Ray's 53rd DCU/GrayHaven Megathread - Beware the Court of OOMPHwls!!!

[Slewo.O]

I mean, it's creepy. Sure. Kinda gross.

That's the point.

That's why I'm not understanding the controversy. It's supposed to be those, but sexist?

[Ray G.]

That's why I'm not understanding the controversy. It's supposed to be those, but sexist?

Where are all the creepy covers of men pregnant by aliens? :crazy:

[Slewo.O]

Where are all the creepy covers of men pregnant by aliens? :crazy:

Didn't Professor X go through this? There was an episode of American Dad, where Steve goes through this...

[The Doctor]

*knows will regret asking*

What cover?

[Ray G.]

*knows will regret asking*

What cover?

Wolverine and the X-Men #5.

[Slewo.O]

I just realized. No BP in Hell's Kitchen means we probably will get no follow up to the American Panther. :(

I liked this version of BP, ah well. :?

[The Doctor]

Wolverine and the X-Men #5.

*checks*

The hero for hire one a few years ago was 1 million times worse

[Ray G.]

*checks*

The hero for hire one a few years ago was 1 million times worse

Oh, yes. So creepy.

[Foolish Mortal]

Where are all the creepy covers of men pregnant by aliens? :crazy:

http://i42.tinypic.com/35nbj8z.jpg

[The Doctor]

Oh, yes. So creepy.

It really was I remember there being kick up over...

Black Cat being a previous victim of rape in her past

But likely no one remembers that

*shakes fist at Mephisto*

[MAK15]

I hate it when I miss out everyone talking about alien tentacles on comic covers

[Ray G.]

http://i42.tinypic.com/35nbj8z.jpg

I had a feeling that was what was lurking behind that hide.

I clicked anyway. :surrend:

[Dark Sasha]

Look. I've seen worst covers from my old Heavy Metal collection.

[Dark Sasha]

*fap fap fap*


Man, my towel isn't drying!

[Howlett]

Last night was a blast. Haven't had that much fun out with friends since New York. Only way it would've been better would be if they invented a god damn teleporter so I could've had some of you guys over too! :beer:

[Slewo.O]

Last night was a blast. Haven't had that much fun out with friends since New York. Only way it would've been better would be if they invented a god damn teleporter so I could've had some of you guys over too! :beer:

Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself bro. :)

[Erica J Heflin]

Last night was a blast. Haven't had that much fun out with friends since New York. Only way it would've been better would be if they invented a god damn teleporter so I could've had some of you guys over too! :beer:

Glad you had a good night! :beer: To many more!

[Slewo.O]

Hey Rais, just a quickie question. But what is your opinion on that Wolverine cover? What's the controversy?

[Erica J Heflin]

Hey Rais, just a quickie question. But what is your opinion on that Wolverine cover? What's the controversy?

Implied sexual assault?

Women tend not to be fans of the implication. Particularly since the percentage of women who are sexually assaulted or raped is really high.

It's an area that can be explored if treated carefully. This, though, is just a throwaway cover. Out of the thousands of ways they could show that the brood are infecting Kitty, that's a pretty dumb one to choose.

Er... so no, not a fan.

[xanderharris]

GLENNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!


:::looking for Glenn:::

[xanderharris]

also Hi all ;)

[Slewo.O]

also Hi all ;)

Too late. :no:

... Ok hi.

[The Doctor]

GLENNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!


:::looking for Glenn:::

Oh wait you did mean tonight.......

[xanderharris]

Oh wait you did mean tonight.......

yes lol

[Ray G.]

My top ten for this week.

10. Northlanders
9. Wolverine and the X-Men
8. New Mutants
7. Conan the Barbarian
6. Resurrection Man
5. Batman and Robin
4. Unwritten
3. Punisher MAX
2. Green Lantern
1. Severed

[Dark Sasha]

I want Person of Interest to have a seventh season because you know they'll go into Walker territory.

[xanderharris]

How is everyone? Sorry I've been away so long. I promise I wont let you down again ;)

[The Doctor]

How is everyone? Sorry I've been away so long. I promise I wont let you down again ;)

Lies!

[MAK15]

Ever since I saw that Death and Return of Superman video from Max Landis I've been building up an idea of what I'd like to see in a Superman comic if I got the chance to write superman.

How has Superman been since the Flahspoint reboot?
what's the difference between Superman and Action Comics?

[Ray G.]

Ever since I saw that Death and Return of Superman video from Max Landis I've been building up an idea of what I'd like to see in a Superman comic if I got the chance to write superman.

How has Superman been since the Flahspoint reboot?
what's the difference between Superman and Action Comics?

Action Comics is set five years ago, at the dawn of Superman's career. Superman is set in the present day.

They're both pretty good, although Superman is getting a creative change soon.

[Ray G.]

How is this guy still getting studio deals? How?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/08/official-blurb-for-lars-von-triers-nymphomaniac/

[MAK15]

How is this guy still getting studio deals? How?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/08/official-blurb-for-lars-von-triers-nymphomaniac/

...you know, I'm having the damnedest time trying to come up with something witty for this...

[Dark Sasha]

http://nedroid.com/comics/2012-02-10-beartato-elecfight.png

[shoelaceless]

The hotlink doesn't show the alt text for some reason! You've got to read it on the site!

[CapnChaos]

How is this guy still getting studio deals? How?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/08/official-blurb-for-lars-von-triers-nymphomaniac/

Oh Ray, only old-fashioned types care about when someone is a Nazi sympathizer.

[Ray G.]

Oh Ray, only old-fashioned types care about when someone is a Nazi sympathizer.

And an insanely creepy misogynist with a disturbing obsession with the degradation of women. Don't forget that part.

[Dark Sasha]

Blah!

[MAK15]

you know, I think if I really, really wanted it, I'd write a new version of "Angel and the Ape" for the new 52 with Sam Kieth on artwork duties...

essentially it'd be the MAXX with obscure DC characters.

