Bought/Thought April 26

[Unleashed]

cause they changed a character

 

[Darthphere]

cause they changed a character

Word.


So how about that Doom, good to have him back.

 

[Unleashed]

Hellz yeah

 

[The_Mystery]

Anybody else get goosebumps reading the ending to the Villains United Special. The showdown between heroes and villains just felt...awe inspiring. Can't wait for IC #7 for the big battle.

 

[The Lumberjack]

Thoughts Continued

Incredible Hulk #94: Another great issue. Planet Hulk is one of my favorite Hulk stories in a long, long time. There is a lot of great dialogue w/ the the warriors sharing all of their greatest battles, especially when the Hulk describes his origin. The last page has got me really excited for the next issue. I try to steer clear of solicits, so seeing the Sliver Surfer as Hulk's next opponent was great. 8.5/10

New Avengers Annual #1: I'm pretty damn mixed on this issue. While the fight was cool as hell and I loved the wedding (especially having Stan Lee as the minister), but the dialogue was completely off on Black Widow. Her lines were almost completely unbearable. The same goes for Warbird and the damn "Avengers style" fastball. I still love the banter that Tony and Peter have back and forth in almost every series they're together. It's pretty entertaining to see them both turn into geeks when they're around each other. Plus having all the IM armor show up and kick some ass was sweet. 7/10

Thing #6: Great issue. I can't praise this series enough. Slott using the Grimm as a voice for many fans when it comes to Spidey's new suit was great to hear. I also get a smile everytime I see Lockjaw in this title. I also felt a bit sorry for Sandman that he has reverted to crime and has no idea why. 8/10

Ultimate Fantastic Four #29: Greg Land is a f**king god. The art in this issue gets better and better all the time. I absolutely loved this issue. Seeing human Ben Grimm kick the Super Skrull's ass was awesome. These alternate timeline arcs are a blast and are all apparently leading up to the return of Ultimate Doom and the Marvel Zombies and I couldn't be more excited. Let's hope that Ultimate Doom has lost his cloven hooves and that next issue's cover isn't another a cock-tease like the cover of FF #537. 9/10

 

[GNR]

Hellz yeah

Get a look at Doom at the end of UF4?Very badass.

 

[Unleashed]

Looks WAY better than his first appearance

 

[KingOfDreams]

As usual the store I usually go to ran out of some of the stuff I wanted so this is what I got so far. I'll have to wait till the weekend I guess to get the rest at another store.

Daughers of the Dragon - There's actually some good comedy in this series as well as good action and hot chicks. And Iron Fist shows up. Why he won't be in the upcoming Heroes For Hire I don't know. Hopefully he doesn't die or anything.

Fantastic Four - It's official. Doom's a badass. But even so, this issue has a lackluster ending.

Incredible Hulk - Actually, I haven't read this yet because I still have to get the last issue.

Iron Man: The Inevitable - More of the sparse, strange but interesting art. Good political intrigue and what not. I like that it's not strictly a standard superhero story

Wolverine - Of what I got so far this is the pick of the week. I didn't really like C.P. Smith's art on New Invaders but it was awesome here, mostly because of the inking and coloring. And the story was great too, a cleverly done mirror of real life situations in Africa.

 

[ShadowBoxing]

retconning Cyke's braindamage was incredibly stupid

 

[Kotagg]

It wasn't exactly "retconning," Mr. Negative. It was story progression.

Whether you like said progression or believe that he should be stuck with the same exact character flaws and characteristics for eternity is your choice - but call it what it is.

The word Retcon isn't nearly applicable in a situation like this.

 

[Unleashed]

So Cyclops can control his optic blasts?!?!?

Cyclops without his visor=

 

[KingOfDreams]

retconning Cyke's braindamage was incredibly stupid

Wha?!

So Cyclops can control his optic blasts?!?!?

Cyclops without his visor=

Agreed. His whole namesake is in the visor.

 

[Unleashed]

They could always call him Optics or Bi-Clops

 

[BrianWilly]

How much of a retcon is it, though? The idea that his power problems stemmed from psychological issues and not physical ones have been around for years. It's high time someone actually did something with it. The idea that we should hold back logical character progress because you don't want changes to his physical appearance is just nonsense and part of the reason why practically every X-character is stagnating themselves all to hell right now.

People have been complaining for ages that Cyclops is too boring, and now that he's evolving people are complaining that he's evolving. I mean, come on. We're living the fanboy cliche right here, right now.

