indicate the Batman involved is an odd idea? :)

[Slewo.O]

They're awesome

But a little lingerie makes it even better
That I will agree with.



I dunno. I thought Morrison started big, went crazy with the entire run of Batman and Robin and then ended it huge.

Reinterpretation of Milligan's Dark Nighti/Dark City, Batman and his 'sons' team up in an epic fight scene against the 99 fiends, Batman turns the tables on Hurt in the cave, Dick turns the tables on Pyg, Damian becomes a super hero and stops a nuke, Joker buries Hurt alive and gets one punched by Bruce and then Bruce outs himself as the man responsible for financing Batman.

I don't know how much more big moments could have put into it.



I guess he was unhappy because of the lack of Knight and Squire. :(

[Slewo.O]

Another epic moment from Morrison's run was Bruce as a child at his own funeral whispering "I'm not dead."

[AndrewG]

Another epic moment from Morrison's run was Bruce as a child at his own funeral whispering "I'm not dead."

The whole run is just amazing

[Doug]

This from the guy who can't keep a secret...

Watch out. Matt has a shovel, and he knows how to use it.

[Slewo.O]

The whole run is just amazing

Yes it is that's why I keep spouting off moments. And another one was Bruce's narration at the beginning of #701. "Ever since Joe Chill shot Mom and Dad, surviving is what I do." and well the rest of it.

[Mylazycat]

My baby's got a secret.

[Marcdachamp]

Watch out. Matt has a shovel, and he knows how to use it.

:scared:

[Doug]

So, where is Kiai?

[AndrewG]

So, where is Kiai?

Not a clue.

[Mylazycat]

Not a clue.

Who's got him on Facebook?

[AndrewG]

Who's got him on Facebook?

He may just be busy with work, personal stuff.

Or sick of Batman and Robin talk :)

[Marcdachamp]

Rough break on Saturday, MLC. We needed that win more than you did, though.

[Matthew Brown]

Bah. Beatdown thread has me all bitter about some random shit from middle school and high school.

[Ray G.]

You know why I can't call Morrison's Batman run perfect?

Jezebel fucking Jet.

[AndrewG]

You know why I can't call Morrison's Batman run perfect?

Jezebel fucking Jet.

She served her purpose :)

And it doesn't need to be perfect to be the best Batman run of all time.

[Cth]

The use of music was great. I loved the Welcome to the Jungle scene. It was over the top, but perfect for the character.

No kidding..

Especially since a lot of sports games use it to hype fans up for the showdown, which was likely the intent.

But yeah, it did it's job :D I was ready to start cheering for the fight to begin!

As soon as I saw that tall building, I knew it was going to be an offensive weapon at some point.

[Mylazycat]

Rough break on Saturday, MLC. We needed that win more than you did, though.

On Hockey Night In Canada, they had stats up on the screen early in the first period that said that since 2007-2008 the Sabres have around a .610 winning percentage with Miller in net. With anyone other than Miller in net? It's around a .337 win percentage. That's unreal.

That said, I wanted to kick my TV screen in at the end of the third period. They just can't score. I think only four or five teams in the East have given up less goals against than the Leafs, while only one or two teams have scored less goals for than the Leafs. As my old PS1 NHL game announcer used to say, "They just can't buy a goal tonight!"

[Cth]

Second earlier in the thread people were wondering why Damian is more popular and better recieved than Jason Todd. I think one thing is that at the time it happened Todd replaced Robin, while Damian appeared when Robin was clearly a title that is passed on and the previous popular Robins were as such becoming promoted.


I don't remember those days, but was Jason presented as the only Robin at the time?

If so, then yeah, that might be something too.

I like that it introduced some drama to the family dynamic.. Tim sort of took being the adopted son for granted in a way and felt genuine slight when Damian showed up and he didn't even get a courtesy call.

Then again, Tim taking on that Red Robin thing shoots that down.. but early issues gave the impression to me that they're weren't saying "Damian is Robin, deal with it fans" whereas now, DC IS saying that :D



Thirdly, not entirely B&R related, but am I the only one who thinks multiple Batman titles that don't indicate the Batman involved is an odd idea? :)

Wouldn't be the first comic to do so.

All of the multi title boks tend to go through that period for some reason.

[Cth]

You know why I can't call Morrison's Batman run perfect?

Jezebel fucking Jet.

