Father_Brain
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Eh, I'm really enjoying the current arc. I'm not sure at all it'll work for the character in the long run, though.
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COMICS! |OT| June 2013. Nothing can stop the Juggernaut! ...except E3 BREAKING NEWS.
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Eh, I'm really enjoying the current arc. I'm not sure at all it'll work for the character in the long run, though.
Hawkeye definitely was a little depressing, but the whole issue was so unique that I was really impressed, Lucky is (no joke) one of the best new characters out of Marvel this year.
Hopefully we get at least some sunshine and rainbows at some point though.
Ok, so now I want to talk about Cap, holy shit what a ride!
Did any Cap readers see Remender's comments in the letters column about his plans for Zemo and Strucker in year 2? I can't wait if it is anything as insane as Dimension Z, love those guys and they really should be in the movies. I think I might write in and ask Rick if he still has plans to fit Bucky into a story arc at some point, I remember him mentioning he had a story point for the character in an earlier issue's letters column.
I can't wait until Barney and Clint have more interaction and Grill's death is investigated further.
Ok, so now I want to talk about Cap, holy shit what a ride!
I thought it would be Black Widow who would randomly show up in Zolandia based upon the cover, but looking back it Agent 13 was the obvious person to be there. I can't see Ian surviving that shot, but you never know in comics. It looks like this will potentially be a major strain on Steve's relationship with Sharon, even if she had no idea about who Ian was. I'll actually be totally ok if this means Cap breaks off his relationship with her, I honestly want to see him with someone else at this point. Bru's Agent 13 got a little too annoying at times, something about her personality just rubs me the wrong way for some reason.
Did any Cap readers see Remender's comments in the letters column about his plans for Zemo and Strucker in year 2? I can't wait if it is anything as insane as Dimension Z, love those guys and they really should be in the movies. I think I might write in and ask Rick if he still has plans to fit Bucky into a story arc at some point, I remember him mentioning he had a story point for the character in an earlier issue's letters column.
Agree with you, all the Shazam back-stories have been great but the main JL title has been a dud except for the Atlantis crossover.
Freezasaurus
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I think maybe they might want to make Shazam the main book, and include Justice League as a back-up.
Instead of the rumor of Sterling Gates writing Shazam, they should give him JL and keep Johns on Shazam.
slightconfuse
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Yea johns shaman would be awesome.
Can't wainscot the trade to come out.
Also uncanny x-men:
Can't wainscot the trade to come out.
Also uncanny x-men:
guess magic didn't get the memo about one travel
sazabirules
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Jesus the Talon art is awful. Calvin looks like such a generic douchebag.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Better yet, just have Sterling Gates write both.
I was saying the same yesterday, the whole book is let down so hard by the art.
Wait, his archery skills are messed up? Can anyone refresh me on this? Is it because tracksuit mafia came and beat him up?
Shin Johnpv
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I have to say after thinking about it some, the story that Superman/Batman #1 is setting up, is just so much more interesting, way more dynamic, and just far better than what was told in JL 1 - 5. This, this feels like an epic meeting of the world's finest.
I'll also agree Johns should stay on Shazam and give some one else JL. This Shazam reboot has been amazing so far.
Booster's exit out of All-Star Western was disappointing and predictable almost. They finally give us some Booster and then it's just a quick gone and who knows how long we wait for the next appearance.
I enjoyed JLA and JLD this week too.
I'll also agree Johns should stay on Shazam and give some one else JL. This Shazam reboot has been amazing so far.
Booster's exit out of All-Star Western was disappointing and predictable almost. They finally give us some Booster and then it's just a quick gone and who knows how long we wait for the next appearance.
I enjoyed JLA and JLD this week too.
GrandHarrier
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I have no idea how Larfleeze is going to sustain a book... but I have to admit, Giffen and Dematteis made that first issue very entertaining. Let's see what you got guys.
Shin Johnpv
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So Larfleeze ended up being good? I did not pick it up, maybe I'll have to change that.
KuwabaraTheMan
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Yes, everyone should check the series out. It's consistently been one of my favorite comics ever since it began.
