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AICN COMICS REVIEWS THE HULK RED! THE END LEAGUE! THE SPIRIT! AND MORE!!!

First by Volfan8404	Jan 16th, 2008 07:14:46 AM
I can't believe I just wasted two minutes of my life to say this.
first? by DannyDorko666	Jan 16th, 2008 07:16:00 AM

So close.. by DannyDorko666	Jan 16th, 2008 07:17:18 AM
...yet so far. Red hulk looks like a great big carrot btw.
Yeah..... by Volfan8404	Jan 16th, 2008 07:22:22 AM
That was my first post ever and even that wouldn't have happened if I wasn't here in Iraq. The Hulk looks like Satan on Roids. Maybe he can play for the Yankees.
Fifth? by The Penultimate Gunslinger	Jan 16th, 2008 07:25:34 AM
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God I wish Judd Winnick would leave Green Arrow alone... by Sledge Hammer	Jan 16th, 2008 07:25:44 AM
...Hasn't Ollie and Connor suffered enough by now? It's been far too long since a decent writer who 'gets' their characters wrote their adventures. Far, far too long.
Winick even... by Sledge Hammer	Jan 16th, 2008 07:28:26 AM
...Damn stupid 'n' key. Oh, and more people should be reading Jonah Hex, one of the best books coming out of DC right now. Looking forward to Bat Lash too - which I've been buying but likely won't read until all six issues are out.
Jesus Hates Zombies! by ChrisTuckersOnlyFan	Jan 16th, 2008 07:31:13 AM
Hell Yeah!
OK, so... by BizarroJerry	Jan 16th, 2008 07:37:03 AM
You guys listened to me way back when, but, isn't it about time someone reviewed G.I. Joe yet again? The America's Elite series is now smack dab in the middle of their World War III storyline, with a double-sized issue, no less. They've just introduced something that never would have made it into the fun but kid-aimed cartoon series: Cobra's new death squad. And Cobra's currently "taking over the world" in the most realistic way I think we've ever seen in any version of G.I. Joe. Subverting governments, making countries thinking other countries have committed acts of war, etc. This current Joe story may turn out to be a nice set of TPBs to read before Hollywood sodomizes another beloved franchise.
I...I just can't by greyspecter	Jan 16th, 2008 08:02:08 AM
I'm too disinterested to gin up a religious debate. Forget it.
John Severin by Lone_Wolf_McQuaalude	Jan 16th, 2008 08:07:07 AM
Pick up anything this man draws. He's a legend. Desperadoes, Caper, Sgt Fury, Kull, and on and on
Spider-man BND by The Wang	Jan 16th, 2008 08:07:45 AM
what happened to the BND interview ? did they remove it cos of the slating we were giving "Jackass" Quesada ?
Strange Detective Tales! by DuncanHines	Jan 16th, 2008 08:11:45 AM
Cool that you guys gave those books some face time. I scored 1 and 2 at 2006 SPX, and got an amazingly KICK-ASS sketch from that James Callahan. Cool dudes and good books.
Every character deserves better than to be written by Judd Winic by SpyGuy	Jan 16th, 2008 08:16:41 AM
I'm absolutely horrified by how badly he's going to mangle the new TITANS series (Devin Grayson redux, anyone?), but at least OUTSIDERS is readable again now that Chuck Dixon's on the title. I hated that Katana, a former wife and mother filled with personal sadness, constantly sounded like she just walked off the set of MTV's THE HILLS...or should that be THE REAL WORLD?
Yeah, right before the new movie comes out... by Kid Z	Jan 16th, 2008 08:25:53 AM
...a movie they hope will renew the Hulk franchise, a movie featuring the familiar green Hulk... let's hire some pampered boutique writers who know nothing about producing good comics to make the Hulk red!
Christ, Bug, mountain out of a mole hill with X-Factor by sgt.spoon	Jan 16th, 2008 09:06:44 AM
X-Factor makes ONE crossover issue mostly because of its obligation to do so for an X-MEN CROSSOVER more than anything else and you decide it's reason enough to drop the book? jeebuz. Do you dump your non-existent girlfriend when she's obligated to attend a family gathering rather than go on a date? You were just looking for a reason to either drop the book or bash Marvel. The crossover will pass. Settle down for crisakes.
THE TWELVE by alfiemoon	Jan 16th, 2008 09:22:03 AM
"For some reason THE TWELVE feels like it would be much more at home at DC, what with the less continuity-led stuff they tend to publish." - - - You're joking, right?
Self-Serving Squashua's been busy selling his stuff by Squashua	Jan 16th, 2008 10:27:23 AM
I haven't written a review in a while (and I totally intended to this week) b/c I've been much too busy putting 1/4 of my collection on eBay, and I refuse the chance to use my reviews to whore my wares. Therefore, this talkback works fine for me. Here's the link to eBay and my stuff: http://tinyurl.com/25tvb5
Lord in Comic Book Heaven... by Prof_Ender	Jan 16th, 2008 11:05:17 AM
Would probably be Osamu Tezuka. Or is he the Comic Book Buddha? ^_^
heaven? by blackthought	Jan 16th, 2008 11:15:27 AM
where is that again?
so is abomination dead or what? by drewlicious	Jan 16th, 2008 11:46:12 AM
the reviewer kind of skimmed over that. I didn't know if maybe he could still heal himself back from the brink.
