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Post by spiderwasp on Sept 4, 2010 22:32:31 GMT -5
I just saw an article on the Major Spoilers site about Avengers Academy #7---The return of Giant-Man (in the red and antennae costume, to boot!) . I'm pretty excited to see that, I hope Gage comes up with something interesting. If this were Facebook, I'd be clicking the like button right now. |
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Post by humanbelly on Sept 5, 2010 20:16:39 GMT -5
I just saw an article on the Major Spoilers site about Avengers Academy #7---The return of Giant-Man (in the red and antennae costume, to boot!) . I'm pretty excited to see that, I hope Gage comes up with something interesting. If this were Facebook, I'd be clicking the like button right now. Wow, and it's specifically Giant-Man, eh? I wonder if it will indeed be Hank in the costume? Oh please let him not be the Wasp anymore-- even the other characters have been written as finding this creepy-! I mean, come on. . . But of course, there's a long, storied precedent of Hank's identities and powers being adopted by other folks, so I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case here. In fact, maybe one of the students? Hey-- maybe this creates a glimmer of hope that we'll be getting Jan back before too long? That would be great, too. I think the practical, brutal reality is that these companies are all but legally obligated to keep a "Name" alive, just to keep it out of the clutches of a rival company. I'm not sure why copywrite laws don't seem to protect that, though. But I distinctly remember talk back in the late 70's/early 80's about this being the reason why they kept letting Fred Hembeck pull the much-reviled Brother Voodoo back from limbo-- 'cause it kept the name/character active within a certain amount of time, and therefore un-swipable. Mind you, this could all just be conspiracy-theory fantasy. . . HB |
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Post by sharkar on Sept 9, 2010 9:31:07 GMT -5
Wow, and it's specifically Giant-Man, eh? I wonder if it will indeed be Hank in the costume? It's probably Hank (he's a regular in Avengers Academy, after all) --but you know, I had a glimmer of hope that this Giant-Man might be (a resurrected) Bill Foster. A look at the covers for AA #7 dashed that hope. And of course I absolutely, positively ♥ the (variant) cover on the right, by Ed McGuinness.    |
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Post by humanbelly on Sept 11, 2010 7:00:47 GMT -5
Wow, and it's specifically Giant-Man, eh? I wonder if it will indeed be Hank in the costume? It's probably Hank (he's a regular in Avengers Academy, after all) --but you know, I had a glimmer of hope that this Giant-Man might be (a resurrected) Bill Foster. A look at the covers for AA #7 dashed that hope. And of course I absolutely, positively ♥ the (variant) cover on the right, by Ed McGuinness. Ah-HA! Hahahaha! This took me awhile to sit down & look at more closely, Shar-- but I got it--! And now I, of course, get why you're particularly fond of it. . . I, too, liked the Ed McG cover-- it really caught my eye, and looked incredibly familiar at the same time. I'm thinking, "this is an iconic pose, but I can't quite remember this one specifically for Giant-Man". Aaaaaand I was right-- the cover is really a dead-on (an uncharitable person might say "Buckler-esque" ) homage to the cover of issue #63-- which is the issue where Clint takes on the powers and mantle of. . . Goliath. ("And In This Corner, Goliath") And whom is the artist? Why, it looks to be none other than Sharkar's most-favoritist-- Gene Colan! He had a brief, but great, three-issue run at that point. And so is solved the Case of the Uncredited Homage. . . HB PS-- Shar, might you be so kind as to post both covers, for the jury to refer to? I'll be in my study. . . . . . playing my violin. . . . . . and brooding. . . |
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Post by sharkar on Sept 12, 2010 17:39:40 GMT -5
LOL! I had a sneaking suspicion you'd figure out why I professed so much undying love for this particular cover, HB--so a no prize (in the form of an exalt) is coming your way! ...PS-- Shar, might you be so kind as to post both covers, for the jury to refer to? I'll be in my study. . . . . . playing my violin. . . . . . and brooding. . . Put away your Strad, HB--here you go:  Love the peripheral characters on both covers! You know, I can take or leave most current covers, but I always get a thrill when I see a reworking of an old cover or famous scene. |
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Post by Shiryu on Sept 13, 2010 15:57:57 GMT -5
Wow! I hadn't noticed it until HB pointed it out but it's a cool idea!
