tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post551606924866018928..comments2023-04-11T07:38:19.055-04:00Comments on BC Refugees Blog: Jeff’s Comics Review, 7/22/09 releases, ConclusionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-82762149983304343222009-07-29T21:52:33.779-04:002009-07-29T21:52:33.779-04:00Did I write "Cleaver"? I meant clever. ...Did I write "Cleaver"? I meant clever. Sorry . It's late and I'm tired.Dan Smeddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543017966313562155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-57967791038474883902009-07-29T21:50:05.986-04:002009-07-29T21:50:05.986-04:00Has anyone else noticed the "Easter Egg"...Has anyone else noticed the "Easter Egg" in Amazing Spider Man 600? Check out the psychiatrist in the last panel/last page of the Stan Lee story. Though his head is hidden in deep shadows, on his lap is a notepad with the word "Think" written on it. Underneath that is a book in which the only part of the title showing is the word "Atlas". My guess is it's Steve Ditko! The ONLY photo I 've ever seen of Ditko is him sitting at his drawing table and on the wall behind him is a little sign that reads "Think". And he is a religious follower of Objectism, a way of life that was introduced in the book "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. Veeerrry cleaver, Stan.Dan Smeddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543017966313562155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-82665935564700633762009-07-29T16:17:09.935-04:002009-07-29T16:17:09.935-04:00I actually haven't read Hulk 600--I'm way ...I actually haven't read Hulk 600--I'm way behind on the Hulk books, so I'm slowly making my way back up (I just finished rereading Planet Hulk). I'm sure that by the time I'm finished catching up, we'll be way past 600, but...Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526065680698553188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-80058932422359921062009-07-29T14:55:43.329-04:002009-07-29T14:55:43.329-04:00OK, Wild Child makes sense. Thanks!
My complaint ...OK, Wild Child makes sense. Thanks!<br /><br />My complaint about the Aunt May story is not that it's a bad story but that it kind of steps on the similar scene in the lead story. Which I guess is an editorial complaint, not a writing complaint -- I'm a huge fan of Mark Guggenheim. My heart melted at the end of the Waid story, even though it was obvious where it was heading.<br /><br />I actually like what I've read of the "Savage She-Hulk" miniseries -- I'm waiting for the trade to finish it -- I just thought this particular story was impenetrable, especially since most of the people picking up this issue (like Mike) won't be familiar with the character.Jeff Metznerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999238508906021766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-48255041496829594382009-07-29T14:26:25.672-04:002009-07-29T14:26:25.672-04:00Wolverine Origins 38: The character on the last pa...<b>Wolverine Origins 38</b>: The character on the last page was Wild Child, in the outfit that he was wearing during Jeph Loeb's "Evolution" arc in the main Wolverine book (the one that set the whole Romulus story in motion, I think). Wild Child is more or less one of Romulus' closer agents, so having him show up here is actually a big development. Of course, I'm a Wild Child fan, so it's always a treat to see him. Regardless, this issue wasn't anything special--I liked the Dark Reign issues, but for the most part this title just moves too slow.<br /><br /><b>Amazing Spider-Man 600</b>: I actually really enjoyed the Aunt May story (then again, my grandfather recently remarried after my grandmother passed away several years back, so it's a bit closer to home for me), but I thought that--paired with the recent Amazing Spider-Man Family story about the same subject, and the Waid story in this issue--really gave us closure on Uncle Ben, who remained such a prominent figure in the book, despite, well, almost never actually appearing.<br /><br /><i>Another She-Hulk? Oh, excuse me - - it's the SAVAGE She-Hulk. Horrible - - especially the spin on Scottish clan language and rites to try and create an "unique" sci-fi world. BORING!!!</i><br />Well, she had a miniseries tying into Dark Reign recently. It was written by the very talented Fred Van Lente, and I enjoyed it, despite not being thrilled with the idea--it was done very tongue-in-cheek, and aside from the title, the character was rarely, if ever, referred to as "She-Hulk" in the story. There are a lot of interesting ideas tied to her, and I'm really glad that she'll be getting a regular backup in Incredible Hulk. It's just another one of those things where, if you give it a chance and don't go into it expecting to dislike it, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised.Shanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09526065680698553188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-27977288411305645202009-07-29T10:58:11.625-04:002009-07-29T10:58:11.625-04:00It's not that I disliked the Catwoman/Talia st...It's not that I disliked the Catwoman/Talia stuff, but it's like the head trauma thing in Spidey where the more you think about it the more it unravels. ("Who's Batman?" "He's a whole bunch of people." "Really? We fought dozens of times and I never noticed him being a different age or height or build or having a different voice, personality or fighting style." etc., especially when people in the other books are instantly noticing that Dick Grayson is not the same Batman.) Better not to bring it up in the first place. It's not like Harley and Ivy are ever really going to trust Selena (or anyone for that matter.)Jeff Metznerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14999238508906021766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597330685028834268.post-19002479168087698772009-07-29T10:20:46.414-04:002009-07-29T10:20:46.414-04:00GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2: I actually liked the Catwo...GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2: I actually liked the Catwoman background story, which explains how she satisfied Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn without really telling them anything. In fact, this issue is an improvement over #1 and made me decide to keep going some more with this title. <br />AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 - - I'm only part way into the lead story. Wow! -- 60 pages? No wonder its not the best example of J.R. Jr.'s art work - - he must be exhausted. It feels like the head trauma/mortality deadline for Doc Oc sets up the whole rationale for Dan Slott having him do what he does this issue. I thought it was a little different spin - - but I agree with you -- if we factor in head trauma impact/cumulative damage then all the heroes and villains are in major trouble. <br />INCREDIBLE HULK #600: The best thing about this is the art in the lead story - - very nice. Other than that there is absolutely nothing here to persuade me to follow this book. The rest of the original features in here are awful. Stan Lee - why bother, Stan? That really stunk. Another She-Hulk? Oh, excuse me - - it's the SAVAGE She-Hulk. Horrible - - especially the spin on Scottish clan language and rites to try and create an "unique" sci-fi world. BORING!!!pghheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04489405735995561809noreply@blogger.com