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COMICS!!! |OT| August 2017 | Gwenpool's milkshake brings all the boys to the yard
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BKatastrophe
Member
I absolutely, truly believe that Barry is the core problem. He is a fundamentally boring character. A relic of the Silver-Age whose defining traits are "superhero" and "goes fast." That's simply not enough for a wide array of reasons that boil down to him existing and DC's narrative since the original Flash Rebirth storyline forcing him into relevance.
Yeah, the new run definitely fixes the "Barry has no personality " complaint.
If I may ask - and I say this as a big fan of Wally - what do you think specifically makes Wally a less boring character than Barry?
I wouldn't say that just because of America. Going after YA authors is a good thing.
I'm not a fan of the changes made to the Flash family since Barry came back.
LordOfLore
Banned
Just got the Fantastic Four by Fraction Omnibus. Been very reluctant to get it despite the FF being my favorite Marvel team, considering that most people say half the run is mediocre. But the price (~$27) was at a point where I was willing to get it and at least enjoy the FF by Fraction/Allred portion.
And with that, my Marvel Now-era shelf fills out even more. I'm still needing to pick up X-Men Legion Omnibus, Uncanny X-Men Vol 2, Original Sin, and maybe Deadpool Dracula's Gauntlet. But yeah, when I get those I should have about 90%+ of their Now-era OHC stuff. And I have enjoyed everything I've read so far (except Hawkeye by Lemire, which I stopped a few issues in).
And with that, my Marvel Now-era shelf fills out even more. I'm still needing to pick up X-Men Legion Omnibus, Uncanny X-Men Vol 2, Original Sin, and maybe Deadpool Dracula's Gauntlet. But yeah, when I get those I should have about 90%+ of their Now-era OHC stuff. And I have enjoyed everything I've read so far (except Hawkeye by Lemire, which I stopped a few issues in).
I thought they retconned that out a few issues later so that Ben Franklin never slept with Clea and that it was all an illusion in Doctor Strange's head?
in that case thats not so amazing
I loved Lemire Hawkeye
I may retry it eventually. I gave up on it with the "You're a real hawk-eye, kid" line.
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
It's pretty much Marvel's attempt to have a good Hawkeye run from the guy who made a good Green Arrow run.I loved Lemire Hawkeye
Give it a try. The good parts come after it it.
Serpentine
Banned
no... NO...
LordOfLore
Banned
whatsinaname
Member
This will never stop being hilarious.
This will never stop being hilarious.
That was a great issue
Freezasaurus
Member
Something like that would never be possible with DC trades.
echoshifting
Banned
This will never stop being hilarious.
One of my all time favorite single issues. I laugh every time.
Freezasaurus
Member
I still like the Galactus issue best. "Ha ha, what a tool."
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
Is there video of this?
ShadowSwordmaster
Banned
You can say that about Legacy in general.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Woah devin Grayson is still writing. I liked her when she started with Gotham Knights but I'll never forgive her for that brutal Nightwing run
Alex is on the cover and mentioned in the solicitation.
Freezasaurus
Member
Got Punisher MAX Complete Vol.6 and the Simonson Orion omni in the mail today. They both look great. Punisher MAX is the smallest of the Complete Collections so far, for sure. If they're going into Aaron's run next, then the Punisher Complete Collections might rival the Deadpool volumes in terms of number of books.
Aizo
Banned
That's kind of a surprise. What was so bad that it made you leave the book forever?
Freezasaurus
Member
Messi doesn't like mystical mumbo-jumbo.
Aizo
Banned
What's the mystical mumbo jumbo in Monstress? The monster? Cat magic?
Yes. My friend and I imitate how we think Galactic would say that all the time.
whatsinaname
Member
All of it?
Loved the first issue and it completely lost me when they got to the forrest so I dropped it.
Freezasaurus
Member
Was it the mystical stuff you weren't into? I know it wasn't the art that lost you.
It was partly the art (sometimes you can see where corners are cut but it's not a big deal) and partly feeling nothing for any of the cast. I didn't feel invested so I moved on.
Freezasaurus
Member
RedHoodedOwl
Member
I would've like to see Rick Sanchez encounter Hickman's New Avengers.
This book is essentially made for you.
Aizo
Banned
Huh. I think it's quite good. I would say give it another shot, but you seem disinterested. I really like that it's got a cast of mostly non-white humanoids, and many strong female characters. And the world building is quite interesting.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Yes, her and Ghus from Saga 😍😍😍
Freezasaurus
Member
This will never stop being hilarious.
I loved both of those parts. I laughed a lot reading that book.
Aizo
Banned
Launchpad.
Marvel
If fans are interested in the bigger titles they will be more likely to check out the other stuff. There are fans who currently aren't happy for various reasons so they aren't checking things out.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'll say this. There was a bit of a hangover for me too for the next couple of issues after that amazing triple sized first issue. There really wasn't anything wrong with those issues IMO. It was just hard to go back to standard sized issue at first.
But if Messi isn't a fan that's cool. He has plenty of other good shit to read in its place.
The biggest disappointment from July's sales numbers for me is that Wayward's sales have dipped below 5K. Not good
Wayward is a good book but it's like Monstress in the "fuck trying to follow this story month to month, I'm waiting on the fucking trade".
Sana Takeda is my favorite comic artist. I like Gurihiru's whimsy, but Takeda makes my heart weep in joy. Liu and Takeda is such a powerhouse combo.
Sana Takeda is my favorite comic artist. I like Gurihiru's whimsy, but Takeda makes my heart weep in joy. Liu and Takeda is such a powerhouse combo.
Freezasaurus
Member
I got to that point too. I like the deluxe hardcover volumes since they include the backmatter as well.