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Post by starlord on Apr 22, 2008 22:11:56 GMT -5
Please let us know what you think!
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Post by HoM on Apr 23, 2008 13:46:44 GMT -5
The title was the thing that attracted me to this book, and also because it was a Wonder Girl centric arc (or so it seemed). There's this element of Lovecraftian weirdness from your title, so I was coming a-running.
I liked it in parts, you get a really good sense of all the characters, who they are, what they want, etc, and found everyone's characterisation very true to the root/core of their character. There were moments, sure, that I didn't like, and I don't know if it was nothing, but with the Wally/Dagon interaction, you kept switching their thoughts? So at one moment you were writing that Barry had told Wally about something, and then a sentence or so later, Dagon didn't want to scare his friends. It wasn't majorly distracting, and the story was exposition heavy, but I did find it a quick and easy read.
And... And... And...
DID DICK AND KORY DO WHAT I THUNK?!
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Post by arcalian on Apr 23, 2008 13:59:40 GMT -5
Waitasecond...... Charlie is reading my stuff?!?Heh. Yeah, this arc is Donna centric, in the sense that Donna is in jeopardy, big time. Don't worry, I won't do anything to her that will affect WW.  You know me, I don't do stuff like that. Yeah, I wasn't entirely happy with the changing POVs in the Wally/Dagon scene myself. It is the way it is because I didn't know what else to do with it, without cutting it entirely. Yes, Dick and Kory did indeed do what ya thunk.  |
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Post by HoM on Apr 23, 2008 14:08:01 GMT -5
Dirty, immoral teens! It's a disgrace!
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Post by David on Apr 25, 2008 6:13:20 GMT -5
Best. Issue. Ever.
(More later!)
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Post by starlord on Apr 25, 2008 8:14:10 GMT -5
Best. Issue. Ever. (More later!) I KNEW IT! David =   But I will agree with him. This was my favorite issue of Jay's to date! And that's saying something with the amazing amount of stories he's already given us. However, I am throwing down the gauntlet right now when I say that Dick and Kory may have done the nasty... but I know he was thinking of Barabara the entire time. ;D Excellent issue, my friend! |
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Post by arcalian on Apr 25, 2008 11:36:33 GMT -5
David thinks.....
David thinks this is my best?!?*thud* (Five minutes later) Uh....okay...wow. That's....that's quite something. David and Charlie both praised my work, and indeed the same piece of in-continuity work, the very same issue. I am stunned. Brian, of course, is always in my corner. But I am greatful to him. And his endorsement with the others is another bit of humbling. I wasn't entirely thrilled with this issue, to be honest; I thought it was too short, I thought everybody said some minor variation on "We're worried about Donna but we have to leave it in Raven's hands", during their respective interactions. And Charlie noted the problem with the Wally/Dagon scene. But if David AND Charlie AND Brian ALL like it, I must have done something right, even if I have no freaking clue what it is. And Brian, no wasn't thinking about Babs "the entire time", but as the text itself indicated, she did cross his mind. I think I made a major continuity boo boo though, referring to her as Batgirl rather than Batwoman. You guys just made my day.  |
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Post by David on Apr 25, 2008 16:54:50 GMT -5
LOL!
I'm going to go out on a limb here, and say that this is the best issue of the title so far. Now, admittedly, I haven't read every issue of Teen Titans, but this is the first time I have that every character engaged my interest (including Dagon!). To my mind, Teen Titans has reached a maturity that puts them on a par with the big leagues!
Plus, Dick and Kory got it on and that so rocked!
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Post by arcalian on Apr 26, 2008 9:16:25 GMT -5
Ramon cover is ALSO big leagues!
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Post by starlord on Apr 27, 2008 2:40:28 GMT -5
Ramon cover is ALSO big leagues! Absolutely! Excellent stuff. Being a huge Donna fan, just having her front and center on the cover is good enough, but the way it is presented is haunting. You've really out did yourself with all the covers you've done this week, Ramon. You must be exhausted! |
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Post by brigante133 on Apr 27, 2008 3:01:44 GMT -5
I am just mad I was late because I have been so damn busy as of late. But thanks guys, means a lot as always.
Wait Kory and Dick.. where is Mischeif to chime in with an inappropriate pin up? ;D
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Post by >>Riz! on Apr 28, 2008 2:30:20 GMT -5
Liked the issue a lot and I definately think it had the right lenght to it.
Good characterisations all in all. I'm looking forward to the next issue.
Great cover from Ramon.
4,5 stars
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Post by arcalian on Apr 28, 2008 5:40:52 GMT -5
Thank you, Riz!
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Post by lissilambe on May 15, 2008 18:45:20 GMT -5
A good solid mood-building tale here. Lots of lurking menace and mystery surrounding Donna and the strange old man, and what a wonderful name "Wickersham Isle". A classic, deserves a round of applause right there.
I love the way the various members interact, I loved the discussion between Tara and Cyborg. Tara's reminding me a lot of Faith, the rogue Slayer from the Buffy series, right now, I even hear the voice coming from her.
Wally's problems with the team changing shape and the newcomers, particularly the vampire, are very neat, and very typical of people in a special group, and I like it. Not hammered home, just dipped into just the right amount, I feel.
Good stuff, solid entry in the series, and I'll be interested in seeing how the story ramps up for the next part.
Take care
Don
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Post by arcalian on May 15, 2008 19:44:28 GMT -5
I'm glad Tara's characterization works for you, Don. It's a iittle disconcerting to hear her described as a character from Buffy, as a) I was never a fan and b) She's supposed to sound like "herself". But I'm glad it works for you.
The tale is indeed inspired by a tale from the pre-Wolfman/Perez early 70s Titans. So that's where that classic vibe is probably coming from. Glad you like!
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Post by michealdark on May 22, 2008 23:06:12 GMT -5
Can't beleive I forgot to leave a comment. Just awesome stuff. The stuff going on with Donna seems to have a better sense of dread than you normally get from the mainstream DC, that's for sure.
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You know me, I don't do stuff like that.
