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Post by oblique on May 24, 2020 10:19:07 GMT -5
Green Lanterns in Japan! This was an exciting three-parter. I really enjoyed the cool glimpse of other countries and superhero cultures on Earth, outside of the Big Hitters in the Justice League. This reminded me of Morrison's style and take on many superhero teams when he "went wide" during this Crisis stories and 52, like his version of the Great Ten. Though now I really wonder what happened to other members of Ultra Element Force 5.
Parralax is a nasty villain, man. I will say there were some "M" moments in there that I didn't (personally) enjoy, but this has been a dark take on the cosmic horrors faced by the GLs and I was prepared for it. Emerald Damned? That does not sound good!
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Post by oblique on May 24, 2020 10:15:26 GMT -5
This was a surprising step - a side issue that I really enjoyed. Awesome story with Kyle and White Lantern: I love the idea of the "immune system of cosmos," and it was fun to see Darkseid again and enjoy all these references to DC2 lore.
Fun issue!
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Post by oblique on Apr 27, 2020 17:41:29 GMT -5
I appreciated the recaps in #57 to help me get up to speed on Luthor, Guy, and Hank, with some new irons being inserted into the fire - more like hte blast furnace in this case! They were great to write. I think I‘ve mentioned it before, but it comes from Jim Shooter’s premise that any issue could be somebody’s first issue. There’s so much DC2 continuity at this point, especially, what, 15+ years in? That it wouldn’t be entirely fair to expect someone to know everything like some of us do, but then again, if you’re reading the DC2 in 2020, you probably care enough to have gone back and caught up! Then, BAM, Luthor appears again! Yes! This was obviously before the debut of Superman and the subsequent relaunch of Action Comics from Eric, and I think it lands before 10YL and my work on Superwoman, but I wanted to get Lex Luthor back “in place” in-universe. After “ Justice League vs. America" and his public heel turn, he couldn’t operate as the two-faced entrepreneurial monster that I think is his most definitive version, so this was about putting him back at the forefront of LexCorp. In fact, a chunk of my output around this time-- DC2 Most Wanted and Adventure Comics Annual-- was about the rehabilitation of the character… even though it was Roy and I who put him through the wringer in that first place! This came first though, as there was an implied year-ish time jump from my last issue on the site before a hiatus, and my return to the book. I have a timeline somewhere, I need to dig that out, but it's really spoilerific. I think I shared it with you a while back? I loved writing Luthor in Secret Society of Super-Villains, first as a character at his lowest, then building to him triumphing over a force that thought it could control him. I think his “little victories” are great to see, because he’s so despicable... therefore putting him against even more despisable characters-- making him the de facto hero!-- is a cheeky joy. Especially if the opponents he faces are dark mirrors of Superman, his true enemy. Despero in SSoSV was exactly that. Wow. Xa-Du is a great recurring villain. I didn't see Xa-Du coming in GLC, that's for sure! I just read the Kon-el Arc and dropped a review on Action Comic #12 so this was a funny twist, tying in numerous strands from the site. I love writing Xa-Du! Absolutely love it! One of the earliest, mind-bending stories I read as a child was The Phantom Zone mini, and from that point on my brain was broken. I was absolutely fascinated with the Phantom Zone, and the criminals that inhabited it. Its such a horrible concept, right? And I know that a lot of things I’ve written, or teased, tie into that, be it my unseen plans for future issues of Green Lanterns-- yes, I was planning a title change for Phase 4 of my time on the book-- or bits and pieces we’ve in Omega Crisis and Superwoman-adjacent content. I think I write Xa-Du differently to others, and his appearances plug into the part of my brain that writes the truly sadistic villainy that actually scares me. What’s the point of writing a character-- Mengele-meets-Zod especially-- if he doesn’t unnerve at every turn? His treatment of the Daxamites, his torture of Guy, and everything else he’s done since his first appearance on the site, should speak to that. He was a pet character, sure, but definitely not a Mary Sue. And you know that he was going to turn up again in future stories… I love crossing characters from one franchise to another, and I think that Xa-Du should definitely be in the pantheon of great, uniquely DC2, Green Lantern villains (e.g. the Predator). By #59 as you say, it's clear that Hank is going through the grinder. This was a harsh, starkly written, issue. The GLC have a tough beat to walk. That said, I've struggled with Henshaw - like Guy, he never clicks with me in the same way that Hal or Stewart do - I sympathize but don't feel connected to him in this section. That said, this works in it's own way - he's practically disassociating, and so traumatized I'm not sure I could (or other characters can) connect with him! I hope he'll get help - but, knowing this arc, and these are some dark beats, I'm a little worried! Hank is an acquired taste, and definitely another pet character. I don’t think you could call him a Mary Sue, because he never really wins. He just gets ground further and further into the dirt, but he’s a guy I really enjoy writing, ever since I killed him the first time. His arc, since his resurrection at the end of “ Love Lost” (#40), has been about rehabilitation, and the guilt he carries from his time possessed by the Predator. That traumatised him beyond, seemingly, repair, but he can’t stay down, no matter how much he tries to. Not matter how much he might want to. Oh, I can’t wait for you to get to his confrontation with two more “original” characters when he tries to recuperate from all of the above. It really was a blast getting him to that place. I plan to finish GLC over the "quarantine" at my own pace and hope you're well. I can’t wait for your thoughts, Oblique! Thanks for taking the time. I'll be back to see that for sure!
