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AICN COMICS SHOOT THE MESSENGER: 2 WWPhilly Reports! Sneak Peek@Lieber&Parker's UNDERGROUND! + much, Much MORE!!!

Dark reign by Pogue__Mahone	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:41:35 AM
I'm diggin it so far... can't wait to see Osborne's fall!
Why doesnt anyone like scriptgirl boobies and movie yay i say! by blackrabbit26	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:58:06 AM
Yay!
I hate WizardWorld Philly by shutupfanboy	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:59:15 AM
I usually go to the convention every year for the last five years. They have been getting worse every year with guests, exclusives and vendors. I also got screwed over last year by a few things. Diamond sent me the wrong exclusive Heroes' Peter and claimed there was nothing I could do about it. Mick Foley, the reason I bought the ticket in the first place, canceled out at the last minute. So, last year pretty much sucked besides getting people to boo Dan Dido for not showing Dark Knight when they showed Batman Begins early for Philly when it came out. I decided to skip this year and go to Baltimore. Now, they finally put out some guest that I would like to see Anya, Troi and Tom Sorvino. It is also being rumored this is the last one, so that is why the have a ton of celebrity guests instead of comic book guys. They wanted to get more casual fans then the usual fanboys that show up for the event. I do hope its the last one, because I will probably go next year and it will suck.
So is Daken gay? by sean bean	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:59:32 AM
Or bi? Or gay for pay?
why sean bean? by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Jun 22nd, 2009 08:28:23 AM
you lookin' for a nice piece of ass?
and AIC guys: by Gatsbys West Egg Omlet	Jun 22nd, 2009 08:31:49 AM
the link is broken to the spread in your Astonishing X-Men preview. fyi.
Saw you at the DC panel, Douche by RenoNevada2000	Jun 22nd, 2009 09:00:20 AM
I liked your line about not shitting on a book until you've actually read it. (I was the guy who asked about Doc Savage's hair which led to Didio talkking about the aesthetic that they were shooting for with the book...) Did the crowds at WWPhilly look smaller to you this year than last?
Kevin Feige should be fired by ElvisPresLeeHorsleyHarveyOswaldO prahWinFreeJackHorkheimer	Jun 22nd, 2009 09:19:18 AM
'nuff said.
reno by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 09:21:20 AM
Oh ya man I totally remember. Yeah man, the crowd did seem smaller, but I'll tell you 76 was a fucking flooded nightmare, so I think that had something to do with it. Also, I'm still holding to there is something wrong when neither DC nor Marvel have a presence on the main floor (yeah I know individual guys were there but still).
oh yeah, I forgot to say by ElvisPresLeeHorsleyHarveyOswaldO prahWinFreeJackHorkheimer	Jun 22nd, 2009 09:23:14 AM
Fuck Zak Penn as well.
35 Fucking Dollars?! LAST WIZ CON I GO TO by LaserPants	Jun 22nd, 2009 09:31:41 AM
What a friggin' rip off. About half the tables as usual, the same friggin' guys, an almost total washout. I did manage to pick up a bunch of trades for cheap and some assorted gewgaws, but I could have got that stuff at one of those cons that doesn't cost 35 fucking dollars.
I'm Amazed by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:01:25 AM
At how many folks are from Philly. I can handle the price, what pissed me off was that pre-order was a joke. They say a $5 savings and then hit you with a "convenience" fee.
Wizard and Diddio and Philly...oh my! by StatelyWayneManor	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:02:36 AM
Much smaller crowds. Can't even blame HeroesCon in Charlotte. There is NO reason for Wizard Philly to be 3 days...content wise. Oh, and if your DC Comics & your main announcemnet is bringing back Doc Savage & newpaper comics; don't ask "why aren't kids reading?"
WW Philly by AndrewGol	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:12:49 AM
It seemed a lot less crowded this year. Certainly more than the NY Con but even by Philly standards it seemed small. While I would have liked a bigger company presence on the floor the lighter crowds did give us more of an opportunity to spend time talking to creators which is always nice. And Laser, 35 does seem pretty steep for the amount of things offered on the floor but I got my tickets at the last minute on Thursday and they were only 25 (and kids were free). There are deals to be had.
MORE FUCKING CLONES??? by V'Shael	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:17:03 AM
Is Marvel trying to commit suicide? Or is the Clone SpiderMan going to be the fucking plot of the new movie?
