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Post by sternrogers01 on Oct 31, 2016 16:42:42 GMT -5
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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Oct 31, 2016 16:54:12 GMT -5
Going back to the DC Rebirth talk... Is DC Rebirth doing so well because there are more readers, especially new and/or lapsed readers, who are willing to pick up these books? Or has DC been able to convince the regular Wednesday consumer to simply buy more DC books than they were previously? A diversity of content does not guarantee a diversity of readership and vice versa. I'd say it's likely a combination of excellent word of mouth and getting away from alot of New 52 stuff is bringing lapsed readers back in large numbers. Maybe? Certainly I've seen the word of mouth about Rebirth, and for DC, they probably don't care who's buying the books so long as the books are moving. But I'm curious about how reliable the claim is about how many lapsed readers have come back to DC or how many new readers DC has been able to hook with Rebirth, because the aging readers who never stopped buying DC books potentially could have shifted their consumption to buying more DC books (perhaps because they dropped their Marvel pulls plus good word of mouth?). So does Occam's Razor really work here? Is it simply a matter of good books = good sales? Because there have been plenty of good books that also get cancelled because of low DM sales. About 5 years ago the same kinds of discourse were circulating given the snapshots of that period. What would the snapshot be now? www.dccomics.com/blog/2012/02/09/dc-comics-the-new-52-product-launch-research-resultsicv2.com/articles/comics/view/22113/new-52-appealed-avid-fans-lapsed-readers
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Post by sternrogers01 on Nov 1, 2016 7:03:53 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 7:29:48 GMT -5
Oliver Nome, whose worked mainly with Aspen Comics for several years, has entered hospice care amidst fight with brain cancer, and put a statement out for comic fans. A tough read, as he first came out with his diagnosis 3 and a half years ago... www.newsarama.com/31809-oliver-nome-enters-hospice-care.html
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 8:14:56 GMT -5
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Nov 1, 2016 8:28:10 GMT -5
Bee throwing villain or no deal!
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Post by Rolent Tex on Nov 1, 2016 9:16:23 GMT -5
Bee throwing villain or no deal! Do we really need Swarm back though?
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Nov 1, 2016 9:17:02 GMT -5
Bee throwing villain or no deal! Do we really need Swarm back though? Yes. Nazi Bees for everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2016 9:22:50 GMT -5
Do we really need Swarm back though? Yes. Nazi Bees for everyone. Y'know what's pretty amazing? I never knew he was a Nazi until, like.....less than 5 years ago. The bees succeeded in covering up the back story.
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Post by Rolent Tex on Nov 1, 2016 9:26:09 GMT -5
Yes. Nazi Bees for everyone. Y'know what's pretty amazing? I never knew he was a Nazi until, like.....less than 5 years ago. The bees succeeded in covering up the back story. They should be Nazi bees and have a West Side Story style dance battle with Red Skull and his crew.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Nov 1, 2016 9:27:21 GMT -5
Yes. Nazi Bees for everyone. Y'know what's pretty amazing? I never knew he was a Nazi until, like.....less than 5 years ago. The bees succeeded in covering up the back story. Well the Nazi stuff does kinda seem like an unnecessary step. I mean Scientist that is turned into bees is enough of a backstory for a villain...
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Post by Talent Name on Nov 1, 2016 13:43:24 GMT -5
Do we really need Swarm back though? Yes. Nazi Bees for everyone. If Ron Harris gets his way this could be coming to TNA
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Post by sternrogers01 on Nov 1, 2016 14:25:28 GMT -5
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Post by sternrogers01 on Nov 1, 2016 15:50:33 GMT -5
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Post by sternrogers01 on Nov 2, 2016 5:15:03 GMT -5
Batman {Spoiler}{Spoiler}The entire issue is narrated by Selina, she reveals she killed 237 people who belonged to a terrorist faction that bombed the orphanage she grew up in. Batman heads to Bane's prison headquarters, constantly threatning to "break Bane's back", he battles Bane's agents but Bane seemingly gets the better of him, injuring his back and tossing him in a flooded cell. Bruce eventually climbs out and Selina is greeting him when he gets out. Bruce again states he's going to break Bane's back. Selina's narration concludes with her having hope Bruce will embrace the dark side so a kiss between them may lost longer. Bizarre issue. Superman {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Jon and Damian do not start on the right foot at all. Damien is furious with Jon for the incident with the Eradicator and the Lunar Bat-Cave, and even brings out the incineration of the Kent family's cat. Nobody takes a shine to Jon, and Superman arrives in a very fowl mood to retreive his son, Batman is also there and arms himself with a kryptonite batarang. The stand-off ends with a temporary cool down for everyone, but Damien then insults Lois to Jon's face, which causes another fight Cyborg {Spoiler}{Spoiler}A bit of a predictable issue, but Victor is able to override the viruses in his software manifesting themselves as the JL and his own mother, but he accidently freaks out Sarah as a result. The data representing his one true love emerges to help him combat the virus but he cannot identify her due to his memory problems. It's revealed that the long lost true love is Sarah at the end of the issue, unbeknownst to Victor, who still sees her as a good friend.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2016 9:42:37 GMT -5
Today I learned that Marvel has been sued by a Japanese porn producer for the name "Ironheart," which.......was apparently an Iron Man porn parody first. I'm too afraid to provide even what should be a safe for work link (Bleeding Cool), just trust me....this is a thing, it seems.
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Post by The Heartbreak TWERK on Nov 2, 2016 10:58:48 GMT -5
Nightwing {Spoiler}{Spoiler} Well, that's it for Raptor for now. And that was supposed to be the tension between Bruce and Dick? Guess that was quick. Catwoman: Election Night {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler} Way more true to the character than what King's doing in Batman. Why can't we get this as an ongoing? Fun one shot.
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Post by andrew8798 on Nov 2, 2016 15:25:35 GMT -5
One less book for me to get with Spidey ending this week
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Post by Mackenzie Gorn on Nov 2, 2016 15:32:37 GMT -5
Does parody not work both ways?
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Post by sternrogers01 on Nov 2, 2016 15:59:03 GMT -5
One less book for me to get with Spidey ending this week Did MJ ever appear in that book like...at all? 'Cause she appeared on the concept designs when they were promoting it last year
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