kylecoley182
Banned
As I'm getting everything batman and superman and JL
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DC Rebirth |OT| It's not a reboot, and it always was [SPOILERS for Rebirth #1]
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It seemed like it was laying the bricks to bring social justice Ollie back, which I am all for. The worst thing about that dumb werewolf story is that Percy swiped the story beats from a (crappy) novel he wrote called Red Moon.
On paper, GA Rebirth is everything I want from the book, so fingers crossed he delivers.
BaraSailey
Member
I'm curious what everyone's planning to pull. This'll be my first time buying comics not in trade. I'm so excited for this, mainly because Tim Drake looks like he's going to be saved and Steph and Cass are back.
My pulls will most likely be:
Detective Comics
All Star Batman
Nightwing
Batman
Titans
My pulls will most likely be:
Detective Comics
All Star Batman
Nightwing
Batman
Titans
kylecoley182
Banned
All Star Batman
Batman
Detective Comics
Superman
Action Comics
Flash
Nightwing
the rest i will wait till i hear what everyone thinks
Batman
Detective Comics
Superman
Action Comics
Flash
Nightwing
the rest i will wait till i hear what everyone thinks
torre_avenue
Banned
Apparently, Justice League #50 will reveal the Joker's name.
Personally, do. not. want. The Joker's better off without one because that's what keeps him interesting. He can be from wherever, whoever, or whatever, and it gives writers a huge scope to play with the character. Giving him a name makes him tangible, and that sucks the mystique out of the character.
Personally, do. not. want. The Joker's better off without one because that's what keeps him interesting. He can be from wherever, whoever, or whatever, and it gives writers a huge scope to play with the character. Giving him a name makes him tangible, and that sucks the mystique out of the character.
Poodlestrike
Banned
List!
First off, ALL the oneshots. Because that way I know if I'm missing anything good.
After that...
Blue Beetle
Action
Wonder Woman
Detective
Superman
Batman
All-Star Batman
Batgirl
Batgirl & The Birds of Prey
Nightwing
Flash
Titans
Teen Titans
Aquaman
Super Sons
New Superman
Green Arrow
Green Lanterns
Gotham Academy
Supergirl
For sure.
Others will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. I've been hearing rapturous praise of Chris Priest, so Deathstroke is a strong "maybe." Ditto Superwoman. Stuff like JL, Cyborg, I need to see how the creative teams actually play out. Cyborg has a lot going against it.
First off, ALL the oneshots. Because that way I know if I'm missing anything good.
After that...
Blue Beetle
Action
Wonder Woman
Detective
Superman
Batman
All-Star Batman
Batgirl
Batgirl & The Birds of Prey
Nightwing
Flash
Titans
Teen Titans
Aquaman
Super Sons
New Superman
Green Arrow
Green Lanterns
Gotham Academy
Supergirl
For sure.
Others will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. I've been hearing rapturous praise of Chris Priest, so Deathstroke is a strong "maybe." Ditto Superwoman. Stuff like JL, Cyborg, I need to see how the creative teams actually play out. Cyborg has a lot going against it.
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
Go read some Priest Black Panther real quick.
I cannot second this enough
Poodlestrike
Banned
NeonZ
Member
Many initial issues had references to pre-flashpoint continuity that were quickly written out (often even rewriting the text for the trades). DC originally had said that the New 52 wasn't a reboot, and some of hose issues seemed to be written with that in mind. However, its initial success seemed to convince them to push it as a radical break point, cutting ties with the previous continuity in a stronger way after that.
Poodlestrike
Banned
BossDarkseid
Member
I feel it will be a whooole lot of nothing. The thing I dont want is the definite history, i liked the way Snyder played with the concept a bunch during Endgame but left the whole multiple choice thing at the end.
Unless the whole twist is that even the Mobiud Chair thinks Joker has no name. Which would be dumb but o well
As for pull lists...i plan on being an idiot and getting every Rebirth issue and then seeing what I like.
Roland_Gunner
Member
There's no way I can afford all the books I want, even with the $3 price tag. Right now its:
Definite:
Batman
Superman
The Flash
Wonder Woman
Batgirl
New Superman
The Hellblazer
Blue Beetle
Suicide Squad
Harley Queen
Maybe:
Batgirl & the Birds of Prey
Supergirl
Green Lanterns
Green Arrow
Deathstroke (only to see Priest's take on the character)
Super-woman
Teen Titans
Definite:
Batman
Superman
The Flash
Wonder Woman
Batgirl
New Superman
The Hellblazer
Blue Beetle
Suicide Squad
Harley Queen
Maybe:
Batgirl & the Birds of Prey
Supergirl
Green Lanterns
Green Arrow
Deathstroke (only to see Priest's take on the character)
Super-woman
Teen Titans
BKatastrophe
Member
I feel like the Joker has to evolve at some point. Everyone loves him as a villain so much, but I feel like he has such little depth. The only depth he has isn't even solely his: it's how he plays off of Batman. Like, I guess giving him a solid history might damage some of him, but goddamn if you're gonna have a character be this popular and at the forefront then do something with him. Giving him a name isn't all that destructive if there isn't a fully cemented history.
Makes more sense, then
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
What I am doing too, with a few small exceptions.
kylecoley182
Banned
My theory is pre crisis superman becomes the new main superman and new 52 superman just becomes full clark kent
Spike Spiegel
Member
But... Joker's real name is
lJoe Kerr.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Definite Buy:
Superman
Batman
Wonder Woman
All-Star Batman
Nightwing
Supergirl
Deathstroke
Probably Buy:
Action Comics
Detective Comics
Batgirl
Superwoman
Titans
Justice League
Flash
Hellblazer
Wait and See:
The rest
Except...
