Don't read the 'Secret Six'! - says author Gail Simone

[Lackey]

A note from the author:

Dear potential reader,

Please do not purchase the upcoming mini-series, the Secret Six, from whence the following preview came. As the sequel to the already very naughty Villains United mini-series, this series is rated W for ‘wrongness,’ and receives my highest possible warning for the following elements; naked hot guys, naked un-hot guys, shooting, child endangerment, spicy food, betrayal, bad fashion, explosions, mountain-climbing, obscure villains, an appalling fight with a DC superhero team, a run-in with the rudest waiter of all time, inappropriate humor, foot worship, a seven foot tall Apokoliptan she-warrior in a compromising position, blood, pain, sex, and eggs. If you have high cholesterol or a fear of spicy food, I urge you to pick up Archie’s Summer Spectacular Fun Happytime Digest instead. Be heart smart! Choose Riverdale!

For those who simply have to test their blood pressure, this series features the Secret Six, the twisted and bent villains who chose to go it alone and defy the powerful Society, the largest collection of supervillains ever assembled in the DC Universe. In this new mini, two fresh members are added to the team, including one villain who is far more screwed up and dangerous than even his arch-enemy suspects. Someone’s rolling out huge money to have select members of the SIX assassinated, and has garnered the assistance of some of the Six’s worst rivals. But why? And how? And what does that have to do with eggs?

Catman, Deadshot, Ragdoll, and Scandal all return, as does...Parademon?!?!

Art by the amazing team of Brad Walker and Jimmy Palmiotti, doing some of the best work of their distinguished careers, and what do I give them to draw? Evil and punching and shooting and knife fights and lusty villains doing simply the most awful things.

I really should be ashamed.

Hanging her head sadly,

Gail




http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66770

[MaskedManJRK]

The wronger the story, the better it is. :D

[Hellboy Jr.]

wtf?

Gail, you're not Garth Ennis or Warren Ellis. Don't pretend to be.

Villains United I thought was strictly "ok", nothing really special about it

[Assassin]

**** her then shes trying to be sarcastic? this wa sthe only book of hers i was gonna pic up..but naked hot guys? brokeback villans? **** her

[Lackey]

**** her then shes trying to be sarcastic? this wa sthe only book of hers i was gonna pic up..but naked hot guys? brokeback villans? **** her


Hahahaha, I was actually expecting you to make the first post in here :D

[yenaled]

ohh naked hot-guys.

[Assassin]

dude i was actually looking forward to this...whatta ***** she had to ruin it for me. I hate when chicks turn butch

[MaskedManJRK]

I don't get why you're b***hin' about naked guys (who won't even be fully shown, I mean, this isn't Vertigo, after all...). It's pretty much the same as the skin-tight spandex that both the heroes and villians all wear, just flesh colored.

[Assassin]

i'm not *****ing about that..nightwing was in his boxers last issue...i'm *****ing about an already over rated writer trying to be a smart ass

[Lackey]

dude i was actually looking forward to this...whatta ***** she had to ruin it for me. I hate when chicks turn butch


a woman is talking about naked guys and that means she turned butch :confused:



I think you're just sexist :)

[BrianWilly]

Looks good. I'm looking forward.

I wonder if the same people that always rag on Winick for writing real world situations will also be singing the same song about Simone. Both Birds of Prey and now Villains United contain internment camps.

[Assassin]

a woman is talking about naked guys and that means she turned butch :confused:



I think you're just sexist :)

butch doesnt mean dyke i ment like how she's trying to be a tough *****, like what some one else said, the ennis/ellis type of writer

[Assassin]

Looks good. I'm looking forward.

I wonder if the same people that always rag on Winick for writing real world situations will also be singing the same song about Simone. Both Birds of Prey and now Villains United contain internment camps.

i dont have anything against winick, i liked his GA, and his Batman was alright..I liked BoP when she first got on it, but the last arc pre OYL blew, and so did her Teen titans and Action comics.

[LibrarianThorne]

Assassin, you're hilarious.

As to the Secret Six, I'll be picking it up. I really liked Villains United, and am happy that my favorite character (Mike the Parademon!) makes a comeback.

Also, she made Catman freakin' cool. I mean, Catman. That's a bigger feat than most other writers can put to their credit.

