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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 21, 2016 12:17:31 GMT -5
The low-down on Ben Reily's comeback {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Turns out Miles Warren was inside the Bugle the whole time when Peter, Ben and Norman had their tussle at the end of the Clone Saga. He took a sample from Ben's remains and cloned him, using his New U process to reanimate him with his memories intact (how Miles came about this kind of process is never explained, nor is it explained why he was able to wander about the Daily Bugle out of his Jackal costume without being identified instantly), he kills Ben twenty-six times in an attempt to sort out his degeneration factor and the process drives Ben to despair.
He ultimately breaks free and tortures Warren by cloning him multiple times and does'nt let him know which Warren is the real one. The pills to stabalize clone degeneration seem to be entirely of Ben's invention. He then dons the Anubis suit (which is pre-existing despite Miles having never worn it before) and the flashbacks end. Peter decides to hear Ben out
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 21, 2016 14:44:27 GMT -5
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Post by Malibu Albino on Dec 21, 2016 16:21:32 GMT -5
So, I'm looking to get into some DC Rebirth stuff and I was wondering what were some of your favorite series right now?
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 21, 2016 16:52:21 GMT -5
Superman-Great stuff, there's a touching Darwyn Cooke tribute two-parter early in the run, Lois kicks Eradicator's butt in a Bat-Suit, Jon and Damian bond, it's a really cosy comic
Action Comics-Has a good mystery going on with the alternative Clark Kent, Mr. Oz, Geneticron, and the Godslayer stuff. Suffers a bit from outdated writing and decompresion, but relatively fine.
Green Arrow-Has an intriguing story about certain forces conspiring to tear down Oliver's world, forcing him to function more as an outlaw without his resources. His relationship with Dinah is front and centre again. Elements of his N52 stint that worked are still there and seem to be strengthened here.
Cyborg-This is the most "Silver Age"-ish of the Rebirth titles. It's all over the place with rapid fire twists and turns (at least in today's issue anyway) and feels like something you'd watch on a Saturday morning. Having the writer be the same guy who developed the 90s FOX Spider-Man cartoon helps makes this a favourite of mine
Aquaman-Great high-stakes stuff, most of the stories in this ought to fuel movies. Also incredibly cosy with the Arthur/Mera chemistry.
Wonder Woman-Great back to basics approach with Year One, and the rekindling of the Steve/Diana romance, but if you liked her New 52 backstory, watch out, it's all being retconned and done away with in the present day storylines.
Stay clear of Tom King's Batman, Supergirl, and the Batgirl books and you're all set
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Post by Hugh Mungus on Dec 22, 2016 0:28:54 GMT -5
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 22, 2016 9:17:47 GMT -5
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 22, 2016 13:46:55 GMT -5
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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Dec 22, 2016 20:18:55 GMT -5
www.newsarama.com/32493-dc-rebirth-commercials-coming-to-major-networks-in-2017.htmlI'm skeptical that this will work. But not because I think that DC shouldn't be running commercials, I do, but why aren't they running these ads during CW shows? Are potential new readers, presumably young people, actually watching TBS or El Rey? Comparably, why Marvel Studios does well with its advertising is that ABC runs trailers and TV specials that are giant commercials for these properties, because Disney owns both MS and ABC. The synergy is obvious. Why can't DC work out something with CBS and run Rebirth commercials during The Big Bang Theory, a show that features a lot of DC IP and merchandise anyway, but more importantly has more than 20 million eyeballs watching it?
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 23, 2016 1:53:28 GMT -5
The Big Bang Theory has promoted Marvel stuff in the past, I remember them complaining about Superior Spider-Man once before
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Dec 23, 2016 17:24:23 GMT -5
Am I the only one that remembers the Ultraverse commercials back during the 90s boom?
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 24, 2016 14:03:47 GMT -5
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 28, 2016 6:14:33 GMT -5
Detective Comics {Spoiler}Spoiler takes out the Bat-Team, points out the damage done to the health clinic over the last couple of stories, and then gives Bruce an ultimatum, turn himself in and shut down the Batcave and Belfrey or she will out him and the team. Bruce refuses. Fox and Clayface give Stephanie a few touching speeches which provide Kate enough time to take out Stephanie's I-Phone with the information.
Stephanie flees, vowing to constantly meddle in Bruce's affairs until he turns himself in. It's later revealed Stephanie's i-phone contained no information that could compromise anyone's identities. She was bluffing. Bruce decides to let her grieve and allow her to interfere until she gets this phase out of her system.