 

[KingOfDreams]

As long as he doesn't take the visor off while in costume I'm fine. Well, actually maybe not. A defining factor of Cyclops' character is his control issues (apart from his powers) and if he can control his powers, he doesn't really have them anymore does he? I'm okay with change but not okay with bad change. Granted, I haven't read the issue yet so this is all based on heresay and speculation.

 

[Unleashed]

Letting Cyclops control his powers is like giving Wolverine his memory back.....waitaminute

 

[Zaptoitnow]

I honestly can't believe no one picked up on the huge slip up in the New Avengers Annual yet. Just for the record, I am in no waya Bendis hater, but rather I enjoy most of his stuff, especially when he plays to his strengths (not big super heroic events, but street level and human based drama). But he built Jessica Jones from the ground up, has written alsmost every appearance of her (barring Young Avengers), and yet here he has her talking to her mother, who he clearly had as being dead in his series Alias, ie. The Jessica Jones Story. Just a careless F up on Bendis and the editor's parts.

 

[Langoth]

Well Brianwilly, I didn't complain.

And Brian, its not psychological, its physical, you know, BRAIN ****ING DAMAGE. Thats a RETCON, you know, those things where authors go back, and either ignore, or rewrite something, and conviently cover it up, hoping no one notices.

Cyclops needs a surgeon, not a telepath, to fix his powers. Because he has ****ing BRAIN DAMAGE, which shows your understand of this "BORING" character.

 

[Kotagg]

How much of a retcon is it, though? The idea that his power problems stemmed from psychological issues and not physical ones have been around for years. It's high time someone actually did something with it. The idea that we should hold back logical character progress because you don't want changes to his physical appearance is just nonsense and part of the reason why practically every X-character is stagnating themselves all to hell right now.

People have been complaining for ages that Cyclops is too boring, and now that he's evolving people are complaining that he's evolving. I mean, come on. We're living the fanboy cliche right here, right now.

Quoted for unequivocal truth.

Langoth, you actually couldn't be more incorrect. More than eighty percent of all brain damage patients that become rehabilitated, fully or otherwise, are brought to that state through psychological means - NOT through the efforts of a surgeon.

The human mind is complex to the point that after centuries of studying it, we know next to nothing about it. The fact remains that the majority of "physical" damages to the brain can be "healed" by psychological means; in fact, when doctors use the term "brain damage" at all, it's generally not that portions of the brain are missing. On the contrary, it's to describe that the brain has been traumatized and that valuable synapses and nodes are not operating as they should.

 

[Marcdachamp]

Zap, Jessica does have an adopted mother. She even called her during the first arc, so I assume they're at least reasonably close.

New Avengers Annual- PICK OF THE WEEK! Man, Bendis proves again that he kicks ass when it comes to writing fun, relevant annuals. Such a packed issue all around. Wonderful pacing, great humor, fun interaction... there's so much to love. We really got to see the group work as a team, and I love that. Stan's cameo, Iron Man's army, fastball special, and a beautiful final page make this the best issue of this series. 10/10

Runaways- Woah boy. I must say the "resurrection" had me there for a second. Really threw me for a loop. Vaughan's awesome like that, though. Great interaction as always. Seems like things are really gonna get tense next issue. Can't wait. 9/10

Astonishing X-Men- "Bout Time". Line of the month, right there. Kitty and Piotr stole the show this issue. How awesome would it be if it turned out Colossus was the one destined to destroy the break-world? Talk about your ironic twists! As for Emma... it's hard to know what side she's on. Is she playing Scott? I hope not. She's easily one of my favorite characters. 9/10

X-Factor- After a so-so story last issue, I wasn't really excited for this issue. Nice of PAD to remind me why I'm digging it. Layla is easily the most interesting character, but PAD's got me interested in Strong Guy and Madrox, too. Last couple pages were pretty crazy. Loved it. 9/10

Star Wars: Tag and Bink- I've never read anything quite like this. Like I said in my write-up for the previous issue, I haven't read a Star Wars comic in years, but I'm definitly glad I picked these up. Very crazy, very fun stuff. The way that this issue takes place before last is a little weird, but this takes place during the movies, so no big deal. The sight gags are almost worth the price alone. MST3K references and Jay and Silent Bob as Jedi? This kind of fun book can't help but make me smile. 8/10

Amazing Spider-Man- I liked how this led right into Civil War. Next week is gonna be killer. The cover is pretty odd considering Cap doesn't even make an appearence and the entire story takes place in Washington. 8/10

