tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post1100408915898985594..comments2024-03-18T22:38:02.319-04:00Comments on Joe Torcivia's The Issue At Hand Blog: Comic Book Review: ACTION COMICS (Series Two) # 1 (2011).Joe Torciviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-38753158931957876772011-11-01T20:49:32.878-04:002011-11-01T20:49:32.878-04:00Harold? …HAROLD?!
Wow! Anyone who remembers H...Harold? …HAROLD?! <br /><br />Wow! Anyone who remembers Harold gets 100 points and a special shout-out at THIS Blog! <br /><br />And, yes… Send Damian off into space! Have him get “lost in space”, in fact. Maybe Will Robinson could be a good influence on him! <br /><br />Do that Blog entry. I’d find it interesting!Joe Torciviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-49962500048950818362011-11-01T11:00:03.538-04:002011-11-01T11:00:03.538-04:00Joe,
After having him stare in the face of death ...Joe,<br /><br />After having him stare in the face of death several times, Damian's mellowed out a bit since he first appeared, even though his 1st appearances left a bad taste in everyone's mouth. They were so obviously trying to avoid the fates you described, so now, it seems like he's the new Harold - someone who's there, but not all there to give anyone a headache, or scratching their heads long enough to bother. <br /><br />Seriously, just one visit from Brainiac 5: "Hello, you won a scholorship to Space U." In fact, didn't they establish that Ra's is alive and well in the Legion continuity? Easy, peasy.<br /><br />Oh, and Red Hood is the new Grifter, as far as I can tell, with Starfire as the new Fairchild. Yeah, now I know some fans reading this comment will be scratching their heads - "Who?" Just rest assured that they were as famous as they are now almost forgotten.<br /><br />I have a pet theory about why it seems like every story being told nowadays is a re-intro, but that deserves a blog entry...Comicbookrehabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363501054869978524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-51907764913007514722011-10-31T21:06:34.589-04:002011-10-31T21:06:34.589-04:00‘Rehab:
My thoughts on Damian pretty much mirror ...‘Rehab:<br /><br />My thoughts on Damian pretty much mirror yours. He’s one bat-cast-member too many. I don’t dislike him as much as I simply wish he wasn’t there. <br /><br />It would have been more effective to have him not survive his initial story arc – and become one more layer of tragedy for Batman. Or, better still… become the heir to Ra’s Al Ghul that Bruce would never be. <br /><br />Instead, we got a kid with a bad attitude – worse, even, than Jason… and we all know how that worked out. (…Or didn’t work out! …Or did and didn’t! …Or kinda! …Or Red Hood! …Or Dead Hood! -- all depending on which version of the shifting continuity you follow!) Who needs it! <br /><br />And it’s TOO EARLY to introduce “Dark-Side” (or whatever)! He should be introduced in a “Big Event”, once the whole thing has been “off the ground” for a while. <br /><br />Shifting to Ducktales: “Ducky Horror Picture Show” and (especially) “The Uncrashable Hindentanic” were two of my personal favorites. <br /><br />You can read my thoughts on both (and other favorites) in this old post, where I review the DuckTales Volume Three DVD. <br /><br />http://tiahblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/dvd-review-disneys-ducktales-volume-3.html<br /><br />Joe.Joe Torciviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-47010348863919051962011-10-31T11:05:47.934-04:002011-10-31T11:05:47.934-04:00Only two fans liked "Ducky Horror Picture Sho...Only two fans liked "Ducky Horror Picture Show"? LOL! See, I thought it was great because they managed to juggle so many characters and the pace never let up. It's not unlike some of zany stories Barks would do, like "The Loony Lunar Gold Rush", so I think it's just fans being picky, picky, picky...:)<br /><br />That episode was part of a group that I like to think of as the 2nd season - "The Uncrashable Hindintanic", "Duckworth's Revolt", "Spies in Their Eyes" "Dime Enough For Luck" "'til Nephews do us Part" - large casts of supporting characters, lots more humor. The two feature-length specials that introduced Bubba and Gizmoduck would be the finale to it.Comicbookrehabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363501054869978524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-42724542380203000502011-10-31T10:41:51.924-04:002011-10-31T10:41:51.924-04:00Joe,
I am hoping DC will seriously consider my id...Joe,<br /><br />I am hoping DC will seriously consider my idea to have Damian go to Space University in outer space - he can go hang out with John and Gillian from the Doctor Who comic strip, or evolve into the private eye from the "Who Killed Laurel Kent" story. Whatever. I don't hate Damian, I just think he's just one more cast member that's crowding the batcave. It's no wonder Bruce gets in his moods - he doesn't get enough "alone time" anymore. Last time, he was willing to let everyone think he killed his ex-girlfriend, Vesper - imagine what he'll do for an encore? ;)<br /><br />The ten-dollar price tags don't surprise me one bit. But we might not be missing much. I think they're pondering what a "Dark-side" is in issue #2. I'll tune in when they're pondering what a "Royal Flush Gang" is, or what does a "The Key" do.Comicbookrehabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363501054869978524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-84604287946063185282011-10-30T15:37:20.100-04:002011-10-30T15:37:20.100-04:00Just haven't looked for a 2nd Printing, yet. ...Just haven't looked for a 2nd Printing, yet. One way or another, Ryan, I'm certain that DC and Warner will find a way for me to catch up.Joe Torciviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-53054603838567828302011-10-30T15:00:25.547-04:002011-10-30T15:00:25.547-04:00I haven't read Flashpoint, so I can't reco...I haven't read <i>Flashpoint</i>, so I can't recommend it. Yet another here-unnamed friend scoffed at the way in which it accounts for the creation of this new universe, so there very well may be reason to be wary of it...