BOUGHT/THOUGHT for May 16, 2007

[yenaled]

Ohh Tommy Jagger are you one of the most well rounded written character in comic book at the moment?

Oh yes you are.

 

[Darthphere]

Ohh Tommy Jagger are you one of the most well rounded written character in comic book at the moment?

Oh yes you are.

He's quite sexy as well.

 

[PhotoJones]

It's gone far, far beyond the pale of even the most anal-retentive, overanalytical scrutiny debate should be like. What I'm seeing is not

"I hated this issue, this writer is stupid and here's why."
"What, you hated that issue? You're so totally wrong, the writer is great and etc."

What I'm seeing is

"I hated this issue, this writer is stupid and here's why."
"You're SO INSIPID and you SAY THE SAME THINGS LOL why can't you just NOT DO THAT."

Hell, a few weeks ago we had an entire page taken up in the B/T thread because people wouldn't quit btching about his grammar. Christ on a pogo. And, as you've no doubt noticed by now, I'm not the only one who's complained. I'm the only one who's asking what in the name of poo are y'all are even doing. I wouldn't even care if the guy responded with laughs and shrugs like everyone is just shooting the sht as everyone is prone to do from time to time. But what he's responding with is "What the Christ, just go away already."

You're so disconnected to the rest of us here. Why do we ***** about stupid ****? Because it's a message board, and it's what you do. I'm at work. I have to pass the time somehow.

 

[BrianWilly]

That's just stupid though, I would never go after Dread for his grammar, and people that do on the internet should be shot on sight.

I thought you wanted to drop this argument?

Uh. No? Not really, no.

 

[Darthphere]

Uh. No? Not really, no.

Well you should, as you're *****ing about PJ's *****ing is getting to the point where I'm going to start *****ing about your *****ing about PJ's *****ing. It's all very *****in'

I removed myself from this argument because as far as I know, I have yet to ***** about one of Dread's reviews this week, it's still early though.

 

[PhotoJones]

Yeah, I finished it, thought it was pretty good actually. I plan on doing a review later.

I went into it thinking it was going to be fairly good based on what I'd read it about the lest few days. It was a little cliched, but definitely a good start for the Minx line. I enjoyed it.

I'd like to see Minx have an ongoing, not ncesaarily about the Janes, but something light hearted akin to Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane.

 

[BrianWilly]

*****.

 

[Darthphere]

*****.

Why did you do that? Why? You have no idea what you just did.


But to answer the question Brian, like I've said before, Dread is popular here, so his words are going to be scrutinized more than a Marcdachamp's reviews where he gives every Marvel book an 8/10 or higher. Or a Binker if you will. Just like everytime you and I post something we have GAH and Double Ass and the other morons ready to try to rip into us, it comes with the fact that we're failry popular here (in my case, awesomely popular). It's going to happen. While I'll be first to admit that I love ripping Dread a new one, I do realize that it goes a bit overboard. But so does GAH when he threatens to take a dump in our mouths.

 

[BrianWilly]

This may just be me and my WEIRD SNARKY DISCONNECTED ways, but I'm thinking it's gone overboard once someone becomes visibly offended and says as much. I know, I know, crazy rite

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Ah well, whatevthehell. I've done my good deed for the day and am expecting to be rewarded with nubile Young Avengers at any minute now.

 

[Darthphere]

This may just be me and my WEIRD SNARKY DISCONNECTED ways, but I'm thinking it's gone overboard once someone becomes visibly offended and says as much. I know, I know, crazy rite

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Ah well, whatevthehell. I've done my good deed for the day and am expecting to be rewarded with nubile Young Avengers at any minute now.

Patriot?

 

[BrianWilly]

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[PhotoJones]

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That actually made me laugh a little. It's too bad Brett and Rockwell are pushing up daisys. That would have been a good running gag.

We're still not friends, though.

 

[Marcdachamp]

Why did you do that? Why? You have no idea what you just did.


But to answer the question Brian, like I've said before, Dread is popular here, so his words are going to be scrutinized more than a Marcdachamp's reviews where he gives every Marvel book an 8/10 or higher. Or a Binker if you will. Just like everytime you and I post something we have GAH and Double Ass and the other morons ready to try to rip into us, it comes with the fact that we're failry popular here (in my case, awesomely popular). It's going to happen. While I'll be first to admit that I love ripping Dread a new one, I do realize that it goes a bit overboard. But so does GAH when he threatens to take a dump in our mouths.