I really agree with Shooter's premise, and I think it applies to long-running book series as well - J.K. Rowling did it very deftly at the beginning of every Harry Potter, as does Jim Butcher in the Dresden Files although he's drowning in continuity at this point.
Your comments on Xa-Du just made me think of The Mummy movie - where the "prison" or punishment for the villain just makes them stronger and more of a threat! The Phantom Zone is a fantastic grab-bag of toys for Superman writers, that's for sure, and it's one of the real treats of the DC2 to see them "crossing over" in interesting ways.
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Post by oblique on Apr 27, 2020 17:36:01 GMT -5
"Some of us have to change the world one person at a time." What a lovely run! I don't know if anyone will ever read this (letter I mean), but it's a dark time in the world right now in 2020, and I'm going back through old issues and really enjoying them. The Superman Family always remind me of the world we want to live in. I loved Lois and the scene with the bank robbers earlier in the run. Overall, the emotional notes were fraught and I was on tenterhooks! I was worried about Connor and glad about the computer chips--explaining Lana's behaviour. Then Brainiac appears! He's a tough villain to write (as an AI/genius), but this was an interesting fusion of origin stories and a great battle sequence. I loved the scenes with Lois, and her insights and intelligence being rewarded the most, and struggled with Clark keeping too much a secret (for now?) Thanks as always to the writers who contributed so much to this site. It's still a pleasure to read. David writes a great Superman. There's something really heartfelt and genuine about his take on the character, and I find myself enjoying that aspect of Superman more and more the older I get. Doc's take is feels like it leans more into the sheer majesty of the character, brought to life via the comedy he injects into the stories. I love both these twin takes on the character! Also, I was there. Ha. As with most things, Grant Morrison helped make the character click with me through his work on All-Star Superman, but also from how he wrote the character in JLA. How could anyone dislike Superman as a character? I've seen all the arguments, and they're boring and unfounded. It's the same as "Bruce Wayne dresses up as a bat to beat up mentally ill people", completely ignoring everything else the character does for Gotham City. It's so cynical and reductive. I have Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman, probably my favourite single Superman story, and his collected run on Batman. He really helped crystallize what those characters represented and the 'human' aspects behind the costume. Superman and Batman, among a few others, really draw out the cynics, the people I think who are still a little ashamed of liking comics and insisted they were "graphic novels" for a while, as opposed to embracing the mythoepic qualities of the genre. I love the heartfelt renditions this site brought to these characters.
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Post by oblique on Apr 27, 2020 8:43:27 GMT -5
A dark and tragic story for dark times (writing here in 2020). Tough, complex, punchy, this was another great three-part story in GLC, Charlie. I appreciated the recaps in #57 to help me get up to speed on Luthor, Guy, and Hank, with some new irons being inserted into the fire - more like hte blast furnace in this case! Then, BAM, Luthor appears again! Wow. Xa-Du is a great recurring villain.
I didn't see Xa-Du coming in GLC, that's for sure! I just read the Kon-el Arc and dropped a review on Action Comic #12 so this was a funny twist, tying in numerous strands from the site.
By #59 as you say, it's clear that Hank is going through the grinder. This was a harsh, starkly written, issue. The GLC have a tough beat to walk. That said, I've struggled with Henshaw - like Guy, he never clicks with me in the same way that Hal or Stewart do - I sympathize but don't feel connected to him in this section. That said, this works in it's own way - he's practically disassociating, and so traumatized I'm not sure I could (or other characters can) connect with him! I hope he'll get help - but, knowing this arc, and these are some dark beats, I'm a little worried!