[Matthew Brown]

Didn't realize that The War That Time Forgot was going to be the main feature in in G.I. Combat, and that Unknown Soldier and Haunted Tank are just rotating back-ups. The last two seem way meatier properties to me. Hell, I kinda thought it would be cool if all three just got a third of the book in an ongoing way, with only short chapters every month.

Hmm.

[Slewo.O]

Didn't realize that The War That Time Forgot was going to be the main feature in in G.I. Combat, and that Unknown Soldier and Haunted Tank are just rotating back-ups. The last two seem way meatier properties to me. Hell, I kinda thought it would be cool if all three just got a third of the book in an ongoing way, with only short chapters every month.

Hmm.
Is it a 3.99 book?

[CapnChaos]

Mind if I pimp the new site that's up for the podcast Bryan and I are producing?

Sadly there isn't a podcast up yet, that'll probably be tomorrow, but I do have a written review of Haywire up for you.

http://movienoise.com/aisle

Please, please, please leave constructive criticism here, on our facebook page or to our email.

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aisle-of-the-Damned/275628855836468

[Matt O'Keefe]

It is astounding how little the actual printing of a book costs at the right printing press. If publishers sold their products via mail order they'd make a killing.

[AndrewG]

It is astounding how little the actual printing of a book costs at the right printing press. If publishers sold their products via mail order they'd make a killing.

Distribution costs are a bear. And print costs for the larger companies were never all that much. Paper hasn't gone up in cost that much over the years. The costs inferred are mainly due to production and creator costs. Fans just got it in their head that comics and books costs a lot because of paper. Granted the big two did nothing to dissuade them from believing it.

[AndrewG]

This is always one of the most fascinating year end statistics for me, when Brian Hibbs looks at the bookstore numbers.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36900

[The Doctor]

Mind if I pimp the new site that's up for the podcast Bryan and I are producing?

Sadly there isn't a podcast up yet, that'll probably be tomorrow, but I do have a written review of Haywire up for you.

http://movienoise.com/aisle

Please, please, please leave constructive criticism here, on our facebook page or to our email.

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aisle-of-the-Damned/275628855836468

Will def be checking it out once it goes up

[Foolish Mortal]

How is this guy still getting studio deals? How?

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/08/official-blurb-for-lars-von-triers-nymphomaniac/

He's 'Avant Garde'. The Euros eat up that stuff.

[Ray G.]

Superman Family Adventures #1, from the creative team of Tiny Titans.

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/10/exclusive-first-look-at-the-cover-for-superman-family-adventures-1/

[MAK15]

It is astounding how little the actual printing of a book costs at the right printing press. If publishers sold their products via mail order they'd make a killing.


Distribution costs are a bear. And print costs for the larger companies were never all that much. Paper hasn't gone up in cost that much over the years. The costs inferred are mainly due to production and creator costs. Fans just got it in their head that comics and books costs a lot because of paper. Granted the big two did nothing to dissuade them from believing it.

I blame Diamond, personally. They own the monopoly on distribution, they set the prices.

[Erica J Heflin]

I blame Diamond, personally. They own the monopoly on distribution, they set the prices.

Diamond is definitely a pain. It's depressing that the alternatives went belly-up.

When I had my comic shop I was cussing them out weekly.

[Dark Sasha]

The War That Time Forgot should be forgotten.

We get it. Dinosaurs.

[Dark Sasha]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2012/02/tumblrliqo23ugy81qf0aafo11280.jpg

[Dark Sasha]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2012/02/otomo-don-quijote-1.jpg

[Marcdachamp]

I saw Episode One in 3D last night. I'm feeling the same way I did 13 years ago. :)

[Dark Sasha]

I saw Episode One in 3D last night. I'm feeling the same way I did 13 years ago. :)

"I want my money back AGAIN!"

[Slewo.O]

"I want my money back AGAIN!"

:lol:

[Marcdachamp]

"I want my money back AGAIN!"

:lol:

Actually, I didn't pay either time. But yeah, I loved it again.

[The Doctor]

I saw Episode One in 3D last night. I'm feeling the same way I did 13 years ago. :)

Kinda wished they were doing it in 2D too

Ah well

[Arion]

:lol:

Actually, I didn't pay either time. But yeah, I loved it again.

Of course, if you never pay you'll never get disappointed.

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

Of course, if you never pay you'll never get disappointed.

That's not true at all. :D

[Arion]

That's not true at all. :D

It is. If you don't pay for it you won't feel so bad if you didn't like it...

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

I didn't pay to see Paranormal Activity, and I felt immensely ripped off. And I've watched a lot of free television shows and still come away feeling disappointed.

[Dark Sasha]

shove it in
Tap it around
Make sure you turn it off before you remove it.

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

Have the results to that Neilsen survey been posted in here yet? Pretty much turned out how I thought it would-

'New 52' Appealed to Avid Fans & Lapsed Readers
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/22113.html

[Dark Sasha]

Have the results to that Neilsen survey been posted in here yet? Pretty much turned out how I thought it would-

'New 52' Appealed to Avid Fans & Lapsed Readers
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/22113.html

But no great comedians.

[Dark Sasha]

I can't wait to screw Ray over Chuck U!

[chazbot]

Superman Family Adventures #1, from the creative team of Tiny Titans.

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/10/exclusive-first-look-at-the-cover-for-superman-family-adventures-1/

Sold.


I saw Episode One in 3D last night. I'm feeling the same way I did 13 years ago. :)

I remember seeing the original the midnight it came out and the next day at school being one of two that saw it and gloating over others. Who cares about the eventual backlash then?

[AndrewG]

Kinda wished they were doing it in 2D too

Ah well

It is but not in as many theaters

[Erica J Heflin]

I saw Episode One when it opened, but then I was in London (by happenstance) when it opened there. I got to see all the stars of the movies, AND the coolest thing was seeing Stephen Hawking. The London premier rocked.

[Slewo.O]

Watching this Walking Dead fight is pretty saddening...

[MAK15]

I thought the special effects of Episode one was cool.