Very good point.

I would say that Morrison's current run on Batman should be considered one of the more iconic takes to go with PAD's Hulk, Simonson's Thor, John's GL, etc.

It's kind of nice to see that there's clearly some goal in the works, rather than just cliched self contained stories that go nowhere, and feel like the creator is just phoning it in to collect a paycheck.

[Ray G.]

Very good point.

I would say that Morrison's current run on Batman should be considered one of the more iconic takes to go with PAD's Hulk, Simonson's Thor, John's GL, etc.

It's kind of nice to see that there's clearly some goal in the works, rather than just cliched self contained stories that go nowhere, and feel like the creator is just phoning it in to collect a paycheck.

It's definitely up there.

I'd probably put it as #3 in current runs, behind Johns' GL and Bendis on USM. The sheer amount of ideas and ambition in it deserves a ton of credit.

[Slewo.O]

You know why I can't call Morrison's Batman run perfect?

Jezebel fucking Jet.

So?

[The Doctor]

I've never read so much wrong from Doug before... It's a bit shocking.

Oh... and good morning.
He's been Skrulled

Yes and yes. :lol:

Actually, I may look into renting a small storage facility for all the 90's stuff, so not to clog up the house. :scared:
That's....really scary

Posted.


So, where is Kiai?
Not sure I sent him a PM, hope he's okay

He may just be busy with work, personal stuff.

Or sick of Batman and Robin talk :)

I know I am!

;)

[Ray G.]

So?

She sucked.

Terribly.

Really, that entire first act of the run, sans the JHW arc, wasn't very good.

[Marcdachamp]

On Hockey Night In Canada, they had stats up on the screen early in the first period that said that since 2007-2008 the Sabres have around a .610 winning percentage with Miller in net. With anyone other than Miller in net? It's around a .337 win percentage. That's unreal.

That said, I wanted to kick my TV screen in at the end of the third period. They just can't score. I think only four or five teams in the East have given up less goals against than the Leafs, while only one or two teams have scored less goals for than the Leafs. As my old PS1 NHL game announcer used to say, "They just can't buy a goal tonight!"

I'm surprised it's that high. For whatever reason, the Sabres play like shit in front of our back-ups, Lalime in particular. And Lalime really is not that bad.

Enroth stood on his fucking HEAD Saturday night. I have cousins in Canada, so it almost makes me feel bad. You guys just have the hardest damn time against us. Even this season, when it seems like you guys are doing pretty well.

[AndrewG]

I know I am!

;)

If we'd all been online during Batman Year One or Daredevil Born Again I'd be doing the same thing. We're in the midst of history here. It's exciting.

[AndrewG]

She sucked.

Terribly.

Really, that entire first act of the run, sans the JHW arc, wasn't very good.

I didn't like her at all as Bruce's girlfriend but as the femme fatale who assists Hurt in the destruction of Bruce Wayne I thought she played a very good role

[The Doctor]

If we'd all been online during Batman Year One or Daredevil Born Again I'd be doing the same thing. We're in the midst of history here. It's exciting.

If you say so

[AndrewG]

If you say so

It's not just me, anymore :)

[Slewo.O]

She sucked.

Terribly.

Really, that entire first act of the run, sans the JHW arc, wasn't very good.

Batman RIP was awesome.

[The Doctor]

It's not just me, anymore :)

I'm sure its not

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

If we'd all been online during Batman Year One or Daredevil Born Again I'd be doing the same thing. We're in the midst of history here. It's exciting.

Honestly, if there was the net and comics message boards back then, I actually doubt that we'd look back on either of those two stories very fondly. They would have been trashed online just as bad as anything else.

[AndrewG]

Batman RIP was awesome.

I'd go

Batman and Robin
Batman RIP
Return of Bruce Wayne
Batman Black Glove
Final Crisis & Batman Addendum
Batman and Son
Resurrection of Ras al Ghul

[AndrewG]

Honestly, if there was the net and comics message boards back then, I actually doubt that we'd look back on either of those two stories very fondly. They would have been trashed online just as bad as anything else.

Of course they'd be trashed. It's the internet!

[The Doctor]

Honestly, if there was the net and comics message boards back then, I actually doubt that we'd look back on either of those two stories very fondly. They would have been trashed online just as bad as anything else.