I plan to finish GLC over the "quarantine" at my own pace and hope you're well.
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Post by oblique on Apr 27, 2020 8:37:14 GMT -5
"Some of us have to change the world one person at a time."
What a lovely run! I don't know if anyone will ever read this (letter I mean), but it's a dark time in the world right now in 2020, and I'm going back through old issues and really enjoying them. The Superman Family always remind me of the world we want to live in. I loved Lois and the scene with the bank robbers earlier in the run. Overall, the emotional notes were fraught and I was on tenterhooks! I was worried about Connor and glad about the computer chips--explaining Lana's behaviour. Then Brainiac appears! He's a tough villain to write (as an AI/genius), but this was an interesting fusion of origin stories and a great battle sequence. I loved the scenes with Lois, and her insights and intelligence being rewarded the most, and struggled with Clark keeping too much a secret (for now?) Thanks as always to the writers who contributed so much to this site. It's still a pleasure to read.
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Post by oblique on Sept 5, 2019 7:50:17 GMT -5
Of course! I am well aware that this wasn't the finale, but I was left on an even BIGGER cliffhanger last issue! So I was happy to see this drop on the site. I'm glad to hear that Lian isn't going to die, but I'm sure it's going to be a tough road for Arsenal and Cheshire. That will be...fun isn't the right word... exciting!
Congratulations on writing an original version of this story. It's a tightly plotted spy thriller that would definitely be a great original story! I'm excited.
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Post by oblique on Sept 5, 2019 7:45:33 GMT -5
My experience with The Flash is limited. For some reason, he was never one of the characters that I followed in the comics-- unlike Batman or Supergirl or Wonder Woman. But I LOVED Wally West's Flash on the Justice League cartoon; the true heart of the team, with an amazing presence and voice. Had I been following the comics, I'm sure I would have been disappointed when they brought back Barry Allen and rewrote Wally's role as THE Flash.
So this was an excellent issue for me in that you did a nice round up of the members of the Flash Family, setting the stage for events to come, while also moving the plot forward. One of the best things about the DC2 is your ability to have continuity, the feel of a world that's actually moving, not just static. (While you, Charlie, have a deft hand at picking and choosing how to tell a story that doesn't swamp a reader with exposition and backstory!) I'm excited to see where this goes!
P.S. I would agree that the best "speed" based super-hero names seem to be taken... Bolt? Tempo? Impetus? (That sounds more like a villain).
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Post by oblique on Aug 29, 2019 14:16:24 GMT -5
Amazing conclusion to the current run-- but the end is just the beginning, isn't it? Sorry the EPIC delay in my comments. It's been a long month.
I had an absolute blast with this issue. Spy-politicking, action, some epic lines-- awesome. Vostok's double reveal-- first as a "triple agent" and then as her own woman, was shocking, well-earned, and terrifying. She's a force to be reckoned with, and got a great cover to match that feeling in the issue, hats off to Le Minh Quan!
There's a lot going on in your Checkmate series, but every ball feels well juggled; I always felt like I knew what was going on (to the extent I was supposed to, I should say!) I did NOT see Donna and Roy coming, but I didn't follow Teen Titans on DC2 so I'm not sure if that was in the cards already, and know I'm VERY nervous about Lian-- I know DC undid Roy's character arc, and killed his daughter, in the comics, and I definitely don't want that to happen to her here!
Otherwise, I can't wait to see what happens next when Vostok collides with Trevor, Naif, and Colbert.
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Post by oblique on Jun 30, 2019 16:46:05 GMT -5
It's the finale! It's going to be big, it's going to be explosive. We can wait.
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Post by oblique on Jun 24, 2019 9:49:38 GMT -5
No pressure indeed, Charlie! Finally had the time this weekend to finish up "The Widening Gyre." This has been a very dark, tragic run in many ways, so it's been a tough pill to swallow! It's not always easy to write a convincing heel turn for a hero like the Guardian, but you pulled it off very well-- after all his whole family is dead. I really liked Batman's reaction-- his sense of betrayal, that Guardian violated his faith, basically, after the two of them struck sparks earlier in Justice League but had a sort of yin-yang like respect for each other. Guardian is so tragically misguided... betraying his values, the League, and then poor Angela! (And on top of all that... he does have a member of his family left that he doesn't know about!)
I will say it felt more like a Checkmate-driven event than a Justice League story, even in the pages of JL. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but we didn't really get any POV reactions to Guardian's actions from some of his peers that I realized I was waiting for when I read Pt. 5 and didn't see them. That said, I know the focus was on Batman/Guardian and the Guardian/Angela, and those were very emotional and powerful scenes. (DAMN IT! NOT ENGINEER! Sucked into...somewhere! At least she's not dead, Charlie, so help me... kidding, mainly.)