Also, here's to hoping we see a Captain Nazi/Catman feud develop.

[Green Lantern]

i dont have anything against winick, i liked his GA, and his Batman was alright..I liked BoP when she first got on it, but the last arc pre OYL blew, and so did her Teen titans and Action comics.If her TT had had a six year old draw it it may have been good.

[Assassin]

http://www.comicbloc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22890

check out this thread about her vs kirkman antman vs the new atom

its only 10 posts long and her and hester comment, and read my posts, she hasnt commented on my posts yet....:)

[Assassin]

that dumb **** just made a gay joke towards kirkman, whatta hoeeeeee

[Lackey]

Assassin 7
Lackey 3
MaskedManJRK 2
Green Lantern 1
Hellboy Jr. 1
yenaled 1
BrianWilly 1
LibrarianThorne 1

[Assassin]

Assassin 7
Lackey 3
MaskedManJRK 2
Green Lantern 1
Hellboy Jr. 1
yenaled 1
BrianWilly 1
LibrarianThorne 1

What? i never said i wasnt upsessed...

[GoldenAgeHero]

that dumb **** just made a gay joke towards kirkman, whatta hoeeeeee

calm your ass down man, friends joke like that, jeez.

[Green Lantern]

that dumb **** just made a gay joke towards kirkman, whatta hoeeeeeeAnd you're calling her names on a different internet message board. http://www.accesswave.ca/~thomson/macros/potkettleblack.gif

[Arkady Rossovich]

Im starting to think that this may be a stunt to get people to buy the comic.Im most likely not going to get it away,mainly because she`s a woman.

[TheCorpulent1]

Hahaha, you're so progressive it hurts, Jourmugand. :D

[batnkevlar]

I loved Villains United... but it was cuz the mix between Eaglesham's art and Simone's writing...

[Kane]

This sounds gay. I dont like that woman.

[TheCorpulent1]

This sounds gay. I dont like that woman.
Dude... that's what the gays do. :eek:

[Kane]

I didnt mean all women. Just her. Screw that, I like girls, not women.

[Lackey]

Dude... that's what the gays do. :eek:


it's too late, man, they got him. :(

[Green Lantern]

So you like em when the lawn is dirt? :down

[Pksoze]

I like girls, not women.



This is a very funny post.

That's all...

[Kane]

:confused: wtf.. Gail Simone is some fat old b^tch.


maybe thats what does it for you, I duno

[Green Lantern]

That doesn't mean you should lust over preteen girls Personally I prefer young women... like the 20 year old whom is my GF ;)

[Pksoze]

:confused: wtf.. Gail Simone is some fat old b^tch.


maybe thats what does it for you, I duno


Dude you said you liked girls not women... that's why I found it funny. It gave off the Michael Jackson vibe.

[Kane]

I didnt say preteen girls. I'd say any chick under 18 or 19 is a girl, but I make them women. :supes:

[TheCorpulent1]

Carl? Is that you? How's Shake doing?
That doesn't mean you should lust over preteen girls Personally I prefer young women... like the 20 year old whom is my GF
Improper usage of the word "whom." Do not pass go, do not collect 200 yen!

[Kane]

Dude you said you liked girls not women... that's why I found it funny. It gave off the Michael Jackson vibe.

Ya that post wasnt refering to your post.

Jackson...doesnt like girls or women...

[Green Lantern]

Improper usage of the word "whom." Do not pass go, do not collect 200 yen!Shtup you :mad: ... I got nothin :(

[TheCorpulent1]

Ya that post wasnt refering to your post.

Jackson...doesnt like girls or women...
But if he did like either, it'd definitely be girls. Tiny, little girls. With feet that are oh so dainty...

[Lackey]

:confused: wtf.. Gail Simone is some fat old b^tch.


maybe thats what does it for you, I duno


I think you're getting Gail Simone confused with your mom :confused:

[TheCorpulent1]

I think you're getting Gail Simone confused with your mom :confused:
Oh, SNAP! :eek:

[Green Lantern]

Crackle! Pop!

[Kane]

I think you're getting Gail Simone confused with your mom :confused:

If my mom was like that she wouldnt have had such a good looking son ;)

But seriously lets move on beyond comebacks of the 1990s..

