exmachina64
Banned
It would appear they couldn't recreate the font used on that New Mutants cover.
Yeah, it looks bad.
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It would appear they couldn't recreate the font used on that New Mutants cover.
Yeah, it looks bad.
Poodlestrike
Banned
This... might be the single greatest thing I've ever seen. It's Fables meets Looney Tunes. Exactly the right amount of stupid vs. gritty. And it's so totally serious. There's no... like, self awareness there. It's not winking at the audience at all. I love it to pieces.
flaxknuckles
Member
I don't understand how Marvel thinks they can just coast like this. Look at how low Avengers is selling, jeez. They better at least have new creative teams for these books.
Freezasaurus
Member
I don't believe that they do. It just seems like they know the ship is sinking but have no fucking clue what to do about it. Their answer to everything is another rebranding. And it ain't working anymore.
You're not going to see crazy big changes unless the company is desperate.
Freezasaurus
Member
Desperate like that time they sold movie rights for X-Men and Fantastic Four to FOX?
And they brought in Joe Quesada to fix things.
IrishNinja
Member
hows Ellis been on wildstorm?
what is this post even about? that's an industry wide problem and marvels digital setup isn't bad (clearly still held back by retail, mind)
yeah I'm assuming that books out before secret empire ties up?
related: no idea why Hydra cap didn't hold onto mjolnir
I'm gonna wait on creative team details before saying anything
what is this post even about? that's an industry wide problem and marvels digital setup isn't bad (clearly still held back by retail, mind)
yeah I'm assuming that books out before secret empire ties up?
related: no idea why Hydra cap didn't hold onto mjolnir
I'm gonna wait on creative team details before saying anything
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Definitely. Zarcone's art is such a perfect fit for Castellucci's writing. If you haven't already, I'd highly recommend Doom Patrol too. They complement each other very nicely and are hands down my favorite books every month.
Mother Panic is pretty solid too. I'm a bit behind, but it's a cool, 90s Vertigo styled take on a new hero in Gotham.
I wasn't expecting this to stretch out so long. I'm just happy this isn't seeping into what I read. I don't have to read Snyder writing so that's a plus for me.
LordOfLore
Banned
Man, this MvCI quote:
Freezasaurus
Member
Man, I'm definitely not buying this at launch. Later on will depend what the DLC character list looks like, because the current roster is traaaaaaaash.
Vic_Viper
Member
About half way through the first OHC for Thor God of Thunder by Jason Aaron. Really enjoying it so far, way better that I expected.
Does anyone here remember the Green God's name that Thor finds in the cave in issue like 3 or 4. Basically Thor in present day goes back to the cave with Iron Man and finds this Green God instead of Gorr. I cant find his name but I swear he said it earlier. Is he even important?
Im super conflicted on what I want to do. Black Panther comes with the Deluxe Edition at launch but then ill have to wait months for anyone else I want. Ill probably wait since Destiny is coming 2 weeks before it anyway but ive been wanting this game for so damn long lol.
Does anyone here remember the Green God's name that Thor finds in the cave in issue like 3 or 4. Basically Thor in present day goes back to the cave with Iron Man and finds this Green God instead of Gorr. I cant find his name but I swear he said it earlier. Is he even important?
Im super conflicted on what I want to do. Black Panther comes with the Deluxe Edition at launch but then ill have to wait months for anyone else I want. Ill probably wait since Destiny is coming 2 weeks before it anyway but ive been wanting this game for so damn long lol.
Indeed.
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I want a Rose Wilson and Cassandra Cain book. And Steph can show up occasionally to get knocked out.
In the model of one. This current arc will end a volume IIRC.
ALSO, this is the best arc thus far.
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Marvel is a movie company that makes comics on the side.
It's entirely likely. I am poison now.
Freezasaurus
Member
Did you play the demo? The game has potential, but as it is, it's pretty cringe-worthy.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
The only counter to the Image Effect is a Geoff Johns level showrunner and they simply refuse to invest in one. If they really gave Ewing the keys, they might be able to move the needle, but it's doubtful. Ewing is like the Anti-Remender when it comes to making cool teams that make sense as a unit and bounce off each other in interesting ways.
Poodlestrike
Banned
It's a big event, they're... uh, big.
First DC one in a WHILE so I'm pretty happy about it.
It's so annoying how much Marvel lets the movies influence their comics line.
Separate question: Did Uncanny Avengers by Remender take place during the Marvel Now era? Was it running alongside Hickman's Avengers/New Avengers?
Honestly, I think this is great for a huge event. Only eight ongoings are doing tie-ins! That's miniscule for a big universe-wide event.