Ding, ding

Not everything can receive universal praise like the Gathering;)

[Cth]

Honestly, if there was the net and comics message boards back then, I actually doubt that we'd look back on either of those two stories very fondly. They would have been trashed online just as bad as anything else.

Technically, they were around.

I was more of a Marvel person, so I wasn't privy to DC Talk around that period. WR was the DC guy.

[AndrewG]

Ding, ding

Not everything can receive universal praise like the Gathering;)

Not everything deserves it.

Except The Gathering

And Morrison's Batman run

[The Doctor]

Not everything deserves it.

Except The Gathering

And Morrison's Batman run

But which is better?!

[AndrewG]

But which is better?!

Morrison's run had Damian!

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

I'm disappointed that you guys haven't killed this thread yet.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Morrison's run had Damian!

Yeah, but Damian wasn't great until he became Robin.

[AndrewG]

I'm disappointed that you guys haven't killed this thread yet.

We were waiting for you.

[The Doctor]

Morrison's run had Damian!

The Gathering has Ray!

[Cth]

http://newcomicreviews.com/unsorted/12/veganpolice.gif

[AndrewG]

Yeah, but Damian wasn't great until he became Robin.

True

[The Doctor]

Back later, save me a seat:)

[Cth]

Bah.. Grendel is better than Wrath AND Prometheus .. COMBINED.

[Slewo.O]

Bah.. Grendel is better than Wrath AND Prometheus .. COMBINED.

GTFO! :mad:

[AndrewG]

Whoa. Just saw the pencils from Cassandra for Gail's Gathering story. Sooo beautiful.

[Ray G.]

The Gathering has Ray!

Doc is my friend. :thumb:

[Slewo.O]

Whoa. Just saw the pencils from Cassandra for Gail's Gathering story. Sooo beautiful.
Wanna share for a fellow Gatherer?



Doc is my friend. :thumb:

But what about Sasha?

[AndrewG]

Doc is my friend. :thumb:

I love Ray but

Damian > Ray

;)

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

The Gathering has Ray!

Ray certainly is one of the most enthusiastic people I've ever met.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Whoa. Just saw the pencils from Cassandra for Gail's Gathering story. Sooo beautiful.

Does Cassandra have a website or a thread with her art? Don't think I've seen it before.

[AndrewG]

Wanna share for a fellow Gatherer?


Can't. Yet.

Still may only show one page online even after it's all done.

[Slewo.O]

I love Ray but

Damian > Ray

;)

You're crazy!

Sasha > Ray> Prometheus > Damian

[Slewo.O]

Can't. Yet.

Still may only show one page online even after it's all done.

But I'm a Gatherer unlike these other plebeians! :(

[AndrewG]

Does Cassandra have a website or a thread with her art? Don't think I've seen it before.

She has a Deviant Art link and a blog with her art. Here's something recent she drew

http://i56.tinypic.com/2vtv13q.jpg

[AndrewG]

But I'm a Gatherer unlike these other plebeians! :(

I think with Volume 1, everyone forwarded each other their finished art early so there were no real surprises. So I'm locking the finished pages as much as possible so everyone can experience the final product together

[Cth]

Does Cassandra have a website or a thread with her art? Don't think I've seen it before.

Art sample:
http://i51.tinypic.com/30k9f8k.jpg

[Matthew Brown]

I think with Volume 1, everyone forwarded each other their finished art early so there were no real surprises. So I'm locking the finished pages as much as possible so everyone can experience the final product together

Yeah, I don't know what anyone else is doing in Volume 2. So all the art releases have been a surprise.

[Ray G.]

You're crazy!

Sasha > Ray> Prometheus > Damian

I will destroy you and everything you have touched. :mad:

[Slewo.O]

I will destroy you and everything you have touched. :mad:

Not all the women! :CRy:

[AndrewG]

Yeah, I don't know what anyone else is doing in Volume 2. So all the art releases have been a surprise.

Gooooooooood

[AndrewG]

Not all the women! :CRy:

He said 'touched' don't worry.

;)

[Ray G.]

Gooooooooood

I read a lot of the vol. 1 scripts, but I didn't really see any finished art. Same for vol. 3 so far.

[jason hissong]

Keep pushing!~

[AndrewG]

Keep pushing!~

That's what she said?

[Doug]

Whoa. Just saw the pencils from Cassandra for Gail's Gathering story. Sooo beautiful.

