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Post by Dr Dread on Sept 9, 2008 15:38:37 GMT -5
 Has anyone else read it yet? I thought it was great. I really liked Villains United, I greatly enjoyed the Secret Six mini. I was very much looking forwards to this series. |
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Post by David on Sept 9, 2008 18:06:39 GMT -5
Got it, loved it, can't wait for the next one.
I just don't know anyone (including Johns and Morrison) that is writing tighter, better character-driven stories. That scene with Deadshot and Catman in the convenience store was hilarious. And the stripper sequence was oddly touching.
This book doesn't need the star-power of Batman, but I do like seeing Huntress and Catman continue their burgeoning relationship.
Bane is a great addition--- but who will be the sixth of the Six?
Art was fantastic. The cover was fantastic-er.
Good call, Doc.
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Post by starlord on Sept 9, 2008 19:21:09 GMT -5
I have to agree, this was a great first issue. It's obvious how much Gail loves these characters.
I love the idea that Catman is bordering between good and bad, and I love his continuing involvment with Helena as well.
It might also take Gail to get me to like Bane, a character that I was never that thrilled with. This might be just what he needs to come into his own... finally.
Can't wait for the next issue!
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Post by theoriginaltjk on Sept 9, 2008 21:07:06 GMT -5
Best thing Gail has written in years.
Hands down.
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Post by >>Riz! on Sept 24, 2008 2:48:44 GMT -5
still waiting for my monthly shipping, so I can't say anything except that I am looking forward to read this issue.
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Post by starlord on Oct 12, 2008 3:58:10 GMT -5
just finished reading issue #2 and I've got a feeling that this really could turn out to be one of Gail's best... ever. At that's saying quite a bit.
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Post by Trevor on Oct 12, 2008 11:36:44 GMT -5
I picked this up as well. I really like the art in these two issues Nicola Scott is doing a great job capturing the mood Simone is trying to portray in her writing.
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 12, 2008 19:02:19 GMT -5
I enjoyed issue #2. I had been looking forwards to a cat versus bat showdown since VU #3. It was well written, as Catman walked out looking strong without Batman looking weaker.
However, I really missed the Catman/Deadshot relationship. Forget the Crocket/Tubbs, Murtough/Riggs, Cates/Hammond, Unger/Madison, Schwarzenegger/DeVito buddy flicks. Catman/Deadshot are the ultimate mismatched buddies.
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 13, 2008 23:23:01 GMT -5
Dunno if anyone saw this, it's the tiny six!  |
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Post by HoM on Oct 14, 2008 5:39:49 GMT -5
Lol!
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Post by >>Riz! on Oct 23, 2008 4:41:11 GMT -5
that's awesome.  |
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Post by Ammunition88 on Oct 23, 2008 10:03:43 GMT -5
I'll start reading it when Gail is off the series..... I've hated her Wonder Woman run
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Post by HoM on Oct 23, 2008 10:18:34 GMT -5
But this is what she was born for. This and her initial run on Bird of Prey. Boys-- Get him!  |
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Post by Dr Dread on Oct 23, 2008 11:50:30 GMT -5
I'll start reading it when Gail is off the series..... I've hated her Wonder Woman run I can't imagine this series without Gail Simone on it. The Six are so much her characters, it would just be weird reading them by another author (I haven't read Salvation Run). |
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Post by Ammunition88 on Oct 23, 2008 13:38:53 GMT -5
I haven't had the chance to read SR either, although I've heard nothing but good about it...... and thanks a lot mystery, now I'll be smitten for sure lol
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Post by HoM on Oct 23, 2008 13:45:06 GMT -5
Only if I pull this lever! *Points*
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Post by Ammunition88 on Oct 23, 2008 18:59:22 GMT -5
eh, go ahead and pull it..... I'll get over it eventually.......after serious therapy lol
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Post by Trevor on Nov 5, 2008 23:19:59 GMT -5
I just finished reading issue 3 and thought it was awesome! I've been let down by many comics who start slow out of the gate, but I am liking the humor and action this one is providing each issue. I am giving Gail 2 thumbs up on the writing of this series so far.  |
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Post by Dr Dread on Nov 5, 2008 23:38:37 GMT -5
Yeah I finished #3 today as well.
The revelation of what the card was, surprised me but not in a good way initially. The more I thought about it, the more I appreciated the cleverness of the card. It's like a perverse, twisted joke... which, of course, suits this series perfectly.
Can't wait for issue #4... which introduces the SIXTH member!
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Post by Merai on May 15, 2009 18:42:22 GMT -5
I want to update this thread because the book deserves it! note This is now my favourite ongoing inall of the DCU, and I'm so glad its sales have stabilised. I love Catman. I love Deadshot. I LOVE Ragdoll. Hell, I even love *Bane* now. BANE! Gail Simone is an evil, evil genius.
And 'Save the monkeys- for Heaven's sake, SAVE THE MONKEYS!" is one of the funniest things I've read in a comic... well, ever.
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Post by Trevor on May 15, 2009 19:07:13 GMT -5
I have cancelled all of my DCU subscriptions, except for Secret Six, and I am trying out Power Girl for a bit (since it is starting at #1). I haven't been impressed by any of the DC comics I've read over the last year, with the exception of Secret Six (and that includes Green Lantern which I cancelled). I am going to blame some of my dissatisfaction with the DCU from being a newer reader to the current version of the DCU, and the constant confusion with the crossovers and universe manipulation that has happened over the last year, leaving me constantly confused in most of the stories. I kept feeling like I was missing something when reading, and of course that turned me off. With Secret Six, I was able to start with Issue #1, and the story has been constantly interesting, and the character development is drawing me in more and more. I would have to say, even though I am more of a Marvel and Indy fanboy, that Secret Six is my favorite comic of all the different companies right now, though it is one of my only DCU monthly subscriptions. I have around 15 comics I collect monthly, mostly from Marvel, Image, and Top Cow, so that tells you how much I like Secret Six. |
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Post by sidf26 on Dec 21, 2013 22:52:23 GMT -5
One of my favorite runs. Really love how Bane has developed as a character, Secret Six added even more depth to a character that was already one of my favorites. Got to love Deadshot's violent yet comedic personality too. King Shark and Cheshire are BADASS too. The sub plots are interesting, the dialogue is amazing, it is just s gripping, fun, dark series that I love to death.
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Post by HoM on Dec 22, 2013 4:33:03 GMT -5
One of my favorite runs. Really love how Bane has developed as a character, Secret Six added even more depth to a character that was already one of my favorites. Got to love Deadshot's violent yet comedic personality too. King Shark and Cheshire are BADASS too. The sub plots are interesting, the dialogue is amazing, it is just s gripping, fun, dark series that I love to death. Catman all the way, bar none. |
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