Bought/Thought 4/4

I noticed the shipping kinda sucks. At this point though I'm so sick and tired of hunting down missed books online, so it'll be nice to actually you know get books on your pull list.

I still haven't got Spirit #4. Hold me.:csad:
 
PWN3R RANGER said:
I noticed the shipping kinda sucks. At this point though I'm so sick and tired of hunting down missed books online, so it'll be nice to actually you know get books on your pull list.

I still haven't got Spirit #4. Hold me.:csad:
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you know in all honesty, it'll probably be better for you if you got your books from an ebay store. there's a lot of them that hawk new books for cheaper than the cover price, and they usually all combine shipping.
 
Whedon's Runaways has thoroughly confused me.......I mean it's well written and all and I enjoyed it.......but WTF happened with BKV's ending? You know...where Iron Man shows up!!! Now All of a sudden they are in NYC? No mention of what happened?!? And of course the Kingpin is there. And it's not taking place before Civil War cause Chase mention's CW in the dialogue........so WTF?
 
NinjinSteve said:
Whedon's Runaways has thoroughly confused me.......I mean it's well written and all and I enjoyed it.......but WTF happened with BKV's ending? You know...where Iron Man shows up!!! Now All of a sudden they are in NYC? No mention of what happened?!? And of course the Kingpin is there. And it's not taking place before Civil War cause Chase mention's CW in the dialogue........so WTF?
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It was a little jarring, although RUNAWAYS SAGA implied that somehow, they simply fled the Hostel.
 
Vaughan himself implied that. He showed that they were getting ready to run their asses away.

What did y'all think, that Vaughan expected whoever follows him to have to write the Runaways stewing in jail or something? He gave the story a lot more leeway than that.
 
BrianWilly said:
Vaughan himself implied that. He showed that they were getting ready to run their asses away.

What did y'all think, that Vaughan expected whoever follows him to have to write the Runaways stewing in jail or something? He gave the story a lot more leeway than that.
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True, but I can understand it feeling jarring for someone who didn't get SAGA or who wonders exactly HOW the team escaped.
 
Dread said:
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #4: In some ways this title is also like a mini 52 in that we have 2 writers and 2 artists on it, which has a nice effect of having the flashbacks look different than "the present" and it probably helps issues ship on schedule, as each artist has fewer pages to do. As usual, Brubaker is on a bit of a slow burn, but things do move along nicely. Orson hints at the past of the Iron Fist's to Rand and teaches him some new basics of his chi as they go underground and come under attack by Hydra. In some ways it reminded me of some scenes from video games when the mentor character guides you through your button combinations. The "mark" of the dragon to punch through the wall and using chi for bullets were some intersting bits. There is a bit of a sense that Rand is looking like Orson's rookie sidekick, but in order for him to learn some new moves, he needs some sort of mentor, and Orson is a better one than some stock K'un L'un guy. Steel Serpant also shows off his skills and his origin is recapped, a blessing as he is a D-List villian. Some people believe Orson is being set up to die soon and I did get that vibe as Steel Serpant promised it, and as he is a creation of Bru/Fraction then they have all the rights in the world. I wouldn't mind so long as it leads to Rand kicking some rear, something he hasn't done a lot of in a while without Luke Cage at his back. Aja's art is incredible and it's decompressed without feeling too slow, or at least this issue was. We also get another peek at the pirate lass IF of ages ago, who will have her own issue at #7. They are trying to set up the "immortal" part by fleshing out that Rand is the inheritor of a dynasty of fighters that mercifully were never explored until now, leaving this series a lot of leeway. Hopefully when things get really pumping, Rand will be a much stronger character for it, and he hasn't had a hope of that in years. Definately a sense of Marvel finally getting this relaunch right after several tries within the past decade.
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Great review for Iron Fist, Dread. :up:

I agree that there was a lot in this issue to set up for #5 and even more stories in this series. With each issue it gets better and better and #4 was definetly the best out of the series so far. As for Orson dying, it could be true. In an interview that fraction gave he said the ending to this arc is big, so we'll have to wait and see what happens. I think it will affect Danny for sure.

PWN3R RANGER said:
If you haven't noticed, the last couple of weeks I've been whining hardcore about my shop. Turns out something was going on, because the owner left last week and this new guy runs it. Its horrible.

Since I have no other choice, I've decided to get my books through Midtown's online pull list. If anyone does this or any other service, if you have any advice or tips it be much aprreciated.

Anyway, I was so looking forward to Iron Fist this week, but oh noes, both IF and JLA was shorted by my shop. I hope that place dies a slow painful death.
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What do you mean by shorted? As in your shop didn't have them yet? If so I suggest you really try to track them down. Iron Fist #4 was a solid read, I didn't pick up JLA but I'll get around it.
 
