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Post by Romans Empire on Oct 17, 2006 20:24:47 GMT -5
Please let us know what you think!
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Post by chris on Oct 17, 2006 20:35:14 GMT -5
I have to comment the artists who have done the covers for this so far. Great work guys you have really added to the atmosphere I hoped for around this series.
Drdread did the newest one and I am loving it. Great work Doc.
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Post by HoM on Oct 18, 2006 5:05:31 GMT -5
It's getting good! Normally the "middle issues" seem like filler, but the story is progressing, characters are developing, and we get some AC/DC! Awesome! Can't wait for #4 (something I've not even asked to see yet, as I don't want to ruin the surprise for myself!) and to smile as the story concludes with, I'm sure, a bang! Or a loud shout of: "BRAAAINS!"
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 18, 2006 16:04:14 GMT -5
Drdread did the newest one and I am loving it. Great work Doc. Thanks!  Glad you like it. One trivial point about the cover. I was trying to find a way to fit in zombie versions of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte, but none of the designs worked for me. That's right... it would have been a Sex and the City of the Dead cover.  |
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Post by chris on Oct 18, 2006 16:08:50 GMT -5
HA! Nice.
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Post by HoM on Oct 18, 2006 16:15:32 GMT -5
I'm afraid I'm going to have to exalt you Doc.
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Post by starlord on Oct 18, 2006 19:55:38 GMT -5
Great stuff Chris! This really was the best chapter so far. You've got a good handle on a lot of characters that appeared here. My favorite scene had to be President Lord and the General. A Cuban cigar? Those are illegal, aren't they? I still think Max is President was a stroke of brilliance. All in all a good read! I will be waiting anxiously for the conclusion. |
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Post by chris on Oct 18, 2006 20:18:12 GMT -5
Thank you for commenting Brian. I'm glad you liked it.
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Post by batarang on Oct 19, 2006 0:50:37 GMT -5
Boy, Gotham City's sure taking it on the chin lately.
I also thought this was the best one yet. Zombie horror, Batgirl & Nightwing, Green Arrow & Batman, and the Question singing Alanis & AC/DC. Lots of humor to lighten the load (and many of these characters are pretty funny), and a lot of plot threads to tie up before this is over.
One more week to go, and I can't wait to see how this pans out.
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Post by Admin on Oct 19, 2006 9:54:06 GMT -5
Maybe I missed something, because contrary to the reactions of the others that read this, this issue seemed to me the weakest installment so far. I liked it, but it just kinda seemed like more of the same, not really building on the promise of the first two issues, and holding the tension until the finale next week.
And for some reason, the Question's flippancy seemed really out of place here (Alanis Morrisette?!?). Although, Vic did have the coolest subplot in the story (I got chills when I realized where he was going and what he was doing). I guess I just don't understand other characters' reaction to him. He's kinda the DC2 hipster, when he should be the noir detective in the shadows, right?
The clifhanger was a bit flat, too. I'm not sure if I understood what the menace was: a generator?
Regardless of the above criticism, I am enjoying this mini, and am eagerly looking forward to next week's finale!
Doc, fantastic cover! I know it's Christopher Lee under that Scarecrow hood, I just know it!
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Post by HoM on Oct 19, 2006 11:42:36 GMT -5
What you all seem to be forgetting is that Vic Sage was in Arkham Asylum for six months! He's a certified loon! But still... What's wrong with Alanis?
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Post by chris on Oct 19, 2006 15:06:37 GMT -5
I'll be honest I did feel that more of the chaos on the streets could have been conveyed better. That was what I had tried to do with showing the Gordon/Bullock scene. Hope you like the finale better.
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Post by Susan Hillwig on Oct 19, 2006 20:15:02 GMT -5
Okay, this issue proves it: the Question just too much fun. I recall hearing about the possibility of Bruce's parents becoming zombified when this story was still an idea floating around the writer's office, and wasn't sure if you'd actually dare to go through with it. Well, not only did you dare, you sent out Vic to take care of the problem! "Quest-O-Spade"? Hilarious!
