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Wow, Yildiray Cinar looks awesome! He might be like another Olivier Copiel or Frances Manupal!
Of course, once I stop having an easy way to copy and paste his name from other posts you better believe I'll never spell that right...
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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Just think of it as futuristic Legion name.
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From: The Stasis Zone | Registered: Jul 2003
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If one of the biggest problems around Marzal was the idea that it was an island populated solely by a race descended from African American slaves who wanted nothing to do with the rest of a predominately white Earth, and that they might be the ONLY black people left on Earth, I doubt anyone would think it'd be a good idea to transfer it to another planet. It'd be enough to cause continuous orgasms throughout most of the skinhead community.
I'm so shrill, aren't I?
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Maybe they make the mistake of settling on the remains of New Krypton? Note to all comic book characters -- NEVER sign a long-term lease on a planet named "Krypton."
I too am excited by Cinar's art. On the one hand, he seems to be trying hard to honor the character designs Gary Frank used for the mature Legionnaires. On the other hand, his character studies have fullness to them, a humane quality, that I really like. Cos is particularly interesting. One of the best things about the 3Boot, and the JohnsBoot too, to a lesser extent, is Cosmic Boy's transformation from a generic-looking superhero kid to a distinctive human being. Yildiray seems to be continuing that, which is nice. His close-up of Cos reminds me a lot of Christian Bale in "Batman Begins" -- the prison/ninja apprentice Bruce Wayne. Also, his group shot suggests a decent skill for 31C cityscapes, which is a prerequisite for Legion artist in my book. I would LOVE to see an artist's take on what a 31C Istanbul or Shanghai or Baghdad or Dubai looks like!
-------------------- ...but you don't have a moment where you're sitting there staring at a table full of twenty-five characters with little name signs that say, "Hi, my superpower is confusing you!"
From: Chicago, IL | Registered: Jul 2004
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Who is that, front and center of the group shot?
A Turkish artist. This could lead to some interesting cultural aspects to the art, we've not previously seen.
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quote:Originally posted by Blockade Boy: Who is that, front and center of the group shot?
Brainiac 5. I didn't recognize him, either, until I saw the force field belt.
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From: The Stasis Zone | Registered: Jul 2003
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Not in favor of the sleeveless look on Ultra Boy. Or any of the other guys for that matter.
From: Turn around... | Registered: Jul 2003
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I'm with most every one here...estatic! That was a great interview. I really liked his answers and where he is heading with things...and his approach.
Can it get better? Yes...an unknown artist who ROCKS! Beautiful stuff man. I agree he makes these new costumes look better. (not that i disliked them before)
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quote:Originally posted by Blockade Boy: Who is that, front and center of the group shot?
A Turkish artist. This could lead to some interesting cultural aspects to the art, we've not previously seen.
Agreed. Since it is the Legion and has a different setting than the rest of the DCU he can add something exotic and new to the landscape/design of the 31st century.
From: Tampa | Registered: Mar 2004
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IIRC Shady performed the ritual after Lar was devastated by the Trapper during the conspiracy storyline. Like I said IIRC...it's been a while since I read that run.
He was on life support and failing, so she did it to show her commitment to him.
He "died" during the Magic Wars due to technology failing.
If he never faced the Trapper, or certain things have changed...she would probably never have performed the ritual.
From: Turn around... | Registered: Jul 2003
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There's not a word yet, for old friends who've just met.
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quote:Originally posted by Chaim Mattis Keller: Set gave a nice run-down of who's missing from that group shot, but forgot Invisible Kid. Unless we're assuming he's there but invisible.
I was like, 'Invisible Kid, isn't he dead?' then I remembered Jacques. Ah, poor Jacques. I remembered to look for Chemical King (who I *know* is dead), but didn't remember Jacques.
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If Levitz isn't forced to integrate his Legion stories with the rest of the DCU, it might be good or even great. But otherwise, all bets are off as far as I'm concerned. I'm just so sick of the DCU under DiDio, and I'm wary of buying anything because every little bit makes it less likely DiDio will be fired.
I'll Byrne-steal Levitz's new Legion at first and see what I think.
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where are Matter Eater Lad, Bouncing Boy, and Duplicat Damsel? I see Blok - thought he permanently stays with Black White??
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