Send in the clones... by StatelyWayneManor	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:24:00 AM
I'm a DC fan so I'm all for Mavel committing suicide. That said; I don't think they are involved creatively with the Spider-Man movies. For now...
WWP by Thalya	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:32:54 AM
It'd be nice to see this Wizard con go the way of the dodo and something much more local and (ugh, the word) sustainable spring up in its place. Or at least one that's managed well enough not to schedule the same weekend as another con. And btw, Douche, that took balls to say what you did to DiDio about Johns' sister at the DC Nation panel (everyone might well have been thinking it at any rate, but saying?). I wish I could've caught up with you after, if at least to say hi.
Why aren't kids reading comics? by Snookeroo	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:40:01 AM
It's simple: • there are no easily accessible outlets • the product is too expensive • the vast majority of comics are written for 40-something males (take a look at the pics posted above for Wizard Con)
Thanks Thayla by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 10:56:21 AM
I love Johns and I'm far from a DC hater. But that last issue of JSA stunk on ice. That was the part where I got booed wasn't it? Wish I could have stuck around longer, I promised Mrs. Douche I was leaving when I walked into the start of that panel. Thank God, she's forgiving...
I agree on the lack of DC/Marvel booth presence by RenoNevada2000	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:01:14 AM
When some of your big cheeses are at a con like Didio and Bob Wayne were, you should have some sort of presence. It doesn't have to be the big set up used for SDCC/NYCC, but you should have something. Sheesh, I half expected to see Didio in Artists Alley set up between to Tom Derrenick and Rags Morales. And shame on Marvel, too, especially when they split up announcements between Philly and Charlotte. I hit 76 at about 9:30, so I must have missed the bad conditions. (I guess that's the advantage of getting up at the crack of dawn and driving down form the Poconos.)
Gatsbys West Egg Omlet by sean bean	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:16:20 AM
The Dark Wolverine preview seems to suggest in very broad strokes that "Barry" spent the night with Daken. Who then uses his pheromone powers on some random HAMMER chick. So I guess he's either bi or willing to do what it takes to further his agenda.
Optimous by Thalya	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:16:28 AM
That was the part where someone yelled at you to "Shut up!" if I remember correctly (in addition to the boos). That was a really good panel moment though - it loosened everyone up following that. And eh, I gave Johns a pass on it. Courtney was where he started in comics, and he rarely lets old school corny comics sentimentality into his writing. The story could've been a better bow on his tenure, but it was enjoyable for what it was. BTW, anyone remember what the deal was with the Joker and the AARP?
reno & Thal by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:27:07 AM
Ahh see I'm a 422 man not a NE Extension driver so I left later Even with EZ pass mid-county can be a bitch, if I was still taking the blue route I would have left sooner.
I'm iffy on the booth issue by Thalya	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:29:10 AM
It would've been nice to have DC and Marvel booths, anything to encourage new people to read their books. But, imo, DC is half-wise for not having much of a presence, particularly with the economy pretense: it seems like something of a snub to Wizard, which isn't unreasonable. But Marvel's a bit more inexplicable, the way they're milking their cash-cow $3.99 books and are tied at the hip with Wizard. Something's up though, the freebie comic for the show was Black Terror from Project Superpowers instead of some Marvel book with a variant pencil sketch cover. I wonder how WW Chicago will pan out?
Damn lack of edit by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:33:20 AM
Thayla I hear you, I'm willing to give leadway, but I find it hypocritical when we bitch about the X-Men playing softball and this close was about a god damn Birthday party.
Good To See Thalya & Reno Post by Buzz Maverik	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:40:15 AM
Keep AICN Comics strong!
Old Joke(r) by StatelyWayneManor	Jun 22nd, 2009 11:54:43 AM
Someone mentioned that Geoff Johns(?) was going to write a story for AARP magazine with Joker as an old man. DC fans trend old but not THAT old...
this is a little thing, but... by maxwell's hammer	Jun 22nd, 2009 12:22:04 PM
...i kind of like how the reviewers stopped working in those overly-excited raving recommendations after the previews. The couple of comics you do overtly recommend sound moderatly more genuine.
Actually Wayne Manor by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 12:37:23 PM
I had three septegenarians write me about my last my review where I said the only people that remember the original Buck Rogers can't remember who they are these days or they are dead.
