The New 52 - Page 7

Fifthfiend · 09-11-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by POS Industries

It's like everyone involved with every step of the creation of this book was drunk.

I don't know if this should seem more or less true because Gail Simone wrote it.

POS Industries · 09-11-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifthfiend

I don't know if this should seem more or less true because Gail Simone wrote it.

Well, she's certainly written worse. Though that, too, could have been as a result of Gail's here-to-fore unknown battle with alcoholism.

Magus · 09-11-2011, 08:23 PM

Regarding Detective McSucksatherjob from Batgirl, obviously she's misplacing the blame but I'm pretty sure Mirror was long gone at that point that she calls Babs a murder. He ran away after pushing that dude out the window.

Also I have to go look at this roommate again, I must have completely ignored her.

Also I saw little reason to spoiler-tag Detective Comics because so little happens. It is seriously pretty pointless, but sorry if you had it spoiled. At least take comfort in that it's been statistically proven that spoilers don't really reduce enjoyment in a recent scientific study!

EDIT: Hur hur hur, FIGHT THE POWER!~

ANOTHER EDIT: Haha I guess Mirror is still there at the end of the comic. Herpa derp.

Fifthfiend · 09-11-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by POS Industries

Though that, too, could have been as a result of Gail's here-to-fore unknown battle with alcoholism.

This is basically what I couldn't factor out, yeah.

Like, could you call that? I couldn't call that.

Nique · 09-11-2011, 08:48 PM

On the image Magus linked - Who whines about not 'letting strangers back in'?

I dunno, I liked the Batgirl comic overall but there were a few oddball things in it that kept it from being super great.

POS Industries · 09-11-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbara Gordon

It'd be nice to have someone to have tea with.

What, Steph and Cass didn't like tea or something?

Magus · 09-11-2011, 08:53 PM

Well I'm not sure if you read The Killing Joke but the basic lesson to that entire novel was "don't answer your front door without looking through the little eyehole thingy first". So she distrusts strangers, I guess.

Yeah, it's a pretty big stretch here. I see this whole thing lasting like three issues before they move onto some new character hangup.

POS Industries · 09-11-2011, 09:00 PM

No, I get what they're going for there, my concern is how much of this is writer amnesia versus how much of the last few years of Barbara's life has actually been deleted? Because, her understandable difficulty in regards to letting new people into her life aside, she actually does have a pretty decent circle of close friends.

She's not some friendless loner. She already has people to have tea with.

Magus · 09-13-2011, 10:35 PM

SUPER SECRET BONUS REVIEW OF "OLD 52" SUPERMAN BEYOND #0 FROM LAST MONTH:

Okay, this comic proves that 'ol softy Superman is way better than young edgy Clark from Action Comics. Not only was the story great (with plenty of lampshading of The Death of Superman) with plenty of action and a Superman who is human in and out of the tights (well, black and white jumpsuit, in this case), and capable of sympathy even towards brutal criminals, it ties in with Batman Beyond so well with the final conversation between Clark and Bruce in the graveyard.

I dunno if it's just me, but I've found Batman Beyond to be better than pretty much every other comic I've been reading, and this new Superman Beyond comic illustrates exactly why. It's pretty much a perfect comic book without even seeming to try to be a perfect comic book, like DeFalco and Frenz know exactly what makes a comic book tick along perfectly and hit every beat with precision, like the Clock Kings of the comic book world.

Well anyway I'll quit blathering.

EDIT: Here's a review. CAUTION: He spoils the basic plot. Might want to skip that whole middle section there.

The Sevenshot Kid · 09-13-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Magus

Okay, this comic proves that 'ol softy Superman is way better than young edgy Clark from Action Comics.

Whoa. Nobody said young, asshole Supes was better. I for one dug the idea of him not coming into the superhero gig fully formed like it tends to happen. Supes has got to start somewhere so that he can become the big blue boy scout. And oddly enough, I didn't like Superman Beyond that much. It felt a bit uneven.

09-11-2011, 08:23 PM	#63
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	Regarding Detective McSucksatherjob from Batgirl, obviously she's misplacing the blame but I'm pretty sure Mirror was long gone at that point that she calls Babs a murder. He ran away after pushing that dude out the window. Also I have to go look at this roommate again, I must have completely ignored her. Also I saw little reason to spoiler-tag Detective Comics because so little happens. It is seriously pretty pointless, but sorry if you had it spoiled. At least take comfort in that it's been statistically proven that spoilers don't really reduce enjoyment in a recent scientific study! EDIT: Hur hur hur, FIGHT THE POWER!~ ANOTHER EDIT: Haha I guess Mirror is still there at the end of the comic. Herpa derp. __________________ The Valiant Review Last edited by Magus; 09-11-2011 at 08:33 PM.

09-11-2011, 08:53 PM	#67
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	Well I'm not sure if you read The Killing Joke but the basic lesson to that entire novel was "don't answer your front door without looking through the little eyehole thingy first". So she distrusts strangers, I guess. Yeah, it's a pretty big stretch here. I see this whole thing lasting like three issues before they move onto some new character hangup. __________________ The Valiant Review

09-11-2011, 09:00 PM	#68
POS Industries Argus Agony Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gotta go fishing! Posts: 10,483	No, I get what they're going for there, my concern is how much of this is writer amnesia versus how much of the last few years of Barbara's life has actually been deleted? Because, her understandable difficulty in regards to letting new people into her life aside, she actually does have a pretty decent circle of close friends. She's not some friendless loner. She already has people to have tea with. __________________ Either you're dead or my watch has stopped.

09-13-2011, 10:35 PM	#69
Magus Archer and Armstrong vs. the World Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,164	SUPER SECRET BONUS REVIEW OF "OLD 52" SUPERMAN BEYOND #0 FROM LAST MONTH: Okay, this comic proves that 'ol softy Superman is way better than young edgy Clark from Action Comics. Not only was the story great (with plenty of lampshading of The Death of Superman) with plenty of action and a Superman who is human in and out of the tights (well, black and white jumpsuit, in this case), and capable of sympathy even towards brutal criminals, it ties in with Batman Beyond so well with the final conversation between Clark and Bruce in the graveyard. I dunno if it's just me, but I've found Batman Beyond to be better than pretty much every other comic I've been reading, and this new Superman Beyond comic illustrates exactly why. It's pretty much a perfect comic book without even seeming to try to be a perfect comic book, like DeFalco and Frenz know exactly what makes a comic book tick along perfectly and hit every beat with precision, like the Clock Kings of the comic book world. Well anyway I'll quit blathering. EDIT: Here's a review. CAUTION: He spoils the basic plot. Might want to skip that whole middle section there. __________________ The Valiant Review Last edited by Magus; 09-13-2011 at 10:39 PM.