Red Hood & The Outlaws
Superman
Batman
Wonder Woman
All-Star Batman
Nightwing
Supergirl
Deathstroke
Probably Buy:
Action Comics
Detective Comics
Batgirl
Superwoman
Titans
Justice League
Flash
Hellblazer
Wait and See:
The rest
Except...
Red Hood & The Outlaws
Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!
Member
I'll definitely try the Red Lantern book. I love Soule's Marvel work but i felt i had to give GL a rest after Johns so i didnt pick it up all but that does sound really good.
I've lots of things about Venditti. What exactly did he do?
Tragicomedy
Member
He's Steve Kerr's twin brother, Joe.
Errrr, super late. Ummmm, pull list!
Will Try
Batman
Nightwing
The Flash
Rucka Woman
Might Try
Green Arrow
Superman
Detective Comics
All Star Batman
Batgirl (for the art)
kylecoley182
Banned
Joker is Thomas Wayne
Andodalf
Banned
Fully expecting something like this.
BKatastrophe
Member
Made emotions a limited resource
Lokimaru
Member
Can we keep in mind that this is the same Superman that after the US Government had Lex Luthor commit Genecide on the 100 thousand Kandorians (the majority of which were innocent civilians) from the bottled city went walk about across the US instead of doing something about it? The same one who renounced his US citizenship, The same Guy who sat out Final Crises cause Lois was injured and only got involved because of Deus Ex Whathefuckery. Distance, go figure. This is the Same one who beat the Fuck out of Batman whilst under Max Lord's control then got piss off cause Wonder Woman Killed Max to free him. This is the Hypocrite we have back, who's been illegally detaining potential criminals cause they were a danger on his world. If they wanted to bring a married Superman back why not the one from the end of Whatever happened to the man of Tomorrow, That was Superman. Not this Guy who lost his title to Batman as DC flagship character. Yeah buddy, Superman had been the end all, be all till your wishy washy yuppie ass came on board. Hell even the Original Superman found him wanting.
NeonZ
Member
Joker isn't a single person.
I don't see how a random name reveal would be relevant, but something like that would be pretty big, and would also end the old "why doesn't anyone ever kill him?" complaint. One of the images for the upcoming story also showed various versions of Joker lining up with that speculation.
I don't see how a random name reveal would be relevant, but something like that would be pretty big, and would also end the old "why doesn't anyone ever kill him?" complaint. One of the images for the upcoming story also showed various versions of Joker lining up with that speculation.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I'll try the following:
Batman
Detective Comics
Wonder Woman
Superman
Supergirl
Nightwing
Gotham Academy (already reading so it's a no brainer)
Might give BoP a shot too. I'll get All-Star Batman for the art, but I could honestly trade wait on that.
That's a lot more than I'm reading from, well, anyone right now though, so who knows if this will stick. I don't think I'll stay on everything. I'd say I'm most excited for Batman and Wonder Woman. King and Rucka are both great.
Batman
Detective Comics
Wonder Woman
Superman
Supergirl
Nightwing
Gotham Academy (already reading so it's a no brainer)
Might give BoP a shot too. I'll get All-Star Batman for the art, but I could honestly trade wait on that.
That's a lot more than I'm reading from, well, anyone right now though, so who knows if this will stick. I don't think I'll stay on everything. I'd say I'm most excited for Batman and Wonder Woman. King and Rucka are both great.
Wait what. I dont even. Wat?
KOMANI
KOMANI
Absolutely right. Marvel did it with Wolverine, and what did it add? The killing joke was smart enough to mention it was "one of many origins".
Poodlestrike
Banned
I think there's more to him than that, honestly. The multiple choice history is fun, but it's not the be-all, end-all of the character. Done properly, a structured backstory has the potential to add to him, or at least not diminish him.
That said, I 100% expect the name reveal to be a fakeout. Some base fuckery.
On the other hand, this is the Superman who can see in 4-D, the one who crossed the bleed into the orrery of worlds, going to limbo and back in the span of a breath to save his wife. This is the one who possessed a thought machine to fight back a primordial vampire of stories. This is the one who beat a manifestation of pure evil with a song. The one who memorized a miracle machine's schematics, built it, and saved the world. Because he is Superman. And I love Final Crisis.
SoulUnison
Banned
That's where my mind went immediately after reading "NO. That's not possible."
whatever happened with the story that revealed Joker has actually been alive for centuries? I think it was one of the Snyder and Capullo ones
Was that just a feint or real?
KOMANI
KOMANI
Ugh.., End Game. Snyder walked into Midtown Comics, asking employees what customers thought of his Batman stories. Very insecure writer.
On a side note, bet Joker is Jason Todd's father.
BossDarkseid
Member
A feint.
BossDarkseid
Member
Have to check to see if my Kindle Fire is still having trouble charging. If it is then Rebirth is the step I need to pick up a new one. I don't like reading things like comics off the computer screen and waiting on the trades is going to be annoying.
Was thinking of picking up a Kindle Fire HD 8. Does anyone have one and use it to read comics? Good fit?
The 10 inch is outside of my purchase budget for this. The original Kindle Fire I got as a gift is a 7 inch screen I think. Which is why I'm going for the 8. Just an inch but figure it might help.
Was thinking of picking up a Kindle Fire HD 8. Does anyone have one and use it to read comics? Good fit?
The 10 inch is outside of my purchase budget for this. The original Kindle Fire I got as a gift is a 7 inch screen I think. Which is why I'm going for the 8. Just an inch but figure it might help.
BKatastrophe
Member
Yup. Terrible concept. Granted, the idea of Emotional Spectrum wielders i.e. The Lanterns wrecking the universe by abusing the spectrum isn't really a bad idea. Making emotions themselves a limited resource is, however, a bad idea.
I'd dig that pretty hard actually.
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