Meanwhile, Tim Drake manages to escape his cell, only to find something in another cell made of electrical light. It seems to distress and confound Tim. Oz watches him from his control room, telling Tim he will understand soon Action Comics {Spoiler}So it looks like the Superman: Secret Origin mini-series is still canon to Pre-Flashpoint Supes, as he recalls meeting his version of Lex in Smallville. Jon and Kathy are making a mess at home while Lois is forced to work late covering the story on the missing Geneticron building with the other Clark, and after a big skirmish, Supes learns of Lex's association with the Mother Box and seems to agree with the jury's guilty verdict. Also plenty of Darksied flashbacks JL Vs Suicide Squad {Spoiler}Harley is aware of Diana's pre-flashpoint origin, Maxwell Lord and his own team also seem to remember pre-flashpoint. Killer Frost absorbs Superman's life force and manages to take out the whole JL...erm...off-panel?
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Dec 28, 2016 9:31:33 GMT -5
www.newsarama.com/32493-dc-rebirth-commercials-coming-to-major-networks-in-2017.htmlI'm skeptical that this will work. But not because I think that DC shouldn't be running commercials, I do, but why aren't they running these ads during CW shows? Are potential new readers, presumably young people, actually watching TBS or El Rey? Comparably, why Marvel Studios does well with its advertising is that ABC runs trailers and TV specials that are giant commercials for these properties, because Disney owns both MS and ABC. The synergy is obvious. Why can't DC work out something with CBS and run Rebirth commercials during The Big Bang Theory, a show that features a lot of DC IP and merchandise anyway, but more importantly has more than 20 million eyeballs watching it? 1 CW is Warner Brothers which is DC. 2. Supergirl, Arrow, Legends of Tommorow, Flash... all of them are DC properties and on the CW.
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Post by sternrogers01 on Dec 28, 2016 9:43:52 GMT -5
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Dec 28, 2016 13:06:34 GMT -5
Well, CW II is over. That was horribly underwhelming. Guess it's back to only reading Marvel's Star Wars books and Squirrel Girl, as CW did nothing to make me interested in picking up any other Marvel titles.
Thanks god Rebirth has been pretty solid, renewing my love of superhero comics
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Dec 28, 2016 13:08:18 GMT -5
Underwhelming is still a massive step up from Civil War 1
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Post by "Trickster Dogg" James Jesse on Dec 28, 2016 13:33:10 GMT -5
www.newsarama.com/32493-dc-rebirth-commercials-coming-to-major-networks-in-2017.htmlI'm skeptical that this will work. But not because I think that DC shouldn't be running commercials, I do, but why aren't they running these ads during CW shows? Are potential new readers, presumably young people, actually watching TBS or El Rey? Comparably, why Marvel Studios does well with its advertising is that ABC runs trailers and TV specials that are giant commercials for these properties, because Disney owns both MS and ABC. The synergy is obvious. Why can't DC work out something with CBS and run Rebirth commercials during The Big Bang Theory, a show that features a lot of DC IP and merchandise anyway, but more importantly has more than 20 million eyeballs watching it? 1 CW is Warner Brothers which is DC. 2. Supergirl, Arrow, Legends of Tommorow, Flash... all of them are DC properties and on the CW. But WB Television is also involved in the production and distribution of The Big Bang Theory? And though it airs on CBS, the show is even listed on WB's website. www.warnerbros.com/tv/big-bang-theorySo I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility for DC to run these commercials on CBS, other than the ad rates for CBS are likely more expensive than CW. But if DC wanted maximum exposure for Rebirth, do a Superbowl commercial.
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Post by Legion on Dec 28, 2016 14:19:49 GMT -5
Well, CW II is over. That was horribly underwhelming. Guess it's back to only reading Marvel's Star Wars books and Squirrel Girl, as CW did nothing to make me interested in picking up any other Marvel titles. Thanks god Rebirth has been pretty solid, renewing my love of superhero comics The only interesting stuff was the potential future flashes. Though most of things they showed weren't actually things I was that happy to see
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Dec 28, 2016 14:23:52 GMT -5
1 CW is Warner Brothers which is DC. 2. Supergirl, Arrow, Legends of Tommorow, Flash... all of them are DC properties and on the CW. But WB Television is also involved in the production and distribution of The Big Bang Theory? And though it airs on CBS, the show is even listed on WB's website. www.warnerbros.com/tv/big-bang-theorySo I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility for DC to run these commercials on CBS, other than the ad rates for CBS are likely more expensive than CW. But if DC wanted maximum exposure for Rebirth, do a Superbowl commercial. Big Bang don't get to choose what ads get shown. CBS does. and Big Bang is a massively popular show with people undoubtedly throwing themselves to get ad time for it. again CW is owned by Warner so they can put their own stuff like Marvel with ABC. and putting it on CW has the potential of people that are fans of these characters being advertised to directly with "why not check out the comics they are from here's a new storyline which serves as a good jumping on point"
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Post by andrew8798 on Dec 28, 2016 18:07:51 GMT -5
So another boring Marvel Event
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