<br /><br />There already <b>has</b> been a second printing of <i>Justice League</i> #1...that's the only way I was able to read it. Has <b>that</b> sold out, too? Well, maybe there will be a third!<br /><br />RyanRyan Wynnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477919968924048814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-30221429406827474202011-10-30T14:53:30.447-04:002011-10-30T14:53:30.447-04:00Ryan:
You saw the ten-dollar price tags on JUST...Ryan: <br /><br />You saw the ten-dollar price tags on JUSTICE LEAGUE # 1 at New York Comic-Con. That’s why I haven’t read it. That and another good friend of mine (unnamed here) did not recommend it. No matter, I can’t bring myself to give in to that kind of unnecessary extortion. Hopefully, a second printing or TPB will come my way. <br /><br />Didn’t know that about FLASHPOINT. Will have to look for a TPB. <br /><br />Joe.Joe Torciviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-9819851499464426452011-10-30T11:36:53.417-04:002011-10-30T11:36:53.417-04:00Joe,
Glad that you decided to check Action #1 out...Joe,<br /><br />Glad that you decided to check <i>Action</i> #1 out -- I knew you'd, overall, like it!<br /><br />I think you'd like (if you haven't read it) the new <i>Justice League</i>, too. Some <b>priceless</b> exchanges between Batman and Green Lantern/Hal Jordan in #1, and in #2, a subtle tribute to the Silver Age Green Lantern-Flash team-ups. <br /><br />Although not a Crisis proper, this past summer's <i>Flashpoint</i> mini-series is supposed to have something to do with the creation of this new universe. But I haven't read <i>Flashpoint</i>.<br /><br />RyanRyan Wynnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477919968924048814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-2581802369976485022011-10-29T16:12:49.664-04:002011-10-29T16:12:49.664-04:00Always glad to see your thoughts posted here, ‘Reh...Always glad to see your thoughts posted here, ‘Rehab! <br /><br />First, for those who may not know, click on “Comicbookrehab”’s Blogger profile above, and follow the link to his great comic book Blog. Indeed, he may be the only one, other than me, who likes the DuckTales episode “Ducky Horror Picture Show”. <br /><br />But, back to DC Comics… <br /><br />It was exactly the thought of “…some writers have an idea of what's going on and some don't but are just winging it,” that lead me to totally abandon DC Comics in recent years, after literally decades of support. <br /><br />The continuity shifts came too fast, too furious, and seemingly without reason – and, as just as quickly forgotten (…Remember “The Viceroy” and his talking robotic owl? Don’t feel bad, if you don’t! DC probably doesn’t!) to the point where someone as devoted to the cause as I was could no longer keep up. This would be the period of about 2004-2010. By this time, the lingering influences of Paul Levitz were no longer felt, and Dan DiDio appeared to be remaking DC in his own image. It was more work than fun to read those comics – and reading comics should NEVER become “work”! <br /><br />If some of the things (especially those done in the last few years) are undone, that’s perfectly fine with me. I’d really like to forget anything involving Sue, Jean, Ralph, and especially Doctor Light! Again… especially Doctor Light! In an ideal DCU, I’d also erase Damian Wayne and keep Tim Drake as Robin, but I can live with that, if need be. <br /><br />That’s why (…despite my disappointment at finding Damian) I returned for a peek at the “New 52”.<br /><br />I REALLY want to like DC Comics, but I want them to be “comics I like”. There were some really gruesome goings on in the new DETECTIVE COMICS # 1-2, but because it didn’t “injure” specific characters that hold a special place – and, in a mere two issues, continuity issues have not cropped up – I still liked it overall. I’ll take the ride for a limited time. Hopefully, longer. <br /><br />I just don’t have faith in DiDio and the crop of modern creators to “do it right” over the long haul. We’ll see…Joe Torciviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00421096229407174474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5408368436169661319.post-30933769468241732032011-10-29T10:34:44.997-04:002011-10-29T10:34:44.997-04:00There was NEVER a crisis?
I think we're in t...There was NEVER a crisis?<br /><br /> I think we're in that period where some writers have an idea of what's going on and some don't but are just winging it, because there was a lot of continuity tied in with the last 3 or 4 Crisis events. Ralph, Sue, Ted, Billy, Vic, even Ratcatcher... could they still be around? Does this mean the old Parallel universe rules are in play again? Questions, questions, questions... ;)Comicbookrehabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363501054869978524noreply@blogger.com