Overall, I enjoyed seeing the two angles or perspectives in Justice League and Checkmate. As I said before, I think you have a really good voice for espionage and spy thrillers. I love Checkmate's organization and mandate and the big players like Valentina and Naif are really fun. As Steve and Catherine's plan slowly unfolded, revealed in this issue, I had a big grin on my face. Great twist, and here's hoping they pull it off. (Even if Eschaton War is coming.) I really like the reappearance of Sasha Bourdeaux from Suicide Squad, and hope we see more of her.
Great job. This was a top-notches capes-and-powers political thriller. Looking forward to seeing where this goes before Eschaton War.
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Post by oblique on Jun 4, 2019 10:22:34 GMT -5
One thing we’ve established with her character is that she’s stubborn and driven. She didn’t speak to Lena for 2-3 years because she blamed her for the loss of Kru, even if she knew, in her heart of hearts, it wasn’t Lena’s fault. But sometimes, once she makes an emotionally-driven decision, even if it’s the wrong one, she’ll stick with it, even when it brings her nothing but misery. This is a continuation of those personality traits established in previous stories, but I was worried that the reader might turn on her. What gives her the right to do something so selfish? Then I thought… she’s sacrificed everything for this universe. For this reality and so many others! So why not bend the rules? Why not, this one time, she do such a thing? It was also an opportunity to revisit the small group of confidantes that Kara has surrounded herself with so far in the DC2. Her relationship with Doctor Fate is alluded to in the last Christmas special we did, a few years back. Nat Irons has been by her side quite a lot. Kon is her cousin, they’re family, and of course Krypto wouldn’t abandon her. It was good to reinforce that, and also show that she’s built so much for herself in her time as the sole protector of Earth (and the universe, obvs) in the absence of Superman. Awesome ideas! I really didn't feel like Kara was selfish in this story at all, which I think speaks to the idealism and love at the heart of the character, but also how well-written the different arguments were. Kara is definitely stubborn and driven, but her track record, and her relationships with her friends, lead them to believe she CAN do this-- and she does! It's one of my favourite tropes, when, even though the hero has a 'crazy' plan, their friends and allies trust them because they have pulled this off before. I love it.
Kara might be stubborn, but she's not irrational. (One of my least favourite time travel stories is the "I have to go back and save [insert love interest or the world or both here]" but they go all dark and savage and start killing people!) She came up with an amazing plan and it really shines.
Very cool-- love the idea. Buried in my DC ideas folder was an outline of the different worlds. If I remember correctly, I had the Source as the First World, the world of magic and gods (like Wonder Woman's Olympians) as the Second, the world of heroes as the Third World, and the Fourth World ("the New Gods") as a new irruption of cosmic energy. But the First World war criminals, creatures from beyond time, I love it. I'm sure we'll see that again!
But I'm also glad it didn't interrupt the flow of the ending for Action Comics #50. You nailed the landing. It was fantastic.
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Post by oblique on Jun 4, 2019 10:09:42 GMT -5
Spy stories / conspiracy thrillers always run the risk of turning into a (metaphorical) house of cards, with teetering internal issues that just need a little nudge to topple! That said, I always feel like the key to avoiding the (television series) House of Cards "stupid smart" is acknowledged that characters that think they know everything can still be wrong, biased, or operating on incomplete information. I really like the focus on the new Black King as a way of showing how all of these super-human intelligence operatives are trying to manipulate each other with what they know, but they may not all know what they think they know...
I'm sure it's going to be a ton of fun!
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Post by oblique on Apr 28, 2019 18:58:52 GMT -5
Superb. Just superb, Charlie.
"World Enough and Time" just might be my favourite story on the site to date, and one of my favourite Supergirl-- Superwoman-- stories of all, well, time. An amazing balance of character, plot, and action. I was excited enough when the first twist was revealed: that Superwoman had come back not to one of the 'quiet' days in Kal-El's career, but to help resolve some the world's unknown crises, in advance! But the second twist took my breath away! I was thrilled that Kara and Lena were back, then shocked when you revealed the real reason for Kara's mission. It was heartfelt and really well written. I loved how, in Kara's time, her friends and allies were willing to help her. This was the sort of story time travel suits best.