There you go flattering me again. You big sweettalker, you.

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

Yeah, I don't know what anyone else is doing in Volume 2. So all the art releases have been a surprise.

I think it's better this way.

[Slewo.O]

God American Politics was fucking annoying today. This stupid girl in the class makes me want to stab something!

[AndrewG]

I think it's better this way.

I do too.

[Matthew Brown]

I think it's better this way.

Not it's not! :mad:

[Marcdachamp]

I've spent the last like hour or so reading "Our Valued Customers." Holy shit. :lol:

[AndrewG]

Not it's not! :mad:

If Matt Brown had his way, everyone would have seen everyone else's stories by now.

[AndrewG]

I've spent the last like hour or so reading "Our Valued Customers." Holy shit. :lol:

I've been tearing through that site. I love it so much!!!

[Doug]

Very few people have read my vol. 3 script.

I will say the script is sooooooooooo much better having worked with Aaron. His suggestions really made the script leaner and much faster paced.

A note I would pass on to any would be Gatherers:
If you are a writer only, listen to your artist if he/she makes suggestions. Comics are a collaberative medium, and who wants an artist pissed off about what he/she has to draw?

Aaron really made the script better with his suggestions. I re-read my first draft recently and was shocked by how much better it is now. I'm really proud of it now, and Aaron is really going to kick ass on the pages.

[Matthew Brown]

If Matt Brown had his way, everyone would have seen everyone else's stories by now.

If I had my way, I would have told the world everybody's stories!

[Doug]

I've spent the last like hour or so reading "Our Valued Customers." Holy shit. :lol:

I stopped at the comic of the girl asking where the Sandman books were. I don't understand how that is mockable. Shouldn't retailers welcome questions like that?

[AndrewG]

Very few people have read my vol. 3 script.

I will say the script is sooooooooooo much better having worked with Aaron. His suggestions really made the script leaner and much faster paced.

A note I would pass on to any would be Gatherers:
If you are a writer only, listen to your artist if he/she makes suggestions. Comics are a collaberative medium, and who wants an artist pissed off about what he/she has to draw?

Aaron really made the script better with his suggestions. I re-read my first draft recently and was shocked by how much better it is now. I'm really proud of it now, and Aaron is really going to kick ass on the pages.

Yes, yes, yes.

[Ray G.]

Very few people have read my vol. 3 script.

I will say the script is sooooooooooo much better having worked with Aaron. His suggestions really made the script leaner and much faster paced.

A note I would pass on to any would be Gatherers:
If you are a writer only, listen to your artist if he/she makes suggestions. Comics are a collaberative medium, and who wants an artist pissed off about what he/she has to draw?

Aaron really made the script better with his suggestions. I re-read my first draft recently and was shocked by how much better it is now. I'm really proud of it now, and Aaron is really going to kick ass on the pages.

Yep. Kent has been making a lot more suggestions this time around (longer story and all that), and I've gone with every one of his suggestions so far. He's really adding a lot of nice touches.

[Ryudo]

What is this Our Valued Customers thing?

[Cth]

Oh, and I missed it (probably mentioned earlier) but Hayley had some newd pics leaked too a while back.

[Ray G.]

What is this Our Valued Customers thing?

http://ourvaluedcustomers.blogspot.com/

A webcomic where a comic store owner draws his funniest/dumbest/craziest customers.

[Dark Sasha]

Ya know, Batman Inc kinda ties well with the ending of DKR.

[Ryudo]

http://ourvaluedcustomers.blogspot.com/

A webcomic where a comic store owner draws his funniest/dumbest/craziest customers.

Thanks!

[Marcdachamp]

I stopped at the comic of the girl asking where the Sandman books were. I don't understand how that is mockable. Shouldn't retailers welcome questions like that?

Look at the guy's shirt. I think that was the joke.


Very few people have read my vol. 3 script.

I will say the script is sooooooooooo much better having worked with Aaron. His suggestions really made the script leaner and much faster paced.

A note I would pass on to any would be Gatherers:
If you are a writer only, listen to your artist if he/she makes suggestions. Comics are a collaberative medium, and who wants an artist pissed off about what he/she has to draw?

Aaron really made the script better with his suggestions. I re-read my first draft recently and was shocked by how much better it is now. I'm really proud of it now, and Aaron is really going to kick ass on the pages.