Darth Maul was my favorite thing about that movie. I dig Ray Park when he goes and fucks people up.

[jason hissong]

The light-sabre duel at the end of The Phantom Menace is the only thing worth watching.

And the music.

[chazbot]

The light-sabre duel at the end of The Phantom Menace is the only thing worth watching.

And the music.

And Natalie Portman.

[Slewo.O]

And Natalie Portman.

Are you certain?

[Marcdachamp]

I didn't pay to see Paranormal Activity, and I felt immensely ripped off. And I've watched a lot of free television shows and still come away feeling disappointed.

Love all 3 PA flicks. LOVE.

[Slewo.O]

Love all 3 PA flicks. LOVE.

The first one was funny, as was the second one. Third one was scary as hell.

[Marcdachamp]

Are you certain?

Yes.

[chazbot]

Yes.

Thank you.

[Slewo.O]

Thank you.

Well I guess I was in shock and awe, of the complexity of her character. My apologies.

[Mister Mets]

Just finished my ranking of DC's New 52. (http://whatwouldspideydo.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/ranking-the-new-52-master-list/)

5. Batwoman
4. Green Lantern
3. Wonder Woman
2. Aquaman
1. Batman (http://whatwouldspideydo.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/ranking-the-new-52-the-top-5)

I meant to post it yesterday, but I had some computer problems.

[The Doctor]

It is but not in as many theaters

Ah, shame

[chazbot]

Well I guess I was in shock and awe, of the complexity of her character. My apologies.

Neither of us mentioned her character. But good joke.

[Slewo.O]

Neither of us mentioned her character. But good joke.

I'm aware of that Chaz. And thanks. ;)

[Ray G.]

The War That Time Forgot should be forgotten.

We get it. Dinosaurs.

Good ol' hatin' Sasha. It looks great.

[Ray G.]

Have the results to that Neilsen survey been posted in here yet? Pretty much turned out how I thought it would-

'New 52' Appealed to Avid Fans & Lapsed Readers
http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/22113.html

Yeah, the lapsed readers thing is where DC really seems to have hit it big. A lot of old-school fans came back for the fresh start, especially for JLA, Batman, and Action.

[Ray G.]

I can't wait to screw Ray over Chuck U!

The hell?

Which, by the way, that will have a complete run. Talked to Chris about it a little while ago, and he wants to finish it at some point. :D

[Ray G.]

Just finished my ranking of DC's New 52. (http://whatwouldspideydo.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/ranking-the-new-52-master-list/)

5. Batwoman
4. Green Lantern
3. Wonder Woman
2. Aquaman
1. Batman (http://whatwouldspideydo.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/ranking-the-new-52-the-top-5)

I meant to post it yesterday, but I had some computer problems.

This was close to my guess, although I had #2 and #4 reversed. Green Lantern is still Johns' best book, for my money.

#1 is probably #1 on almost everyone's list. I'd argue it's the best comic on the stands right now.

[Ray G.]

Huh, looks like Earth 2 might be a bit different from what we expected...

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/10/first-look-earth-two-variant-cover/

[Howlett]

The hell?

Which, by the way, that will have a complete run. Talked to Chris about it a little while ago, and he wants to finish it at some point. :D

Well, what do you expect Ray? I mean, his webcomic is bringing in all the hits to the site after all. With success like that, you can't expect him to have anything but disdain for... wait, hold on... sorry, nevermind. Mistook him for someone that's actually had a webcomic run on the site.

[The Doctor]

Yeah, the lapsed readers thing is where DC really seems to have hit it big. A lot of old-school fans came back for the fresh start, especially for JLA, Batman, and Action.
I filled out that survey

Huh, looks like Earth 2 might be a bit different from what we expected...

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/10/first-look-earth-two-variant-cover/
Interesting

So it's the Justice League if they had all been trained by Frank Castle:)

[Foolish Mortal]

Huh, looks like Earth 2 might be a bit different from what we expected...

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2012/02/10/first-look-earth-two-variant-cover/
I'll say....

http://i.imgur.com/xQQxg.jpg (http://imgur.com/xQQxg)

[Foolish Mortal]

Their Earth is also being attacked by Parademons.

I wonder if this means there are alternate Darkseid's or it's like the old multiverse where there was only one Apokolips and New Genesis for all of reality?

[The Doctor]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427681_365449830133620_149522418393030_1437481_510 166093_n.jpg

[Ray G.]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/427681_365449830133620_149522418393030_1437481_510 166093_n.jpg

Huh, so Batman's daughter was Robin on this world. Cool.

[Slewo.O]

Their Earth is also being attacked by Parademons.

I wonder if this means there are alternate Darkseid's or it's like the old multiverse where there was only one Apokolips and New Genesis for all of reality?

Probably the latter. I guess the big threat isn't Daemonites, but Darkseid's vengeance. Of course Batman would flub gunning down a god, and throwing him into a hole in things.

[Slewo.O]

Huh, so Batman's daughter was Robin on this world. Cool.

Apparently that's not cool downstairs. Funny about that.

[JasonWGBB007]

I didn't read Huntress, wasn't there supposed to be some big reveal at the end?

[Slewo.O]

I didn't read Huntress, wasn't there supposed to be some big reveal at the end?

Issue 6. But it's already been spoiled.

[Drkemerld73]

I didn't read Huntress, wasn't there supposed to be some big reveal at the end?

At the end of the final issue which is next month (and probably is PG showing up).

[Drkemerld73]

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/titans-legion-ravagers-crossover-the-culling-120210.html

Ravagers team spoilers:


Ravagers writer Howard Mackie confirmed to Newsarama that the new team — revealed on the first issue's cover — will include Caitlin Fairchild, a brother and sister named Thunder and Lightning, the "monstrous" Ridge, a red Beast Boy and a new version of Terra. While Mackie wouldn't share details about the cover's featured characters, he revealed to Newsarama that Beast Boy's color change has something to do with Animal Man.

Oh boy about two of them.

[JasonWGBB007]

Issue 6. But it's already been spoiled.