The Iron Fist said:
Great review for Iron Fist, Dread. :up:

I agree that there was a lot in this issue to set up for #5 and even more stories in this series. With each issue it gets better and better and #4 was definetly the best out of the series so far. As for Orson dying, it could be true. In an interview that fraction gave he said the ending to this arc is big, so we'll have to wait and see what happens. I think it will affect Danny for sure.
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Naturally, the ending would have to be some doozy that we'd want a one issue break in the action to delve with Dead Lady Pirate Iron Fist with #7. How well that issue goes will depend on #5 and #6; by then we could either be anxious for a breather or frustrated that the pace is being interupted. We'll have to see, though.

A theme of some Iron Fist relaunches, including the last sub par one of 2004, was why he continues to be Iron Fist even after he avenged his father and all that. This series answered that a bit better with Rand trying to save his company from Hydra in and out of costume as well as learning more of his heritage. Naturally, Orson dying could dredge up memories of his father dying, assuming they got close enough within a few issues. Of course, in DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Miller had random gunshots and stuff always reminding Batman of "that night", so anything is possible. I've been waiting for a good Rand moment for a long time.
 
Dread said:
Naturally, the ending would have to be some doozy that we'd want a one issue break in the action to delve with Dead Lady Pirate Iron Fist with #7. How well that issue goes will depend on #5 and #6; by then we could either be anxious for a breather or frustrated that the pace is being interupted. We'll have to see, though.
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I think the ending to the arc will be great. With each issue from the series so far it's just gotten better. So to get more info of an Iron Fist from the past in #7 after the first arc ends should be fine. :up:

Draed said:
A theme of some Iron Fist relaunches, including the last sub par one of 2004, was why he continues to be Iron Fist even after he avenged his father and all that. This series answered that a bit better with Rand trying to save his company from Hydra in and out of costume as well as learning more of his heritage. Naturally, Orson dying could dredge up memories of his father dying, assuming they got close enough within a few issues. Of course, in DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Miller had random gunshots and stuff always reminding Batman of "that night", so anything is possible. I've been waiting for a good Rand moment for a long time.
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I agree. We've gotten alot more info the history behind the iron fist power and what can be done with it. This ongoing has given a whole look at Iron Fist and it's great. The only connection between Orson and Danny was that Orson knew Danny's father. So by the end of the arc there should be something big revealed that will affect Danny, like I said. Orson's death (if he dies) will affect Danny that's for certain, so it'll be interesting how he reacts.
 
Just read Initiative. Took me by surprise. I actually cared for MVP. His quick character beat with Cloud 9 humored me and then suddenly he's gone.

Lovely read.
 
Ranger,don't you live in NYC?Or am I mixing you up with JP?

If so,I was going to say,finding a comic shop in NYC is pretty easy.
 
Thats JP. Although I'll be in New York City all next week. :D X 1000
 
We dont want your kind here.
 
The Iron Fist said:
I think the ending to the arc will be great. With each issue from the series so far it's just gotten better. So to get more info of an Iron Fist from the past in #7 after the first arc ends should be fine. :up:



I agree. We've gotten alot more info the history behind the iron fist power and what can be done with it. This ongoing has given a whole look at Iron Fist and it's great. The only connection between Orson and Danny was that Orson knew Danny's father. So by the end of the arc there should be something big revealed that will affect Danny, like I said. Orson's death (if he dies) will affect Danny that's for certain, so it'll be interesting how he reacts.
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Why do you just repeat what other people say?
 
Omega Flight #1: Great first issue! I really didn't expect it to be that good, but it was more that that. I liked the start to this mini and the art was pretty. This team really sounds like it can be great, so I can't wait to see how everything will progress.

8/10

52 #48:.....not much to really say about this issue, except that I didn't really like it. This series is about to end, so I hope things pick up for the big ending. Speaking of the end of this series, I can't wait believe a year as already gone by and it's coming to it's finish. Just amazing, and hopefully the end to it will have everone involved in the series show up for a great ending.

6/10

Immortal Iron Fist #4: PICK OF THE WEEK! Holy s**t this book is just f'n awesome! #4 had to be my favorite issue so far and with every issue, the badassery just elevates. We got so many questions answered and things set up for maybe later stories. I love, love, love what Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction are doing and hope they kep it up! Iron Fist learning that hypno trick was awesome, and Orson shooting chi bullets kicked ass!

10/10
 
Ok, I got JLA #7 and just wanted to post my review. :)

JLA #7 - After the first six issues I was really not to sure about the book. I still gave it a chance cause really JLA is one of my favorite teams. I like the roster, and in #7 I like how things started to pick up. I thought the whole tour with Black Lightning and the new HQ was awesome! All in all my favorite issue so far. And that group photo was cool. Can't wait to see more of the team.

8/10
 
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