tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post5598353627452654594..comments2023-06-10T05:57:34.529-04:00Comments on Being Carter Hall: Nothing In The Wings -- 08/03/2011Lukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07352646370918575626noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post-25659897691086859412011-08-03T23:38:09.043-04:002011-08-03T23:38:09.043-04:00@Donald, I think fans of any long running property...@Donald, I think fans of any long running property -- be it comics, a TV show, a movie series, a book series, whatever -- eventually just get to the point where we begin to realize that the "glory days" are behind us and that the property has moved on. But, and I hate to paraphrase Brian Michael Bendis here, since he essentially orchestrated that development for me and Marvel Comics, that doesn't discredit all of the aspects and facets of the property you still love. Ultimately, whether this reboot succeeds or fails, I will still have all the stories and characters I have grown fond of over the years. Nothing can change that, and if we get some cool stuff in addition to that, well, that's all the better! :)Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352646370918575626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post-90096360185850366662011-08-03T22:04:16.495-04:002011-08-03T22:04:16.495-04:00This might be the most well-said summary I have re...This might be the most well-said summary I have read about a fellow comic enthusiasts thoughts of DCnu. One that I feel practically sums up my feelings in their entirety. <br /><br />Ambivalence describes it for me in a nutshell.<br /><br />I explained to my comic shop guy that I would only be subscribing to Aquaman due to my disgust of another DC relaunch, but can completely understand DC's angle with this one.<br /><br />It hasn't been easy, but I've reflected on my time over the last 20 years with these characters & understand that DC's longevity requires a change. I've humbled myself with the notion that this is what DC feels it needs to do do grow a another fan-base for the next generation to come.<br /><br />I think they are gambling BIG time, because it's us old guys and ONLY us old guys that can afford comics anymore ;)<br /><br />I digress though. I wish DC luck and hope this ignites more passion in a new generation of readers, but I am currently slated to only be picking up Aquaman out of the 52 titles. He's my favorite DC character, he's been long overdue for a writer like Johns and the creative team for the book is inspiring to me.<br /><br />Having said that, I know it's gonna be tempting as some of these books ship in September to not try a few out. I've resigned myself to giving Hawkman, Men of War and Captain Atom a flip-through for a possible impulse buy.Donald Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14192126686008875151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post-34244574409113097732011-08-03T21:24:40.271-04:002011-08-03T21:24:40.271-04:00@Mr P, Batwoman looks like it should appeal to her...@Mr P, Batwoman looks like it should appeal to her not-insignificant fanbase. I would really like to see her move in the upper echelon of the DCU. She's got a great look and some obvious fans at DC.<br /><br />@Jon, Green Arrow was on the shortlist but I ended up not pulling the trigger on it. Hopefully several of these smaller titles will catch on as "sleepers" and get some legs; I think that will help legitimatize this reboot and help DC gain back the readers trust.<br /><br />@Frank, indeed, regarding the talent and the course. I cannot for the life of me fathom what the heck is going on with the Superman family, for instance, or Teen Titans. But I think their hearts are in the right place and approaching this from the right mindset. I am looking forward to hearing YOUR thoughts on Stormwatch, myself.Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352646370918575626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post-71163597126602380692011-08-03T18:56:54.984-04:002011-08-03T18:56:54.984-04:00I'm actually excited for the revamp...I'll...I'm actually excited for the revamp...I'll be picking up 10-13 titles, whereas I was only getting 9 before the revamp.<br /><br />Green Arrow & Hawkman have long been favorites of mine, and I'm glad that they both made it through "stage 1". <br /><br />I'm giving titles like Mister Terrific & Swamp Thing a chance to see if DC may have a sleeper hit or two in there.Jon Q. Citizenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16731956117910814409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post-73589041695901632492011-08-03T18:45:13.034-04:002011-08-03T18:45:13.034-04:00I'll be getting Savage Hawkman, Demon Knights,...I'll be getting Savage Hawkman, Demon Knights, Batwoman, and Justice League (and Justice League better impress me fast or it's getting dropped.)Mr Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089026551077918601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863067557730775717.post-77011909712611813582011-08-03T13:44:55.947-04:002011-08-03T13:44:55.947-04:00"Those who cannot remember the past are conde..."Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to fulfill it."<br /><br />DC has tried this before, with better talent and broader distribution, and failed. I don't disparage the goals, just the course, which seems geared only to alienated everyone, young and old.<br /><br />I'm buying the first issue of Action Comics, and have subscribed to Stormwatch, Aquaman and The Huntress. That's a minor win for DC, as I had been buying R.E.B.E.L.S. and Brightest Day, so they drew me into one additional mini-series.<br /><br />I look forward to your reviews of Blackhawks and Men of War...Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.com