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Post by Admin on Aug 30, 2005 19:02:48 GMT -5
To discuss the DCU Superman titles, reply here!
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Post by Admin on Sept 7, 2005 8:07:34 GMT -5
Of the three main Superman titles, who do you think is doing him the best right now?
For me, it's hand's down, Gail Simone. I think Superman has been taken for granted a little this year, used more as a plot device than a character, but Gail's recent run on Action has been a breath of fresh air. I can't wait until his showdown with Black Adam (another character she does very well)!
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Post by dragonbat on Sept 7, 2005 8:14:39 GMT -5
Simone. That's the only reason I'm currently reading the title. Though I will say that I enjoyed Rucka's handling during the Sacrifice Arc.
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Post by Admin on Sept 7, 2005 8:20:53 GMT -5
Really? See, I think Rucka (while an excellent writer and perfect for the other titles he's on) is the one responsible for the use of Superman as a plot device. I know he's one of the prime directors at DC now, but I just don't think he knows what to do with Superman--- I think he sees him as a pawn to move across the board until he's in position for the endgame (Infinite Crisis). I mean, the difference between him and Gail, as I see it, is Rucka gives good plot (though I suppose, that's debateable, as well) and Simone gives good character.
That being said, I do think the plot of Sacrifice was good (if a little predictable), and that he is doing good work on OMAC and WW.
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Post by HoM on Sept 7, 2005 11:12:48 GMT -5
i cant get superman titles.
they dont click with me.
i like the character in other books though...
he's only written well elsewhere IMO....
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Post by HoM on Sept 17, 2005 10:27:54 GMT -5
Anyone get confused by Jimmy/Jim Olsens appearances in Action and Superman? (i picked them up because of the "Villains United" logo on them... I really enjoy reading Gails anything... Yet don't pick up BoP...
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Post by dragonbat on Sept 17, 2005 19:29:57 GMT -5
I just found myself looking at the art and thinking Twins Separated at Birth: Jimmy Olson... and Alfred E. Newman?  |
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Post by HoM on Sept 24, 2005 9:43:14 GMT -5
I don't like current Superman continuity.
I mean... I've liked the last couple of issues i've picked up...
But it's all too convoluted.... tie ins pop up into stories, and arcs which flow through the titles just.... they feel tacked on...
thoughts?
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Post by Admin on Oct 12, 2005 19:48:40 GMT -5
Everyone should pick up the latest issue of Action Comics.
It's a stand-alone story, and another expertly crafted gem by Ms. Simone. A very cinematic Hallowe'en story, with perhaps the best characterization of the Spectre since the Crisis began (Hell, since before the days of Hal, even!). Truly, a spooky figure here.
Can't say I'm such a big fan of John Byrne, though...
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Post by HoM on Oct 15, 2005 14:43:05 GMT -5
i hate him big time.
only like his x-men work.
arrogant out spoken sonofa...
on his forums they call him "Chief"!
That's terrible, isnt it Almighty Ruler of the Universe? Uh... I mean Idlewilder...
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Post by Justin Hartley on Oct 15, 2005 15:05:56 GMT -5
I don't know about you guys, but I'm really looking forward to All Star Superman. Grant Morrison is awesome and I think Frank Quitely's an awesome artist. Unfortunately, when I met Mr. Quitely at the Canadian National Comicon at the end of August, he said that in the 6 months that he had already been working on All Star Supes, he had finished 1 full issue and 3 pages. That means that their run should end sometime next decade....
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 15, 2005 15:13:33 GMT -5
I hadn't picked up a Superman title in years, until the VU crossover with Black Adam. Gail Simone really out did herself with writing Black Adam. The way B.A. ended the fight was clever and accurate. Both he and Supes were dead on, and by the end of the issue, I was hoping B.A. would become a regular Supes villain.
(Course I change my opinion about BA becoming a regular when I heard GS was leaving the title).
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Post by HoM on Oct 15, 2005 15:13:48 GMT -5
i#ll pick that up if i can
loved the preview.
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Post by soulfly823 on Oct 22, 2005 1:56:08 GMT -5
Here is what I do not get.DC comics broke up a awsome team of Gail Simone and Ed Benes on Birds Of Prey. They both started Superman titles at the sametime. Why didn't they keep them togather on a Superman title? It be exciting for the fans and profitable for DC comics.
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Post by HoM on Oct 22, 2005 7:04:08 GMT -5
Anyone pick up Superman #222?
best LOIS LANE story i've read for a while.
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Post by Admin on Oct 22, 2005 15:43:01 GMT -5
I thought the latest issue of Action was a pretty good Lois issue, myself...
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 26, 2005 15:32:20 GMT -5
Here's a scoop! After Infinite Crisis, Superman will undergo a massive change. Things won't be the same again for the man of steel! I've got the exclusive sneak peek! Are you ready for the new Superman?? Are you really ready for the new Superman??? Well, here you go:  ;D |
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Post by HoM on Oct 26, 2005 15:50:25 GMT -5
its so iconic!
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 27, 2005 21:02:35 GMT -5
More evidence that Infinite Crisis will be bad for Superman... Yup, not good at all...  |
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Post by starlord on Oct 27, 2005 21:24:17 GMT -5
how'd you get a picture of my Uncle Ebert?  |
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Post by HoM on Nov 12, 2005 16:38:56 GMT -5
the hallowe'en issue of Action WAS quite good.
Is General Lane alive?! ALIVE?!?!
Kewel if he was.
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Post by HoM on Nov 12, 2005 16:42:00 GMT -5
Who the hell is Ruin? I'm betting Lex Luthor |
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Post by Admin on Dec 3, 2005 18:00:24 GMT -5
Re: the identity of Ruin
Kinda thought it was him...!
It's about time they wrapped up this storyline, though this was a particualrly good issue (the one with Mxy and Ruin)--- there is such a sense of impending doom running through all the Superman titles right now, and this one was very unsettling.
One of Rucka's best.
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Post by HoM on Dec 4, 2005 12:45:30 GMT -5
Poor Pete Ross. Screwed over once more.
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Post by brigante133 on Dec 5, 2005 21:36:48 GMT -5
what happened to pete ross???
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Post by goldk on Dec 6, 2005 0:07:30 GMT -5
I thought Pete Ross was Ruin!
I am so behind. It seems like there have been no comics in months....
Thank God for DCU2!
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Post by brigante133 on Dec 6, 2005 11:10:44 GMT -5
me too although the only comics i read are green lantern and whatever i pick up at my local library (tpb) or at barnes and noble. its that damn van schiver! he'll be the end of me he will! good thing hes going to batman/superman ;D
dont get me wrong the man is brilliant, but on can only tolerate those delays for so long you know?
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Post by evilal on Dec 6, 2005 17:51:27 GMT -5
Does anyone else really love All Star Superman?
Or even not like it at all I suppose?
Let me know.
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Post by brigante133 on Dec 6, 2005 20:37:11 GMT -5
i like the purty pictures from what i have read
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Post by Admin on Dec 8, 2005 18:43:29 GMT -5
Does anyone else really love All Star Superman? Or even not like it at all I suppose? Let me know. I thought it was very well done, but it felt too much like an alternate-universe tale--- not that there's anything wrong with that! I trust Grant Morrison to deliver a great story, full of WTF?!? moments. And the art is good (though, imho, overrated)... All in all, definately better than All-Star Batman! |
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