At the end of the final issue which is next month (and probably is PG showing up).

derp, for some reason I thought it was a 5 issue mini that finished this past week.

[Mister Mets]

This was close to my guess, although I had #2 and #4 reversed. Green Lantern is still Johns' best book, for my money.

#1 is probably #1 on almost everyone's list. I'd argue it's the best comic on the stands right now.

It might be the best Batman monthly ever (as long as you don't count "Year One" as a monthly.)

[NickT]

Apparently that's not cool downstairs. Funny about that.
One person said they didn't like it, the rest being neutral or positive. Seriously, you're going to run back here to complain because one person dislikes something (And with a decent enough reasoning)?

[Ray G.]

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/titans-legion-ravagers-crossover-the-culling-120210.html

Ravagers team spoilers:



Oh boy about two of them.

How many Terras do we need? :lol: I just wish they had kept Atlee.

Not sure about Beast Boy's revamp, but he can only go up from here. I'm kinda disappointed at the lack of other Gen 13 members.

[Slewo.O]

Somehow I knew that guy would find a way to cast PG'a closed window as sexism. That takes some amazing mental gymnastics.

[Howlett]

It might be the best Batman monthly ever (as long as you don't count "Year One" as a monthly.)

Since Year One was published in Detective Comics, I'd count it as monthly. In Detective Comics :)

[UltimateFactor]

Hope me missing out on that Legion Lost issue doesn't ruin the story for me.

[The Doctor]

Since Year One was published in Detective Comics, I'd count it as monthly. In Detective Comics :)

Don't talk crazy talk

[Drkemerld73]

How many Terras do we need? :lol: I just wish they had kept Atlee.

Not sure about Beast Boy's revamp, but he can only go up from here. I'm kinda disappointed at the lack of other Gen 13 members.

I'm kind of curious as to if we'll ever see Roxy again.

I'm sure that by the end of this universe and in time for the new revamp we'll have at least 4 more. :lol:

Can he really go up? Really? Are we sure about that? :lol:


Somehow I knew that guy would find a way to cast PG'a closed window as sexism. That takes some amazing mental gymnastics.

She's worn closed costumes before, but her "classic" look with the window is pretty awesome. I'm going to miss it, but I'm thankful I do have the previous volume. I shall prize it.

[AndrewG]

I'll say....

http://i.imgur.com/xQQxg.jpg (http://imgur.com/xQQxg)

Cool!

[Ray G.]

Cool!

I'm hearing rumors that it's Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, and Conner Kent. Based on the escrima sticks, I think they're right about Dick.

[AndrewG]

No one cares about Hibbs' bookscan report? The numbers for 'real world' comic buyers? I feel like Sasha

Link again:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36900

Top selling Western publishers

1. DC
2. Scholastic
3. Image
4. Random House
5. Simon and Shuster
6. Oni
7. Dark Horse
8. Marvel

[AndrewG]

I'm hearing rumors that it's Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, and Conner Kent. Based on the escrima sticks, I think they're right about Dick.

Good to have Conner in a costume.

[Ray G.]

No one cares about Hibbs' bookscan report? The numbers for 'real world' comic buyers? I feel like Sasha

Link again:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36900

Top selling Western publishers

1. DC
2. Scholastic
3. Image
4. Random House
5. Simon and Shuster
6. Oni
7. Dark Horse
8. Marvel

Very cool. Great for DC.

I think you know how Oni got into the top six. :twisted:

[Drkemerld73]

I'm hearing rumors that it's Dick Grayson, Donna Troy, and Conner Kent. Based on the escrima sticks, I think they're right about Dick.

I'm thinking if we're ever going to see Wally again, it's going to be in the Earth-2 book based pretty much on what we're seeing with the World's Finest cover.

[AndrewG]

Very cool. Great for DC.

I think you know how Oni got into the top six. :twisted:

Sixth Gun!!!

[Ray G.]

Sixth Gun!!!

Did it get traded? I've been buying it in singles from the start, so I'm not sure.

If so, I have to bug some people to pick it up. :)

[Howlett]

No one cares about Hibbs' bookscan report? The numbers for 'real world' comic buyers? I feel like Sasha

Link again:

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=36900

Top selling Western publishers

1. DC
2. Scholastic
3. Image
4. Random House
5. Simon and Shuster
6. Oni
7. Dark Horse
8. Marvel

I do. But I was reading the article slowly before posting. It's just too damn long, and I'm wrecked from the last few days :surrend:

[JasonWGBB007]

in doing my Marvel readthrough I have to say. Execute Program and Iron Man Civil War were both kind of disappointing storyarcs. Which is sad cause I enjoyed Extremis so I had high hopes for this series

[Howlett]

in doing my Marvel readthrough I have to say. Execute Program and Iron Man Civil War were both kind of disappointing storyarcs. Which is sad cause I enjoyed Extremis so I had high hopes for this series
I feel the exact opposite, to be honest. Outside of the editors not catching some small stuff like Nick Fury being underground and SHIELD being run by Maria Hill at the time, I think those arcs are far stronger on a re-read than Extremis. Extremis is a decent read, but that's about as far as I'd go.

[NickT]

in doing my Marvel readthrough I have to say. Execute Program and Iron Man Civil War were both kind of disappointing storyarcs. Which is sad cause I enjoyed Extremis so I had high hopes for this series
The next two arcs were fantastic.

[JasonWGBB007]

I feel the exact opposite, to be honest. Outside of the editors not catching some small stuff like Nick Fury being underground and SHIELD being run by Maria Hill at the time, I think those arcs are far stronger on a re-read than Extremis. Extremis is a decent read, but that's about as far as I'd go.
There was just something about it that I didn't like. The art was better though. Zircher is a favourite of mine


The next two arcs were fantastic.
The Director of SHIELD stuff right?

[Dark Sasha]

Good ol' hatin' Sasha. It looks great.
But come on! How far can you go with that?!

The hell?