Oh, and the rest of the story was good, too. ;D
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Post by chris on Oct 19, 2006 20:27:06 GMT -5
Thank you Susan!
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Post by chris on Oct 19, 2006 20:30:25 GMT -5
Oh, and I can't forget to Thank my special geust writer fo r this issue. I was having a little writers block after issue two and Charlie really helped get the ball rolling on this and also added some color of his own through out the story. Thanks Charlie.
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Post by arcalian on Oct 19, 2006 21:28:40 GMT -5
You know for some strange reason I thought this was an Elseworlds until this issue. My bad.
Hope Gordon and Bullock enjoyed playing "Doom". *ducks thrown objects*
Right about now I want to knock President Lord and Question's heads together. Question probably has a plan, but even so I have bad vibes about it.
And a generator from Apocalpyse...that's ALWAYS bad news.
Dick and Babs....*smile*
You know the strangest thing? The whole business makes me strangely nostalgic for when the print comics had actual lettercols like you guys do....
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Post by chris on Oct 20, 2006 5:25:31 GMT -5
Poor Vic, he's just trying to protect his friend from seeing zombies of his parents. Can you imagine how moody BAtman would be after that. Thaink of it as a favor to everyone. I remember those letter columns they were a lot of fun but those bastards never printed any of mine and I never got a baldy.
Thank you for reading!
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Post by Romans Empire on Oct 20, 2006 21:55:02 GMT -5
This was a great issue all and all. The third act of a four act story is truly the hardest to tell in my opinion. I think you did a great job of moving the story by using the characters involved to move the plot along. You had great pairings along the way with Gordon/Bullock, Batgirl/Nightwing, Bats/GA, and with Beetle, Question, and Max Lord thrown in the mix!
Knowing how this story ends may make it hard for me to see what David sees in this installment but I would have loved to see more Zombies. Never can have too many can you?
Charlie added some great flare with his Question stuff. I am never too sure how to interpret it but it's usually pretty fun stuff!
Doc definitely added a great cover to this already great collection of inspired covers. I am afraid to admit it but I am curious what the Sex in the City of the dead cover might have looked like! In the TPB collection perhaps?
Next weeks final installment should be a blast and I great payoff for everyone who has invested their time in this story!
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Post by chris on Oct 20, 2006 22:01:48 GMT -5
Thank you John! Actually the Question stuff was both of us and Charlies parts were all through the story. He added some bigtime flavor to what I started out with in this issue and I am glad he helped out. Some of the better lines and the way certain characters were handled in general are Charlies icing on the undead cake and I thank him kindly.
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Post by Romans Empire on Oct 20, 2006 22:15:23 GMT -5
Thank you John! Actually the Question stuff was both of us and Charlies parts were all through the story. He added some bigtime flavor to what I started out with in this issue and I am glad he helped out. Some of the better lines and the way certain characters were handled in general are Charlies icing on the undead cake and I thank him kindly. You both did the question stuff? Then I guess it's official: YOU BOTH ARE OUT OF YOUR FREAKIN' MINDS!The up side is, we get to enjoy crazy ass tales from both of you!  |
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Post by chris on Oct 20, 2006 22:18:34 GMT -5
I'll take that as a compliment sir. |
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Post by HoM on Oct 21, 2006 6:00:53 GMT -5
Um... Thanks?
Yes, Chris wrote so much cool potential into the book, I just helped bring out some of the less obvious bits. I mean come on, Alanis? That was really a joint decision. I was going for some Journey, but you know, Chris rules in this book, in more ways than one! Can't wait for the finale...
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Post by chris on Oct 21, 2006 22:11:58 GMT -5
Yes, I rule as does Alanis. Yeah, I said it. I dig Alanis and so does Vic.
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Post by goldk on Oct 28, 2006 18:38:39 GMT -5
I just now got around to reading this chapter and I'm glad I waited cause I couldn't wait a week to read the next chapter. I too got chills when Vic revealed why he was there, CHILLS I TELL YOU CHILLS!! and now, the conclusion of Gotham City of the Dead
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Glad you like it.
