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Posted on: Mighty Avenbers 31
at 11/21/2009 5:58pm

While there are definitely people who have written Pym as useless, there are just as many instances where he's far from ... more(+)

Perephal wrote:Hank and Clint's interaction was a corny "let's pat each other on the back non stop" kind of thing, Hank giving Bucky "props" was lame. Why the heck would Bucky care what Hank Pym thinks? I can't remember who said it but the whole "we have a founding avenger now! we can't fail" bull crap was just stupid. He's consistently been the most useless avenger until Slott got ahold of him. I think my biggest problem is the characterization that Slott uses. They are totally inconsistent with how they appear in other books. Compare Bucky cap in this book to him in Bru's monthly title, it's off. Compare Clint here to how he is in his monthly title, it's off. It's fine to have a voice for the characters, but I think it's wrong to ignore what's going on in the main books they appear in.

While there are definitely people who have written Pym as useless, there are just as many instances where he's far from useless. He's led the team on multiple occasions, and been a backbone of it many other times. I realize you don't like him, Perephal, but that doesn't mean the characters in the MU would feel that way. In fact, it's clear that he's generally considered fairly popular in the MU, except when writers (*cough* Bendis *cough*) decide everyone knows and hates him for hitting Jan one time.

I haven't read enough of Capt. Bucky to know how the characterization was, but he hardly had a big role. As for Clint, maybe it felt off from New Avengers because Slott was writing Hawkeye, and not some moronic suicidal ninja, like we see in New Avengers? Just a thought...

As for Hank and Clint's reaction, the two are friends. Bad Austen writing aside, Clint was a major factor in Hank's initial redemption. He's the one who insisted Hank come back to the Avengers at the start of Avengers West. Also, considering this book is meant for classic Avengers fans, having two of the longest serving classic Avengers appear together again, it makes sense to give them a scene of that sort. close(-)

Posted on: Mighty Avenbers 31
at 11/18/2009 8:08pm

Not sure exactly what I think about the wrapup of the Unspoken, in terms of the aging ray. I'm sure it was set up in ... more(+)

Not sure exactly what I think about the wrapup of the Unspoken, in terms of the aging ray. I'm sure it was set up in earlier issues, but it still felt like a little deus ex machina. I did like, though, that it was an entire team win. I disagree with some of the criticisms that it's been Hank saving the day everywhere, but you certainly can't argue that here. Everyone played a key role.

That said, I enjoyed pretty much everything else about this issue: The litle character moments make the Avengers fun again, and it's as close to Hawkeye as we've seen in years (not counting Slott's She-Hulk 100). Now if he'd just been in his costume instead of dull black. My favorite moment had to be Pietro's distraction -- particularly how he used USAgent -- though it did seem a bit odd that Quicksilver would know USAgent that well. And for someone who doesn't like commies, 'Agent certainly does well with the commie girls -- first Zvezda Denista (can we get her to show up, Dan? One of my favorites) and now Ban Luck.

Also really enjoyed the Chen Lu/Quicksilver moment. Chen Lu would also work really well on this Mighty Avengers team (with Songbird too!). close(-)

Posted on: Marvel February 2009 Full Solicits
at 11/17/2009 1:34pm

What a shock. Bendis is going to kill another Avenger. Funny how Siege at Avengers Mansion was so powerful without ... more(+)

What a shock. Bendis is going to kill another Avenger. Funny how Siege at Avengers Mansion was so powerful without killing a single character. Anyone want to bet it'll be a classic Avenger and certainly not one of Bendis' pet characters? My usual snark aside, is it just me (and maybe this is fodder for a different thread) but does killing a character tend to have the opposite effect desired? It's become so cliche that it doesn't really shock or add gravitas to a story. Honestly, it just tends to irritate me as a reader (well, not when it was Deathcry; then I was perfectly happy about it) and make me think how long will it be until this character's back (calling Hawkeye after his moronic suicide; calling Jan...). Obviously there are exceptions (say, Captain America), but long gone IMO are the days when Dark Phoenix sacrificed herself.

Mighty Avengers are going to be in TBolts. Might be enough to get me to actually pick up an issue, especially if it features some of the original Bolts.

OK, I have to admit, Hitman Monkey (why not Hitmonkey?) made me chuckle. No interest in buying it -- monkey characters belong in DC, IMO -- but I did laugh.

*sigh* Why are the three characters at Herc's feet all New Avengers. He's never been on that team -- wouldn't it make much more sense to have characters he DOES actually have a connection with?

MA should be interesting. I assume Pietro will leave the team if Loki's revealed. Someone should tell the solicit writers that Slott's effort to undo the damage to Hank would work better if they stop talking about him being insane...

Nova's true love? Who's that, Namorita? Seems like a bit of a stretch, but I can't think of anyone else who'd fit...

Nation X 3 sounds interesting... Good group of characters, at least. Same with Pixie Strikes Back ... characters I'm interested in. Probably look through both in the store and make a decision then. close(-)

Posted on: Ms. Marvel FEB solicit says...
at 11/17/2009 9:54am

I didn't get many issues for a variety of reasons that had little to do with the quality of the writing: I haven't ... more(+)

I didn't get many issues for a variety of reasons that had little to do with the quality of the writing: I haven't cared (i.e. I've kind of loathed) Marvel's recent series of Bendis/Millar crossovers, and Ms. Marvel's role in them; I didn't appreciate how Marvel just decided to toss everything Busiek did with the character; etc. etc.

That said, I did pick up a few issues when Arachne (Spider-Woman II) was in the book and really enjoyed them. I absolutely rooted against Warbird, who I felt was in the antagonist role, but I thought writer Brian Reed did a really nice job on the issues and was disappointed that Arachne didn't get a third appearance, which I would have picked up.

Honestly, I wouldn't be stunned if the book is relaunched or becomes a backup in another title. close(-)

Posted on: So if you could and HAD to kill a character...
at 11/15/2009 11:48pm

Luke Cage or Jessica Jones. Or possibly the Mailman.

Commented on: AVENGERS: Right To Assemble 6
at 2009-11-18 20:05:22

Eternity. In the previous issue of Mighty Avengers.

Commented on: Marvel's FULL FEB. 2010 SOLICITS
at 2009-11-17 13:41:24

What a shock. Bendis is going to kill another Avenger. Funny how Siege at Avengers Mansion was so powerful without ... more(+)

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Commented on: Another SIEGE Teaser Image
at 2009-11-06 17:23:56

So Superman's in this now?

Commented on: Your Guide to Marvel's REALM OF KINGS
at 2009-10-16 17:14:50

The only downside with this is it hurts my wallet. As long as DnA keep firing on all cylindars, I'm a happy camper.

Commented on: Right To Assemble 4: The Power Trio
at 2009-10-07 19:27:35

As long as Bendis, Luke Cage and Wolverine aren't involved, and Hawkeye's not a suicidal moron ninja, I don't really ... more(+)

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