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Post by goldenfist on Sept 17, 2010 1:58:19 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Sept 21, 2010 22:18:19 GMT -5
AVENGERS ACADEMY #7 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils & Cover by MIKE McKONE Variant Cover by ED McGUINNESS Tron Variant by BRANDON PETERSON This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue! But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? Find out in the latest chapter of the series that ComicBookResources.com hails as “a fine addition to the Heroic Age.” i.newsarama.com/images/10_avengers_academy_7_giant_man_variant__02.jpgi.newsarama.com/images/8_avengers_academy_7_02.jpg |
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Post by goldenfist on Dec 22, 2010 15:31:16 GMT -5
AVENGERS ACADEMY #10 & #11 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Pencils by SEAN CHEN (#10) & TOM RANEY (#11) Covers by MIKE MCKONE The return of the Wasp? The return of Korvac? It’s two book-shaking issues in one month – and issue #12 guest-stars the Avengers! First it’s a “day in the life” of the students, with special guest instructors Protector and Dr. Strange! Then Thor, Steve Rogers, Iron Man and more assemble as one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ most powerful villains storms the school as Korvac comes back! Enroll in AVENGERS ACADEMY now and find out why ComicBookResources.com calls it “one of my favorite new series to come along in a while.” 32 PGS. (each) /Rated A ...$2.99 (each) i.newsarama.com/images/avnaca010_cvr_02.jpgi.newsarama.com/images/avnaca011_cov_02.jpg |
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Post by goldenfist on Jan 19, 2011 13:38:30 GMT -5
AVENGERS ACADEMY #12 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by MIKE MCKONE Korvac has defeated The Avengers...now the world's only hope lies with the students of the Avengers Academy, who have been grown to adults! With time manipulated, the team gets a glimpse of what the future might hold for them. For some it's a revelation...for others a life sentence! Can they overcome their personal demons and master unfamiliar abilities in time to defeat a foe powerful enough to conquer Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? Find out in the book that Newsarama’s Best Shots calls “one of the best Avengers books – and, for that matter, one of the best Marvel books – on the stands.” i.newsarama.com/images/avnacac012_cvr_02.jpg |
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Post by goldenfist on Feb 15, 2011 20:41:51 GMT -5
AVENGERS ACADEMY GIANT-SIZE #1 Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by DAVID BALDEON Cover by ED McGUINNESS Variant Cover by CHRIS SAMNEE HUMONGOUS-Sized Issue...Guest-starring The Young Allies! The traps are set and the dice are rolled as the vibrantly villainous Arcade decides to rebuild his tarnished reputation...by setting his sights on the “easy pickin’s” of the Avengers Academy and the Young Allies! But when one of his teenage victims escapes, is it a setback for Arcade, or all part of a master plan to turn the entirety of New York into... Murderworld? i.newsarama.com/images/avnacags001_cov_mcg_col_02.jpgAVENGERS ACADEMY #13 & #14 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN & TOM RANEY Covers by BILLY TAN Issue #13 Thor Hollywood Variant Cover by TBA It's Super Hero Prom and the Sinister Six in two big issues of the comic iFanboy named the “Best New Book of 2010”! First the Academy hosts a dance like none you've ever seen, guest starring the Young Allies, former members of the Initiative...and featuring smack downs and smooch downs! Then the trainees get a crash course in big-time villainy as they take on Spider-Man's greatest foes, the Sinister Six, in a story that will have major ramifications when FEAR ITSELF hits next month! i.newsarama.com/images/avnaca013_cov_02.jpgi.newsarama.com/images/avnaca014_cov_02.jpg |
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Post by goldenfist on Feb 28, 2011 23:33:03 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Mar 11, 2011 18:04:27 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Mar 22, 2011 14:51:32 GMT -5
AVENGERS ACADEMY #15 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by BILLY TAN FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN GIANT-MAN VS. XXXXXXXX ...the rematch! Now empowered by the evil at the heart of Marvel’s next huge event, XXXXXXXX is a walking engine of destruction...and when XXXX brings the pain to Hank Pym, all hell's going to break loose! Plus, the students of Avengers Academy get their first taste of war...and none of them will escape unscathed! FEAR ITSELF will rock this book in the months to come, so jump on here and find out why Newsarama’s Best Shots says “As 2011 dawns, I urge any hesitant readers to...pick up AVENGERS ACADEMY. You won’t regret the choice.” 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 i.newsarama.com/images/avnaca015_cvr_02.jpgAVENGERS ACADEMY #14.1 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by BILLY TAN Special POINT ONE issue. START READING with this Point One issue! During his dark reign, Norman Osborn attempted to mold super-powered teens to further his twisted agenda. So the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes created the Avengers Academy to reverse his influence on these impressionable, would-be heroes. But what happened to the young men and women who weren’t enrolled? Will friendship bloom or will fists fly when this year’s Avengers Academy students meet the kids who didn’t make the cut?! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 i.newsarama.com/images/avnacapo014_cvr_02.jpg |
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Post by starfoxxx on Jul 5, 2011 16:54:44 GMT -5
AVENGERS ACADEMY #15 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by TOM RANEY Cover by BILLY TAN FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN GIANT-MAN VS. XXXXXXXX ...the rematch! Now empowered by the evil at the heart of Marvel’s next huge event, XXXXXXXX is a walking engine of destruction...and when XXXX brings the pain to Hank Pym, all hell's going to break loose! Plus, the students of Avengers Academy get their first taste of war...and none of them will escape unscathed! FEAR ITSELF will rock this book in the months to come, so jump on here and find out why Newsarama’s Best Shots says “As 2011 dawns, I urge any hesitant readers to...pick up AVENGERS ACADEMY. You won’t regret the choice.” 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 i.newsarama.com/images/avnaca015_cvr_02.jpgAVENGERS ACADEMY #14.1 Written by CHRISTOS GAGE Penciled by SEAN CHEN Cover by BILLY TAN Special POINT ONE issue. START READING with this Point One issue! During his dark reign, Norman Osborn attempted to mold super-powered teens to further his twisted agenda. So the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes created the Avengers Academy to reverse his influence on these impressionable, would-be heroes. But what happened to the young men and women who weren’t enrolled? Will friendship bloom or will fists fly when this year’s Avengers Academy students meet the kids who didn’t make the cut?! 32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99 i.newsarama.com/images/avnacapo014_cvr_02.jpgJust a quick (?) review of these two issues....I FINALLY got some free time this July 4th weekend and read some comics. First, #14.1 (I hate these stupid .1 issues, BTW) Chen's art is very good, his faces and poses seem (dare I say) Kirby-esque, IMO. I got excited when I heard the "other" super-kids considered for the Academy were to be introduced. What's the "Steve" characters code-name. By the looks of his costume, it might be Snowflake. The Alchemist seems like he could become an arch-nemesis for the Academy. Kind of has a Lex Luthor, corporate-scumbag-type thing going on. But he's one of those "matter-changing" power-types that drive me crazy (like Sersi or Crystal). How powerful can this guy be? Seems like he could do just about whatever he wanted with this power, pretty unbeatable, IMO. This story was just OK for me. The end seemed abrupt. And the letter column (After School Special---weak name)... It's nice to hear from Christos Gage. Kind of a throwback to the old-school letter pages, makes you feel involved in the MU. And Gage even mentions issue #21  .....nice to know he'll be around for a while ;D. #15----- Well, I hate the "Fear Itself" banner, and it kills the cover, which doesn't look that great anyway. That being said, I really like Tom raney's interior art, and the colors are amazing. My only complaint is some of Raney's facial expressions are weird, esp. Tigra and Hank Pym's (weird, wrinkly sad face). Also, the "Fear Itself" tie-in seems to kill the momentum Gage has had on this book. The writing seems stagnant, as if stalling the plotlines interuppted by Fear Itself. "They're ready,....They're not ready yet....blah-blah-blah.....C'mon, they fought frickin' KORVAC! and plenty of heavy hitters so far. Duh. I truly feel bad for the few writers I like when they have to include the "mega-event" in their stories. But i still like the inclusion of the letters page....even though Gage ignores the kid's question about Hank/Tigra in bed together. Anyway, still a fun book to read, I compare it to another current "fun" title(s), Levitz' Legion of SuperHeroes, and Adventure Comics...featuring Legion "Academy". Thanks for keeping my interest alive, Christos. |
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Post by goldenfist on Nov 15, 2011 13:53:43 GMT -5
i.newsarama.com/images/avnaca2010024_cvr_02.jpgAVENGERS ACADEMY #24 CHRISTOS GAGE (W) • TOM GRUMMETT (A) COVER BY RODIN ESQUEJO X-23 and the all-new White Tiger go wild...but why? Who is the killer hiding amidst the newly expanded student body and their new campus? Welcome new artist Tom Grummett (INCREDIBLE HULKS)! 32 PGS./Rated T...$2.99
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Post by goldenfist on Dec 19, 2011 12:38:37 GMT -5
Avengers Academy #27 Christos Gage (W) • Karl Moline (A) Cover By David Lafuente Guest-Starring The Runaways! Giant-Man And Victor...Reptil And Chase...Lightspeed And Karolina...What Are The Connections That Make These Combustible Crews Collide? 32 Pgs./Rated T ...$2.99 i.newsarama.com/images/AVNACA2010027_cov_02.jpg |
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.....nice to know he'll be around for a while ;D.