You kept delivering amazing lines, call-backs, and moments until the epic finale: the cosmic drumroll of time travel...clear skies and calm seas..."I don't want to forget you." Finally, the sweet ending with the promise of a ring. This is an issue I'll read again and again.
Superb.
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Post by oblique on Apr 24, 2019 18:07:27 GMT -5
Damn! What a great issue. Finally back to reading some titles on DC2, and, Charlie, as always you do NOT disappoint. I love the combination of action, politics, and mystery, with some clues unearthed for future issues. I've really liked seeing how Checkmate operates (and I'll need to make note of their involvement in YJ...If I ever have time to return to my outline.)
I thought I was ready for this issue to wrap up, anticipating a twist, but I was pleasantly shocked by the arrival of the BLACKHAWKS!? Great job, man! Looking forward to the next issue.
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Post by oblique on Feb 24, 2019 16:58:08 GMT -5
If you’re interested, a pilot for some of the concepts established here was the latter issues of Justice League #71-74, the arc I called " Until The Ends Of The Earth". Steve and Valentina appeared on Laputa, and it was basically the launching pad for what came in Checkmate #1. Yes! I read those issues, and I knew I needed to finally read Checkmate. Valentina really seems to blame the League for something outside of their control.
Looking forward to the next issues, and I'll be returning to Justice League soon!
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Post by oblique on Feb 22, 2019 16:50:21 GMT -5
I'm playing catch-up with Checkmate and finally had some time to read issues 1 to 3. Once I started, I just kept reading until I finished "Regicide." This is an awesome run, Charlie. I love the community of masked and metahuman secret agents you've pulled together. Not only do you have some fascinating characters, you've quickly painted a picture of a whole world of super-heroic espionage. Reminds me a bit of Wildstorm, a bit of Grayson: Agent of Spyral, and even a little Batman Unlimited with the simultaneous crazy cultists...
I can't wait to see more-- dang, are these Daemonites? Blue reptilian monsters... Or maybe we're going a more 'get John Constantine on speed dial' route... And who is the Red Queen?
Already started issue four...
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Post by oblique on Feb 22, 2019 16:45:00 GMT -5
Another good issue in this run of Superman! Like Charlie, I'm really enjoying the "vintage" of this series. I also don't have a lot of past knowledge of the 90s Superman, but this reminds of really good S:TAS and Justice League episodes. Larger-than-life, heart-felt, and well-crafted.
I like Xa Du in particular, as the villain, good choice. DC2 basically introduced me to Xa Du, and he's a great villain-- scary, like a reverse Superman, all twisted Kryptonian science, with Leopard to do the punching and kicking! That said, I'm not a big fan of the "feminine" Xelek. Personally, it feels like she's mimicking stereotypes from a dated sitcom about what "the woman" should act like. Maybe that's intentional. It doesn't jive, for me, with the otherwise really warming tone of the series. I like the flirty and smart exchanges beween Lois and Clark, and I love the introductory scenes with Ma and Pa Kent, for example. They're traditional but open, wholesome, but with great insight into this unique situation they're in.
Overall, another entertaining issue! I can't wait to see the next issue.
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Post by oblique on Feb 5, 2019 9:30:08 GMT -5
Just finished writing Action Comics #50, which is a summation of a lot of things I've done on the site, so I'm excited to get it out there at some point next month. ...But then I just saw that no one commented on #49, so I feel like I put a lot of effort into wrapping the story up for no reason! Oh, no. I apologize for the delay-- I read and I review, I'm just slow! I can't wait for #50 and I was blown away by this issue. This was heartfelt, clever, and a truly amazing concept executed perfectly. This is like a master class in how to use time travel for amazing dramatic effect and character moments. I love, love, love the twist - this wasn't the quietest day in Superman's career, but (maybe) the worst! And Superwoman's here to fix it!
It's awesome seeing Superwoman again, and just how incredible she has become in the future. I loved getting the League's reactions to her zooming around the planet stopping major catastrophes. The Legion Omnicom is a great way to reveal to the audience the effects of what she's doing to the timeline.
Interwoven with Kara's efforts on Earth is Superman and Lois' off-world adventures. Again, I love the twist, if that's the right word, as Superman reveals that he's been working to give Lois superpowers. (....Huh. Yes, that's exactly what would happen first if Lois had superstrength....)
Fantastic issue with a great cliffhanger. One of your best series ever, in my humble opinion.
Cheers,
Oblique
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Post by oblique on Dec 26, 2018 9:12:24 GMT -5
That's a really interesting idea-- that certain events are 'locked' to the present, like the Fantastic Four. Also really messed up, but really cool. I look forward to perusing the timeline and taking the opportunity to read some of the older stories I have yet to examine more closely!
