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Post by Metallo on Mar 18, 2009 23:29:25 GMT -5
Now thats neat. I've always liked James Robinson.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2009 23:38:16 GMT -5
I'm about to read all of these in a moment. Can't wait!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2009 2:09:09 GMT -5
DAMMIT it's good.  |
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Post by stargazer01 on Mar 19, 2009 10:28:09 GMT -5
DAMMIT it's good. What books exactly did you read? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2009 11:04:26 GMT -5
Criminy. I read the first half of the New Krypton storyline, from that Jimmy Olsen special to the Supergirl issue when she meets Superwoman for the first time.
It's really quite fantastic. Maybe one of the best Superman storylines I've read in a while.
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Post by Valentine Smith on Mar 20, 2009 7:53:32 GMT -5
Other than Johns' Legion and Brainiac stories from Action Comics (which pretty much led into this), I'd say this ranks high in the "best Superman storylines of the last decade", if not longer.
See what happens when they put the best writers on their top tier characters?!?! Can't wait for Robinson's "Mon-El" comic!
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Post by stargazer01 on Mar 20, 2009 11:27:57 GMT -5
Criminy. I read the first half of the New Krypton storyline, from that Jimmy Olsen special to the Supergirl issue when she meets Superwoman for the first time. It's really quite fantastic. Maybe one of the best Superman storylines I've read in a while. I don't remember the Jimmy Olsen one. And I don't read the Supergirl books; just not a fan of her, though they are handling her character well in the books right now. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 22, 2009 14:33:23 GMT -5
I'm reading it by triangle. If it's part of the story, I'm reading it.
Truly amazing. I'm almost caught up to the current issue. I'm just blown away. It's up there with the Death.
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Post by Valentine Smith on Mar 22, 2009 15:33:32 GMT -5
The triangles continue AFTER this story ends, but are no longer necessary.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2009 15:19:50 GMT -5
Oh, they're doing that again? Huh.
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Post by Valentine Smith on Mar 23, 2009 19:16:39 GMT -5
Yeah, and it pisses me off a little bit, because as far as I can tell, they aren't necessary. It's NOT one continuous story, it's more like 4 parallel stories.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2009 23:17:32 GMT -5
Yes, well, one would hope they'll all tie together well? I dunno. I'm actually enjoying the Supergirl storyline, believe it or not. I've never really cared for Supergirl all too much. I like her not annoying. It's a welcome change.
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Post by stargazer01 on Mar 24, 2009 1:28:54 GMT -5
Yes, well, one would hope they'll all tie together well? I dunno. I'm actually enjoying the Supergirl storyline, believe it or not. I've never really cared for Supergirl all too much. I like her not annoying. It's a welcome change. Yeah, I really liked the way they are used the character in the Brainiac storyline by Johns. Did you read that part already? |
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Post by Valentine Smith on Mar 24, 2009 22:17:04 GMT -5
The only reason I haven't continued with Supergirl post New Krypton is my budget. This guy Sterling Gates is a good writer, and he's done wonders with Supergirl.
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Post by stargazer01 on Mar 25, 2009 16:01:53 GMT -5
You know? I'm just so happy and lucky that there is a comicbook shop in my town. And also that I can afford them. Even then I only buy the comics I'm really interested in. You know how expensive life is. |
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Post by Valentine Smith on Mar 25, 2009 20:25:07 GMT -5
Getting back into comics was my reward for quitting cigs a few years back. I probably by about 20 titles a month these days, but I get a 30% discount.
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Post by stargazer01 on Apr 10, 2009 11:55:11 GMT -5
Interesting. I definitely think the New Krypton saga has potential to be really awesome. Here is hoping! So far, I'm not disappointed. Yesterday, I started reading issue #2 of WONK (I'm half-way), and I'm so enjoying it. Did anyone read it already? Thoughts? voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/04/the_interview_dc_comicss_dan_d.html?wprss=comic-riffsThe Interview: DC Comics's Dan DiDioFor DC Comics, 2009 is chock full of big storylines. There's the action in "New Krypton" (which puts Superman in the unfamiliar position of not being the most super person in the Milky Way). There's "Battle for the Cowl" (which will determine who will stand in for Batman in wake of his supposed death/disappearance). And there's "Flash: Rebirth" -- the return of Barry Allen.
Comic Riffs recently spoke with DAN DiDIO -- senior vice president and executive editor at DC Comics -- about life in the DC Universe.
DAVID BETANCOURT: Would you say this is going to be a storyline that will go down as one of the biggest in Superman's history?
DAN DiDIO: That's what we're hoping to accomplish. Getting people to make Superman a must read. One of the reasons we put the shields on the covers (a numbering system) is because we wanted to show that there's a real sense of continuity. And more importantly, that it's building to something that we consider one of the biggest stories to be told in Superman comics in quite a while. A lot of people refer to the Death of Superman [as a huge event] and we're hoping that New Krypton becomes something just as important as that.
DB: It seems like you're making Superman choose between two worlds. Is this your way of showing that despite growing up on Earth he'll never be human?
DD: Absolutely. One of the things we find interesting--and we did a lot of research on this as we were building the storyline--this is one of the first times we ever pushed a story where we brought all of the Kryptonians back, and really made them a part of the DC universe. And more importantly a part of Superman's world. One of the things we like to see in this is showing how unique Superman is by putting him against people who are just as super powered as he is. It shows him that he is a man caught between two worlds. Not 100 percent from Earth, not 100 percent from Krypton... It shows him how unique he is even though they share the same powers that he does. This is an important turning point in Superman's life, because of all the Kryptonians that have come back. And you're going to see differences between Superman and Supergirl as they pick and choose where there allegiances lie.
DB: It's also family drama as well right? Superman has to deal with differences between his cousin and her mother, his aunt who is one of New Krypton's highest ranking officials.
DD: Exactly. There was always the story of Superman being the orphan and his adoptive family, the Kents. Now we can see his actual family starting to develop. And again, as most family does, problems arise.
DB: How's circulation at The Daily Planet? Any buyouts looming? And how is Clark Kent going to meet his deadlines being on New Krypton?
DD: [Laughter] Clark is on sabbatical. Lois is picking up the slack we're happy to say. More importantly, as of right now, they're making a very good transition into the online business. But they still feel that newspapers are very healthy following Final Crisis. After Final Crisis, it showed that newsprint is still an essential form of communication.There is more on the current Batman and Flash comics in the interview for those interested in them. |
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Post by stargazer01 on Apr 20, 2009 12:07:59 GMT -5
So according to Pete Woods, the World of New Krypton story is going to be expanded to 15 issues (it was supposed to be a 12 issues arc)! Great cuz I'm really enjoying it so far!! And the art by Mr. Woods if fantastic, imo. "Yup- Expanded to 15 issues." www.newsarama.com/common/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6848Here is the cover for WONK #5,  Awesome. Supes seems to be on trial.. |
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Post by kingmob on Apr 25, 2009 19:07:11 GMT -5
I liked, both the crossover and the new series, everything Superman is good for me and his trial will be something, Frank´s cover is amazing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2009 0:03:06 GMT -5
Man, this storyline is INCREDIBLE. Just getting better and better. I love the feeling of an all out shitfest breaking out a comin'.
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