Ps: Gail Simone:

http://www.exhibitapress.com/media/EMERALD05/SEAsimone.jpg


Its funny that I was just insulting her lame humor and now its come to this...

[TheCorpulent1]

You see what insults get you? Let that be a lesson to you, youngblood! :mad:

[Kane]

Yes, Ive learned...

[twylight]

If her TT had had a six year old draw it it may have been good.

*applause*


That doesn't mean you should lust over preteen girls Personally I prefer young women... like the 20 year old whom is my GF ;)

You have a girlfriend.

Thanks for setting the record straight. :o



As for the 'letter', I just have to say that this shtick isn't going to work for her. Sure, people will buy the book, but all it does is make her look lame.

Also..what's this I hear about naked guys? Are they finally making comics for women now? :D

[Kane]

*Also..what's this I hear about naked guys? Are they finally making comics for women now? :D

:p Dont get your hopes up.


Though.. there arent even any naked girls in most of these comics..

There shouldnt be. It makes it too hard to read the words.

[TheCorpulent1]

Also..what's this I hear about naked guys? Are they finally making comics for women now?
The skintight costumes weren't enough for you, twy? :p

[Pksoze]

Who cares if she wrote A jokey letter. She seems like a pretty nice person. I enjoyed Villains United a Lot.

And I would love to see her write a villain war between Ra's Al Ghul & Lex Luthor.

[Kane]

Isnt Ra's dead?

[twylight]

The skintight costumes weren't enough for you, twy? :p

Do they work on the female heroines, for the guys? :o



;)

Didn't think so.

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, but that won't last. Ra's is too good a villain to leave in the grave.

[Kane]

Maybe Superboy will punch something and bring Ra's back

[Pksoze]

Isnt Ra's dead?


Yeah but Diddio hinted he would come back.

And in Villains United Luthor messed with some Lazarus pits in case Ra's ever came back.

Plus Ra's is an environmentalist wacko, while Luthor is a materialist wacko.

They should fight.

[TheCorpulent1]

It's been mentioned that the Society's under new management post-OYL. Perhaps Ra's has taken over in Alex Luthor's absence.
Do they work on the female heroines, for the guys? :o



;)

Didn't think so.
Well, they do for some people. Have you seen the number of photo-manips people have done changing nude models into comic book heroines? One would think the nudes would be preferrable, but apparently one would be wrong.

[Green Lantern]

Maybe Superboy will punch something and bring Ra's backBrilliant :up:

[twylight]

Who cares if she wrote A jokey letter. She seems like a pretty nice person. I enjoyed Villains United a Lot.



Most of the guys here are highly critical, and it tends to go past the actual writting and into personal slurs. She is nice, I've seen her on internet boards.

However this letter kinda kills any and almost all expectations I had for the book.
It's a horrible promotional tool, especially since it's been used before to greater frutition.

[twylight]

It's been mentioned that the Society's under new management post-OYL. Perhaps Ra's has taken over in Alex Luthor's absence.

Well, they do for some people. Have you seen the number of photo-manips people have done changing nude models into comic book heroines? One would think the nudes would be preferrable, but apparently one would be wrong.

The 'one' being you? :p


I mean..look at Starfire...:o

[Kane]

However this letter kinda kills any and almost all expectations I had for the book.

It's a horrible promotional tool, especially since it's been used before to greater frutition.



Which is exactly what I said... just in more derogatory terms.

[Lackey]

most seem to forget she joked about Villains United, too, and that turned out very well... I don't get what this deal is with judging the comic book by some joke letter... I would think the actual preview would be a better gauge of how the comic is going to be. but that's just me :o

[TheCorpulent1]

most seem to forget she joked about Villains United, too, and that turned out very well... I don't get what this deal is with judging the comic book by some joke letter... I would think the actual preview would be a better gauge of how the comic is going to be. but that's just me :o
Logic has no place here. For shame, Lackey. For shame! :mad:

[twylight]

Which is exactly what I said... just in more derogatory terms.


Which is why I said it, without the derogatory terms.

[Pksoze]

Most of the guys here are highly critical, and it tends to go past the actual writting and into personal slurs. She is nice, I've seen her on internet boards.

