Marvel 2017: You can lead a horse to Kung Fu but you can't make him kick.

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Rubiks Pubes: Dec 5, 2003; I wanted to be a neo deconstructivist, but Mom wouldn't let me.

I haven't read the new Venom at all but do they explain the symbiote being back to teeth and slobber after it got "fixed" when they went to its home planet in Guardians?

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:07

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# ? Jun 9, 2024 00:54

site: Apr 6, 2007; Trans pride, Worldwide
Bitch

Sorry i was kinda drunk last night so let me try it like this

I think white boy af Spencer using a book about arguably the most important black character in the marvel u, ostensibly actually fighting for social justice, as a vehicle for injecting center-right politics at best because Sam is One Of The Good 'Uns and taking shots at the same progressives who are Sam's allies under the guise of ridiculous strawmen is really lovely and marvel is kinda shady for letting him do it

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:14

fadam: Apr 23, 2008

I think it'd be fine if it was actually funny.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:20

Open Marriage Night: Sep 18, 2009; "Do you want to talk to a spider, Peter?"

I was also drunk last night, so forgive me if I'm wrong, but the latest issue of Champions wasn't bad? I'll probably reread it tonight, but I remember I really liked young Cyclops.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:40

Manatee Cannon: Aug 26, 2010

cyclops has been well done in champions so far and the latest issue was fine. I'd still rank champions near the bottom of the marvel titles I'm reading right now, but this was better than the last couple issues for sure

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:44

Codependent Poster: Oct 20, 2003

Open Marriage Night posted:

I was also drunk last night, so forgive me if I'm wrong, but the latest issue of Champions wasn't bad? I'll probably reread it tonight, but I remember I really liked young Cyclops.

It was a good issue. The series is fine, but it's a lot better when it sticks to the characters bouncing off each other with some humor.

Also this should totally set up young Scott and Kamala to be an item.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:46

site: Apr 6, 2007; Trans pride, Worldwide
Bitch

Well the dialogue wasn't as cringe worthy as the previous issues so i guess in that respect it was better than it has been

# ? Jan 5, 2017 20:51

CAPT. Rainbowbeard: Apr 5, 2012; My incredible goodposting transcends time and space but still it cannot transform the xbone into a good console.; Lipstick Apathy

Excuse me fellas, I've got some very strong views I'm gonna project onto things that may or may not hold too much water but if you disagree with me, you are a bad person and I will take this personally how dare you suggest the answer may lie between two extremes and is worthy of any consideration.

To start,

# ? Jan 5, 2017 21:06

CharlestheHammer: Jun 26, 2011; YOU SAY MY POSTS ARE THE RAVINGS OF THE DUMBEST PERSON ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH BUT YOU YOURSELF ARE READING THEM. CURIOUS!

What does that have to do with anything

# ? Jan 5, 2017 21:28

El Tortuga: Apr 27, 2007; �Terrible es el Guerrero de Tortuga!

Clearly he doesn't ship Cyclops/Ms. Marvel.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 21:41

ImpAtom: May 24, 2007

I am pretty onboard with The Unstoppable Wasp if just for having a basic premise which seems to be "Wow, lady scientists are awesome!"

# ? Jan 5, 2017 21:42

Nodosaur: Dec 23, 2014

I have to admit, the part where Bobbi gets emotional due to Nadia remembering and celebrating her for being a scientist felt really powerful to me.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 21:47

Lovechop: Feb 1, 2005; cheers mate

ImpAtom posted:

I am pretty onboard with The Unstoppable Wasp if just for having a basic premise which seems to be "Wow, lady scientists are awesome!"

i loved it. nadia's enthusiasm is so infectious!

# ? Jan 5, 2017 22:09

site: Apr 6, 2007; Trans pride, Worldwide
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TFRazorsaw posted:

I have to admit, the part where Bobbi gets emotional due to Nadia remembering and celebrating her for being a scientist felt really powerful to me.

Same that was a great scene

# ? Jan 5, 2017 22:14

rantmo: Jul 30, 2003; A smile better suits a hero

Everything about Wasp and U.S.Avengers is wonderful, it's really great to have so many books with that sort of energy and joy to them. The two Cap books are pretty rough though, especially Sam Cap. I feel like they're both stalling for time while Spencer takes Hydra Cap through a plot that feel like it's going to end in a predictable and mediocre way. While Steve Cap is meandering through that, Sam is basically up to nothing whatsoever. I think Spencer's heart is approximately in the right place but just can't write well enough to accomplish what he's going for.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 22:40

fadam: Apr 23, 2008

Nova was excellent this week. It's great having Richard back.

