The Official DC Stupid Question Thread....

[BrianWilly]

Um. Mandrakk? *shrug*

Rise of the Olympian was never an FC tie-in. It just appeared in DC Universe #0.

 

[CBG]

Wasn't Rise of the Olympian a Final Crisis tie-in? How exactly is it a FC tie-in? And its still going on after FC.
Also...

It's not an FC tie-in.

DC Universe more or less advertises upcoming storylines later this year. Like Blackest Night.

 

[The Eagle Host]

Um. Mandrakk? *shrug*

Rise of the Olympian was never an FC tie-in. It just appeared in DC Universe #0.

True that, Mandrakk and now Ultraman, the Vampire Superman.

Also, Crucifer, from Claremont's 10th Circle JLA story. Haha, remember that guys? When we were rolling on a Morrison-Waid-Kelly JLA high, when we thought DC knew how to treat us right, and they followed up with the Claremont-Byrne dream team? Oh man, good times.

 

[Manic]

What exactly can Blue Lanterns do?

Also, where do I start reading if I want to get into all this multi-colored Lantern stuff, and are there any trades?

 

[Jordacar]

What exactly can Blue Lanterns do?

Also, where do I start reading if I want to get into all this multi-colored Lantern stuff, and are there any trades?

Well, the whole multi-colored lantern thing was introduced in the last issue of the Sinestro Corps War, and it's been building in both GL and GLC since then. Even the recent GL Secret Origin story intro'd the main Red Lantern.

 

[sdc10]

Is the GL new law forbidding lanterns to fall in love with each other or falling in love in general?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Each other. Presumably, the Guardians don't want them jeopardizing missions out of more-than-partnerly concern for each other.

 

[The Question]

....Jesus, what next? Some slimy politician is going to reorganize the UP into the First Galactic Empire, and Kyle's going to turn to the yellow side and duel with Hal in the fire pits of Mustafar?

 

[sdc10]

....Jesus, what next? Some slimy politician is going to reorganize the UP into the First Galactic Empire, and Kyle's going to turn to the yellow side and duel with Hal in the fire pits of Mustafar?

That would be epic

 

[Manic]

That sounds stupid, but people would flock toward the story anyway because they're too fond of the older stories from their childhoods to admit that the new one is inferior crap.












George Lucas sucks.

 

[random_havoc]

okay, quick important question:

A girl I know is going to a costume party and the theme is heroes/villains.

She's got metallic purple tights she can wear. Anyone know a female hero/villain that wears purple tights?

Please answer quick because the party's in a week. Thanks!

 

[BrianWilly]

Spoiler

Huntress

The Young Avengers' Hawkeye, on the Marvel side.

Um...Clea, for a bit more desperate unknown...ness.

 

[sdc10]

That sounds stupid, but people would flock toward the story anyway because they're too fond of the older stories from their childhoods to admit that the new one is inferior crap.






George Lucas sucks.

Or like me, some people may just look at the whole thing as one big story instead of 6 individual ones. Also, whats the point of rejecting the new ones? You're just missing that part of the story. I love how people also forget that when the original movies came out they weren't greatly recieved either.

 

[Manic]

Or like me, some people may just look at the whole thing as one big story instead of 6 individual ones. Also, whats the point of rejecting the new ones? You're just missing that part of the story. I love how people also forget that when the original movies came out they weren't greatly recieved either.

Maybe some of us didn't grow up in the late 70's/early 80's, and thus have the clarity to look back at the old movies and see all of their flaws, admitting that the story on the whole (across all 6 movies) is a bit weak. Maybe some of us also dislike the newer movies for reason unrelated to story-based expectations, such as unnatural character progression, hack dialogue, and lifeless direction-- problems that weren't present in everyone's favorite older movies' sequels because the series' creator hired someone else to direct and co-write those.

 

[sdc10]

Maybe some of us didn't grow up in the late 70's/early 80's, and thus have the clarity to look back at the old movies and see all of their flaws, admitting that the story on the whole (across all 6 movies) is a bit weak. Maybe some of us also dislike the newer movies for reason unrelated to story-based expectations, such as unnatural character progression, hack dialogue, and lifeless direction-- problems that weren't present in everyone's favorite older movies' sequels because the series' creator hired someone else to direct and co-write those.

Im only 19 but youd think someone who grew up in the 70s would have more clarity on seeing the movies flaws, mostly because peoples opinions of them grew over time.

 

[Harlekin]

Know what I liked about the new trilogy?

The trailers.

 

[BrianWilly]

Y'know what though, the original SW trilogy was very, very ****ing good. It had easily likable and iconic characters, great dialogue, entertaining and memorable story, unprecedented art direction, epic mythology, and swords made out of lasers. Make no mistake; there is a reason that Star Wars is still one of the most recognizable and renowned franchises in the world even after forty years. Legions of modern filmmakers and media experts base their entire careers on trying to research and replicate that reason.

 

[random_havoc]

Y'know what though, the original SW trilogy was very, very ****ing good. It had easily likable and iconic characters, great dialogue, entertaining and memorable story, unprecedented art direction, epic mythology, and swords made out of lasers. Make no mistake; there is a reason that Star Wars is still one of the most recognizable and renowned franchises in the world even after forty years. Legions of modern filmmakers and media experts base their entire careers on trying to research and replicate that reason.

Finally someone who has a knowledgeable comment on the topic.

The originals were absolutely amazing for their time. The new ones are entertaining for children 12 and under, because people over that age generally are able to recognize ****** dialogue, characters and story when they see it. With the newer trilogy out of roughly 6 hours of movie there's maybe 12 minutes of anything decent to watch.

 

[Anubis]

Which mostly consists of lightsaber duels.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Which, in retrospect, were the only crappy parts of the original trilogy.

 

[Anubis]

Yeah, funny that.

 

[yenaled]

They should make a Lone Samurai/Man With No Name/Jonah Hex style Star Wars Movie of just Qui-Gon Jinn.

 

[Anubis]

I'd use Kyle Katarn.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I would f*** a goat sideways to get a Kyle Katarn movie.

But I don't mind the s***ty lightsaber duels in the OT. They make sense in the context--Luke's a newb, Vader's a clunky cyborg, and Ben's old.

 

[yenaled]

I don't know who Kyle Kararn is but sure!

The lightsaber fights in the OT were good because they were packed with emotion and meaning, they were nothing but shiny special effects in the NT.