I can't wait to see who I get partnered with.

[Dark Sasha]

Aaron is great, but don't mention the word hooker. He flips out.

[AndrewG]

Oh, and I missed it (probably mentioned earlier) but Hayley had some newd pics leaked too a while back.

???

[AndrewG]

Look at the guy's shirt. I think that was the joke.

I can't wait to see who I get partnered with.

I think we decided on yours and it's a great fit.

[AndrewG]

No matter how scary that HIV scare was to the porn industry there is no way they're going to go to a condoms only mandate.

[Doug]

I can't wait to see who I get partnered with.


I think we decided on yours and it's a great fit.

I'll just say it. It's me. I really hope your script takes place in a room with no windows and no lights.

[Doug]

No matter how scary that HIV scare was to the porn industry there is no way they're going to go to a condoms only mandate.

I really don't see anything wrong with condoms in porn films.

[Superior Kiai]

I've been gone for two week and this thread is STILL standing.

You people really do need me. :D

[Marcdachamp]

I think we decided on yours and it's a great fit.

:boogie:

Cannot wait, man.

[Dark Sasha]

Andrew: There should be a code in the porno industry! NO CONDOMS!

[Dark Sasha]

I've been gone for two week and this thread is STILL standing.

You people really do need me. :D

Who the hell are you?!

[Ryudo]

???

Paramore chick? He is correct.



Did Ray come up with the next title yet?

[Doug]

I've been gone for two week and this thread is STILL standing.

You people really do need me. :D

Loverboy is back. Yay! :boogie:

[Dark Sasha]

Yeah, the porn industry seems like a weird pass to enforce rules on things. I mean you have the company stuff and the reality based stuff, but if you're doing a company porno, you should be wearing a condom!

[Superior Kiai]

Loverboy is back. Yay! :boogie:

:lol:

Glad to be back.

[Mylazycat]

One of the things I like about Damian is how after years of taking in young wards, Bruce had an actual son on the scene, and that son eventually becomes Robin. It will be interesting to see, after months of Damian being snotty to Dick, how he will act if paired with Bruce-Bats at times. That I can't wait to see.

To be honest, I've never been this excited about reading Batman since I was a kid.

[Matthew Brown]

"To her son regarding the Jon Stewart (BLACK Green Lantern) action figure he wanted to get...


http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2895019/ovc%23114.jpg


One like what? Instead she bought him a Kyle Rayner (WHITE Green Lantern) action figure. Oh."

[AndrewG]

I really don't see anything wrong with condoms in porn films.

Depends on what you like. Me personally?I don't like em.

[AndrewG]

I've been gone for two week and this thread is STILL standing.

You people really do need me. :D

Was there any doubt about that!?!

[Superior Kiai]

Was there any doubt about that!?!

:heart:

[AndrewG]

Andrew: There should be a code in the porno industry! NO CONDOMS!

No. It's peoples lives at stake. I wouldn't say that. But with all the popular sub genres that sort of require a lack of condoms I don't see mandatory use occuring

[AndrewG]

Paramore chick? He is correct.

Did Ray come up with the next title yet?

Oh. Okay. She's hot

[Marcdachamp]

I'll just say it. It's me. I really hope your script takes place in a room with no windows and no lights.

Ah, shit. :surrend:

:lol:


Paramore chick? He is correct.



Did Ray come up with the next title yet?

Haley ain't lookin' bad, either. :cool:

I still like my idea for our next title.

[AndrewG]

One of the things I like about Damian is how after years of taking in young wards, Bruce had an actual son on the scene, and that son eventually becomes Robin. It will be interesting to see, after months of Damian being snotty to Dick, how he will act if paired with Bruce-Bats at times. That I can't wait to see.

To be honest, I've never been this excited about reading Batman since I was a kid.

Neither have I. Thanks, Grant!

[Ray G.]

Paramore chick? He is correct.



Did Ray come up with the next title yet?

"OOMPHing the Line at $2.99!!!"

[Foolish Mortal]

Don't know if this has been posted yet, but it sums up my feelings about Superman...

The Problem of Superman (http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7594679/)

[Dark Sasha]

NO! RAY of Argentina's DCU thread.

[Marcdachamp]

"OOMPHing the Line at $2.99!!!"

Bah! "Funded by BrOOMPH Wayne!" :mad:

[Superior Kiai]

"OOMPHing the Line at $2.99!!!"