However this letter kinda kills any and almost all expectations I had for the book.
It's a horrible promotional tool, especially since it's been used before to greater frutition.


Nah I found the letter goofy & the naked guys thing didn't appeal to me but I really liked Villains United especially the Luthor & Vandal Savage scenes.

Plus I think she would be the perfect writer for a villain war special.

On a completely unrelated note....

Its really sad that Luthor & Ra's have never even met.

[Kane]

Honestly shes appearing in Toronto in a few weeks later this month, a Toronto con. I could ask some dumb n00b questions about it and get an idea of what its all about....if she even decides to say anything in a serious manner.


Im going to that con just for the great Perez! He has so much sh^t to sign for me!

[Green Lantern]

Logic has no place here. For shame, Lackey. For shame! :mad:Comics and logic? Why that's simply illogical, Captain.

[ToddIsDead]

I'm planning on getting this. I liked Villians United.

[Harlekin]

I've always loved Gail's jokey nature, and she's been doing it for ages, long before Ellis' Nextwave was even a glint in his eye. I already planned on picking this up, so I'll overlook the naked guys, but this did nothing to turn me off from purchasing it.

[That-Guy]

This is hilarious. I loved VU, and everytime I read an interview with Gail, I love her even more. Is she hot? Anyone know?

[yenaled]

I would think the actual preview would be a better gauge of how the comic is going to be. but that's just me :o

Judge Away (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66770).

This is hilarious. I loved VU, and everytime I read an interview with Gail, I love her even more. Is she hot? Anyone know?

She is a bit chunky (http://www.exhibitapress.com/media/EMERALD05/SEAsimone.jpg). She looks amazingly American actually - not meant as an insult, but show anyone that picture and they would know she was American.

Anyway, myself I'm looking forward to the book. Wish I could say the same about Gail's Atom :x

[The Batman]

http://www.comicbloc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22890

check out this thread about her vs kirkman antman vs the new atom

its only 10 posts long and her and hester comment, and read my posts, she hasnt commented on my posts yet....:)

Because you're a pathetic dumbass. If some moron were posting ***** about me all the time trying to get a rise out of me, i wouldnt respond either. You act like she probably dosent know about your two faced ways, kissing her ass on comic bloc, and then saying crap about her here.

[Spike_x1]

I'm eagerly anticipating this book. The letter made me chuckle a little bit, but it didn't affect my decision to buy it either way.

[TheCorpulent1]

The preview looks good. I like the modified Catman costume, though I don't understand why he'd wear white. Kind of goes against his African savannah theme, doesn't it?

[yenaled]

He's arctic avenger catman, with grapling hook and kung-fu punch action.

[Purple Man]

I've been a huge fan of Gail since she was writing Deadpool. When that series was canceled I wrote up a big essay about how great the series was and how it will be missed. Gail actually replied to that topic, which was the first and only time I've actually had the chance to communicate with a comic creator.

For such a small gesture, I am eternally grateful. Gail can turn books like Birds of Prey and Villains United into huge succcess'. Her only hiccup as of late has been her two issue arc in Teen Titans. Raven didn't know what a bowling pin was called?

[Lone Wolf]

I'll still pick it up. Villains United was a great mini-series, and a nice build up for Infinite Crisis. Usually, she makes random jokes about the books she's writing and this is just another one. The art for Secret Six really does look amazing, and I'm sure the book will be also.

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/SecretSix/SS01p05.jpg

[Lackey]

Judge Away (http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66770).


You do realize that link is in the first post of this thread, right? :)

[TheCorpulent1]

Lackey, we had this discussion about logic already. Come on, now.
Her only hiccup as of late has been her two issue arc in Teen Titans. Raven didn't know what a bowling pin was called?
That doesn't count. Rob Liefeld drew it, so obviously no one read it. :o

[twylight]

I'll still pick it up. Villains United was a great mini-series, and a nice build up for Infinite Crisis. Usually, she makes random jokes about the books she's writing and this is just another one. The art for Secret Six really does look amazing, and I'm sure the book will be also.

http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/SecretSix/SS01p05.jpg


Hmm...I want him to get nakid. :O

[batnkevlar]

Hmm...I want him to get nakid. :O

Who me?

