quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: I've never bought a Marvel super-hero book. Ever. When I was a kid I read a few of licensed properties published by Marvel, but that was it. I've been given an odd issue, but I've never bought one.
Every human needs to read some Claremont X-Men from it's heyday.
I'll second that, and add Peter David's Hulk from its heyday. And if you don't like the Hulk, that's all the more reason to read it, because PAD was no Hulk fan when he started writing the book, so he deconstructed the concept and found lots of fresh new angles. It's akin to what Alan Moore did with Swamp Thing, I'm not exagerting. If you liked PAD's Aquaman, and/or Supergirl, and/or Young Justice, you'll love his Hulk.
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Hmm. I do trust Cobie's knowledge of my comic taste.
Even though I cringe at the very idea of buying a comic called "WOLVERINE and the X-Men" (**CRINGE** --how dare that overexposed furball get billing over the entire team--) ...I will try it.
But the first time Wolverine's membership in the Avengers is referenced, my reaction could turn deadly...
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I think you'll like how Wolverine is portrayed. Understated, and recognizing strengths & potential in others. But he's only a minor aspect of the series so far.
The real reason you'll LOVE the series are the students and the X-Men used in teaching roles.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Rockhopper Lad: I've never bought a Marvel super-hero book. Ever. When I was a kid I read a few of licensed properties published by Marvel, but that was it. I've been given an odd issue, but I've never bought one.
Every human needs to read some Claremont X-Men from it's heyday.
... AND Penguins of course !!!
From: Ninja Land | Registered: Nov 2004
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quote:Originally posted by MLLASH's *glare*: Hmm. I do trust Cobie's knowledge of my comic taste.
Even though I cringe at the very idea of buying a comic called "WOLVERINE and the X-Men" (**CRINGE** --how dare that overexposed furball get billing over the entire team--) ...I will try it.
But the first time Wolverine's membership in the Avengers is referenced, my reaction could turn deadly...
I know I know ... me too .... that's exactly what I was thinking ... more Wolvie madness ... I was thinking I would actually not get this book ....
BUT it's actually really good and almost focuses on Kitty Pryde, Beast, and Ice Man as much as Wolverine. Not to mention the students and Rachel Grey.
I think Aaron did his research because this Wolverine seems like the Wolvie from the end of Claremont's reign where he had mentored several members like Rogue, Kitty, and Jubilee and was a shoulder for Storm during her leadership.
not just another n@ss with claws.
From: Ninja Land | Registered: Nov 2004
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I've never really understood the 'only DC' or 'nothing but Marvel' thing. I buy books because I like the characters, or occasionally the setting, or even more occasionally because of the artist or the writer.
Either publisher chosen eliminates a chunk of good to great titles. Why limit what's available?
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: I think you'll like how Wolverine is portrayed. Understated, and recognizing strengths & potential in others. But he's only a minor aspect of the series so far.
The real reason you'll LOVE the series are the students and the X-Men used in teaching roles.
Yep...agreed. I recommend.
-------------------- "Been killed--didn't like it." (Duplicate Damsel, Legion of Super-Heroes #10)
From: Groga | Registered: Aug 2003
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Since we're all talking about the X-Men, I currently collect 0.0 X-men titles and haven't for years, which is a shame because I was a Claremont/Byrne child (although through back-issue bins) I'll pop in once in awhile to see if it holds any interest, (that Cyclops v. Wolverine series being the last time) but the various relaunches never hold my interest.
On a way side note, I only got into the X-Men in the first place in a reverse-promotion kinda way where the X-Men guest starred in "ROM". I'm sure they were trying to get people interested in "ROM" by having the merry Marvel mutants show up, but it went the other way for me.
From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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Since a few of us have been doing a bit of a 'rating' system in the DCnU thread, I thought I'd do a rating one for Marvel, since I still collect a good amount of their comics. Just to give a sense of my own opinions on their line and see if others have similar ones:
Loving Daredevil Captain American & ____ Journey into Mystery Amazing Spider-Man Venom Wolverine and the X-Men Thunderbolts (about to become Dark Avengers) Moon Knight (ending)
Enjoying Captain America Winter Soldier Thor Fantastic Four FF Secret Avengers – (new creative team, still unsure) Uncanny X-Men X-Men X-Men Legacy
Borderline Invincible Iron Man Incredible Hulk Avenging Spider-Man Avengers New Avengers Uncanny X-Force
Do not collect Hulk Avengers Academy Avengers Assemble Defenders Scarlet Spider Punisher Punisher MAX Deadpool Deadpool MAX Wolverine Astonishing X-Men New Mutants Generation Hope X-Factor Age of Apocalypse Ultimate Spider-Man Ultimate X-Men Ultimates
*The X-Men books have had a major resurgence in the last few months. The four “main” X-Men series have all been very good, with Wolvie & the X-Men being one of the best series out there. *The Captain America books are starting to languish outside of the surprisingly fantastic Captain America & ____ *The Thor series are both good right now: Thor is a solid, strong read and JiM is one of the best comic books out there. *Amazing Spider-Man is the best its been in 25 years, and Venom is so shockingly good that I still cant’ believe I’m buying and loving a Venom comic. *The Avengers series are for the most part in need of a desperate change.
From: If you don't want my peaches, honey... | Registered: Sep 2003
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Cobie's adaption of our DCNu rating system has inspired me to actually reflect on my own Marvel collecting. It does help figure some things out, like make myself realize I'm only reading in the X- and Avengers-family of titles now.
Loving Wolverine & the X-Men
Keeping Avengers Academy New Avengers New Mutants Uncanny X-Force Uncanny X-Men X-Factor X-Men Legacy
The X-books are constantly mutating on me with each creative shuffle and sadly most are trending toward drop. If Astonishing wasn't looking to finally settle on a fun cast of characters, it already would have been gone. Same with Gen Hope but I may as well finish it since it's ending. I can see Uncanny and New Mutants hitting borderline for me eventually. I can't imagine falling out of love with W&TXM unless they change the creative teams. Golly.
Avengers used to be my surprise favorite franchise, with me enjoying all the core titles after the relaunch. However, my interest has waned on many of them. Secret Avengers fell off my read list after the first year and just this month Avengers did too. The present team is a mix of characters I either don't care for (Protector, Vision, Red Hulk) or aren't being imo utilized to their fullest (Quake, Storm, Spider-Woman).
As for other Marvel titles, I promise I used to read them! My interest in Invicinble Iron Man took a sharp dive out of nowhere - I think I skipped an issue and just never got back into it. I fell off the FF wagon with the Inhumans filler early on. I also just dropped the Ultimate Spidey, but may follow it again later.
I imagine after A vs X this entire list will have mutated. I only hope it's for the better and not a bunch of drops.
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*titter* I find it very amusing that I currently buy no Marvel, yet several Image comics--
The Walking Dead, Morning Glories, Supreme, Danger Club, Hell Yeah and Saga, plus an intention to buy America's Got Powers!
Of the above, only Morning Glories and Supreme were comics I checked out on my own, so HUGE THANKS to Lightning Lad, Cobie and especially the stunning Ms. Anita Cocktail for helping me find cool stuff to read!
PS/ So as not to totes dis Marvel, I *do* have several issues of WOlverine & the X-Men in my pull; I am awaiting the release of the first trade to read first before i actually decide if I am going to buy them though!
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