Abomination by rev_skarekroe	Jan 16th, 2008 12:48:45 PM
According to the reviewer, that was some sort of fantasy sequence. I just skimmed the book at the store, so I have no idea.
Jesus fightin' zombies... by BizarroJerry	Jan 16th, 2008 12:52:54 PM
Wasn't there some other comic involving him fighting Vampires? Ignoring any offense I may take to such a story, it just doesn't make sense that he's fighting anybody. Doesn't seem like Jesus would ever be kicking any ass, undead or otherwise. Ooh, look! It's offensive!
Nobody dies forever in comics, except for Bucky & Jason Todd... by Sledge Hammer	Jan 16th, 2008 12:53:40 PM
...what? Oh. If Abomination is dead then I'm sure he'll be 'un-dead' again soon enough...not that I'm cynical or anything.
Messiah Complex (and X-Factor) by Archangel7883	Jan 16th, 2008 01:09:58 PM
It's not overwrought, it's perfectly wrought. I'll agree that the chapters leaping from title to title (along with the writers and artists) was distracting at first but this is easily on par with Astonishing X-Men in terms of story quality. What Marvel is doing with the X-Men with this arc is incredible, and if you're only catching one out of every four, then you're missing a shitpot of fun. Your loss.
Strange Detective Tales by Son of Superfuzz	Jan 16th, 2008 01:14:04 PM
Anyone interested in getting copies can a.) buy them in comics shops this month. If your shop did not get them ask your comic retailer to order them using these Diamond order codes: Issue 1: NOV073743 Issue 2: NOV073744 Issue 3: NOV073745 or b.) go to www.velocitycomics.com and order them there.
Alfie Moon by stones_throw	Jan 16th, 2008 03:21:03 PM
See WATCHMEN, V FOR VENDETTA, SANDMAN, Vertigo, NEW FRONTIER, ALL STAR etc. That's what I was referring to more than the current superhero line. At Marvel there ain't a lot of stuff that isn't continuity-driven superheroes. And I know THE TWELVE is in continuity but...eh, I know what I mean anyway.
Book of the week: CEMETARY BLUES by Bedlamite	Jan 16th, 2008 04:14:12 PM
CEMETARY BLUES from Shadowline (imprint of Image) put out the best book of the week (in my NOT so humble opinion). I'd give the full review here, but it's lengthy for a comment, so here'a link: http://tinyurl.com/2wwv5d
Jesus Fighting Zombies? by bibble 3000	Jan 16th, 2008 04:16:35 PM
That's kinda hypocritical, right? Isn't Jesus a zombie?
Messiah Complex by The Heathen	Jan 16th, 2008 05:09:09 PM
Is surprisingly good… so far.
This Red HULK Thing / GREEN LANTERNS by LaserPants	Jan 16th, 2008 07:37:25 PM
I read it. Thought it was okay. (I like the idea of the Winter Guard; I'd like to see a Russian Super Team explored more in-depth, especially with the resurgence of anti-West sentiment we've seen lately care of Putin.) But I'm kinda confused -- is this a part of the generalized Marvel Universe continuity (or what passes for it)? Or is it some kinda alternate universe thing? And a note on GREEN LANTERN and the GREEN LANTERN CORPS. Both of these titles are pretty much my favorite comics going right now. Can't wait to see where this whole Alpha Lantern thang is gonna go. And I REALLY can't wait for the whole Zombie Lantern thang in THE BLACKEST NIGHT, which is a hideously long way off, but which I'm eagerly awaiting...
i second the glory of... by blackthought	Jan 16th, 2008 10:10:00 PM
all things lantern related, just keeps on being fantastic.
Bug, I think the word your looking for is by Borgnine JR	Jan 17th, 2008 10:48:03 AM
...impulsiveness. Impulsivity exhists as a word only in your own fevered mind. but I agree Samson semed out of character sucker punching Red Guardian. Not something you'd expect from an Ivy league schooled psychiatrist. If they needed a fight to break out, maybe it should have been instigated by the very defensive GIANT BEAR MAN. Maybe he's a Skrull.And I thought Samson's give and take with She-Hulk was kinda amusing. Snarky sure, but I wouldn't say over the top. And I like change as part of the Hulk's milieu. Remember the grey Hulk story where Banner gets arrested by an abusive small town sheriff and yadda-yadda-yadda gray Hulk stands over the now dead sheriff's gun holding wife and laughs'You're as big a monster as I am?" One of my favorite Hulk stories. I don't mind a different Hulk, I just want a good Hulk.