[batnkevlar]

The preview looks good. I like the modified Catman costume, though I don't understand why he'd wear white. Kind of goes against his African savannah theme, doesn't it?

Uh, dude, if you've noticedin Villains United, the whole team wears the same color on certain missions... i remember when everyone was wearing black... well, this time, everyone's wearing white...

[yenaled]

You do realize that link is in the first post of this thread, right? :)

Phft, I can't be expected to remember that after I've read 2 pages of posts :D

[Assassin]

:confused: wtf.. Gail Simone is some fat old b^tch.


maybe thats what does it for you, I duno

damn and you ppl thought i was sexist..i just dont like her writing.:o

[Assassin]

*applause*




You have a girlfriend.

Thanks for setting the record straight. :o



As for the 'letter', I just have to say that this shtick isn't going to work for her. Sure, people will buy the book, but all it does is make her look lame.

Also..what's this I hear about naked guys? Are they finally making comics for women now? :D

I love you too :p

[TheCorpulent1]

damn and you ppl thought i was sexist..i just dont like her writing.:o
Nah, you're probably sexist, too. :p

[Assassin]

Because you're a pathetic dumbass. If some moron were posting ***** about me all the time trying to get a rise out of me, i wouldnt respond either. You act like she probably dosent know about your two faced ways, kissing her ass on comic bloc, and then saying crap about her here.

I'm not kissing ass, i tease her ethere, i'm not harsh there cuz i dont want to get kicked out, geoff johns and eathan van sciver are my favs..

if i talk **** about her its like cussing at dew here, she's a mod

[Assassin]

Nah, you're probably sexist, too. :p

only when i choose who to sleep with (only females) but thats it

[Arkady Rossovich]

Im thinking of getting the word out to boycott anything she writes from now on.Im not getting a good feeling from her either.

[Anubis]

......

[TheCorpulent1]

Im thinking of getting the word out to boycott anything she writes from now on.Im not getting a good feeling from her either.
You should do it. It'll be fun. :up:

[Harlekin]

You should do it. It'll be fun. :up:
Yep. Woman hate all the way, bro! ;)

[The Leaguer]

The letter is funny as Hell and Gail Simone is fantastic, and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.

And since I missed out on all the fun name-calling, I'll try to catch up with a blanket statement:

Everyone who posted in this thread except for me is dumb and stupid, and smells really bad.

[yenaled]

Got my number.

[Arkady Rossovich]

Yep. Woman hate all the way, bro! ;)

Well..no,i dont want it to sound like that.Its just i dont like how it sounds,knowing those tactics there wont be any sex or blood.Just a story.:confused:

Ill be throwing efferts behind the One Year Later anyway.:up:

[Assassin]

The letter is funny as Hell and Gail Simone is fantastic, and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.

And since I missed out on all the fun name-calling, I'll try to catch up with a blanket statement:

Everyone who posted in this thread except for me is dumb and stupid, and smells really bad.

Just for that insult, i wish death upon zaurel (can he die?)

[Assassin]

heh i feel bad now :(

i think i made her cry, and i was almost banned by the administrater...so i pmed her and said i was just joking since she looked liked the friendly hearted one who could take a joke and throw one back but i guess i was wrong because even though i used smilies she took it seriously.

damn imagine if i said what i said here to her...

anyways she said she'd give me my money back from her own pockets for the TT run and not to post in her boards again... and the thread was locked by the admin after she warned me. she hasnt responded to my pm yet, ohh yea i also said i met chuck austein a few years back and i didnt ask him for my money back WTH would i even consider taking it from you? lol

Broads always get upset. lol

[Anubis]

Your Douche baggyness astounds me.

[GoldenAgeHero]

heh i feel bad now :(

i think i made her cry, and i was almost banned by the administrater...so i pmed her and said i was just joking since she looked liked the friendly hearted one who could take a joke and throw one back but i guess i was wrong because even though i used smilies she took it seriously.

damn imagine if i said what i said here to her...

anyways she said she'd give me my money back from her own pockets for the TT run and not to post in her boards again... and the thread was locked by the admin after she warned me. she hasnt responded to my pm yet, ohh yea i also said i met chuck austein a few years back and i didnt ask him for my money back WTH would i even consider taking it from you? lol

Broads always get upset. lol

because you dont have the balls to say what you said here to her.

