"I wasn't thinking purely about superhero comics, and the only comic that I mentioned in my initial post was WALKING DEAD. Remember that only half of the so-called Golden Age is dominated by superheroes, while the other half is best known for…"
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Significant Comics Serials or Concepts since 2000
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gene Phillips Jan 14. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I quit buying comic books on a regular basis in 2005, having reasoned that I had so many that I could never reread even the ones I liked more than once.But of course the medium continued to develop,…Continue
ELSEWORLDS (2018)
Started this discussion. Last reply by ClarkKent_DC Dec 19, 2018. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Here's my review of the recent ELSEWORLDS event. Anyone else have thoughts on it?_____…Continue
ASGARD// EARTH X QUESTION
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Willis Oct 17, 2018. 1 Reply 0 Likes
While re-reading Marvel's EARTH X collection, I noticed that writer Jim Krueger advanced the idea that originally the gods of Marvel-Earth were a race of shapeshifters who took on the personas of the…Continue
Is "Carol Marvel" Really Successful?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff of Earth-J Dec 6, 2018. 67 Replies 0 Likes
Over on the BEAT I wrote the following:"RM Rhoades said the new Cap Marvel was “a really popular female character among women.”I can’t claim it’s not true, since I don’t keep close tabs on sales…Continue
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Mark Sullivan (Vertiginous Mod) replied to Gene Phillips's discussion Significant Comics Serials or Concepts since 2000"Yes, Vertigo started retaining some rights on the creator-owned stuff, mainly licensing to other media. As I understand it for new projects creators were cut out of negotiations for film and TV rights. So that's not really ownership, is it?…"
"...Does Maus, though, have much to do with superhero/comparable comics? This thread is basically about superhero/comparable, not " art/alternative " comics or even non-superhero genres...Three possible thoughts I'll throw…"
"....ark, please tell me about this " Vertigo changing it's ownership terms "! What was this? When did it happen? I assume, of course, that it amounted to Watner Brothers' corporate lawyers essentially saying " Uh uh, this is…"
Mark Sullivan (Vertiginous Mod) replied to Gene Phillips's discussion Significant Comics Serials or Concepts since 2000"If you're looking for broad trends, I'd point to the rise of creator-owned projects and imprints. Vertigo began in 1993--but by 2000 it was almost entirely dominated by creator-owned series (as opposed to revamps--including Y:The Last Man…"
"I should hold forth a little more on why the topic interests me:
I've been giving some thought to the idea of "comic book ages," of what they would look in terms of the industry's marketing decisions during crucial periods:…"
ClarkKent_DC replied to Gene Phillips's discussion Significant Comics Serials or Concepts since 2000"I haven't read Saga or BPRD, but I second Y: The Last Man, Gotham Central and Criminal. I would add 100 Bullets.
I've enjoyed G. Willow Wilson's Ms. Marvel, Charles Soules's She-Hulk, and you might try…"
Rob Staeger (Grodd Mod) replied to Gene Phillips's discussion Significant Comics Serials or Concepts since 2000"That's a tall order.
Saga, BPRD, Y: The Last Man, Gotham Central, and Criminal all seem significant to me. "
Significant Comics Serials or Concepts since 2000
I quit buying comic books on a regular basis in 2005, having reasoned that I had so many that I could never reread even the ones I liked more than once.But of course the medium continued to develop, arguably becoming more "mainstream" than ever.What are the most significant serials or franchises to have developed since 2000? WALKING DEAD comes to mind, though I didn't care for the one I sampled.See More
"The 1967 appearance of Bat-Mite in WORLDS FINEST #169 *may* be even more telling.
I was surprised to find out that that one was a very early script by Cary Bates, whom I didn't remember doing anything in the 1960s."
"I examined Greg Berlanti's use of LGBT characters in the Arrowverse here."
ClarkKent_DC replied to Gene Phillips's discussion ELSEWORLDS (2018)"Captain Comics said:
I once saw someone suggest that Superman is the kind of guy who would save himself for marriage. That's probably true of at least some versions of the character."
ClarkKent_DC replied to Gene Phillips's discussion ELSEWORLDS (2018)"What? You never watched Buffy, the Vampire Slayer?! Say it isn't so! Even I've watched Buffy!"
ClarkKent_DC replied to Gene Phillips's discussion ELSEWORLDS (2018)"That happened a couple of seasons ago. Joe asked District Attorney Cecile what it would mean if, hypothetically, some people were hypothetically being kept in a secret place and needed to be moved, secretly. Cecile blew up at him. Not exactly the…"
Richard Willis replied to Gene Phillips's discussion ELSEWORLDS (2018)"Captain Comics said:
The whole illegal jail bit really bugged me.
Same here. When the DEO does it in Supergirl it’s bad enough, but Barry and company are straight arrows.
….props to Old Man Shipp for getting in shape to make ths suit…"
Captain Comics replied to Gene Phillips's discussion ELSEWORLDS (2018)"Is Oliver this much of a jerk on his own show all the time?
Somewhat. Honestly, this is how I picture Batman: At heart a decent guy, but completely unsocialized. I mean, as opposed to Bat-psycho. I'd honestly prefer a Batman who is a decent…"
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