Which, by the way, that will have a complete run. Talked to Chris about it a little while ago, and he wants to finish it at some point. :D
That's not what this contract says!


*a picture of Sasha stabbing Ray in crayon*

[NickT]

The Director of SHIELD stuff right?
Yeah.

[Mister Mets]

Since Year One was published in Detective Comics, I'd count it as monthly. In Detective Comics :)

Actually, it was Batman #404-407.

It was an entirely self-contained arc by creators who were not part of the standard creative team, or ever expected to be part of the standard creative team.

[MAK15]

I like Power Girls new costume.
And that's really all I feel I need to say.

[The Doctor]

I like Power Girls new costume.
And that's really all I feel I need to say.

It's a vast improvement

[The Doctor]

Damn board and its double posts

[Andreas]

- The 30 Best Retellings of Superman's Origins (http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/02/the_30_best_retellings_of_supermans_origins.php)

I'd argue that E. Nelson Bridwell, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson's retelling in The Amazing World of Superman (1973) should be much higher on the list.

[Ray G.]

- The 30 Best Retellings of Superman's Origins (http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/02/the_30_best_retellings_of_supermans_origins.php)

I'd argue that E. Nelson Bridwell, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson's retelling in The Amazing World of Superman (1973) should be much higher on the list.

Well, that article lost me right at #30 with its bizarre screed against the New 52.

[Dark Sasha]

Because a movie no one has seen is the BESTEST!

[Erica J Heflin]

It's a vast improvement

Lol. Yanno, I was fine with the window. I liked the over-the-shoulder cape bit too. I just thought it suited her, much like Canary's fishnet and leather jacket look.

[Slewo.O]

Well, that article lost me right at #30 with its bizarre screed against the New 52.

Wow, someone doesn't have an ax to grind.

[Slewo.O]

Lol. Yanno, I was fine with the window. I liked the over-the-shoulder cape bit too. I just thought it suited her, much like Canary's fishnet and leather jacket look.

But I thought it was sexist somehow, and according to some, it's still sexist. :?

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

I need to get a comic for a 11 year old gir's birthday. Her mom said she wants to read comics about real people and already reads some superhero books. Do you guys have any suggestions? Would New York Four be age appropriate?

[Dark Sasha]

i need to get a comic for a 11 year old gir's birthday. Her mom said she wants to read comics about real people and already reads some superhero books. Do you guys have any suggestions? Would new york four be age appropriate?

ghost world!
GHOST WORLD!
GHOST WORLD!

[MAK15]

Lol. Yanno, I was fine with the window. I liked the over-the-shoulder cape bit too. I just thought it suited her, much like Canary's fishnet and leather jacket look.

I liked the old costume, too.
I'm just saying I like the new one, too

[MAK15]

ghost world!
GHOST WORLD!
GHOST WORLD!

GHOST WORLD SUCKS!

feh

[Ray G.]

Looks like the Avengers have finally decided to join the "winning side". :roll:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420695_365532210125382_149522418393030_1437624_173 8485778_n.jpg

This universe can't get Phoenix-punched soon enough.

[Dark Sasha]

I bet Ray hates Ghost World.

[Ray G.]

I bet Ray hates Ghost World.

Yep.

[Dark Sasha]

yep.

i knew it!

[MAK15]

Looks like the Avengers have finally decided to join the "winning side". :roll:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/420695_365532210125382_149522418393030_1437624_173 8485778_n.jpg

This universe can't get Phoenix-punched soon enough.

I need you to put a moritorium on the word "Phoenix Punch". All I Can do is imagine Superboy Prime, wearing Captain Falcon's attire with the Phoenix symbol on the chest screaming "PHOENIX PUNCH!"

[Erica J Heflin]

I liked the old costume, too.
I'm just saying I like the new one, too

It's not too shabby. It reminds of someone else's though... I just can't place who. And it'll bug me until I figure it out!

[Dark Sasha]

http://bit.ly/Aplx7H

[Ray G.]

http://bit.ly/Aplx7H

Best Sasha post ever.

[Slewo.O]

Looks like the Avengers have finally decided to join the "winning side". :roll:



This universe can't get Phoenix-punched soon enough.

Now that's just completely insane.

[Slewo.O]

Best Sasha post ever.

Quit encouraging him! It only means he'll grow bolder.

[The Doctor]

- The 30 Best Retellings of Superman's Origins (http://www.toplessrobot.com/2012/02/the_30_best_retellings_of_supermans_origins.php)

I'd argue that E. Nelson Bridwell, Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson's retelling in The Amazing World of Superman (1973) should be much higher on the list.
It's crazy his origin has been retold so often they can do a top 30 :lol:

Lol. Yanno, I was fine with the window. I liked the over-the-shoulder cape bit too. I just thought it suited her, much like Canary's fishnet and leather jacket look.
Black Canary is awesome

[Slewo.O]

It's crazy his origin has been retold so often they can do a top 30 :lol:

Black Canary is awesome

I admit, I miss the previous costume.

[I AM GROOT!]

:wave:

Been a long week. What have I missed?

[Erica J Heflin]

Black Canary is awesome

You know when Howley and I met I was dressed as Canary.

Ah, to be young and have the ability to go out in fishnets in pubic again...

[Slewo.O]

:wave:

Been a long week. What have I missed?

A week with no Cyclops and Captain America fist bumping. Which means it was a bad week. :(

[Slewo.O]

You know when Howley and I met I was dressed as Canary.

Ah, to be young and have the ability to go out in fishnets in pubic again...

Wait what? How long ago was this?

[Erica J Heflin]

I admit, I miss the previous costume.

It was a good look that fit her personality. The true fishnet versions just suited her.

This one... at least Jesus has managed to merge the shoulderpads into the outfit with some success. lol.

[Mylazycat]

:wave:

Been a long week. What have I missed?

Sasha became a man.

Gathering Pitch Deadline is today!!!! :Panic:

[Slewo.O]

It was a good look that fit her personality. The true fishnet versions just suited her.

This one... at least Jesus has managed to merge the shoulderpads into the outfit with some success. lol.