[Assassin]

like i said before, i'm already getting along with van sciver and geof johns is my fav...i'm not gonna jeperdize that, i dont want to be banned. maybe if it wa slike bendis boards and i didnt give a damn, plus i never said anything that bad here, i just really hate the way BoP is going

[Assassin]

Your Douche baggyness astounds me.

is that good or bad?

you're cool too in a ******* kinda way:up:

[Harlekin]

Stop being such a dick Assassin. Nobody actually thinks you're cool because you can insult people. People that go out of their way to interact with their fans.

[Assassin]

heh thats the thing, i never insulted her, the whol etim ei was talking about liefield, but i said since i cant find him, you're the closest thing then i had a :p after every post..she's dumb if she doesnt know that ppl hate liefield

for the ppl that care:

If I meet you at a con, I will pay you back out of my pocket. Now please find a different message board, because you're acting like a jerk.

Gail

[Anubis]

I've heard that, despite Liefeld being such a terrible artist, he's actually a nice guy. She probably was offended by you insulting her friend/colleague

[Assassin]

i never directly insulted any one...read for yourself, every thing i've posted is a friendly jab, like what i said when i pmed her, i expected her to be the kind to laugh it off and send one back my way, but i was wrong an i'm sorry that you got upset..

[Green Lantern]

heh thats the thing, i never insulted her, the whol etim ei was talking about liefield, but i said since i cant find him, you're the closest thing then i had a :p after every post..she's dumb if she doesnt know that ppl hate liefield

for the ppl that care:

If I meet you at a con, I will pay you back out of my pocket. Now please find a different message board, because you're acting like a jerk.

GailWhat, you don't think they ever come here too and see things like this? I know for a fact that Geoff lurks on here to see more opinions, I'm sure other creators do too. Maybe Gail realized that you're being completely two faced to her.

[Assassin]

how am i 2 faced? yes i'm a lil nicer there but i've never really said anything horrible about her, i said BoP blows OYL and i've told her to her face that her batman is a pussy.

I never called her names like the other idiots on this thread (see 2nd page)

well i called her a hoe when she called kirkman gay but she had that coming

[Pksoze]

how am i 2 faced? yes i'm a lil nicer there but i've never really said anything horrible about her, i said BoP blows OYL and i've told her to her face that her batman is a pussy.

I never called her names like the other idiots on this thread (see 2nd page)

well i called her a hoe when she called kirkman gay but she had that coming


She's friends with Kirkman, you're not friends with Gail.

I checked out the thread and you were rude to her.

If you don't like her leave her alone man.

[Whirlysplat]

Villains reunited was easily the best run in series to IC. I will be picking it up.

- Whirly

[Assassin]

She's friends with Kirkman, you're not friends with Gail.

I checked out the thread and you were rude to her.

If you don't like her leave her alone man.

lol for one, silly me i didnt know the gay thing was an inside joke :rolleyes:

2nd..i dont have a problem with her, its her writing, and she needs my motivation to write better, maybe my *******ness will make her write better to prove me wrong ;)

[Harlekin]

lol for one, silly me i didnt know the gay thing was an inside joke :rolleyes:

2nd..i dont have a problem with her, its her writing, and she needs my motivation to write better, maybe my *******ness will make her write better to prove me wrong ;)
Yeah, because it's so logical to assume that she would be serious... :confused:
And I sincerely doubt her 'improving' her writer because of some jerk on a messageboard.

[Green Lantern]

lol for one, silly me i didnt know the gay thing was an inside joke :rolleyes:

2nd..i dont have a problem with her, its her writing, and she needs my motivation to write better, maybe my *******ness will make her write better to prove me wrong ;)Offering nothing but negative criticism is no way to help anyone with anything Assassin. If you offered her your own recomendations as to HOW she could write better rather than just what is wrong with it, she'd be more apt to listen to it. Rather than saying "Yor batman is teh pussified lol!" saying "This is how I would have handled that situation _______________." will garner more results. If you do nothing but b**ch about whats wrong, shes just going to get fed up like she did and tell you to get the f**k out of her face, again like she did.

[Assassin]

lol..ohh well