Ray's 52nd DCU/GrayHaven Megathread - The New Fifty-TwOOMPH!!!

[King of Mars]

I know it's a common complaint, but Bendis' AVENGERS never felt like THE Avengers to me. It was more like a grittier version of CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS or something. Just a giant, super hero mish mash. I know the team has had some wild line-ups over the years but I can't recall any other period in Avengers history when the team went so long without a return to some version of the core line-up. I think it'll be nice if someone with a more traditional approach takes over the book.

Of course, I haven't even looked at an Avengers book in quite some time (couple years?), so maybe I'm talking out of my ass.

[Dark Sasha]

[Howlett]

I know it's a common complaint, but Bendis' AVENGERS never felt like THE Avengers to me. It was more like a grittier version of CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS or something. Just a giant, super hero mish mash. I know the team has had some wild line-ups over the years but I can't recall any other period in Avengers history when the team went so long without a return to some version of the core line-up. I think it'll be nice if someone with a more traditional approach takes over the book.

Of course, I haven't even looked at an Avengers book in quite some time (couple years?), so maybe I'm talking out of my ass.

I thought Bendis made the team what it should've been to be honest, though I do agree with most of your other points. "Earths Mightiest Heroes... Except that guy. And that guy. And fuck that guy" just doesn't have the same ring to it

I'm enjoyed his run for the most part. I loved some parts, hated others, but overall enjoyed.

I can't wait to see who comes next though. I'm holding out hope for Hickman and Aaron.

[Dark Sasha]

No, they were cancelled because it's Moon Knight.

The new version isn't selling well either. Because it's Moon Knight.

You're a Moon Knight!

[John M. Coker (Johnny C.)]

Odd.

[NickT]

I thought Bendis made the team what it should've been to be honest, though I do agree with most of your other points. "Earths Mightiest Heroes... Except that guy. And that guy. And fuck that guy" just doesn't have the same ring to it

I'm enjoyed his run for the most part. I loved some parts, hated others, but overall enjoyed.

I can't wait to see who comes next though. I'm holding out hope for Hickman and Aaron.

I do think that is true. There have been points where the MIGHTIEST have been woman who shrinks and flies, man who shrinks and talks to ants, archer, man who flies and talks to birds


Also, the argument about a more traditional team, people like Luke Cage have now been Avengers for almost a decade. I think the time where people could treat them as a side thing has passed. They are more Avengers than most now. And anyway, at what point does a team become traditional? Does it have to be entirely people who were on the team in the 70s? The Avengers right now have around five "classic" Avengers, what's wrong with that?

[The Doctor]

My view of Scarlet Spider has been tainted by a guy who cosplayed as him without wearing a cup.

Andrew?

You do realize that Bendis often works with an end game in mind, right? Just because that wasn't explained in arc one, it doesn't mean it won't be. I'd rather see Bendis take his time and tell some good stories.



If Bendis and Maleev want it to? Hell yes.

*is still waiting as to how fake Spider-man did all that stuff way back when*

[I AM GROOT!]

Can Andrew or one of the other Gathering editors confirm when the deadline is for first draft of the Young Readers volume?

[Dark Sasha]

[The Doctor]

Can Andrew or one of the other Gathering editors confirm when the deadline is for first draft of the Young Readers volume?

31st January according to my info