I don't quite understand how fishnets and body armor (?) quite work together. But yeah Jesus made everything work.

[Slewo.O]

Sasha became a man.

Gathering Pitch Deadline is today!!!! :Panic:

I did not see such a thing, point me.

[Erica J Heflin]

Wait what? How long ago was this?

A while... maybe 7 years? Well before children ruined me. lol.

And also before I realized how much like a hooker I looked in that costume. Thank you random men in Atlanta outside of Dragoncon for clearing that up.


Sasha became a man.

Gathering Pitch Deadline is today!!!! :Panic:

Dun-dun-DUN!

[MAK15]

Sasha became a man.

Gathering Pitch Deadline is today!!!! :Panic:

Sasha finally had sex?

[Slewo.O]

I don't think I'ma gonna be able to do another pitch. It's just test drive pour moi.

[Slewo.O]

Sasha finally had sex?

Coat Girl knows how to par-tay!

[Dark Sasha]

I had what?

[Mylazycat]

I did not see such a thing, point me.


Sasha finally had sex?

It was a joke.

[Slewo.O]

It was a joke.
Don't ever do that again, Gary. :no:

[MAK15]

It was a joke.

I was playing along

[The Doctor]

:wave:

Been a long week. What have I missed?
We replaced you with deep blue

http://images.wikia.com/en.futurama/images/1/10/DeepBlue2.jpg

How's it going new Jason?

'Rook to d-5'

Yup round about the same

You know when Howley and I met I was dressed as Canary.

Ah, to be young and have the ability to go out in fishnets in pubic again...

Was he dressed as Huntress?

*ducks*

[Slewo.O]

We replaced you with deep blue

How's it going new Jason?

'Rook to d-5'

Yup round about the same

Was he dressed as Huntress?

*ducks*

:rofl:

[Mylazycat]

I was playing along

I thank you.

:thumb:

[Arion]

I was playing along

Or playing alone ... in which case I can only say, go easy on masturbation kid.

[Slewo.O]

I thank you.

:thumb:
:shifty:

[Arion]

I don't remember who was interested in Severed, but I finally wrote the review for # 6. It's on my blog.

[Howlett]

You know when Howley and I met I was dressed as Canary.

Ah, to be young and have the ability to go out in fishnets in pubic again...

Did a damn good job of it too. That pic of you, me and Adam is one of my favourites.

And hell, being old hasn't stopped ME going out in fishne... nevermind :scared:

[Matthew Brown]

man, so sleepy after the day I've had. Can't even read my comics.

[Howlett]

I don't remember who was interested in Severed, but I finally wrote the review for # 6. It's on my blog.

I'll read it when I get somewhere with wifi :D

[Slewo.O]

Did a damn good job of it too. That pic of you, me and Adam is one of my favourites.

And hell, being old hasn't stopped ME going out in fishne... nevermind :scared:

Pics or it happened!

[Slewo.O]

man, so sleepy after the day I've had. Can't even read my comics.

You know what'll get you pepped up? These "vitamins" in my hand, you can have em if you do me a favor.

[Matthew Brown]

You know what'll get you pepped up? These "vitamins" in my hand, you can have em if you do me a favor.

No thank you, stranger, I've had enough vitamin semen today.

[Erica J Heflin]

Did a damn good job of it too. That pic of you, me and Adam is one of my favourites.

And hell, being old hasn't stopped ME going out in fishne... nevermind :scared:

You've always had better legs than me, though.

[Arion]

I'll read it when I get somewhere with wifi :D

Oh OK.

[Slewo.O]

Oh OK.

I'll read it when I read Severed 6 bro.

[The Doctor]

Really enjoyed both Batgirl and Scarlet Spider

Enjoying the shorter arcs

[Marc Lombardi]

I already read Thief of Thieves #1 & Last of the Greats #5 last week and both were fantastic. For this week's other books, Demon Knights is pretty fun, Grifter had lots of action, Buffy was neat, Atomic Robo had some great chuckles. I read Snake Eyes to realize that IDW is making me buy comics I don't really like to not really get much more of the story from Cobra (which I love).

And Powers came out. Finally. 28 pages (29 if you count the guy who peed the cast as the first page) for $3.95. Good deal, but the comic after all of this time off just felt...ok?

Kind of a blah week.

[Ray G.]

I already read Thief of Thieves #1 & Last of the Greats #5 last week and both were fantastic. For this week's other books, Demon Knights is pretty fun, Grifter had lots of action, Buffy was neat, Atomic Robo had some great chuckles. I read Snake Eyes to realize that IDW is making me buy comics I don't really like to not really get much more of the story from Cobra (which I love).

And Powers came out. Finally. 28 pages (29 if you count the guy who peed the cast as the first page) for $3.95. Good deal, but the comic after all of this time off just felt...ok?

Kind of a blah week.

Buffy was something all right.

[Slewo.O]

I forgot to get Thief of Thieves. What was it like?

[Marc Lombardi]

Buffy was something all right.
I don't know...the show used to deal with some similar (and controversial) topics. This seems to be in line with that...and I'm sure the last page isn't really indicative of what is really going to end up happening.


I forgot to get Thief of Thieves. What was it like?
A solid setup for an intrigue-based thriller, akin to a spy story. There's a good dynamic with the main characters and I can see the roles that both Kirkman and Spencer have already played in developing the story. I'm in for the long haul.

[I AM GROOT!]

A week with no Cyclops and Captain America fist bumping. Which means it was a bad week. :(

Really? I always considered the presence of fist bumping a bad week. :shifty:


Sasha became a man.

Gathering Pitch Deadline is today!!!! :Panic:

One of these things I partook in. I'll let you decide which.


We replaced you with deep blue

http://images.wikia.com/en.futurama/images/1/10/DeepBlue2.jpg

How's it going new Jason?

'Rook to d-5'

Yup round about the same


New Jason knows what he's talking about. I approve!