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Post by oblique on Dec 24, 2018 11:38:53 GMT -5
Sounds like hypertime to me-- one spacetime continuum with a primary timestream that can b affected by ripples, currents, and separate streams. It's definitely my favorite version of comics continuity, rather than a partitioned multiverse.
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Post by oblique on Dec 21, 2018 10:00:19 GMT -5
Well, personally I love that type of stuff. I'm a nerd who would write out my own timeline of events in Gotham, or Star Trek, etc., rather than read any books or watch any new material. Ha!
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Post by oblique on Dec 17, 2018 14:59:20 GMT -5
Fantastic! Can't wait.
I don't know how you keep track of it all! If it wasn't so much work, I'd suggest that someone pin a "timeline" of the DC2 Universe and the relevant issues to the front page. You do a great job of making each story approachable without sacrificing continuity, in fact, building on what came before.
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Post by oblique on Dec 16, 2018 21:02:41 GMT -5
P.S. What an amazing cover! Michael Ibarra did a FANTASTIC job working with Howard's design for Superwoman.
I also love how Melissa Benoist has become THE quintessential vision of Supergirl in such a short time.
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Post by oblique on Dec 16, 2018 20:59:25 GMT -5
I just finished the current run on Superman and it has been a fun ride. It's great to see Superman back in action in the DC2 Universe! You have a good grasp of Clark and Lois, and I like seeing how nasty Lex Luthor can be, as always. I don't know anything about Perry White or Jose Delgado, so this will be my first version of these stories-- exciting!
I was a bit shocked by the attack at the high school, I will admit. Parasite is damn scary and any story should reflect that, but the body count-- and speed-- was a little steep. These were kids. School shootings-- and this was a super-powered school shooting-- are a very sad, sensitive subject. I guess I will need to see Superman reflecting on that, and how traumatic it can be, and not just as character motivation for Mr. Delgado.
That said, it was a very exciting series of issues over all. I like the fight with Parasite, featuring a clever use of powers. Superman's takedown was inspired. Like Charlie, I really like Emil Hamilton, he's proven a great secondary character so far and I want to see more. I'm sure the "mytsery transmissions" will return.
Cheers, Oblique
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Post by oblique on Dec 16, 2018 20:53:00 GMT -5
This was a great family-oriented issue that showcases DC2's deep bench of characters and deeper well of stories. (I also always forgot about poor Power Girl!) I'm always leery of time travel and dimension-hopping, but this was a great example of how that sci-fi concept can deliver stories like no other. What a sweet and exciting issue. I've been waiting to see more Superwoman for a while, so this was a real blast! Heck, we even got to see Connor! (Gawds, I need to finish working on YJ...)
Man, what an anvil to drop on Lois, though. That could have been handled a little more gently. Clark is gone for ten years, yikes!
I can't wait for more, Charlie.
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Post by oblique on Dec 14, 2018 13:45:25 GMT -5
Here we go!
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Post by oblique on Dec 9, 2018 16:52:06 GMT -5
Well, if the Guardian wanted to protect the team he would turn himself in and announce he's resigned fromt he League, and he acted on his own volition... Hmm. I'm sure Checkmate will try and leverage this to bash the League a little. I'm along for the ride, that's for sure. I'll have to catch up on Checkmate to add more thoughts on the Joker's death, then!
Have fun in Japan! A few friends of mine have visited Japan and it's one of the safest countries in the world for tourists, I wouldn't worry about getting robbed. That said you should take some R&R and get some time away from the keyboard!
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Post by oblique on Dec 9, 2018 16:48:15 GMT -5
I look forward to Adventure Comics and Action Comics! I think you already read the Action Comics and Adventure Comics annuals from May, but the first issue of my three-part arc on Action Comics-- starring Superwoman!!-- started last month! True! I just started Action Comis #48 today! I'm just excited for more of the Superfamily.
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Post by oblique on Dec 9, 2018 12:16:24 GMT -5
I think that you really captured the global scale of Joker's scheme and the international nature of the Justice League's response. Superman's (and Batman's) interactions with the rest of the team were great. I hope Firestorm sticks around in particular, she has been awesome so far.
I also tend to map out my fight scenes and get a little wordy-- so I sympathize! I think the release schedule works really well, though, I love coming back to the site and finding new issues waiting! (Now, if only I could find the time to work on Young Justice......)
I look forward to Adventure Comics and Action Comics!
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