GrandHarrier
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It's Larfleeze being Larfleeze. It's got a couple of hooks, but it really is going to be dependent on whether or not you find the basic concept of Larfleeze entertaining.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Waid's Daredevil is going to go down as a classic run for the character. It can be funny, heartwarming, brutal and thought provoking. Hawkeye is a great modern comic, but Daredevil is right up there with it.
Rafa=FedKilla
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Wait. We dont got Mary Marvel anymore? Not getting books on Wednesday is torture.
Lol Mary is still around.
I'm just saying...if it's Mary or Darla, I know where I stand.
Freezasaurus
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This. Except I'm not a fan of the current Fables crossover.
You should probably finish off the series before asking about that.
sazabirules
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I knew Captain America was going to end like that.:/ The cover made it easy to predict.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Fuck yeah! Somebody else reading The Unwritten. It's consistently great and if anybody has interest in literature and stories, this book is bound to touch on something you love. Also, it's currently having a crossover event with Fables and thankfully making Fables relevant again.
Freezasaurus
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Wait, what is this I hear about a Sinestro Corps. ongoing? Sign me the fuck up.
Shin Johnpv
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Ahhhh, I can only take Larfleeze shtick in small doses.
All depends on the creative team. I'm not convinced any one but Johns can do Sinestro justice.
sazabirules
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I just read Uncanny Avengers 3. Does the narration get worse? It was really cheesy.
Freezasaurus
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You're probably right. How many books is Johns currently writing?
Currently JL, JLA, and Aquaman. But he's going to be taking time off from JLA to do Forever Evil with Finch.
EleventhDoctor
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Just tough it out.
My girlfriend wants to get into some comics.
Injustice, Young Justice, and the Greg Weisman short have really made her want to check out Green Arrow. I hear Secret Origins is the way to go, but would like to hear some more opinions.
Also, she wants to read Wonder Woman and Batgirl. How's the New 52 stuff? Good starting places for her?
Injustice, Young Justice, and the Greg Weisman short have really made her want to check out Green Arrow. I hear Secret Origins is the way to go, but would like to hear some more opinions.
Also, she wants to read Wonder Woman and Batgirl. How's the New 52 stuff? Good starting places for her?
New52 Wonder Woman is really good. Batgirl has an iffy first few issues but really comes into it's own and gets good after the first arc. Basically both are good.
For Green Arrow get her Year One by Andy Diggle and Jock and Longbow Hunters by Mike Grell.
KoruptData
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Where does the Shazam reboot start at?
Justice League #7 I think. If you can wait it comes out in trade at the end of Sept.
KoruptData
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I have JL Vol 1 and 2 and that takes it to 12. I have Vol 3 preordered but I thought that was about Aquaman and Atlantis.
La Maquinon
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I'd recommend Batwoman, too. The new 52 version is great, and the first two volumes are out in hardcover or trade paperback.
The Shazam stuff was a backup story and is getting its own trade. It ran in something like issues 7-11, 14-17, and 19-20. The zero issue and issue 21 were full on Shazam issues with no JL story.
KoruptData
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Hmmm. Just grabbed my vol 2 which is 7-12 and flipped through it and dont remember anything that had todo with Shazam. Im confused.
Spike Spiegel
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I correctly guessed that
Sharon was the one holding the gun on the cover, but Ian getting gunned down was a total shocker for me. And then I was all "no no no no NO NO NOOOOOOO NOT SHARON" -style denial until the last page reveal.
F*ck yeah Empowered! 'Animal Style' was probably my favorite one-shot so far, so fun seeing her kick @$$ and being smart about it.
Wonder Woman: "Gods and Mortals" (if she doesn't mind something older), "JLA: A League of One," "The Hiketeia," and "The Circle." The New 52 run is also good.
Batgirl: "Year One" and "Batgirl Rising." I haven't read the New 52 run, but I've heard it's decent.
Thank you for the recommendations guys! I'll look into this stuff.
Freezasaurus
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Empowered! Fuck yeah! I still need to pick up the second deluxe hardcover.
Any word on Volume 8 yet?
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