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

I already read Thief of Thieves #1 & Last of the Greats #5 last week and both were fantastic. For this week's other books, Demon Knights is pretty fun, Grifter had lots of action, Buffy was neat, Atomic Robo had some great chuckles. I read Snake Eyes to realize that IDW is making me buy comics I don't really like to not really get much more of the story from Cobra (which I love).

And Powers came out. Finally. 28 pages (29 if you count the guy who peed the cast as the first page) for $3.95. Good deal, but the comic after all of this time off just felt...ok?

Kind of a blah week.

Buffy was fantastic, easily book of the week. Thief of Thieves was really good, probably takes the 2 spot.

[MAK15]

Hey John, did you get my email?

[The Doctor]

Buffy was something all right.

Your comment concerns me

[Matthew Brown]

Your comment concerns me

Don't let it, Buffy was great, and Ray is the enemy!

[artimoff]

Another thumbs ip for Buffy#6.

[The Doctor]

Don't let it, Buffy was great, and Ray is the enemy!


Another thumbs ip for Buffy#6.

Good signs

[Marc Lombardi]

Good signs
Yeah, don't pay Ray any mind. He just got back from a Santorum rally.

(I realize this "joke" will be lost on you since you don't live in the U.S. I'd tell you to Google Rick Santorum's name but I think that what you find would concern you even more.)

[Ray G.]

Yeah, don't pay Ray any mind. He just got back from a Santorum rally.

(I realize this "joke" will be lost on you since you don't live in the U.S. I'd tell you to Google Rick Santorum's name but I think that what you find would concern you even more.)

:)

I actually think it was a pretty well-written issue overall. This volume of Buffy has just been leagues above the previous one.

[Marc Lombardi]

:)

I actually think it was a pretty well-written issue overall. This volume of Buffy has just been leagues above the previous one.

Just wait until they introduce the ragtag group of time-displaced British orphans.

[Dark Sasha]

Down with ray!



Elect sasha for thread president!

[Marc Lombardi]

Down with ray!

Elect sasha for thread president!
You're Canadian and therefore ineligible. Everyone knows that Presidents are always white American men. And you wouldn't even win Prime Minister of the thread because Gary would beat you.

[Dark Sasha]

Down with the tyrant! Down with the tyrant!

[Ray G.]

Down with ray!



Elect sasha for thread president!

You're ineligible after your conviction for high thread treason.

Next election is in March 2014 anyway.

[Ray G.]

You're Canadian and therefore ineligible. Everyone knows that Presidents are always white American men. And you wouldn't even win Prime Minister of the thread because Gary would beat you.

Or Glenn. Or Howlett.

[Dark Sasha]

You're ineligible after your conviction for high thread treason.

Next election is in March 2014 anyway.

BOOO and PFFFFFF. I'd win! I almost won! Your thread taxes are terrible!

That, and in 1992 you tied me up on the car roof!

[Ray G.]

BOOO and PFFFFFF. I'd win! I almost won! You're thread taxes are terrible!

You came in third, and I won over 60% of the vote in a three-way race!

[Dark Sasha]

Ray hasn't solved our debt problem!

[Ray G.]

Ray hasn't solved our debt problem!

I presided over the chaotic transition to the New 52! I have crisis management skills!

[Dark Sasha]

I presided over the chaotic transition to the New 52! I have crisis management skills!

But during Final Crisis you were cowering at your desk in a dress!

[Ray G.]

But during Final Crisis you were cowering at your desk in a dress!

Look, no one's proud of our actions during the Final Crisis. But that was my first term, and the voters have spoken.

[Marc Lombardi]

What's Final Crisis. I vaguely remember being raped and mind-wiped around that time.

[Dark Sasha]

What's Final Crisis. I vaguely remember being raped and mind-wiped around that time.

Because Ray and his death panels were doing stuff to you!

[Dark Sasha]

I was standing tall and taking charge during Final Crisis!

[Slewo.O]

What's Final Crisis. I vaguely remember being raped and mind-wiped around that time.

Where were you when Batman died was displaced in time for our sins? Or when the Legion was found? Or when the Martian Manhunter was killed? Or when evil won?

We all had a journey of our own to reach in a world where it was raining blood, and the Speed Force was turned upside down. Now I'd you'll excuse me...

*drinks more pepsi*

[Dark Sasha]

And I looked better in a dress!

[Slewo.O]

And I looked better in a dress!

I think you were there in that panel when Dr. Light was about to get his creep on. Good thing the Spectre melted him!

[MAK15]

And I looked better in a dress!


I think you were there in that panel when Dr. Light was about to get his rape on. Good thing the Spectre melted him!

fixed.

[The Doctor]

Yeah, don't pay Ray any mind. He just got back from a Santorum rally.

(I realize this "joke" will be lost on you since you don't live in the U.S. I'd tell you to Google Rick Santorum's name but I think that what you find would concern you even more.)
I'm good as is

:)

I actually think it was a pretty well-written issue overall. This volume of Buffy has just been leagues above the previous one.

That's encouraging

Season 8 I enjoyed at the start....by the end though....

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

Too many books!

11- VENOM

10- CAPTAIN AMERICA

9- BATWOMAN

8- WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

7- SECRET AVENGERS

6- INCREDIBLE HULK

5- CONAN

4- WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN ALPHA AND OMEGA

3- BATTLE SCARS

2- THIEF OF THIEVES

1- BUFFY

[Andreas]

I need to get a comic for a 11 year old girl's birthday. Her mom said she wants to read comics about real people and already reads some superhero books. Do you guys have any suggestions? Would New York Four be age appropriate?

I read New York Four a few days ago. I'd recommend the Local hardcover (http://www.amazon.com/Local-Brian-Wood/dp/193496400X/) over New York Four, because it's the stronger, more involving story and I guess she'll return to it more often.