# ? Jan 5, 2017 23:56

JohnnyCanuck: May 28, 2004; Strong And/Or Free

Perez is an incredible artist, too. It's been breathtaking watching him go from tabletop RPG art to where he is now!

EDIT: He's Canadian, too? Wow! Good on ya, buddy!

# ? Jan 5, 2017 23:58

Roth: Jul 9, 2016

This is probably the first week in a while where I thought Marvel was way stronger than DC this week, and DC was already pretty strong.

Champions was good. Cyclops is ending up being my favorite character on the team, and I saw the reasoning behind Viv being so stoic coming a mile away.
Hawkeye was fun, still really glad Kate gets her own solo. Moon Knight continued to prove why it's one of my favorite Marvel series. Nova is really good, between its art and really fun banter.

I suppose the main event this week was U.S.Avengers, and honestly, despite how well written it was, and the art was great too, I think it was my least favorite of the week. I still really liked it of course, but it didn't blow me away entirely. Looking forward to more though.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:05

Teenage Fansub: Jan 28, 2006

Nick Fury solo from James Robinson and ACO (Midnighter)
http://www.newsarama.com/32627-nick-fury-channels-60s-psychedelia-and-modern-political-intrigue-for-new-ongoing.html

quote:

Newsarama: James, this is the first solo ongoing series for young Nick Fury. How did this project come about, and how did you get involved?

James Robinson: Not to be glib, but as I recall, it began with me asking editor Mark Paniccia why no one had done a comic with young Nick Fury.

Newsarama: Nick Fury hasn�t been in an ongoing series in a little while - since Secret Avengers. What�s his status quo when this series begins?

Robinson: Well the last we saw of Fury was a really great serial out of Civil War II: Choosing Sides by Declan Shalvey. That wasn't so long ago, but yes, since there Nick has been off the table. Part of that time has been me writing the scripts for the series and ACO doing his amazing Byzantine art.

Nrama: Nick Fury appears a bit like your Scarlet Witch series, in that it will focus on smaller arcs or single issue stories. What makes that format so appealing to you for these characters?

Robinson: It isn't that I'm mad for either single issues or for long multipart arcs. It's whatever suits the comic and the character at that time. In this instance, the Fury we had in mind and the missions we intend to send him on, suited the single issue format.

Nrama: Will there be an overarching story that Nick is involved in? What kind of threats will we see him face?

Robinson: If there is an overarching thing to this series, it�s the idea of Fury just beginning to feel comfortable stepping into the shoes of his father. The other thing we'll see going from issue to issue is Fury's game of wits and skills with a new character - Frankie Noble, Agent of Hydra, who is very much the opposite number to Fury in all ways.

Nrama: Nick�s father, Nick Fury, Sr., has been showing up in small appearances as the Unseen lately after being relegated to the moon after Original Sin. Will we see Nick come into contact with his father?

Robinson: Not in the first six issues, although we refer to him and the long shadow he casts on Nick as the series unfolds.

Nrama: Who is Nick�s supporting cast for this series?

Robinson: This is a book where Nick is the main character. We've seen him as part of S.H.I.E.L.D. already. This is Nick, acting and doing on his own. The one Marvel presence is Hydra in the form of Frankie Noble and all the insanity she brings to Nick's missions.

Nrama: You�re working with ACO on this series, who you worked with previously on an issue of Squadron Supreme. How has your partnership evolved since then?

Robinson: Well, I feel fortunate to have done that issue of Squadron with ACO, in that it afforded me the opportunity to see the range of his art and how best to write a script so he had the freedom to run with it. His style really is unique. Totally unlike any artist I've worked with before now. Readers are going to be blown away by what they see in this book.

Nrama: From the looks of things, ACO is bringing some psychedelic influences to his Nick Fury pages, a la Jack Kirby and Jim Steranko. What aspects of that era are you hoping to capture in your stories?

Robinson: I think ACO and I are both in love with the style of that time. The clothing, pop art, bold graphics, and the fact that this was a time when spy fiction was at it's peak, no doubt tying in with the Cold War that was going on. It's interesting that this book found its way at a time when Russia seems to be getting up to its old tricks, so maybe we're tapping into the zeitgeist now too.

Nrama: Bottom line, what are you hoping to accomplish with Nick Fury? What can readers expect from this series?

Robinson: Bottom line? I hope to surprise readers with the unique feel of this series, both with the amazing art by ACO and also the fun, exciting feel of each issue's adventure. It's a wild ride.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:07

Rhyno: Mar 22, 2003; Can't post for 10 years!