I like it. :)

[Cth]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0805164/

I DIDN'T ASK FOR A DIME! I WANT MY OOMPHIN' $2.99!

[Superior Kiai]

NO! RAY of Argentina's DCU thread.

:lol:

[Dark Sasha]

Mexcian Ray!

[Ray G.]

Argentina Ray's a fucking deadbeat who doesn't pay his poker debts. Like fuck I'm naming a thread after him. :mad:

[AndrewG]

Walking Dead officially renewed for a second 13 episode season. Very happy about this!

[Mylazycat]

If it were me, I wouldn't show one single panel of Gail's Gathering story. That should be top secret for actual issue purchasers only.

[Dark Sasha]

What, just because Argentina Ray is one of the boys of brazil?

[Ray G.]

60-odd posts! Kiai, give us a pop quiz! :D

[Marcdachamp]

If it were me, I wouldn't show one single panel of Gail's gathering story. That should be top secret for actual issue purchasers only.

Heh. I like that.

[Slewo.O]

If it were me, I wouldn't show one single panel of Gail's gathering story. That should be top secret for actual issue purchasers only.

And contributors!

[Slewo.O]

Walking Dead officially renewed for a second 13 episode season. Very happy about this!

For reals? This morning I read wiki and it said not officially! Yay!

[AndrewG]

If it were me, I wouldn't show one single panel of Gail's gathering story. That should be top secret for actual issue purchasers only.

I sort of agree but it looks so good that I think a one page tease could sway some
undecideds.

[Slewo.O]

:lol:
Ignacio! :boogie:

60-odd posts! Kiai, give us a pop quiz! :D

How come when I give pop quizzes you guys don't give a fuck! :cry:

[AndrewG]

60-odd posts! Kiai, give us a pop quiz! :D

Top 50 Morrison Batman moments coming right up!

[Dark Sasha]

Ok, Andrew, I'm gonna be like Alec Guinness here and say this is unhealthy. Stop it. This is a sign of mental illness.

[AndrewG]

Ok, Andrew, I'm gonna be like Alec Guinness here and say this is unhealthy. Stop it. This is a sign of mental illness.

:)

Would you prefer I go back to talking about sex or how awful Iron Man is?

[Mylazycat]

:)

Would you prefer I go back to talking about sex or how awful Iron Man is?

Hmmm....sex....hmmmm....

[Dark Sasha]

Let's just all talk about how awesome Aladdin Sane is.

[Mylazycat]

Let's just all talk about how awesome Aladdin Sane is.

No.

Not today.

[AndrewG]

Hmmm....sex....hmmmm....

Haha. Okay, Gary. I'll sexy up the next thread a bit more

[Dark Sasha]

Crack, baby, crack, show me you're real
Smack, baby, smack, is that all that you feel
Suck, baby, suck, give me your head
Before you start professing that you're knocking me dead

[AndrewG]

Goodbye thread. Have a great afternoon and see you all on the other side.

[Doug]

If it were me, I wouldn't show one single panel of Gail's Gathering story. That should be top secret for actual issue purchasers only.

Nobody asked you! :mad:

I still want to see Sasha's story and Fake Pat's story! Never mind this Gail person.

Gail rhymes with fail. Sasha rhymes with awesome!

[Slewo.O]

Goodbye thread. Have a great afternoon and see you all on the other side.

Bye bye Andrew. Also Iron Man is great but it needs more Tony Stark :)

[Doug]

Let's just all talk about how awesome Aladdin Sane is.

I like Ziggy better, and Diamond Dogs has "Rebel, Rebel" which is my favorite song by Bowie.

[Doug]

Speaking of Bowie, "Sound and Vision" will be the soundtrack to the zombie apocalypse.

[Mylazycat]

http://www.blogcdn.com/blog.moviefone.com/media/2006/11/ww-classic-liz-newcomb.jpg

[Dark Sasha]

Damn right Sasha rhymes with awesome.

[Mylazycat]

Letters unwritten.

Never meaning to send.

[Dark Sasha]

His name was always Buddy (got got du aaah aah aah)
And he'd shrug and ask to stay
She'd sigh like Twig the Wonder Kid (got got du aaah)
And turn her face away

She's uncertain if she likes him (got got du aaah aah aah)
But she knows she really loves him
It's a crash course for the ravers (got got du aaah)
It's a Drive-in Saturday

[Matthew Brown]

I still haven't even mentioned the Gathering to my comic shop.

