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Post by starlord on Sept 4, 2007 18:57:27 GMT -5
Please let us know what you think!
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Post by David on Sept 4, 2007 20:57:35 GMT -5
This issue had it all! A great story, a great cover, and a reason to come back next month!
Roy, you really came into your own on this issue: from the well-paced storytelling, to the classic characterization (this was the first time I've really enjoyed Jimmy Olsen since the 1950s Adv. of Superman TV show), and the terrific double cliffhanger. Not to mention the creation of the Wendigo villain...
To top it all off, what a perfect, beautiful cover! Nice job Ramon and Roy!
Five stars!
;D
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Post by HoM on Sept 5, 2007 4:12:38 GMT -5
Win! This was amazing, Roy. Really loved it. Ther'es a certain Silver Age charm that accompanies your work, and the way in which Superman defeated Wendigo was an example of that! You've made this book your own, and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I must say though, that the opening flash back was beautiful, and so heartwrenching. I was gripped from the get go, and couldn't wait to find out what was happening. The repeated image of the plane landing unscathed was so brutal because you knew, well, I did, that something bad was going to happen. Very nice
Favourite moment:
“My name, Ms. Lane, is Winslow P.Schott.” Schott touched a button on the small box and it sprang open. What looked like ribbons shot from the box and wrapped around Lois pinning her arms to her sides. “I build toys.”
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Post by goldk on Sept 5, 2007 13:43:50 GMT -5
Thanks Dave, I guess you can tell I like that era too.  I agree Ramon did a great job on the cover. I asked him to do it cause I knew he'd give me something dynamic and powerful! Thanks for reading Charlie. Silver age charm, I like that. Thanks, unless of course you hate the silver age then in that case, (*)(#@&*)(! I actually found the mention of the airplane being his first toy while researching and then just expounded on that. Thanks for the favorite moment shot. I actually thought about having him say, "I'm the *&@damn Toyman!" |
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Post by HoM on Sept 5, 2007 14:16:32 GMT -5
I think that most of the time, the most simple of phrases can be the most effective. As demonstrated here |
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Post by starlord on Sept 6, 2007 21:02:29 GMT -5
Just you guys wait! Roy has got stuff coming up that is going to blow your minds. I'm really excited about what he's doing on this title. Great job, Roy!
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Post by arcalian on Sept 6, 2007 21:59:01 GMT -5
Yes, very much a Silver Age feel.
Nice to show Supes weary to his bones, but using his brain to figure a way out.
Enjoyed Toyman's origin, too.
Did Lex send troops after Toyman, and if so why? Looking forward to finding out!
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Post by goldk on Sept 9, 2007 8:35:11 GMT -5
Thanks for your response Arc, You'll find out, soon what's with the troops, but even Lex's plans don't always go the way he wants!
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Post by Romans Empire on Dec 3, 2007 20:10:34 GMT -5
Reading this issue right just a few minutes after finishing part one, I was a little thrown off by the beginning. As a matter of fact I went:
"What the hell was that? Totally freaking cool! Little punk bully got what was coming to him!"
But once I figured out who the little boy I was like, Ohhhhhh! Disturbingly cool.
The rest of the tale rolled along at an intense pace. I was a little disappointed that Superman's battle with the Wendigo was brief but I did enjoy Jimmy's involvement.
The story ended with a couple of interesting cliffhangers as well.
Loved the cover by the dynamic duo of R&R.
Overall, a very nice conclusion to a tight, well paced, two part tale.
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