[The Doctor]

Fables Vol. 4 next week:rock:
Batman too :rock:
Plus Amazing and Avenging
Should be a great week:D

[Slewo.O]

Fables Vol. 4 next week:rock:
Batman too :rock:
Plus Amazing and Avenging
Should be a great week:D

Too many books! :crazy:

[Matt O'Keefe]

I read New York Four a few days ago. I'd recommend the Local hardcover (http://www.amazon.com/Local-Brian-Wood/dp/193496400X/) over New York Four, because it's the stronger, more involving story and I guess she'll return to it more often.

It does have a sex scene it it, though.

[Ray G.]

Too many books!

11- VENOM

10- CAPTAIN AMERICA

9- BATWOMAN

8- WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN

7- SECRET AVENGERS

6- INCREDIBLE HULK

5- CONAN

4- WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN ALPHA AND OMEGA

3- BATTLE SCARS

2- THIEF OF THIEVES

1- BUFFY

Only two of those in my personal top ten for the week.

You dropped Punisher MAX?

[Andreas]

It does have a sex scene it it, though.

I don't remember. How was it handled?

[Slewo.O]

It does have a sex scene it it, though.

New York Four, or Local?

[Dark Sasha]

Local's a graduation gift. Not for 11 year olds.

[Slewo.O]

Local's a graduation gift. Not for 11 year olds.

I bought a copy of the Local HC with my own money, what does that say brah?

[Dark Sasha]

I bought a copy of the Local HC with my own money, what does that say brah?

Are you 11 years old?

[Slewo.O]

Are you 11 years old?

Add 9 years and stir.

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

Only two of those in my personal top ten for the week.

You dropped Punisher MAX?

A loooong time ago. Punisher is one of the few characters that I just can't get into not matter how good the book is. Sorkin could be writing with Charest on art, and it'd be a miracle if I lasted past two arcs. Rucka might be my favorite writer in comics, but if he doesn't do something to hook me soon, I doubt I'll stick with the current book much longer.

[The Doctor]

Only two of those in my personal top ten for the week.

You dropped Punisher MAX?
Last issue right?

How did it end up?

[Dark Sasha]

Add 9 years and stir.

So there isn't a problem.

[Slewo.O]

Glenn, have you been keeping up with Carnage USA?

[Andreas]

It does have a sex scene it it, though.

Also, Local could still be a better option than Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki's Skim or Mike Carey and Jock's Faker.

[Andreas]

Local's a graduation gift. Not for 11 year olds.

What if she runs away from home before graduation?

[Slewo.O]

Mike Carey and Jock did a book together? This intrigues me... *hits google*

[Andreas]

And a really good one that would also make a great B-movie.

[Slewo.O]

And a really good one that would also make a great B-movie.

I like what I read of the blurb. But how are Vertigo trades from 2007-8 bound?

[The Doctor]

Glenn, have you been keeping up with Carnage USA?

No I have the family feud HC to read after I read Absolute Sandman Vol. 5

[Ray G.]

Last issue right?

How did it end up?

Frank died of his injuries after killing the Kingpin, at 65 years old. The last issue was Nick Fury tying up loose ends, killing Kingpin's wife (who was involved in Frank's death), and saying goodbye to his old friend. The ending had Nick mourning that Frank's life was pretty much pointless, until he saw angry mobs in Punisher apparel around the city, taking justice into their own hands, and realized that Frank's message had been heard.

[Slewo.O]

No I have the family feud HC to read after I read Absolute Sandman Vol. 5

Family Feud? Like the tv show? :mistrust:

[Andreas]

I like what I read of the blurb. But how are Vertigo trades from 2007-8 bound?

They're bound to look good? :mistrust:

[Slewo.O]

They're bound to look good? :mistrust:

Allow me to explain. I've had troubles with DC trades falling apart in the past. I'm just wondering how Vertigo trades hold up.

[The Doctor]

Frank died of his injuries after killing the Kingpin, at 65 years old. The last issue was Nick Fury tying up loose ends, killing Kingpin's wife (who was involved in Frank's death), and saying goodbye to his old friend. The ending had Nick mourning that Frank's life was pretty much pointless, until he saw angry mobs in Punisher apparel around the city, taking justice into their own hands, and realized that Frank's message had been heard.
Ah I know people kind of wanted the Ennis run to end a similar way

I wonder if Marvel will do 2-3 Omni's collecting all of Ennis and Aaron now

Family Feud? Like the tv show? :mistrust:

I think that's what the first collection is called, I can't be bothered to check

[Dark Sasha]

I bet you hate the Punisher, Ray!

[Ray G.]

I bet you hate the Punisher, Ray!

One of my favorite comics.

[Andreas]

Allow me to explain. I've had troubles with DC trades falling apart in the past. I'm just wondering how Vertigo trades hold up.

I bought a couple Sandman and Hellblazer collections and they hold up well. But with perfect binding it always depends on how carefully you handle them. If the cover isn't as flexible as the paper used, they tend to fall apart easier.

Of paperbacks in recent years, the main criticism I hear is that the paper is too thin.

[Dark Sasha]

One of my favorite comics.

Because you love violence?

[Howlett]

Frank died of his injuries after killing the Kingpin, at 65 years old. The last issue was Nick Fury tying up loose ends, killing Kingpin's wife (who was involved in Frank's death), and saying goodbye to his old friend. The ending had Nick mourning that Frank's life was pretty much pointless, until he saw angry mobs in Punisher apparel around the city, taking justice into their own hands, and realized that Frank's message had been heard.

Well that's... certainly an ending right there.

[Dark Sasha]

Ray! What are you doing for Valentine's day?!

[Slewo.O]

Ray! What are you doing for Valentine's day?!

Doing something romantic with his lady, I'd imagine.

[CapnChaos]

My review of The Woman in Black. (http://www.movienoise.com/aisle/?p=23)

Feedback more than welcome.

[Slewo.O]

My review of The Woman in Black. (http://www.movienoise.com/aisle/?p=23)

Feedback more than welcome.

Looks good. I'm glad to hear it's a scary film. I've never seen a Hammer film, but I'll be glad to make it my first. I know Radcliffe is a theater actor with great chops, but I wasn't sure if he'd able to convicingly play a widower.