Separate question: Did Uncanny Avengers by Remender take place during the Marvel Now era? Was it running alongside Hickman's Avengers/New Avengers?
Honestly, I think this is great for a huge event. Only eight ongoings are doing tie-ins! That's miniscule for a big universe-wide event.
Well, Snyder made it clear that you wouldn't have to read anything but the miniseries(and probably Forge/Casting) to get the full story. The rest are optional.
Roland_Gunner
Member
Just skip those random one shots like Batman: Kittytickler and Batman: Rosegardentrampler and its a very manageable 17 issues.
If it were me I would probably just have Quesada take a more hands on approach unless there's someone that has a really good plan.
BKatastrophe
Member
Oh Marvel
Wait why does Cable get a Legacy issue?
Wait why does Cable get a Legacy issue?
Freezasaurus
Member
Why does Marvel make an announcement for an announcement for THIS? No one knows. Not even Marvel. They are just making random moves now and praying something sticks.
Every continuing book is getting one and none of the new books are being cancelled.
Freezasaurus
Member
Shhhhh. It's called "marketing."
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Quesada is not a writer. They need a Hickman.
Aizo
Banned
I only have one Japanese friend that's much into American comics. He's just obsessed with Spiderman. Single issues don't get translated into Japanese, and they're about 40% more expensive due to importing, so most Japanese people that are into American comics (very few) have to wait until a trade is translated. I have no idea if Shade will be translated.
I might make my way into the Japanese comic reading community next month. I'll let you all know if I do.
Tragicomedy
Member
Nothing singing to me from the Legacy announcement.
I'll still read everything
I'll still read everything
six months later on MU.
TBD vs. Land
It doesn't have to be a writer. Just look at what Quesada did when he became EiC for example.
Freezasaurus
Member
My absolute favorite is when they solicit things titled [CLASSIFIED].
exmachina64
Banned
That event was retconned.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Don't forget how impeccably designed it was. Marvel couldn't even get Orz to make a Cable logo to match New Mutants.
Freezasaurus
Member
La Maquinon
Member
I don't know nearly as much about the big two as many of you but, damn, it's so weird to read so much Marvel hate. This thread was exactly the same a few years ago except DC were the bad guys.
You all make a lot of sense with your criticisms. All I know is I'm personally reading a lot of Marvel and very little DC. The few DC books I'm reading are perpetually on the bubble. I still want to check out some of those young animal titles, though. I think I may enjoy a Cave Carson (is this cancelled?) and Shade.
You all make a lot of sense with your criticisms. All I know is I'm personally reading a lot of Marvel and very little DC. The few DC books I'm reading are perpetually on the bubble. I still want to check out some of those young animal titles, though. I think I may enjoy a Cave Carson (is this cancelled?) and Shade.
Marvel and DC perpetually go back and forth and are never strong at the same time.
Freezasaurus
Member
There are some Marvel books I greatly enjoy and look forward to every month, but the company direction as a whole has been kind of aimless for some time. They don't know what they're doing or who they're doing it for. All they know is that their sales are slipping and they can't puzzle out why. Pricing definitely has something to do with it, but I also think people are just tired of events. That, and they're no longer falling for Marvel's near-constant rebrandings. Whereas in the past six years. DC has rebranded twice. New 52, and Rebirth. They had a clear idea of what they wanted to do to draw in new readers and they stuck with it. Marvel is having trouble committing.
Cave Carson is a really fun book. I ended up enjoying it a lot more than I initially thought I would. It's still solicited through September at least, so it hasn't been canned as of yet. We'll see what happens if Messi starts reading it, though.
Tragicomedy
Member
DC was pumping out garbage before Rebirth. I found most of their books unreadable.
Marvel was killing it but went full arrogant Sony, raised prices, flooded the market with questionable books, and published #1 issues out the ass.
I read both, but my investment in each is inversely proportional to where it was a year ago. It could easily swap back in a couple of years. Dumb DC is always lingering in the background.
Tinfoilhatsron
Banned
It's like that Sony/MS/Nintendo arrogance with their tertible business decisions. These things always sort themselves out. I'm sure Marvel will course correct, hopefully before bankruptcy this time.
Marvel isn't losing money so they aren't worried about that. Of course that affects their decisions for better or worse.
IrishNinja
Member
thats the smarter way to do it honestly
it's a pendulum for some - they borked it today but if they switch things up & get exciting (& consistent) creative teams going - much less support them - none of this will matter, guess we'll see...but it feels inversely proportional to how many books they give bendis at this point