Marvel's Black & Minority Characters: Roundtable Discussion

[T'Jai]

me either just knew who he was

 

[Anubis]

Ditto. Ant never did much for me either...in fact, I can't get into much of anything Image produces.

You should try Invicible, it's the greatest Superhero comic on the stands today.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

You should try Invicible, it's the greatest Superhero comic on the stands today.

Invincible? Never heard of it. Who's in it?

 

[hippy fascist]

Invincible? Never heard of it. Who's in it?

It exists in it's own universe

It's written by kirkman though and is probably the best thing he's ever written

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_(comic)

 

[Darthphere]

Invincible? Never heard of it. Who's in it?

I make love to it, 3 times a day.

 

[T'Jai]

I make love to it, 3 times a day.

slowin down eh? is the honeymoon over?

 

[LouFerignoDemon]

It exists in it's own universe

It's written by kirkman though and is probably the best thing he's ever written

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invincible_(comic)

I would say the Imageverse. Savage Dragon was in it.

I make love to it, 3 times a day.

Invincible is such a ****e. Letting it's standards fall to you.

 

[Eros]

I like Invincible, but the interior art is average compared to some of the covers.

 

[terry78]

I wonder what the reaction would be if i said when I'm in a room full of black people I feel like I'm going to get mugged

DOUBLE STANDARD
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When the white guys are saying it, you know there's something going on.


I do see what he's saying though, as while I do have associates that are white, if I'm the only black dude around, yes I will get a little antsy, I don't care how happy and fancy free we are. One guy was like, not that I don't trust the white folks, but I always look around to make sure there's at least one other black guy around, just in case some **** goes down from outta the blue.


On topic of Invincible, it's a good book.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

I make love to it, 3 times a day.

3 times huh? Invincible got that good **** huh? LOL t:

So this character is black with a little El Debarge mixed in for good measure?

 

[Anubis]

heh

No, Invincible isn't black. You just said you haven't read anything that you liked from Image, so I suggested this. Great book. There was also another book that Kirkman created called Capes, which stared a powerful black character named Bolt. It started out with it's own mini, but eventually ended up as a back up in Invincible. There's also a number of black characters in Invincible's regular cast of characters. Particularly on the Guardians of the Globe. (A JLA like team which Invincible's father was affiliated with.) It's a really good book, and if you do check it out, I'd suggest you start from the beginning. The first Thirteen issues are some of the best I've ever read. it's collected in trade, so it shouldn't be hard to find. I'd go for the Hardcovers though.

 

[RskimB]

Static - Cartoons strike again....I don't know who's to blame for it, but it's downright stupid of DC to have not capitalized on the popularity of that show by introducing him into the proper DC universe.

I really loved the Static character during the show's run, its a shame he's not in any current media since i never got a chance to read the Milestone comics.

 

[Anubis]

The last two seasons of Static were great. Green Lantern did more....Green Lantern stuff in that one episode he guess stared in than he did in the entirety of JL/JLU. I also really loved that Batman Beyond Crossover. Static was great, really wish they could put him in the regular DCU, but as far as I know, there's some problems with McDuffie and the licensing.

 

[LouFerignoDemon]

heh

No, Invincible isn't black. You just said you haven't read anything that you liked from Image, so I suggested this. Great book. There was also another book that Kirkman created called Capes, which stared a powerful black character named Bolt. It started out with it's own mini, but eventually ended up as a back up in Invincible. There's also a number of black characters in Invincible's regular cast of characters. Particularly on the Guardians of the Globe. (A JLA like team which Invincible's father was affiliated with.) It's a really good book, and if you do check it out, I'd suggest you start from the beginning. The first Thirteen issues are some of the best I've ever read. it's collected in trade, so it shouldn't be hard to find. I'd go for the Hardcovers though.

Like when Black Sampson went all out and decimated that guy.

 

[RskimB]

The last two seasons of Static were great. Green Lantern did more....Green Lantern stuff in that one episode he guess stared in than he did in the entirety of JL/JLU. I also really loved that Batman Beyond Crossover. Static was great, really wish they could put him in the regular DCU, but as far as I know, there's some problems with McDuffie and the licensing.

dang. And you're definitely right about all of that, r.i.p. Batman Beyond too

 

[FEAR THE BAT]

uh hip u just put your foot in it again that quote is from Terry Moore
a white comic artist/writer... let's all dial down our sensitivity a bit shall we
(my apologies fear the bat...)

No beef here. Be easy.

 

[La The Darkman]

I do see what he's saying though, as while I do have associates that are white, if I'm the only black dude around, yes I will get a little antsy, I don't care how happy and fancy free we are.

despite what some may say, that's a normal reaction, nobody want's to feel out of place but in a situation like that you can't help but feel that way. It be like if you showed up to a meeting in a read T-shirt and jeans and saw that everyone else was in suits, you'd feel a bit out of place regardless...it's just how people are.

 

[Lightning Strykez!]

heh

No, Invincible isn't black. You just said you haven't read anything that you liked from Image, so I suggested this. Great book. There was also another book that Kirkman created called Capes, which stared a powerful black character named Bolt. It started out with it's own mini, but eventually ended up as a back up in Invincible. There's also a number of black characters in Invincible's regular cast of characters. Particularly on the Guardians of the Globe. (A JLA like team which Invincible's father was affiliated with.) It's a really good book, and if you do check it out, I'd suggest you start from the beginning. The first Thirteen issues are some of the best I've ever read. it's collected in trade, so it shouldn't be hard to find. I'd go for the Hardcovers though.

How's the artwork though? You know I'm a stickler for that...

 

[La The Darkman]

How's the artwork though? You know I'm a stickler for that...

Subjective like all other art.

I'm actually quite shocked you've never heard of invincible. It's hands down one of the best comics being published today.

 

[Anubis]

Like when Black Sampson went all out and decimated that guy.

Yeah, that was sweet. I wish they could do a mini on him. Find out how he lost his powers and how he had to deal with being kicked out of the Guardians.

How's the artwork though? You know I'm a stickler for that...

Like LA said, art is subjective. I like it. Ottley's a damn fine artist and I can't really see the book work without him.

 

[Darthphere]

I enjoyed Cory Walker when he was on.

 

[Anubis]

Me too, I personally find their styles almost indistinguishable.

Check my sig for the Great's of comic art Indie edition. Both should be on the first couple of pages.

 

[hippy fascist]

What about the Jews?

When was the last time you saw an openly jewish superhero?

 

[Anubis]

The Thing.

 

[Darthphere]

What about the Jews?

When was the last time you saw an openly jewish superhero?

Kitty Pryde.