Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board The Moaning, Groaning, I just want to Vent thread

I follow comics-related news from time to time but it's been a while since I've read anything that Makes me want to go buy an issue.

I was reading Buck Rogers, Tried to find The Bionic Man, Green Hornet, and several others. Right now the only independents Im getting is Warlord of Mars (there's a shocker from this old ERB fan, I know).

But I haven't been captured by any Batman stuff. Nightwing was finally moving away from the batverse a little and I was liking it. Batgirl...I've tried but it lacks something. Same with BoP.

GL is down to just GL and none of the ancillary titles. Superman I quit because of Lobdell's horrible writing, along with Superboy. But I'm trying Pak (not great there either). E2 is not the JSA and the only reason I'm still there is because of Nicola Scott. WF is very good, but kinda schizzo. Aquaman is the only really good, consistent book so far. Justice League... well, less said about that the better.

It's just sad. And waiting for the turn can be fruitless if they don't have anything to bring me back. This jumbled crossover currently running... I can't even tell you the name of it, I care so little.

I can recall books from my childhood better than I can remember last months issues. I still love comics. I just don't like what they are doing linewide right now, and it's a bummer.

I don't find myself getting excited about any current titles either. I'm just glad we have our back issues

But what do you do when you've caught up on all the back issues you wanted? That's the problem. It's tough for me to find those issues I want, like old Flash, GL, some low number runs like freedom fighters. I live way the hell out in the country and odds are if they don't come through my LCS, I don't get them.

DC is just so damn shitty right now. It feels like the implosion all over again.

Diversifying into other companies means I can still get a monthly comics fix. There's more than enough coming out from Dark Horse and Image alone to try a few new things.

What like are TPBs from your LCS, to try out older comics? Digital is possibly worth considering as the available issues expand.

I had big problems finding gaps in my Legion back issues too, I can imagine how hard it must be if you want to collect multiple titles. I agree Digital is a good option. Amazon and other such sites might be helpful, though you'll probably have to pay shipping costs for your purchases.

There also comes a point where back issues you've already read can be reread and enjoyed. I'm trying to think what DC titles fall into that category, other than the Legion.

for me, original doom patrol, GL, Flash, Batman from the early seventies. I even used to like the old Batman and Superman familiy titles.

Justice League back when it was good. I've got originals or copies of the JSA from the seventies. I've got about 15 to 20 thousand comics, not to mention all the novels I've purchased over the years.

There's just a limited run, no matter how you look at it.

Fox and Sekowsky?

I'd say from the start up to #200. Things seemed to fall apart after that. They wanted to be the Avengers instead of the Justice League, it seemed to me. I bought after 200 mainly for the JSA crossovers.

There was always some fans who were bored with either seeing the big guns overshadow the others, or not overshadow the others as they had been dumbed down.

There used to be editors that didn't want their heroes to be overexposed or handled differently too.

I suppose that some writers preferred working with the lesser heroes as they offered more scope to do things with.

Then there's the old JSA approach of removing people that already have their own book. Which is hopeful that there are enough good characters left to support everything.

In the end, they lost everyone who even had a hint of their own series and that was that.

After issue 200 it would be a very, very, very long time before the JLA would again be filled with DC's most powerful and most well-known heroes. They tried, but editorial interference (and developments in their own individual books) meant a lot of heroes remained unavailable - after Legends, Captain Marvel lasted less than a year and Wonder Woman's membership was aborted at the last minute.

A lot of lesser-known heroes did have good moments though. But it was certainly a big departure from the original League.

Havin' tha worst day. Carol fell this morning and hurt her back. Mom just signed the DNR for my Dad, unfortunately. My computer is still giving me issues. Historic freeze supposed to be coming. Been all over heck and creation this morning. Some days just suck.

Hope the wife heals. Difficult thing for Mom to have to do. Been through it as the request of my own Mom and wouldn't wish that decision on anyone. Put the computer outside and teach it a lesson.

Sorry for the rough time. I'm sure you're in everyone's thoughts.

Thanks, BB. Sometimes it's nice to vent.

Psychologists charge hundreds an hour for what we get here better and free.

And we're more fun to talk to, too. Vent all you want here, rick.

HI folks. Well, unfortunately, it's over. My father passed away tuesday night/wednesday morning after a long battle. Basically, total organ failure due to infection. He was fighting his way back when this all started on December 1st, but he was left on his back too long, developed a sore that they had to cut out, and things spiraled down from there.

He fought harder than anything I had ever seen before, but ultimately, his own body just couldn't fight any more.

I haven't posted much recently because I just haven't felt to fun or jolly, but you folks have been a bright spot, along with my family. I may not be posting much for a while as now the things I had to let slide will be coming home to roost and it will take a lot of time and energy. But this is a great place with amazing people.

Thank you all. your well wishes and kindness are greatly apprecaited. Love you all.

My deepest sympathies for you and your family, Rick.

Same from me Rick. Give your Ma a hug from all of us and yourself one too.

My thoughts are with you, Rick. Please let us know if you just want to talk or vent.

My condolences, Rick.

I've been humbled before in life. Today it happened twice.

First, my eight year old son decided, on his own, to get up at his grandfather's funeral and speak. It was simple and moving, and he did it all on his own. I don't know what I ever did to deserve him in my life, but I imagine I'll spend the rest of mine trying to live up to him. I am very lucky.

Second, a friend I've met exactly once before in life, but spoken with many times here and elsewhere, traveled literally hours one way just to attend my fathers funeral, because he was concerned for and cared for me and my family. I was only able to spend a few moments with him, but those moments meant a lot. Philip, thank you for being a better friend than I have any right to expect. You are a genuine class act. Carol and I were touched more than we can say.

Thank you all.

Those are both very touching and powerful instances, Rick. Thank you for sharing these moments. Your son is wonderful, I am sure he gets it from you and Carol.

Whenever I share posts on Kickstarter campaigns and charity groups, I hate that it feels like I have to personally bug people about them to get their attention. I'm starting to wonder why I bother because no one ever seems to care.