Bug, I think the word your looking for is by Borgnine JR	Jan 17th, 2008 10:48:21 AM
...impulsiveness. Impulsivity exhists as a word only in your own fevered mind. but I agree Samson semed out of character sucker punching Red Guardian. Not something you'd expect from an Ivy league schooled psychiatrist. If they needed a fight to break out, maybe it should have been instigated by the very defensive GIANT BEAR MAN. Maybe he's a Skrull.And I thought Samson's give and take with She-Hulk was kinda amusing. Snarky sure, but I wouldn't say over the top. And I like change as part of the Hulk's milieu. Remember the grey Hulk story where Banner gets arrested by an abusive small town sheriff and yadda-yadda-yadda gray Hulk stands over the now dead sheriff's gun holding wife and laughs'You're as big a monster as I am?" One of my favorite Hulk stories. I don't mind a different Hulk, I just want a good Hulk.
Sorry for the double post by Borgnine JR	Jan 17th, 2008 11:49:35 AM
SOMEBODY doesn't refresh very well.
Cheech & Chong Created Red Hulk... by Buzz Maverik	Jan 17th, 2008 12:27:17 PM
See the boys visit the set of '70s TV sensation THE MIGHTY WAMBA in CHEECH & CHONG'S NEXT MOVIE.
Jesus Wasn't a Zombie... by Kerouac77	Jan 17th, 2008 02:17:02 PM
When Jesus rose from the dead, he maintained his soul and humanity. Zombies maintain nothing from their former lives... they're empty shells looking to feed.
Maybe Cheech & Chong Will Figure Prominently In Future Issues by LaserPants	Jan 17th, 2008 04:33:02 PM
"Yo, pass the gamma-bong, ese!" That would be great if Marvel suddenly went all stoner gonzo; hit the time machine, bring Robert Crumb circa 1968 back to the future (2008 is the future btw, we already live in the future and it blows) and have him take over as EIC from Joe "Retard" Quesadilla. Twist a fatty, kick back with an issue of STONER AVENGERS and trip out to the psychedelic adventures!
Marvel Tried To Get Crumb In The Seventies... by Buzz Maverik	Jan 17th, 2008 05:47:24 PM
They published a few issues...maybe even a single issue, I don't know...of a magazine called COMIX, trying to do underground comics in the mainstream. Stan really wanted Crumb, who was disgusted and horrified. Me, I think Vroom Socko should be EIC of Marvel.
kerouac77 by bibble 3000	Jan 17th, 2008 06:29:27 PM
There no way to say for a fact that Zombies REtain nothing from their former lives. Just because they hunger and they no longer speak, doesn't mean they don't have a thought process or memories at least. Remember a little thing called 'Marvel Zombies'? And you can make claims as to whether this even counts, but it was written by Robert Kirkman, author of 'The Walking Dead' series.
I Love Crumb, Never Knew Stan Tried To Recruit Him by LaserPants	Jan 17th, 2008 07:55:44 PM
Thats great that Crumb resisted, but how great would it have been if he took over, I dunno, Spider-Man for a year and gave it the Crumb treatment -- like Peter Parker uncontrollably humping thick legged girls, hanging out with Mr. Natural, and the like. Ah, if only he sold out just a little bit!
Strange Detective Tales Animated!! by Son of Superfuzz	Jan 18th, 2008 11:39:10 AM
The Strange Detective Tales guys have also teamed up with hungrymantv to produce an original animated series based on the comic! Episodes 1 and 2 are up now at: http://tinyurl.com/39mp3l
Messiah Complex by Homer Sexual	Jan 18th, 2008 12:16:14 PM
Messiah Complex isn't bad, this latest issue had at least one nice moment with Mystique. And I like a lot of characters. However, one of Marvel's most horrid 90's creations is a major player. I despise Cable, and his prominence in this story bugs me. Bishop also sucks, but much less than Cable. Cable is part of the reason I dropped the X-books for much of the 90's. The Twelve is pretty good, but I am assuming JMS has some complex plans for this story, because a regular super hero story with these characters would not be interesting. Love Jonah Hex, but Bat Lash seems totally uninteresting. Not tough enough. Hex doesn't pull any punches, plus he's got my favorite team, Palmiotti & Grey, on him. Finally, is it just me or does all of Bedard's writing have a bit of misogyny. I was reading Countdown, and the tone made me think Bedard was the co-writer, flipped back to the credits...and he was. He's a good writer, but I don't think he cares for women much.
i'm liking bat lash... by blackthought	Jan 20th, 2008 09:56:51 PM
should give it a try, he and jonah are tight you know.
SeSergio Aragones... by Jack Ryder	Jan 22nd, 2008 12:26:47 AM

Sergio Aragones... by Jack Ryder	Jan 22nd, 2008 12:35:43 AM
Created, or at least co-created Bat Lash way back when. I get the feeling in the story that the red Hulk was supposed to be a mystery since they never showed him. shades of Bruce Jones! Still, I liked the story and want to see how it plays out. I agree with you about X-Factor. But I lost interest when it was interupted by Civil War. And then every other cross-over Marvel kept throwing at it since.

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