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Post by thechase on Jul 3, 2022 14:06:19 GMT -5
Spidey being the butt of jokes has only been a thing for a decade. He wasn't always like that. And when he was, it was a sparingly rare thing. Even so, just seems like an overreaction from people here. But I’m saying this as a guy sort of fed up this thread has been basically the “Bitch about Spider-Man” thread. A reaction that's well earned after ten years of poor quality work, online abuse and trolling from the worst Spider-Man writer of the 21st century thus far. As for the other bit, you don't have to read it you know?
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jul 3, 2022 14:09:48 GMT -5
As for the other bit, you don't have to read it you know? I mean, doy, of course not, but also at this point, you’d think a thread called the Official Comic Book Megathread (something I’ve posted opinions about before for books I have read) would have people reading more books than Spider-Man. Like, I like finding out about what’s going on in the industry through this thread instead of 95% of the posts being “Why hasn’t One More Day been retconned?” But hey, I take the hint. I’m done.
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Post by thechase on Jul 3, 2022 14:13:15 GMT -5
I'll post some Batman spoilers to give the thread some variety then, seeing as Chip Zdarsky's first issue seems to be leaking a ton... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}Selina is now sleeping with Valmont, an ally she met over in her own title, she's still concerned about Bruce and has a phone chat with him. Meantime the Penguin has become a 'woke' terrorist threatening the privileged of Gotham and intending to kill them unless they hand over their money to those in poverty. He winds up in the hospital at some point, where he frames a visiting Batman for attempted murder by swallowing a poison pill, putting Batman at odds with the police once again. Also, Tim Drake gets shot in the neck
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Post by thechase on Jul 3, 2022 14:42:44 GMT -5
Turning it back to Slott and Spider-Man again (don't worry, no bitching from me this time), he posted a rebuttal to the twitter controversies
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Post by Duke Cameron on Jul 3, 2022 15:43:08 GMT -5
I’ve recently been reading two books, Amazing Spider-Man and She-Hulk. There’s really been nothing noteworthy to talk about when it comes to She-Hulk, so I talk about Spider-Man. I really don’t read Spider-Man for the action, never have. I grew up reading it for the marriage and the romance. So, when you have writers like Wells tearing it down after Spencer built it back up and Slott who has never liked the relationship or written my favorite character, Mary Jane very well writing the books, I’m going to complain. Never mind that the current run is pretty damn depressing.
Give me a run like Spencer’s and you’ll hear no complaining from me.
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Post by Duke Cameron on Jul 3, 2022 15:44:25 GMT -5
I'll post some Batman spoilers to give the thread some variety then, seeing as Chip Zdarsky's first issue seems to be leaking a ton... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Selina is now sleeping with Valmont, an ally she met over in her own title, she's still concerned about Bruce and has a phone chat with him. Meantime the Penguin has become a 'woke' terrorist threatening the privileged of Gotham and intending to kill them unless they hand over their money to those in poverty. He winds up in the hospital at some point, where he frames a visiting Batman for attempted murder by swallowing a poison pill, putting Batman at odds with the police once again. Also, Tim Drake gets shot in the neck I saw that. Bruce pretty much ended the call and went into Batman mode once he heard that.
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Post by Baldobomb-22-OH-MAN!!! on Jul 3, 2022 16:37:41 GMT -5
I'd rather talk about any other comic that Spider-Man at this point, thanks.
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Post by Legion on Jul 3, 2022 16:59:06 GMT -5
I'll post some Batman spoilers to give the thread some variety then, seeing as Chip Zdarsky's first issue seems to be leaking a ton... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Selina is now sleeping with Valmont, an ally she met over in her own title, she's still concerned about Bruce and has a phone chat with him. Meantime the Penguin has become a 'woke' terrorist threatening the privileged of Gotham and intending to kill them unless they hand over their money to those in poverty. He winds up in the hospital at some point, where he frames a visiting Batman for attempted murder by swallowing a poison pill, putting Batman at odds with the police once again. Also, Tim Drake gets shot in the neck Sounds relatively meh, especially the last bit, which is a strange choice given other developments that have brought that character back to the fore, and a new solo title as well. I know DC can generally never let it happen because of how much they make off him, but Batman really is a character who could do with a rest for a bit. I just can't get excited for him, even when a writer I really like is taking over. Maybe he can die/get lost in time again.
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Post by thechase on Jul 4, 2022 2:54:48 GMT -5
I'll post some Batman spoilers to give the thread some variety then, seeing as Chip Zdarsky's first issue seems to be leaking a ton... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Selina is now sleeping with Valmont, an ally she met over in her own title, she's still concerned about Bruce and has a phone chat with him. Meantime the Penguin has become a 'woke' terrorist threatening the privileged of Gotham and intending to kill them unless they hand over their money to those in poverty. He winds up in the hospital at some point, where he frames a visiting Batman for attempted murder by swallowing a poison pill, putting Batman at odds with the police once again. Also, Tim Drake gets shot in the neck Sounds relatively meh, especially the last bit, which is a strange choice given other developments that have brought that character back to the fore, and a new solo title as well. I think it may be a reaction to fans who believed Tim would have 'plot armour' and be given special treatment because of those developments, and they're like 'nope, they'll be major stakes', I am wondering if this will factor into the new ongoing.