Did you not read my reviews? I gave Uncanny X-Men a 4 and many books 7s.

 

[Darthphere]

Did you not read my reviews? I gave Uncanny X-Men a 4 and many books 7s.

Twas a joke.

 

[Phaedrus45]

Thoughts:

Showcase Presents The Flash Vol. 1: The cheese factor is very high in these reprints from 1956-1961 of the early appearances of Barry Allen's Flash. From the origin tale to the first appearance (and origin) of Kid Flash, these stories are good for nostalgia; but, beyond that, you can't get very far without being thankful that comics today are much more mature. 7/10

Batman #665: A solid issue with plenty of action. It just seems like each writer comes to Batman trying to present the next big story and twist in Batman's life. We've seen Hush and the Red Hood...and, now Morrison is doing his best with Batman's son. For some reason, it doesn't have the same impact as the other two; maybe I'm just tired of this flavor of the month drama in Batman's life. Instead of trying to create something new, I'd rather have a good writer present a great story with established villians. Batman has such a rich history, you don't have to create anything new everytime you want to leave your mark. 8/10

All-Star Batman and Robin #5: How many months have we waited for issue #5? And, after hearing about this title being retooled after constant complaints from readers, not much has changed. We get a look at a very warped Justice League at the beginning (and a Superman who obviously isn't much like the same one from All-Star Superman) and a version of Wonder Woman who seems designed to have the same character tweek as Captain America from The Ultimates. Then, when we see Batman and Robin, nothing advances from the previous issue. Batman beats up some muggers and Robin is still in awe with the Batcave. The reader simply comes away thinking, "All that wait, and this is all they give us?" 5/10

Action Comics #849: Before getting halfway through this issue, I was completely bored. What was an alright story became extremely preachy and very dull. It's so sad that Action Comics became so interesting again, especially with getting to finally see General Zod and the other Phantom Zone characters emerge in its pages...now, we are getting "feel good" stories whose messages are being slapped in the reader's face. This issue was so boring, I found myself reading the words but not really focusing on what they said. 2/10

Countdown #50: The second issue still sets up the mysteries that we'll be following week after week. Mary Marvel is taking up the Ralph Digby(Sp?) role from 52 going from source to source trying to find out the mystery of Freddie Freeman, Jimmy Olsen is trying to discover who killed Joker's daughter, and a bunch of villians are going to unite for some devious plan. Very enjoyable; yet, I do notice after writing up this brief review the formula is almost identical to stories from DC's recent past. This obviously isn't anything close to original. In trying to reap success today, DC is constantly trying to dig into their old bag of tricks. Sure, I'm hooked for the long term...but, I wonder if others will keep buying this book as much as 52, realizing it's the same story with different characters. Also, I know DC has said events from Countdown will spill out into other books from DC...but, after seeing the scene involving Batman and Karate Kid, it's more like events from other DC books will spill into 52. 8/10

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

BOUGHT:
ACTION COMICS #849
BATMAN #665
CABLE DEADPOOL #40
CATWOMAN #67
COUNTDOWN #50
DARKNESS LEVEL 2
DARKNESS LEVEL 3
EXILES #94
FALLEN SON CAPTAIN AMERICA
FLASH #12
GARGOYLES #4
JLA #9
MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #13
MIGHTY AVENGERS #3
MOON KNIGHT #10
REAL GHOSTBUSTERS UK #60
RED SONJA #22
SUPERGIRL #17
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #109
ULTIMATE X-MEN #82
ULTIMATES #13
UNCANNY X-MEN #486
WYRMS #4
X-FACTOR #19
X-MEN FIRST CLASS SPECIAL

THOUGHT:

http://www.215ink.com/reviews_051607_dc.php (Chris B.)

 

[GNR]

BOUGHT:
ACTION COMICS #849
BATMAN #665
CABLE DEADPOOL #40
CATWOMAN #67
COUNTDOWN #50
DARKNESS LEVEL 2
DARKNESS LEVEL 3
EXILES #94
FALLEN SON CAPTAIN AMERICA
FLASH #12
GARGOYLES #4
JLA #9
MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #13
MIGHTY AVENGERS #3
MOON KNIGHT #10
REAL GHOSTBUSTERS UK #60
RED SONJA #22
SUPERGIRL #17
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #109
ULTIMATE X-MEN #82
ULTIMATES #13
UNCANNY X-MEN #486
WYRMS #4
X-FACTOR #19
X-MEN FIRST CLASS SPECIAL

THOUGHT:

http://www.215ink.com/reviews_051607_dc.php (Chris B.)

