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**KamikazeCanuck**

Nah, that's Mark Millar.

**English Assassin**

Yeah, Mark "We can't get Warren Ellis, I suppose he'll have to do." Millar was the first writer to come to mind on reading that.

**Kanluwen**

Alan Moore wrote:In our lifetime, we will see Johnny Depp playing Captain Crunch.

Is it wrong that I think he might be onto something genius here?

**Amaya**

Recently read the Superman Earth One graphic novel and actually really liked it, but JMS can turn nearly anything into gold.

**Manchu**

After looking at this picture, do you want to read Aquaman #7?

Well ...

I know I do, Mr. Manta.

**KamikazeCanuck**

No...

**Amaya**

do not like that helmet at all

**Manchu**

KamikazeCanuck wrote:No...

Oh good because I need you to focus on the Marvel stuff for me.

**KamikazeCanuck**

Manchu wrote:
KamikazeCanuck wrote:No...
Oh good because I need you to focus on the Marvel stuff for me.

Of course, I'll keep you updated on all your incessant Marvel questions.

**Manchu**

Who is Cyclops currently sleeping with? Are the X-folks winning or the Avengers? Are they all Skrulls again? When is Jean Gray coming back???

**KamikazeCanuck**

Manchu wrote:Who is Cyclops currently sleeping with? Are the X-folks winning or the Avengers? Are they all Skrulls again? When is Jean Gray coming back???

Emma Frost. Everyone's one's getting along fine right now. No. Surprisingly, never.

**Manchu**

Let me know when she's about to come back and I might buy a Marvel comic.

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Amaya wrote:do not like that helmet at all

Do you not like that version of the helmet or are you unfamiliar with the character?

Black Manta is one of those supervillains that actually inspires a sense of horror in me. He's a scary mutha.

**malfred**

Manchu wrote:Let me know when she's about to come back and I might buy a Marvel comic.

Bringing back the dead until your rosters are bloated is one of the reasons I
gave up on following standard continuity. The problem if you don't bring back
characters is that you don't generate new audiences if they don't get what
the whole deal with losing certain characters was.

For example, mention Cypher and Warlock to an old New Mutants fan and
watch them cry. Then mention the same to an, ah, what's the current title
filling the space of the New Mutants?

**KamikazeCanuck**

Normally I'd agree with you Malfred but Phoenix is always supposed to come back because y'know she's a Phoenix. I think that's the problem this time she didn't die she like ascended to godhood or something weird.

**Alpharius**

Manchu wrote:After looking at this picture, do you want to read Aquaman #7?

I certainly do too!

**Manchu**

@Alpharius: I've been eagerly awaiting this Atlantis storyline! Have you been reading Aquaman so far?

@Malfred: For my own part, I like that there are comics with finality as a major aspect of their continuity -- but I also like, love even, that the DC pantheon in particular can be spun out again and again to be relevant to each generation. I don't want the final, definitive end of Zeus or Ares or Artemis so that we can have some new mythological beings, for example. Zeus, et al., are still full of relevance and can yet be more deeply explored. This can also be said of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.

**Alpharius**

Manchu wrote:@Alpharius: I've been eagerly awaiting this Atlantis storyline! Have you been reading Aquaman so far?

I have been, and I'm liking it quite a bit.

So far, the new DC revamp has me eagerly anticipating each new issue of:

Aquaman
Flash
Almost all the Batman books (Dark Knight is on the fence though)
JLA (kind of)
Action - Superman isn't doing 'it' for me yet. I hold out hope though.
The new GL series has been enjoyable too.
Animal Man/Swamp thing are OK, and I've liked Resurrection Man more than I thought I would.

As for Marvel, I still pay attention to Spidey, FF and Iron Man/Thor/Avengers stuff. Moon Knight too...

No X-men for me anymore though.

I also enjoyed the hyper-violent over-the-top "The Strange Talents of Luther Strode" as well, from Image....

I'm sure I'm missing something too...

**Anung Un Rama**

Premiering lateer this year:

A cool, new take on the classic Dark Knight franchise, Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a “Batman show.” Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans. With WBA’s Sam Register executive producing, and Batman Beyond’s Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated’s Mitch Watson producing, Beware the Batman, based on characters from DC Comics, is coming soon to Cartoon Network!

