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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 20, 2013 23:50:07 GMT -5
Finished Red Son. Holy crap.
It was freaking great! Possibly my favorite Superman tale.
And the ending? Ingenious. Did NOT see that coming. Also I freaking LOVED the Batmankoff. I just loved that shit eating toothy grin he wore in most of his panels.
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Post by stinger on Jan 21, 2013 2:39:39 GMT -5
Just finished Batman #16 and But it's downside.......I HAVE TO WAIT A MONTH FOR #17!!!!!! *Sidenote* DC must REALLY hate Horses The horse thing was the most disturbing part. But dang, can Scott Snyder write a comic book!
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Post by Zabel Zarock on Jan 22, 2013 18:13:05 GMT -5
Anyone reading the TF comics now? Really curious who it is on the ship that knows Overlord is in the basement and really liking Cyclonus's development.
Finally read the last issue of X-Men Legacy before it focuses on legion, reading it makes me hate the current Thunderbolts series even more.
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Post by stinger on Jan 23, 2013 15:24:32 GMT -5
So, a friend of mine offered to buy some of my digital codes for $1 a piece. My question: Does this ruin the value of the comics? Is there even any value to ruin in this day and age? The code would be no good a year from now anyway, so would peeling off the sticker hurt the resale value assuming I'm not looking to sell within a year?
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Post by Legion on Jan 23, 2013 15:28:32 GMT -5
It would, as the comic would no longer be mint.
Removing the sticker is removing something and thus the comic is no longer in pure and mint condition.
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Post by Legion on Jan 23, 2013 15:38:25 GMT -5
Young Avengers today.
Worth the wait.
I loved it.
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Post by Alucard on Jan 23, 2013 23:40:18 GMT -5
Picked up Young Avengers, Uncanny Avengers #3, and Winter Soldier #14
The first two were good, the last kinda injured my feels.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jan 23, 2013 23:47:39 GMT -5
Finished the WW TPB. Loved it.
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Jan 24, 2013 0:34:10 GMT -5
Picked up Young Avengers, Uncanny Avengers #3, and Winter Soldier #14 The first two were good, the last kinda injured my feels. {Spoiler}Is Bucky doomed to never have a happy ending?
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Post by Alucard on Jan 24, 2013 1:43:45 GMT -5
Picked up Young Avengers, Uncanny Avengers #3, and Winter Soldier #14 The first two were good, the last kinda injured my feels. {Spoiler}Is Bucky doomed to never have a happy ending? It's weird, I'm of two minds about this. {Spoiler}That could be as close as we ever get to one for him. The character is rather driven by guilt, loneliness, and remorse. It's possible it was written as sort of a "do whatever" prompt for Jason Latour to take over with, and that the two could reunite and fall in love again someday. Afterall, attraction is attraction. They're practically the same. Their paths will have to cross again someday. I'm almost thinking you could do a superspy version of The Notebook with this. Anyway, yeah. That look she had on her face in the hospital bed, how sad and lost she was, that got me worst of all I guess. I think that Bucky himself will be fine though. Ed's letter to the reader at the end gave me a bit more confidence about his departure from the book, hoping Jason's writing style suits the character. This is one romance that I don't think the fandom it has will let die, though.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Jan 24, 2013 2:49:22 GMT -5
I liked Red Son a.lot; but thought the ending was hackneyed and lame. Good till then though.
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Post by Friday Night SmackOwn on Jan 24, 2013 12:53:20 GMT -5
{Spoiler}Is Bucky doomed to never have a happy ending? It's weird, I'm of two minds about this. {Spoiler}That could be as close as we ever get to one for him. The character is rather driven by guilt, loneliness, and remorse. It's possible it was written as sort of a "do whatever" prompt for Jason Latour to take over with, and that the two could reunite and fall in love again someday. Afterall, attraction is attraction. They're practically the same. Their paths will have to cross again someday. I'm almost thinking you could do a superspy version of The Notebook with this. Anyway, yeah. That look she had on her face in the hospital bed, how sad and lost she was, that got me worst of all I guess. I think that Bucky himself will be fine though. Ed's letter to the reader at the end gave me a bit more confidence about his departure from the book, hoping Jason's writing style suits the character. This is one romance that I don't think the fandom it has will let die, though. {Spoiler}Though, given the prominence of Bucky & Natasha in Captain America: Winter Soldier, I could see Marvel putting the two back together again, in time for April 2014.
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Post by Legion on Jan 24, 2013 14:22:31 GMT -5
It's weird, I'm of two minds about this. {Spoiler}That could be as close as we ever get to one for him. The character is rather driven by guilt, loneliness, and remorse. It's possible it was written as sort of a "do whatever" prompt for Jason Latour to take over with, and that the two could reunite and fall in love again someday. Afterall, attraction is attraction. They're practically the same. Their paths will have to cross again someday. I'm almost thinking you could do a superspy version of The Notebook with this. Anyway, yeah. That look she had on her face in the hospital bed, how sad and lost she was, that got me worst of all I guess. I think that Bucky himself will be fine though. Ed's letter to the reader at the end gave me a bit more confidence about his departure from the book, hoping Jason's writing style suits the character. This is one romance that I don't think the fandom it has will let die, though. {Spoiler}Though, given the prominence of Bucky & Natasha in Captain America: Winter Soldier, I could see Marvel putting the two back together again, in time for April 2014. {Spoiler}Or Natasha and Clint.....
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Post by Citizen Snips on Jan 24, 2013 18:37:44 GMT -5
Enjoyed Avengers and Uncanny Avengers, lovedlovedLOVED FF. The teaming of Fraction and the Allreds is just a perfect match.
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Post by Jiren on Jan 24, 2013 18:58:44 GMT -5
Finished the WW TPB. Loved it. Part 2 is out soon That too is awesome
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2013 20:28:57 GMT -5
Finished Red Son. Holy crap. It was freaking great! Possibly my favorite Superman tale. And the ending? Ingenious. Did NOT see that coming. Also I freaking LOVED the Batmankoff. I just loved that s*** eating toothy grin he wore in most of his panels. Ooh, ok. Here's another Superman Elseworlds suggestion: Superman: Last Son of Earth, and Last Stand on Krypton. 2 one-shot issues by Steve Gerber and Doug Wheatley back from 2000-2001. I don't believe they've ever been collected in a TPB, but it's a great read. I'd also suggest Superman: The Last Family of Krypton, from 2010. By Silver/Bronze age Superman writer Cary Bates. Not as great but still (IMHO) very good.
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Post by JDviant on Jan 24, 2013 20:30:34 GMT -5
Superman: Secret Identity is the best 'elseworlds' Superman story imo. Trade is oop but rereleased in April.
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Post by Sir Woodrow on Jan 24, 2013 20:33:02 GMT -5
Superman: Secret Identity is the best 'elseworlds' Superman story imo. Trade is oop but rereleased in April. That's the one by Kurt Busiek isn't it?
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Post by JDviant on Jan 24, 2013 20:35:24 GMT -5
Yes sir, about if a boy in the real world named Clark Kent actually had the powers of Superman. Great stuff.
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Post by Jiren on Jan 24, 2013 20:57:58 GMT -5
I might be in the Minority here but I really enjoyed both "Superman Earth 2" books.
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