[Mylazycat]

I still haven't even mentioned the Gathering to my comic shop.

http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/SpongeBob-SquarePants-p36.jpg

[Dark Sasha]

heh. the fake Vampire scene in Buffy is classic.

[Ray G.]

I still haven't even mentioned the Gathering to my comic shop.

Lame!

I provided my store with a free copy to look it over and see if they wanted to order. :D

[Dark Sasha]

Lame!

I provided my store with a free copy to look it over and see if they wanted to order. :D

Don't you go to Midtown?

[Ray G.]

Don't you go to Midtown?

Yep.

[Matthew Brown]

Lame!

I provided my store with a free copy to look it over and see if they wanted to order. :D

I don't have free copies yet!

[Doug]

I still haven't even mentioned the Gathering to my comic shop.

Which is shocking considering your history of blabbing.

[Dark Sasha]

Yep.

"Sorry we don't have enough room for it"

[Ray G.]

"Sorry we don't have enough room for it"

They have a kick-ass indie shelf.

[Mylazycat]

Which is shocking considering your history of blabbing.

:lol:


Lame!

I provided my store with a free copy to look it over and see if they wanted to order. :D

We get free copies? :shock:

[jason hissong]

I had a poor showing in this thread.

[Doug]

Guys, kill this thread quickly.

I have some work to get done, I'll be back in a little bit. I expect to see this thread dead.

[Matthew Brown]

Guys, kill this thread quickly.

I have some work to get done, I'll be back in a little bit. I expect to see this thread dead.

No! I won't even post anymore now!

[MayorMitch100]

phew, I thought I was going to miss the death of this thread.

[Matthew Brown]

phew, I thought I was going to miss the death of this thread.

Sadist.

[Ray G.]

Kiai has forsaken us.

[Matthew Brown]

Kiai has forsaken us.

No, there is another.

[MayorMitch100]

Kiai has forsaken us.

he's been on a few times. He messaged me a few days ago. But I haven't seen him post anything. That stupid baby isn't even born yet and we're already losing him. :sad:

[Mylazycat]

No, there is another.

*pulls into embrace and french kisses you*

[Ray G.]

This is the slowest killing ever.

[MayorMitch100]

good lord this thing is still alive?

ray you'll be happy to know I am going to start getting USM again. But in trades. I know it is going to kill andrew. hahaha

[Matthew Brown]

*pulls into embrace and french kisses you*

*slips the knife in your guts, and cries as you cough the last of your sweet lifeblood down my throat*

[MayorMitch100]

*slips the knife in your guts, and cries as you cough the last of your sweet lifeblood down my throat*

:scared:

[Matthew Brown]

:scared:

Hello, Mitch.

HELLO, MITCH.

hello, mitch.

hELLO, mITCH.

HeLlO, mItCh.

[Doug]

Let's just kill this thing.

[MayorMitch100]

Hello, Mitch.

HELLO, MITCH.

hello, mitch.

hELLO, mITCH.

HeLlO, mItCh.

I was going to start making a Batman bust today in ceramics but I just glazed stuff instead.

Tomorrow I'm going to start an art project about Batman and Robin.

[Ray G.]

Let's just kill this thing.

Seriously!

These guys are giving me nothing to work with!

[Doug]

Know your Nick Spencer:
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/nick-spencer-rising-star-101105.html

[MayorMitch100]

Kill this fucking thread!!!!!

[Doug]

Preview your Nick Spencer:
http://www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=39670

[Matthew Brown]

Let's just kill this thing.

Eff you! I'm liking the slower paced, unsinkable thread.

[Doug]

Super your Nick Spencer:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=29250

[Ray G.]

Kill this fucking thread!!!!!

*stabs it*

[Doug]

Want to own a piece of Comic Book History:
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/11/08/watchmen-page-one-for-sale/

[Superior Kiai]

You!!!

[Doug]

Paul from Pegg and Frost:
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2010/11/08/pair-of-picture-pictures-from-frost-and-peggs-paul/

[Superior Kiai]

Are!!!!

[MayorMitch100]

You!!!

The triumphant return!!!!!

[Superior Kiai]

Dead!!!! :-x

Because I fucking tell you so!!!!!!