quote:Originally posted by the boy with UltraPowers: and it was cool to see CATMAN return [ and as drawn by DALE he looked great !! ] so what did he do in GREEN ARROW's book ??
For one thing, he gained a lot of weight. One of the things that bothered me a bit about this issue was just how drastic Catman's transformation was. Gail obviously read his "Green Arrow" appearance, but it was still a bit hard for me to swallow. As drastic as the change was, at least she acknowledges it.
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From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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This continues to be the Countdown mini I most enjoy. Catman's mystery deepens-- while he's put in a dire dilemma (by design?) at story's end.
My one complaint is that there might be one mystery-id character too many. Mockingbird, Scandal, Scandal's 'beloved'... I'd like to see at least one revealed before another is added.
Then again, the 'SECRET SIX' *is* being featured. I wonder if SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER VILLAINS *and* THE SECRET SIX will be titles after IC.
I liked seeing so many villains in that splash page, but introductions really were in order.
The opening scene featuring Catman and Deadshot was especially strong-- and weirdly sexy-- I thought. The Cheshire grin of the eavesdropper was intriguing. Looks like Parademon has quite a thing for Ragdoll.
I would've liked to see the results of Catman's letter to Green Arrow-- maybe next issue?
Crime Doctor was a creepy addition, I thought. Hmmm-- wonder if he and Dr. Moon have a practice going?
If a secret sixer gets 'eliminated', will another villain be quickly recruited?
The end of the issue makes it appear we'll find out soon...
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Mystery Lad: I liked seeing so many villains in that splash page, but introductions really were in order.
Cheetah, Doctor Polaris, Weather Wizard, Count Vertigo, on top - then, Shadow-Thief, Brutale, Knockout, Captain Nazi, Multiplex (A), Crazy-Quilt, Hellhound, Black Spider, Wizard, Fatality, Killer Frost, Multiplex (B), & Hyena. The Six with their backs to the camera are Parademon, Deadshot, Cheshire, Rag Doll, Catman, & Scandal, of course.
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From: San Diego, CA | Registered: Jul 2003
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I finally got into it the story with issue 2. There were just so many introductions of characters that I wasn't familiar with that I couldn't get in the first issue flow as nicely as the other 3 minis.
But reading the first two issues together, it was amazing. The characters and plot are shaping up great. (Though the drunk chimp in DoV still trumps all.) VU is definitely the most informationally dense of the four minis. Can't wait for the next issue to see what happens next.
From: Canada | Registered: Apr 2005
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Ragdoll's origin is explored... Eyeballs are stuck with hypodermic needles... Crime Doctor gets a Crime Nurse... a FIRESTORM villain is sent to his/her last reward... Count Vertigo, Knockout, Killer Frost, Weather Wizard and Sledge have a 'games night'... Scandal devours a sweet little snack... So does Cheshire (sort of-- or at least promises to...)
I still don't even have a guess as to the IDs of Scandal or Mockingbird . I find the Secret Six fascinating and I hope they have a future beyond VILLAINS UNITED. The leadership of the Secret Society is less interesting (though Black Adam is becoming one of the most intriguing characters in the DCU). I don't believe Talia for a second. Doctor Psycho is comedy relief. Luthor's strangely passive (hmmm...). The Calculator doesn't register, at least this issue. Deathstroke doesn't utter a syllable.
The 'rank and file' of the Society are loads of fun, though. I'm wondering how this is going to match up to JLA... with Star Sapphire, the Wizard, etc. tearing things up.
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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I am still surprised that Deadshot and Count Vertigo have not met face to face since the last time Count V asked him to kill him off in the last issue of Suicide Squad. I would love to see Deadshot BANG BANG Count V to death, thus filfulling Count's wish!
From: Hayward, CA | Registered: Jul 2003
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I just read a buddy's first 3 issues of this yesterday. Wow. Yes it is the funnest IC related mini! (i read his OMACs and Vengence stuff as well)
Again I like DC using their past as their strengths. Lots of these guys are lame but I'm a big Catman fan now. I believe his new coolness was very well done bu Gail...that is how you make a character popular. I wonder if writers ever think about that...how can I make this one character a fan fave. Gail does.
I've always been a Cheschire fan. A Parademon fan. The clown guy is cool as the wierdo. Always have liked Deadshot. Scandal? Interesting wanna know more.
Mockingbird I think is none other than Lex Luthor. He killed Catman's pride after learning he was a powerhouse now so he can join the Secret Six. He is playing both sides as usual.
Like the art as well.
From: Tampa | Registered: Mar 2004
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Actually, I was a little disappointed that we're getting fill-in art for a finite series-- the same thing happened in DoV #3, but I know Justiniano's overextended himself with that -and- The Human Race mini. What's Eaglesham's excuse? Is he just that slow?
Still. All in all, this is turning out to be a great series. I wasn't sure about 1 and 2, but the third issue really grabbed me. Gail is a great writer... I just wish she wasn't working with hacks like Byrne and Liefeld, or I'd be buying ALL her stuff...
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From: Up a Gumtree | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Pov: Actually, I was a little disappointed that we're getting fill-in art for a finite series-- the same thing happened in DoV #3, but I know Justiniano's overextended himself with that -and- The Human Race mini. What's Eaglesham's excuse? Is he just that slow?
Apparently Eaglesham came down with a case of scarlet fever which is why there was a fill in for number 3. Don't know the status of the upcoming issues though.
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Thanks, Tamper; A poster on another board confirmed this, saying he'd seen it on Geoff Johns' boards. According to that poster, Eaglesham's back at the drawing board, with #4 in the can already.
Scarlet Fever? WTF?! Did he travel to Africa for reference in issue 1???
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