Douche...beedy beedy beedy by StatelyWayneManor	Jun 22nd, 2009 12:49:34 PM
heh heh...you're one of those "glass half empty" types :^) Like Hugh Hefner being a Flash Gordon/Buster Crabbe fan & Kendra's new boy toy obviously being an 80's Flash Gordon kind of guy.
Daken by Joenathan	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:06:55 PM
I think it was supposed to imply that he used his stink-power to make the guy access the computers and thn used them to make the guy admit it. Either that or used fear of an ass whooping to make him admit to it. I don't think it was all supposed to be about sex, its all about compelling others to do things by the power of his B.O.
Indeed I am Stately by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:14:44 PM
Some might call it pessimism, I call it being a firm realist. Hey, if you always expect the worse, you will always be happy with even marginal results.
Script Girl: The Comic Book by GunterMonkey	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:16:44 PM
Search your feelings, you know it to be true.
Optimus by Laserhead	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:26:25 PM
What did you say to Didio about Johns' sister?
Old Joker by RenoNevada2000	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:32:19 PM
I thought the questioner had said that JERRY ROBINSON was slated to write a story about the Joker as an old man. I'm not sure why this sent Didio into his fit of laughter, except for the fact that the questioner was fairly young but had said he saw the news in AARP Magazine. (Although he did say that his dad showed it to him...)
Rest????????????? by Series7	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:35:20 PM
What the fuck happened to that?
422, Optimus? by RenoNevada2000	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:35:51 PM
Pottstown area or all the way up to Reading?
Deadpool print by Series7	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:39:15 PM
No pics????
Marvel gets Time, DC gets AARP by StatelyWayneManor	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:42:19 PM
Lessee...Marvel gets major coverage for Captain America dying/returning and DC gets a mention next to the Depends ad. Nice.
Deadpool Print by AndrewGol	Jun 22nd, 2009 01:47:30 PM
My digital camera crapped out and I had to pick up one of those disposables and I haven't gotten the film back yet. I'll probably put up a bunch of pics on his next review column here once I get them developed
AndrewGol by Series7	Jun 22nd, 2009 02:07:20 PM
Cool.
I thought Daken was supposed to have his dad's powers. by SleazyG.	Jun 22nd, 2009 02:31:05 PM
Where the hell did he get his Sex Stank ability from? Was his mom a mutie too or some shit? I don't really give a shit about this thing--the whole concept is lame as shit, and somebody needs to tell editorial how to spell Dokken--but that whole "pheromones to control Peter Parker" thing in SPIDER-MAN the other day had me scratching my head, and now I hear Logan Jr. is an AC/DC? What the hell is going on over there? House of Ideas, sure...but there's no guarantee they'll be good ideas.
Where did he get the power from? by Joenathan	Jun 22nd, 2009 02:38:12 PM
He's a mutant... He was BORN with it...duh...
Was he really "born" with it? by SleazyG.	Jun 22nd, 2009 03:14:31 PM
Like I said, I know fuck-all about this guy. Was he genetically engineered by bad guys using Logan's DNA? Did Logan ball that mutant hooker X Stacy/Stacy X, since she has the same pheromone-based power? Doesn't it seem odd that A.) a mutant would have the same powers as his parent but B.) have some other random power too? Has anybody in the Marvel U ever tried to make sense out of why Scott Summers' future daughter apparently has the ability of both her parents, even though the parents' abilities occurred randomly due to genetic mutation? Wouldn't mutant parents either have normal kids or kids who manifested their own quirks? And shouldn't that kinda thing be decided, so the writers and readers know how it works across the board?
yes by Joenathan	Jun 22nd, 2009 03:40:01 PM
yes it should
Have You Noticed That Marvel's Best Mutants.. by Buzz Maverik	Jun 22nd, 2009 05:07:45 PM
are always a little strange? Either strange looking or they have a power that is an exaggeration of "real" human phenomenon. Certainly, the original X-Men were generally freaky, with wings and monkey feet and turning to ice, etc. Wolverine was always freaky because of the way Cockrum first drew him unmasked, the claws and the power. Wolverine was around for years before his power was defined. We never heard about the healing factor until we approached the end of Byrne's run. The Beast had a healing factor in his AMAZING ADVENTURES series that was forgotten as soon as he joined the Avengers, but as kids, we always wondered what exactly made Wolverine a mutant. I always liked the freakier mutants myself, anyway. Kirby, Steranko, Adams and Sienwicz (Sippowicz? Sciencewhiz?) drew the freak factor well. Cockrum had a great style and was a brilliant designer but his X-Men were too straight up superhero for my tastes. And Byrne couldn't draw freak for a million bucks. For me, the best X-Men were always a cross between regular Justice League heroes and the freaks of Katherine Dunne's GEEK LOVE and Theodore Sturgeon's MORE THAN HUMAN.