Superherohype

Saw the Green Lantern pilot. It was okay, but not nearly as good as Young Justice and I'm not a big fan of the animation style either. I'll probably give this a try, because I loved the last 3 Batman cartoons.

**Manchu**

The new GL show is kind of fun but the animation feels somewhat hollow. (Then again, I felt the same of ReBoot and some folks LOVE that show.) It's also a shade too melodramatic at times -- like Razor's torture-induced flashbacks in the EP03, which had a genuine Vader-style "NOOOOOOOOOO" moment. I'll have to say, they nailed Hal's character and it's cool to see the GLs being space cops instead of Earth-bound superheroes. All in all, I give that series a B- so far and look forward to things picking up once there are a few more characters. The trouble with Hal zooming around the galactic boonies is the Carol is waaay back on Earth. I'm afraid his dialog with Kilowog and the semi-sentient ship's computer is not quite as spicy.

**Easy E**

Anung Un Rama wrote:Premiering lateer this year:

A cool, new take on the classic Dark Knight franchise, Beware the Batman incorporates Batman’s core characters with a rogues gallery of new villains not previously seen in animated form. Along with backup from ex-secret agent Alfred and lethal swordstress Katana, the Dark Knight faces the twisted machinations of Gotham City’s criminal underworld led by the likes of Anarky, Professor Pyg, Mister Toad and Magpie. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, this action-packed detective thriller deftly redefines what we have come to know as a “Batman show.” Featuring cutting-edge CGI visuals to match the intricate twists and turns of the narrative, Batman steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight for an entirely new generation of fans. With WBA’s Sam Register executive producing, and Batman Beyond’s Glen Murakami and Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated’s Mitch Watson producing, Beware the Batman, based on characters from DC Comics, is coming soon to Cartoon Network!

So, I typically really like Batman cartoons, but this just looks and sounds bad to me.

I'm glad they are thinking of trying some new villains out. However, the part about Alfred and Katana just sounds suck tastic.

Plus, CGI cartoons.... ugh.

**Manchu**

This is the one where Alfred uses two pistols, too. So ... yeah.

**Morathi's Darkest Sin**

Katana with Batman?? Really, I thought he had enough trouble telling Damian to stop killing folks.. partially I need to see it just for that, but yeah, sounds odd.

**Manchu**

Well, remember it was Batman who founded the Outsiders.

**Morathi's Darkest Sin**

Damn that guy gets everywhere.

Probably doesn't help my first encounter with Katana has been BoP.

On a side note relating to him forming teams, Batman Inc.. gief to me. I'm just twidling my thumbs waiting for it to drop into my pull list. May isn't it?

**Manchu**

I dunno. I am purposely avoiding all knowledge of the subject because I am trying to wait until it's in trade.

**Morathi's Darkest Sin**

Aye, I've been generally avoiding any news.

I think I saw a month mentioned by Economic when they expect them to launch but I can't remember if that was April or May.

**Anung Un Rama**

So we finally got some news about how the DC relaunch will look in Germany:

A few books will come in pairs, that means two single issues combined in one book: Justice League and Teen Titans, Batman: Dark Knight and Nightwing, Action Comics and Supergirl. Detective Comics will get two a regular release, Aquaman, Flash, JL Dark and appareantly Batman & Robin some time later will all be released as TPBs.

So I ask you my fellow Dakkanauts, which one is worth it? I'm interested in Action Comics, but don't care for Supergirl.
How are the Teen Titans so far? I love the Young Justice cartoon and Tim Drake as Red Robin, is that a reason to read it?
And for some reason I am interested in Aquaman.

**Manchu**

JL/TT is definitely worth it. IMO, Nightwing is better than DK. I would (and do, as separate titles) buy Action Comics/Supergirl.

**Morathi's Darkest Sin**

I've really enjoyed Dark Knight and Nightwing, so having those two together would be a bonus in my book.

**Alpharius**

Dark Knight is one of the weaker titles for me.

More flash than substance, at least so far.