The inTOXICATED DC Boards Lounge - Part 1

[Colossal Spoons]

Why do you think you're getting fired? Sexual harrasment sting?

Haha, good detectivery.

 

[chamber-music]

Hush showed the janitor his pee pee again

 

[Anubis]

Well, it is magnificent. It begs to be seen!

 

[Charlie Boy]

Nubsy. Flash trailer. Thoughts?

 

[Anubis]

Pretty sweet.

 

[-Arya-]

So I finished reading Kingdom Come for the first time tonight. Wow...easily one of the best (if not the best) comics I have ever read.

 

[Anubis]

Yup.

 

[Tron Bonne]

It's great, but there are certain things I don't like about it.

 

[-Arya-]

What didn't you like Tron?

 

[Tron Bonne]

Probably my biggest problem with it is that I don't think I liked a single thing about Wonder Woman in the story. I hated how the story painted her as this jaded and bitter failure who was ready to go to war so quickly to prove herself. Superman was somewhat jaded, too, but I felt like the story justified his bitterness. Batman was, of course, spotless in the end since his whole falling out was a farce and he was, of course, the voice of reason in the end. Seems like almost all of the "old guard" characters were given a deal of respect in their roles and characterizations except Wonder Woman, who comes off like a ***** who can't handle her issues for. Wasn't a fan of the Superman romance angle, never been a fan of that. Chicken suit was...the chicken suit. And, while it's unfair to hold this against KC, I hate how that stuff bled into the mainline continuity, but considering how so much of originated there, maybe it's still valid.

Really wasn't a fan of Ross's art. I don't know, the whole photo-realism thing never looks right to me with superheroes.

Lastly, as well written and as much as I did enjoy it, I couldn't help but feel like the whole thing was just one, big nostalgia wank off after it was done and over. I get it, because I wasn't really a fan of the dark '90s and the heroes it produced either, but I don't know, I never got into the mentality of 'this all sucks, don't you remember when it was all better? Them was the days, I tell you what.'

But having said all of that, I did think it was great. I liked more than I disliked

 

[-Arya-]

Yeah, I can understand why you were taken aback by Wonder Woman's characterization. She has been depicted as being ready for wars in other incarnations, but in KC, her impulsive need for it was more prevalent. However, given the situation within the story I didn't mind. In fact, I thought it provided some great moments between her and Superman, and the romance bits felt appropriate in those instances. Though, again I can understand why you didn't like it.

Going to have to disagree with you as far as Alex Ross is concerned. I do have an affinity for a more "crude" art style like Jim Lee or Tim Sale, but his work here is absolutely gorgeous. I'll be honest, some of the images in KC wouldn't have the impact they did without Ross' expressive style. Also, because it's so photo-realistic, the reactions of the characters really draw you into the story as it progresses. No big deal if he isn't to your liking, as it is just a matter of preference.

All in all, I'm glad you found it enjoyable, but now I have to ask. What is your favorite DC graphic novel?

 

[Anubis]

That whole ready for war thing was a result of KC.

Wonder Woman's supposed to be all about peace. Peace and S&M.

Also, that X-Men was THE S**T.

Also, Also, DAT ENDING!!!

I don't even like that mofo and I'm all a flutter.

 

[Charlie Boy]

I still haven't seen it.









-Charlie Boy

 

[Anubis]

You totally should.




-signing posts is for a**holes.

 

[Charlie Boy]

Which is why I'm doing it

I think me and the notMrs. Charlie Boy are gonna go see it tomorrow after work




-Charlie Boy

 

[Sawyer]

Same goes for posting in a certain font/color. It's like... why?

 

[Anubis]

YOu should watch it, but get a HJ while doing it.


-seriously, stop, that's annoying. I will come to your house and s**t in your mouth while you sleep if you don't stop. And I just ate a TON of BBQ so it's gonna be substantial in both volume and stink factor.

 

[Charlie Boy]

To let you know who the EFF is BOSS!






-Charlie Boy

 

[Charlie Boy]

YOu should watch it, but get a HJ while doing it.


-seriously, stop, that's annoying. I will come to your house and s**t in your mouth while you sleep if you don't stop. And I just ate a TON of BBQ so it's gonna be substantial in both volume and stink factor.

Fine!

That's the last time I try to reinvent myself.

 

[jonathancrane]

Reinventing is for Bob Dylan and David Bowie, not Hypesters.

 

[Anubis]

You wanna reinvent yourself? End every post with, "B***h" or "B***hes".....B***h.

 

[Charlie Boy]

Bob Dylan is a mushmouthed sellout.

 

[Anubis]

I really like that song, "the man in me"....and yes, I'm aware that sounds homoerotic.

 

[Sawyer]

Am I hallucinating this entire convo?

 

[Anubis]

Possibly. Is a giant Peacock *********ing in the corner?