Anyone picking this up? I picked up the first issue (#7) on a whim after a reccomendation by 'Boot, and I have to say that I am really, really enjoying this.
The new Scorpion is fresh and fun, and a very likeable character. The story is written in a very smart and intelligent manner, and is probably the best spy drama from Marvel that I've ever read besides the early Silver Age SHIELD stories.
A young spunky female Scorpion, with excellent spy drama and an already very interesting supporting cast--I give it my highest reccomendation! Take it from a major Spidey fan, and even bigger Silver Age Spidey villain fan: the Scorpion name is being used to the fullest advantage.
I'd say this is in my list of Marvel's top-five best comics right now, and at only four issues into the series.
[ June 15, 2007, 06:49 PM: Message edited by: ActorLad ]
Posted by Caliente on :
Hahaha. Well, it's only a six-issue arc, I believe so... yeah.
Anyway, I love the new Scorpion too. Of course, I have no idea who the old one is or anything but... whatever. I think it's pretty sweet as. I'm really enjoying it as well.
As one of the few people who actually wants to read House of M, I happened to pick up the Incredible Hulk tie-in. Much to my surprise -- the new Scorpion, her mother and her male friend were all featured!! (Along with not-so-deceased Pyro, Exudus and some other classic Brotherhood/Magneto followers.)
Anyway, I can't wait to see what develops with her. I think she's really fun and interesting and the idea as a whole is pretty fresh and cool.
In other words, I'm a fan. Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Cali, I just read the Hulk issue too, and was pleasantly surprised to see Carmilla and company there, along with some good Peter David writing and a House of M tie-in. Hopefully this'll get some more people interested in the character!
Posted by Caliente on :
Yeah!! Agreed.
I was surprised and confused (in a good way) because never before have I been so happy that I picked up an issue of the Hulk!!
Posted by Reboot on :
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Anyone picking this up? I picked up the first issue (#7) on a whim after a reccomendation by 'Boot, and I have to say that I am really, really enjoying this.
See, would I steer you wrong about this stuff? Posted by ActorLad on :
I'd really like to pick this series up because it looks great from the previews I've seen but I'll have to wait until the tpb comes out since there's no comic stores up here.
[ July 18, 2005, 10:50 PM: Message edited by: ActorLad ]
Posted by Reboot on :
Digest was out the other day. It's a great story, it's cheap, buy it! Posted by ActoRhinoLad on :
I just finally got the digest yesterday and I freaking love it. I can't wait to read more adventures of Carmilla. It's got a great mix of drama, action, and humor. Seriously people if you haven't picked this up you should ASAP!
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I'm bumping this b/c Carm recently appeared in Doc Samson (which I was unaware of until now). So to keep fans of the new Scorpion updated, post here when she's going to appear!
Any idea where she'll appear next?
Things like the new Scorpion show the well-written/risk-taking Marvel that often does not get enough press and is overshadowed by the larger In Your Face New Avengers/X/Spidey/Bendis Marvel.
Posted by Stealth on :
My introduction to the new Scorpion was through the Hulk HoM tie-ins (the only HoM tie-ins I read, incidentally.) Next time I'm at the comic shop, I'll browse through the digest collecting her first story, and see what I think. Thanks to Cobie for this thread and to Reboot for being the first to recommend it.
I was confused at first when I saw her referred to as Carmilla instead of Thasanee. So I went on Wikipedia, and found the explanation that, in the normal reality, she was adopted, but in the HoM reality, she was raised by her biological mother.
Quite honestly, in the Hulk HoM tie-ins, I found Dr. Monica Rappacini more interesting than her daughter, even though Monica was a villainess. I actually cheered at the end of the HoM story when she (literally) got away with murder, and again at the end of Hulk # 87, when (back in normal reality) she escaped. Ah well, my twisted admiration for villainesses in this mold (i.e. Irina Derevko from the TV show Alias) has been well-documented here at LW.
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Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
I also find her intersting Stealth, and her character alone provides a degree of interest in AIM that hasn't been seen in a looooong time. Scorpion's entire supporting cast is cool, which I don't think were seen in the Hulk HoM issues.
Here's hoping for more of them all!
Posted by Stealth on :
Supporting cast? I'm even more intrigued now. But I won't find out more until the week of the 22nd, because I've decided to make my next trip to the comic shop as close as possible to the release date of S&LSH #16.
In the meantime, I re-read Hulk # 83-84 last night.
There's no denying that PAD gave Dr. R the best lines.
"And I remind you, Doctor [Isaacs], that my daughter, Thasanee, risks her life as "Scorpion" in every battle for human liberation we face...while your "son" is, in reality, a glorified toaster oven. So let's get a grip, shall we?"
Posted by Reboot on :
The Poison Tomorrow team (van Lente & Kirk) did a Scorpion vs. Scorpion-Venom backup in Spider-Man Family, BTw.
"I'm the Scorpion, who the heck are you?"
Posted by Reboot on :
And van Lente did a Scorpion vs Paladin backup in Heroes for Hire #11.
Posted by Cobalt Kid on :
Scoprion is appearing in the Hulk issues of 'World War Hulk', working with SHIELD (Gabe Jones specifically).
Cool scenes with Amadeus Cho, who IMO is a kind of breakout star for the entire World War Hulk event.
Posted by Stealth on :
As the saying goes, better late than never.
I just finished reading the Amazing Fantasy arc which introduced the Scorpion.
It's quite clearly derived from the aforementioned TV show Alias, particularly the second season. And, for me, that's all the more reason to love it.
I have to say, though, I was disappointed that Scorpion's mother only makes brief appearances. I can understand why it was done that way, but since I was introduced to her through Peter David's Hulk HoM arc, where she played a much bigger role (and was more down-to-earth and had a dry sense of humor), it was a letdown.
Overall, though, it's a well-written and well-drawn story and I join the other posters in this thread in recommending it (and, of course, I recommend the Hulk HoM arc as well -- it's available as a trade.)
I noted the appearances that Scorpion has made since these two arcs (much appreciated, Reboot and Cobie) but I was wondering if Dr. Rappacini has made any appearances since then?
Posted by Reboot on :
Yeah - MODOK's 11 could also be called "MODOK pwns Monica" after she had him kicked out of AIM in a Ms Marvel arc.
Posted by Stealth on :
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