"Their Batman run is turning out to be an instant classic" Andy.B

Has Morrison's Batman been that good?I'm curious.

 

[Themanofbat]

These Bought/thought threads get funnier every week...

 

[iloveclones]

These Bought/thought threads get funnier every week...

I'm not even sure if I know what's being complained about anymore. Ah, the heady days when we complained about who made the thread. It was a simpler time. It was a better time.

 

[Red]

These Bought/thought threads get funnier every week...

This weeks Bought/Thought was brought to you by cheeseless. The odorless cheese that aims to please.

 

[Phaedrus45]

"Their Batman run is turning out to be an instant classic" Andy.B

Has Morrison's Batman been that good?I'm curious.

I'm really mixed on Morrison's run. First, compared to other DC titles, it's pretty good. But, then I think of all the recent twists and turns in Batman's life ever since Knightfall started this whole "event" type atmosphere that drives many writers. (Or, maybe it all started with Jason Todd's death.) Each wants to do the next big thing. As noted, we've had Hush and Red Hood...we've had Knightfall, War Crimes, Contagion....now, it's Batman's son. There comes a time when you just want a good Batman story with one of his classic villians. Detective is doing the one shot stories, which is cool; but, each of those are quickly forgettable, too.

 

[Phaedrus45]

Ha ha, Dread watches Idol.

I watch idol...but, then again, I read comic books, and that's shunned more than watching the most popular show on tv.

2 MORE MONTHS UNTIL BIG BROTHER!!!! Oh, yes...I'm a reality show junkie! I only wish BBC America didn't stop showing Shipwrecked. I was hooked on that show, but then it completely disappeared.

 

[Phaedrus45]

It's gone far, far beyond the pale of even the most anal-retentive, overanalytical scrutiny debate should be like. What I'm seeing is not

"I hated this issue, this writer is stupid and here's why."
"What, you hated that issue? You're so totally wrong, the writer is great and etc."

What I'm seeing is

"I hated this issue, this writer is stupid and here's why."
"You're SO INSIPID and you SAY THE SAME THINGS LOL why can't you just NOT DO THAT."

Hell, a few weeks ago we had an entire page taken up in the B/T thread because people wouldn't quit btching about his grammar. Christ on a pogo. And, as you've no doubt noticed by now, I'm not the only one who's complained. I'm just the only one who's asking what in the name of poo people are even doing with this. And I wouldn't even care if the guy just responded with laughs and shrugs like everyone is just shooting the sht as people are prone to doing from time to time. But what he's responding with is "What the Christ, just go away already."

I know everyone who bashes Dread on a weekly, if not daily, basis will totally disagree...but, I think a lot of the criticism stems from jealousy. If you think back to the history of the bought/thought thread, and The Hype in general, it's all about ego. Why is there an argument over who starts the thread and how they start it? Because, the person wants to have their name posted as the one who got the ball rolling. Why do we review? Because we want others to recognize our brilliance and acknowledge that we are right. And, Dread and others were constantly be told "When is Dread going to review; because, he's the best;" or ""I only come on here for Dread's reviews." What those who praised Dread would end up doing is discrediting all those who also gave reviews. It was almost saying, "You others guys shouldn't even bother, the thread should just be named 'Dread's Thoughts' and be done at that." Even I get a bit jealous over Dread's talent. I'll read a comic sometimes and sit at the computer thinking, "I wish I could put down into words what I think of this comic, like Dread does."

Sometimes the Hype is all about popularity. Everyone wants praise for being who they are and what they say. (Otherwise, why would we even post?) Heck, we even have threads devoted to who's the favorite among posters or Mods from time to time. Like I said, it's all ego driven. Even slamming others is our way to boost our ego by trying to use our wits to ridicule others.

 

[kainedamo]

Who was it that didn't do paragraphs during their review? Thats the guy we should be *****ing at.

 

[Horrorfan]

I think dread and his reviews rock