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Post by Legion on Jul 4, 2022 4:34:34 GMT -5
Sounds relatively meh, especially the last bit, which is a strange choice given other developments that have brought that character back to the fore, and a new solo title as well. I think it may be a reaction to fans who believed Tim would have 'plot armour' and be given special treatment because of those developments, and they're like 'nope, they'll be major stakes', I am wondering if this will factor into the new ongoing. That worked so well when they did it to 'Ric' Stupid DC.
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Post by thechase on Jul 4, 2022 9:03:15 GMT -5
One more spoiler from Batman#125 {Spoiler}Selina is tasked with finding Penguin's children all over Gotham
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Post by Ultimo Gallos on Jul 5, 2022 4:32:59 GMT -5
Bad news learned the local comic shop is getting out of comics,not much demand for them locally. And going more into CCGs and warhammer.
Good news is all wall books are half off sticker price. Better news they had a near mint copy of Arcade #4 with a gorgeous R. Crumb cover.
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Post by thechase on Jul 5, 2022 14:13:30 GMT -5
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jul 5, 2022 14:19:15 GMT -5
I'll post some Batman spoilers to give the thread some variety then, seeing as Chip Zdarsky's first issue seems to be leaking a ton... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Selina is now sleeping with Valmont, an ally she met over in her own title, she's still concerned about Bruce and has a phone chat with him. Meantime the Penguin has become a 'woke' terrorist threatening the privileged of Gotham and intending to kill them unless they hand over their money to those in poverty. He winds up in the hospital at some point, where he frames a visiting Batman for attempted murder by swallowing a poison pill, putting Batman at odds with the police once again. Also, Tim Drake gets shot in the neck Sounds relatively meh, especially the last bit, which is a strange choice given other developments that have brought that character back to the fore, and a new solo title as well. I know DC can generally never let it happen because of how much they make off him, but Batman really is a character who could do with a rest for a bit. I just can't get excited for him, even when a writer I really like is taking over. Maybe he can die/get lost in time again. I mean they did just kill him in Dark Crisis
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Post by RKTaker on Jul 5, 2022 15:31:01 GMT -5
I'll post some Batman spoilers to give the thread some variety then, seeing as Chip Zdarsky's first issue seems to be leaking a ton... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}{Spoiler}Selina is now sleeping with Valmont, an ally she met over in her own title, she's still concerned about Bruce and has a phone chat with him. Meantime the Penguin has become a 'woke' terrorist threatening the privileged of Gotham and intending to kill them unless they hand over their money to those in poverty. He winds up in the hospital at some point, where he frames a visiting Batman for attempted murder by swallowing a poison pill, putting Batman at odds with the police once again. Also, Tim Drake gets shot in the neck Sounds relatively meh, especially the last bit, which is a strange choice given other developments that have brought that character back to the fore, and a new solo title as well. I know DC can generally never let it happen because of how much they make off him, but Batman really is a character who could do with a rest for a bit. I just can't get excited for him, even when a writer I really like is taking over. Maybe he can die/get lost in time again. doesn't help that Dc is pretty much just batman and superman now and release a bunch of out of continuity batman books
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Post by RKTaker on Jul 5, 2022 16:14:30 GMT -5
has anyone read Cates' Hulk has it gotten any better?
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Post by Legion on Jul 5, 2022 16:24:42 GMT -5
has anyone read Cates' Hulk has it gotten any better? It's written by Cates' His stuff doesnt get better. It just messes up everything anyone else is doing. He's a more well liked Bendis.
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Post by RKTaker on Jul 5, 2022 16:38:32 GMT -5
has anyone read Cates' Hulk has it gotten any better? It's written by Cates' His stuff doesnt get better. It just messes up everything anyone else is doing. He's a more well liked Bendis. I don't think his Venom messed anything anyone else was doing, but I could be wrong
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Post by thechase on Jul 5, 2022 23:01:53 GMT -5
It's written by Cates' His stuff doesnt get better. It just messes up everything anyone else is doing. He's a more well liked Bendis. I don't think his Venom messed anything anyone else was doing, but I could be wrong I think everyone agrees that it ruined the magic of Peter David's Symbiote Spider-Man series.
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Post by thechase on Jul 6, 2022 7:05:28 GMT -5
According to spoilers, Aunt May adopts Mary Jane’s way of thinking in ASM #5. Totally in character... {Spoiler}{Spoiler}{SPOILER: CLICK TO SHOW} Aunt May tells Peter she's moving out of the city and to not talk to her anymore And it turns out that spoiler from 4Chan was total bunk {Spoiler}Today's issue ends with Peter and Aunt May reconciling. In addition, Peter and Tombstone come to an understanding and Felicia isn't mad with Peter at all and encourages him to find his smile like Shawn Michaels. In short, the "everyone's mad at Pete" status quo is only half-true by the end of this arc and doesn't apply to everyone
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