I have no faith left in Robinson. At least it will be pretty.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:10

Teenage Fansub: Jan 28, 2006

I'm enjoying Scarlet Witch, and Airboy was a lot of fun apart from that particular faux pas.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:14

X-O: Apr 28, 2002; Long Live The King!

Rhyno posted:

I have no faith left in Robinson. At least it will be pretty.

Squadron Supreme is good. I've also heard really good things about Scarlett Witch.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:15

fadam: Apr 23, 2008

I found the writing in Wasp to be kind of obnoxious but the art is so good I'll give it a few more chance.

With so many people in here saying Champions is good this week I might have to check it out.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:15

Roth: Jul 9, 2016

That art is nice enough that I might give it a shot based on that alone.

Edit - I'm going to give the upcoming America, Iron Fist, and Elektra a shot. Also the Swamp-Thing mini by RL Stine.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:16

fadam: Apr 23, 2008

Roth posted:

Also the Swamp-Thing mini by RL Stine.

Wait what?

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:20

Roth: Jul 9, 2016

Oops, I meant Man-Thing.

https://pulllist.comixology.com/sku/JAN170932/Man-thing-1-of-5-

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:21

fadam: Apr 23, 2008

That's still badass, but drat too bad.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:22

site: Apr 6, 2007; Trans pride, Worldwide
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I enjoy scarlet witch and that art looked good I'll definitely give it a go

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:28

X-O: Apr 28, 2002; Long Live The King!

Roth posted:

That art is nice enough that I might give it a shot based on that alone.

Anything with Elsa Charretier's art is worth getting on that basis alone. I would strongly recommend The Infinite Loop. It's a beautiful comic for both the art and the story.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 00:34

Mr Hootington: Jul 24, 2008; I'M HAVING A HOOT EATING CORNETTE THE LONG WAY

Teenage Fansub posted:

Nick Fury solo from James Robinson and ACO (Midnighter)
http://www.newsarama.com/32627-nick-fury-channels-60s-psychedelia-and-modern-political-intrigue-for-new-ongoing.html

i was wondering when they would bring Fury back.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 01:11

BrianWilly: Apr 24, 2007; There is no homosexual terrorist Johnny Silverhand

Scarlet Witch is a quality book with a protagonist that I've found more and more insufferable as the series progressed.

The big main series arc just ended with the latest issue and it was pretty good, though.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 01:23

sexpig by night: Sep 8, 2011; by Azathoth

X-O posted:

Squadron Supreme is good. I've also heard really good things about Scarlett Witch.

Scarlet Witch is good, I'm eager to see Robinson take on Fury

# ? Jan 6, 2017 04:11

Anime_Otaku: Dec 6, 2009

On the one hand the Nick Fury book does look kind of cool, but it also reminds me of the 80's.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 04:32

sexpig by night: Sep 8, 2011; by Azathoth

Anime_Otaku posted:

On the one hand the Nick Fury book does look kind of cool, but it also reminds me of the 80's.

yea, two good qualities

# ? Jan 6, 2017 04:50

Rirse: May 7, 2006; by R. Guyovich

So how is the new Hawkeye book with Kate? I am figuring it no as good as the Fraction run, but does it still worth reading?

# ? Jan 6, 2017 06:29

Blockhouse: Sep 7, 2014; You Win!

Nova is so good and I hope it shut up the insane Sam haters

# ? Jan 6, 2017 08:49

BrianWilly: Apr 24, 2007; There is no homosexual terrorist Johnny Silverhand

Rirse posted:

So how is the new Hawkeye book with Kate? I am figuring it no as good as the Fraction run, but does it still worth reading?

It's super worth reading so far.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 09:30

pubic works project: Jan 28, 2005; No Decepticon in history, and I say this with great surety, has been treated worse or more unfairly.

Blockhouse posted:

Nova is so good and I hope it shut up the insane Sam haters

It's shutting me up a bit. I'm a Richard Rider fan through and through, but Sam is growing on me a bit.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 16:05

El Tortuga: Apr 27, 2007; �Terrible es el Guerrero de Tortuga!

Rich is great. In one of the Marvel Zombies books, when Fury has gathered all the surviving heroes and is talking about how to fight back, Rich is the only one saying "This is stupid. That's a stupid plan. We're all gonna die."

# ? Jan 6, 2017 17:34

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# ? Jun 9, 2024 00:54

howe_sam: Mar 7, 2013; Creepy little garbage eaters

Rirse posted:

So how is the new Hawkeye book with Kate? I am figuring it no as good as the Fraction run, but does it still worth reading?

It feels very much to me like the successor to the Fraction run, so yes read it.

# ? Jan 6, 2017 18:33

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