Also, While I Hate Realism In Comics.... by Buzz Maverik	Jun 22nd, 2009 05:08:42 PM
...mutation does exist in the real world and most mutants are sterile.
Laser - Johns by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 05:09:51 PM
Didio was doing the rounds asking who liked the JSA run. I raised my hand. Seeing as I'm 6' 6" with bushy blonde hair I stand out like a lighthouse of douchiness. He asked, you what did you like. I know some of my @$$holes won't answer my calls becasue of this answer, but I'm OK with Kingdom Come becoming part of canon and when Gog wasn't fucking walking I enjoyed the series. So I said I like it all except the end, I appreciate it was an homage to his sister, but it was a lackluster finish compared to the rest of the series. As I was about to spout off that we should hate issues about Birthday parties as much as softball games, someone yelled SHUT UP from across the room and a few booos came my way. Dan was very cool and said we respect all opinions, which was when I mentioned I was from AICN and fan hatred is just part of weekly existence. Sales guy then said you should see our mailbox. I couldn't really understand Dan's reply to my feelings, he's a fast talker and the mics at the convention are really tin cans using twine to network together.
Reno by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 05:10:50 PM
I'm before even Sanatoga my man, I work in Berwyn, Pottstown and Reading would have been too much of a commute (although I could have bought twice the house)...GRRRRRR.
But why should we bitch about the X-Men playing softball? by Thalya	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:15:11 PM
Maybe it's my girl-parts talking, but I love connective tissue like that. Optimous and Reno - talk about serious drives in, especially for such a pitiful con. Also, waves hi Buzz!
Are we getting a Ghostbusters game review? by OutlawsDelejos	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:20:41 PM

Buzz by Continentalop	Jun 22nd, 2009 07:47:13 PM
"Byrne couldn't draw a freak..." Byrne drew the best Thing next to Kirby. No one draws a better Benjamin Grimm than Byrne and Kirby. His Nightcrawler was pretty damn good too.
Tayla by optimous_douche	Jun 22nd, 2009 08:16:46 PM
One BBQ and Softball game was fun, but so many it became a cliche...not so much (I'll admit my girl parts have a bit of a fondess for those issues as well). That Birthday issue though, at least the X-Men had the decency to get out of costume and into civies.
Daken = a serial rapist's penis by Falafalguy	Jun 23rd, 2009 12:00:39 AM
The Sisters didn't force it on Andy as hard as Marvel is forcing Daken on comic fans.
"most mutants are sterile" by ironic_name	Jun 23rd, 2009 04:56:57 AM
extra ribs are a mutation, tourettes syndrome is possibly caused by a mutation. http://tinyurl.com/kut8le I am not sure that most mutants are sterile, sorry dude. no offense.
x men's softball games make them feel a little bit more real to by ironic_name	Jun 23rd, 2009 04:58:02 AM

Sorry, Contiental, Byrne's Freaks... by Buzz Maverik	Jun 23rd, 2009 07:47:10 AM
...weren't freaky. Of course Byrne COULD draw freak characters but they were as pretty as his norms. That's part of why I couldn't buy Paul Smith's Morlocks (except for Masque)unless he drew a bunch together.
What Byrne Could Draw... by Buzz Maverik	Jun 23rd, 2009 08:03:09 AM
...was destruction and rubble. When the City got torn up, I beleived it! Also used to draw great female characters that have since de-evolved into Barbie dolls.
Softball games by Joenathan	Jun 23rd, 2009 09:58:49 AM
I always hated how the X-men would wear half-costume/half-baseball unifroms when they'd play. Nightcrawler would be out there in his black and red jumpsuit in a baseball cap and button up jersey... stupid.

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