The Sentry- An interesting end as we finally get some questions answered. I enjoyed the mini, but it definitly was too long. It easily could've been done in 6 issues, or possibly even 4. 7/10

Fantastic 4- Dug it until the end. What a weak ass final page! Here we're all ready for a big reveal and... nothing? At all? We get all that set-up and get nothing in return? WEAK! 7/10

Black Panther- Not bad. Hudlin's probably better off pretending his first arc didn't happen. Gotta give him points for making up one big error, at least. I highly doubt the upcoming marriage can even come close to the NA one. 7/10

 

[Manic]

As long as he doesn't take the visor off while in costume I'm fine. Well, actually maybe not. A defining factor of Cyclops' character is his control issues (apart from his powers) and if he can control his powers, he doesn't really have them anymore does he? I'm okay with change but not okay with bad change. Granted, I haven't read the issue yet so this is all based on heresay and speculation.

Yeah, but do we really want him to keep the control issues? Scott's control issues are the root to his emotional withdrawnness, and it's that same emotional withdrawnness that causes him to occasionally lash out and do something stupid-- like cheat on his wife at the moment, whether it be Jean or Maddy. His control issues are the reason he hasn't been able to maintain a steady relationship.

If Scott could learn to move past that and better himself as a person, he might slowly turn into something other than a stick-up-butted, emotionally crippled timebomb. I'm not saying he should start acting like Iceman, but Cyclops needs to learn to "let go" every once in a while. It's not going to change his leadership skills; the man is still a good strategist and current head of the school. I just want Cyclops' character to progress and stop being so damn stagnant. I mean, name one negative effect of Cyclops moving past his control issues aside from the fact that you're accustomed to them.

 

[Langoth]

Quoted for unequivocal truth.

Langoth, you actually couldn't be more incorrect. More than eighty percent of all brain damage patients that become rehabilitated, fully or otherwise, are brought to that state through psychological means - NOT through the efforts of a surgeon.

The human mind is complex to the point that after centuries of studying it, we know next to nothing about it. The fact remains that the majority of "physical" damages to the brain can be "healed" by psychological means; in fact, when doctors use the term "brain damage" at all, it's generally not that portions of the brain are missing. On the contrary, it's to describe that the brain has been traumatized and that valuable synapses and nodes are not operating as they should.

I trust Mr. Sinister's observations and guestimates over yours :P

 

[Langoth]

Yeah, but do we really want him to keep the control issues? Scott's control issues are the root to his emotional withdrawnness, and it's that same emotional withdrawnness that causes him to occasionally lash out and do something stupid-- like cheat on his wife at the moment, whether it be Jean or Maddy. His control issues are the reason he hasn't been able to maintain a steady relationship.

If Scott could learn to move past that and better himself as a person, he might slowly turn into something other than a stick-up-butted, emotionally crippled timebomb. I'm not saying he should start acting like Iceman, but Cyclops needs to learn to "let go" every once in a while. It's not going to change his leadership skills; the man is still a good strategist and current head of the school. I just want Cyclops' character to progress and stop being so damn stagnant. I mean, name one negative effect of Cyclops moving past his control issues aside from the fact that you're accustomed to them.

In my 616 based fanfic which I write on a smaller site, Scott got control, didn't have a problem with it. Mainly because he got a new body for his consciousness, but yea, he got it. :P

 

[BrianWilly]

Well Brianwilly, I didn't complain.

And Brian, its not psychological, its physical, you know, BRAIN ****ING DAMAGE. Thats a RETCON, you know, those things where authors go back, and either ignore, or rewrite something, and conviently cover it up, hoping no one notices.

Cyclops needs a surgeon, not a telepath, to fix his powers. Because he has ****ing BRAIN DAMAGE, which shows your understand of this "BORING" character.

If it is a retcon, then it's not one that Whedon thought up. The idea that his condition is completely psychological was a hint that was dropped way back in the 90s. Same for Rogue.

For the record, Langoth, I never complained about Cyclops either. How could I, when he's been written by such talented men such as Morrison and Whedon for the past six years? But the fact remains that readers have viewed Cyclops as chronically uninteresting for a good while now. It comes up over and over again on the X-boards; "he's so boring." "He's so anal." "He's so whipped." "He's so mundane." While I wouldn't say that he's more in need of a makeover at the moment than some other X-Men such as, say, Iceman or Gambit...the fact that it's past time for him to get one is certainly not some shocking, offensive idea.

 

[moffball]

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