Matrim Fox Cauthon Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I have been reading (and fairly impressed) with DC Rebirth. This has taken me for something of a surprise on multiple fronts. Before I walked away from comics (and recently coming back), I used to be an ardent Marvel fan in my youth, particularly of Spider-Man. But now, I'm finding myself drawn to DC and its characters more and more. The past appeal for Marvel has always been for how "human" their characters are, particularly when compared to DC's more "godly" counterparts. Perhaps at this point in my life, I'm simply more interested in reading about idealistic, larger-than-life heroes? Who knows? I also wonder how much of this has to do with nostalgia and fondness towards DC's cartoon line-ups (e.g. the DCAU and Young Justice, etc.).  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 CLEAN ROOM 18 WOO It's an awesome, messy, ugly end. And the return of Jon Davis Hunt as artist for the final book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King in Black Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 6:07 PM, Matrim Fox Cauthon said: I have been reading (and fairly impressed) with DC Rebirth. This has taken me for something of a surprise on multiple fronts. Before I walked away from comics (and recently coming back), I used to be an ardent Marvel fan in my youth, particularly of Spider-Man. But now, I'm finding myself drawn to DC and its characters more and more. The past appeal for Marvel has always been for how "human" their characters are, particularly when compared to DC's more "godly" counterparts. Perhaps at this point in my life, I'm simply more interested in reading about idealistic, larger-than-life heroes? Who knows? I also wonder how much of this has to do with nostalgia and fondness towards DC's cartoon line-ups (e.g. the DCAU and Young Justice, etc.).  Yeah, since I've  never been one of the purists who deify *that* comic, I too was pleasantly surprised with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Fox Cauthon Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 hour ago, The King in Black said: Yeah, since I've  never been one of the purists who deify *that* comic, I too was pleasantly surprised with it. Which one do you mean by "*that* comic"? Superman? Or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King in Black Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Matrim Fox Cauthon said: Which one do you mean by "*that* comic"? Superman? Or something else? Spoiler Well I was referring to Watchmen and Manhattan (and possibly Ozymandias) being incorporated in the DCU  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrim Fox Cauthon Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Oh. That was brilliant Grade A meta-commentary by DC on the tone and state of contemporary comics. And I am thrilled to see a counter-criticism of that comic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The King in Black Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Anybody reading Deathstroke Rebirth ? Priest has managed to make the character interesting again. Easily one of DC's best right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red snow Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 6 hours ago, The King in Black said: Anybody reading Deathstroke Rebirth ? Priest has managed to make the character interesting again. Easily one of DC's best right now. it does seem to be getting positive reviews in various places at the moment. Sounds a bit like the sleeper hit Grayson and Midnighter was last year where it gradually gains momentum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Valkyrie Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I've been preening because when they announced Rebirth I sat the hell up when they said "We got Christopher Priest back into comics and it's not writing a black character", and goddamn if it hasn't been everything I'd hoped for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 I read the latest issue of The Walking Dead yesterday, and it's the most heartbreaking issue in the series so far, and that's saying something. Kirkman's dialogue is top notch and the art, it's just so raw and emotional. It's the best issue of this series so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetyrPunkinhead Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 On 5/9/2017 at 3:48 PM, KingintheNorth4 said: I read the latest issue of The Walking Dead yesterday, and it's the most heartbreaking issue in the series so far, and that's saying something. Kirkman's dialogue is top notch and the art, it's just so raw and emotional. It's the best issue of this series so far. Regarding The Walking Dead issue #167 I just read it tonight. I admit the deathbed pep talk went on a bit to long and Andrea's toughness to the bitter end was simultaneously frustrating and enjoyable. I was waiting for her to just be vulnerable and show emotion, but you gotta also respect how she was taking car of people even as she died. And no lie, I got  a bit misty when Rick walked outta the house and collapsed into Carl then the group shoulder thing was pretty cool. I think the TV show has definitely influenced how they handle "big" deaths in the comic. I swear when I read the letter from Kirkman at the end of the comic I heard Chris Hardwick's voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tiger Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welp, im not a fan of Jen Walters' new look, not at all. What I was hoping for https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CofZZJVUkAUN4tB.jpg http://www.newsarama.com/images/i/000/187/419/original/Hulk_1_cover_e.jpg https://i0.wp.com/www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hulk-6-featured.png?resize=1280%2C600 Instead I get a Spider-man villain, mixed with Abomination. It looks edgy for the sake of being edgy. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D_P Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 On 31/05/2017 at 8:31 PM, Red Tiger said: Welp, im not a fan of Jen Walters' new look, not at all. What I was hoping for https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CofZZJVUkAUN4tB.jpg http://www.newsarama.com/images/i/000/187/419/original/Hulk_1_cover_e.jpg https://i0.wp.com/www.adventuresinpoortaste.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/hulk-6-featured.png?resize=1280%2C600 Instead I get a Spider-man villain, mixed with Abomination. It looks edgy for the sake of being edgy.  That is quite a departure.  Though the second one, Dale Keown, if I'm not mistaken, is awesome!  I absolutely love his art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tiger Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 3 hours ago, D_P said: That is quite a departure.  Though the second one, Dale Keown, if I'm not mistaken, is awesome!  I absolutely love his art. I would have been happy with any of those 3. I wanted the big, angry, grey and scarred Jen But this is how she actually looks and it doesn't work for me without the bigness https://68.media.tumblr.com/82d2f38a794520ac74d3264df2a3cce3/tumblr_oqz68miaCk1rk0k4co1_540.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/9c5a16ef3bfef2767e3ade63fd5e7bee/tumblr_oqz696869K1rk0k4co1_540.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/984dda22e59bc55a6f22200b036d762e/tumblr_oqz69p4ZuN1rk0k4co1_540.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/ef67769fc9e1655f875a7c5ead7179e7/tumblr_oqz6amJN1j1rk0k4co1_540.jpg https://68.media.tumblr.com/5489d1c75259c0e34851c9245c53a56d/tumblr_oqz6b33Edg1rk0k4co1_540.jpg It's actually less intimidating than normal She-hulk. All I keep thinking is that this Jen needs to stop hanging out with the Morlocks and get a good meal now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Anyone else think Captain Hydra dragging off Sally Floyd to prison while saying, "I'm sure Twitter will be furious" is awesome? I mean, it's a crud story but....that was a long time coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mormont Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 'Awesome' as in 'cringeworthy'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tiger Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Seems these days people think everything is cringeworthy. It was a jab to an utterly useless site, but nothing awesome, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 15 minutes ago, Red Tiger said: Seems these days people think everything is cringeworthy. It was a jab to an utterly useless site, but nothing awesome, IMO. Really? That's how you read it? I read it as an attack on the infamous, "Has Captain America heard of My Space?" from Civil War. Sally Floyd always said Captain America was out of touch with the American people. The thing was, now Sally Floyd is the one who is out of touch. She cares about the loss of civil liberties while the public...doesn't. It's a nice dramatic reversal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Tiger Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, C.T. Phipps said: Really? That's how you read it? I read it as an attack on the infamous, "Has Captain America heard of My Space?" from Civil War. Sally Floyd always said Captain America was out of touch with the American people. The thing was, now Sally Floyd is the one who is out of touch. She cares about the loss of civil liberties while the public...doesn't. It's a nice dramatic reversal. I thought Civil war 1 and 2 were both hot garbage, so you will have to forgive me if I don't care much for quotes from either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.T. Phipps Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Red Tiger said: I thought Civil war 1 and 2 were both hot garbage, so you will have to forgive me if I don't care much for quotes from either. Well, in stories about freedom vs. security, it's kind of a neat callback but sure whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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