The Natural Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 On 06/10/2016 at 8:22 PM, Eivion said: We are getting a Batwoman book spinning out of Detective Comics come January/February. I would be a lot happier/excited though if it wasn't Marguerite Bennett writing. I like her well enough, but I didn't hear great things about Angela once Gillen left her writing solo. Hopefully its more her when she does Batman. Still not sure why they didn't pay Rucka out the ass to return to it or at least give it to Tynion. Now I have to wonder if I will continue picking up Detective come then as she was the biggest draw for me though its been solid so far. Happy Batwoman gets a solo book again. Can't comment on Marguerite Bennett as I haven't read her work. In an ideal world, Rucka or Blackman/Williams III return. On 12/10/2016 at 8:20 AM, The Unholy Dragon said: Not sure how I feel about the changes made to Batman/Two Face's origin in the new All Star Batman but the book continues to be a hell of a ride regardless. Still haven't read All Star Batman #1. I don't mind the New 52 Harvey Dent/Two-Face origin. 1 hour ago, WholeFnMachine said: I wrote an article on my NYCC 2016 experience, please check it out over at Nerdspan. http://www.nerdspan.com/2016-new-york-comic-con-nycc/ Will give this a look, pal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Just caught up on Flash and there's an interesting trend happening (Rebirth meta arc spoilers) Barry is remembering stuff retconned by the New 52. He realized Meena could still be saved by remembering getting sucked into the Speed Force in Crisis on Infinite Earths then in the final battle with Godspeed he grabs that grimly iconic necklock...then freaks out and says 'Not again' clearly having a flash of memory from when he killed Thawne before. Neither is a full memory but the implication is that Barry is remembering his pre-New 52 life. Be interesting to see how that continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 In January, Abnett will be addressing the very first thing I asked about Rebirth: Old Wally will be getting reacquainted with Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Finally read Justice League: Darkseid War Part 2. There was almost too much going on to keep track of, but I thought it was fairly good overall with some good character moments for various people. I also see it helped to set up much of Rebirth. I really wish I had the money to be buying more comics right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Harley Quinn is absolutely terrible, right? That's not just me. It feels like a parody of a parody with her bouncing from panel to panel fitting in as many zany lines and zany moments as possible without the least bit of actual pathos. Like an unfunny knock off Bugs Bunny cartoon on 1.5x speed. And one that's maybe a little too self-aware of its own success and that revels in it as a justification not to be anything more than what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H. Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Harley has never been good as the focus of a solo book. Se is best served as a supporting haracter James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I think the Kesel book was very strong, actually, but I'll admit I haven't read it in years. It felt much more balanced though, with a lot more black/bleak humor and consequences while still keeping that element of lightness and irreverence. It's a tough balance and I think that run nailed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouderDrew Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I think my favorite character from the Harley book is Red Tool especially the scene when they have to get him to the hospital. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 I really liked the first year or so of the Conner/Palmiotti stuff and I really like the characters and relationships built as well as the way they write Harley/Ivy but it definitely lost me a bit toward the end of the first run and the Rebirth series hasn't really sold me. I don't know if it helps or hurts that it seems totally detached from canon right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeFnMachine Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 12 hours ago, The Unholy Dragon said: I really liked the first year or so of the Conner/Palmiotti stuff and I really like the characters and relationships built as well as the way they write Harley/Ivy but it definitely lost me a bit toward the end of the first run and the Rebirth series hasn't really sold me. I don't know if it helps or hurts that it seems totally detached from canon right now. I was in the same boat, except it fell off for me so much that I didn't bother to keep buying it after Rebirth. I also echo the love for Red Tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Oh I dropped it before the Red Tool stuff. Just didn't see anything in Rebirth to make me reconsider as opposed to like...Green Arrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouderDrew Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 What does everybody think of DC's Young Animal titles? The only one that interested me was Cave Carson has a Cybernetic Eye. I though the first issue was fun and I'm interested to see how it progress in later issues. Also is anybody reading the Death of Hawkman mini series or Midnighter and Apollo mini series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Midnighter and Apollo is as good as Midnighter was and I loved that so yeah. Cave Carson's first issue ruled, even if the Super Powers backup wasthe best part. I liked the first issue of Way's Doom Patrol but not enough to read monthly. Will be checking it in trades for sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WholeFnMachine Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I read the first issue of Doom Patrol and dug it, will continue reading. The description for Mother Panic, out yesterday, intrigues me and I'm going to pick it up with my weekly pull tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Mother Panic was a really fun first issue. Felt the most like a proto-Vertigo title being entrenched in Gotham but also having the words "Fuck Batman" dropped uncensored (which caught me off guard honestly) The whole line seems to be turning out well. Hope the sales are turning up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 After not really feeling the first few, today's Titans left me with a huge smile thru the entire thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouderDrew Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 21 hours ago, Cliff Hanger said: After not really feeling the first few, today's Titans left me with a huge smile thru the entire thing. I just read it today and I really enjoyed the whole issue, but I've enjoyed the past issues. Did anybody notice how the artwork changed in Cyborg #5? It went from being more adult like then halfway through it when to a Cave Carson type of drawing. What has everybody though of the Rebirth launch so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Generally it ticks the boxes of what I want from core DC titles, even if I wish there was more experimental or weird stuff happening. But while DC You had some of their best books of the past ten years probably, the sales mostly weren't there so I get why they'd go back to basics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Man. Okay. Let's test some memories. Late 80s/maybe early 90s series that I *think* was published by DC but not related to other titles, set in a Marvel 2099 esque future with cops on motorcycles and Xtreme fashions. main character has Olsen orange hair with a sweep over. iirc had a Chessboard motif but distinctly not Checkmate. Robot kangaroo partner and weird plant monster called Rosebud. WHAT IS THIS WEIRD OBSCURE SERIES FROM MY YOUTH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Austin Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 sounds like Ravage 2099 but I never read it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobholly138 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Slash Marud? There was also a DC published Blade Runner like Doc Savage revamp in the late 80s/early90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 I know Sonic Disruptors had a chessboard style logo and think that was a future/dystopian book. cant remember much more off top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Not either of those. thanks though. may have to dig through my parents' crawlspace as I'm sure there's some issues buried there. I'll let you know if I figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 It almost sounds like that weird time travel Jonah Hex reboot, but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Unholy Dragon Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 IT WAS GAMMARAUDERS! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts