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Post by humanbelly on Sept 22, 2009 8:35:12 GMT -5
The Black Knight is part of the recently canceled Captain Britain and MI13. Shame as that book was really quite good. Well except the final storyline. The Britain vs. Dracula thing dragged on entirely too long... I doubt Bendis has done anything like you guys have guessed. My two thoughts are: a) he decided that Clint is a mutant because no one has that kind of skill otherwise. b) Bendis decided that Clint still has some Pym particles in his system and they made him susceptible to this "powers" bomb. (Have I mentioned how stupid a bomb that stops extranormal abilities on a genetic level sounds to me, anyway? It doesn't affect normal people, right? So then Superman wouldn't be affected because as far as Kryptonians go, he's completely normal. It wouldn't affect Cap because he's simply genetically ideal, not extranormal...a telepathic attack just makes more sense. make people forget how to do things and it doesn't matter what powers they have. Sorry this is just one of those plot devices that bugs me to no end.) Boy, a) would just figure, because that would then retro-eliminate the FUNDAMENTAL BUILDING BLOCK of what makes Hawkeye such a terrific character. I now come to expect that kind of slash-and-burn approach. b) is a very sound point, though-- especially considering that Clint had two bouts of size-changing. [Tangential note: you know the current thread where the lack of research into the first Kree/Skrull war was discussed? I believe the same thing happened in the second K/S war, when Hawkeye chose to go as Goliath again--- when, in fact, he had actually LOST his growth powers before they ever went into space for the first one-- and had neglected to let his comrades know. And then he saved the Earth by being a brilliantly improvisational archer. . . ] And, boy, I COMPLETELY agree with the absurdity and implausibility of a "powers-nullifying" bomb. Just a hopelessly lame plot contrivance worthy of little more than a 1930's kids' movie serial. Seems like something like that is always popping up somewhere (The "genetic lock" bomb that wrecked the Skrulls for several years; Magneto's "mutant dampening field" circa XMEN #150 or so). Again, it's forcing a weak plot point to serve the writer's broader "vision"-- which an editor should never allow to happen. Go back- rework it w/ something that makes sense- & re-submit. That's how it is in the real world. HB
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Post by goldenfist on Sept 22, 2009 13:40:28 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #60 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN Get ready for something you never thought you'd see! Is this the end of Luke Cage? Has the Dark Reign found a casualty so horrifying that the Avengers may not be able to keep it together? Another shocker from the crack team of Bendis and Immonen. i.newsarama.com/marvelnew/dec09/79_new_avengers_60.jpgNEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #3 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by MIKE MAYHEW Clint Barton is in custody and that leaves not only Barton's life in severe jeopardy but all the New Avengers are at serious risk. So the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do in a double-sized blockbuster Avengers story with a startling new chapter in the life of Jessica Jones. Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Mike Mayhew. i.newsarama.com/marvelnew/dec09/80_new_avengers_annual_3.jpg
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Post by humanbelly on Sept 27, 2009 6:06:30 GMT -5
Hoo-boy, and after all of this discussion and speculation, Clint pops up over in Mighty Avengers, and is TOTALLY himself again to help save the day in MA #29. He gets the Ronin costume blasted partially off, leaving pieces trailing in a conspicuously "Hawkeye" fashion; he shows righteous anger at "Wanda's" treatment of both himself and others 'way back in DisAssembled; and, best of all, he's instrumental in driving off Loki/Wanda by a)kissing her (!), and b) using a bow and arrow (which, uh, "Hawkeyegirl" suggests he keep). One has the sense that ol' Slott is on the side of the angels, here, and that this is his not-so-subtle nose-thumbing at Bendis' current mishandling of the character. I think we must assume that it really has been Clint all this time.
Boy, I'm liking Mighty Avengers, I must say. While it's not rush-to-the-comic-shop great, it's certainly enjoyable and engaging, the art is improving nicely (as is the scripting), and the pace of the storytelling is quite exciting. Instead of going "that's it?" (which is what happens at the end of these current decompressed issues elsewhere), I find myself going, "Wow, what's gonna happen next?"
HB
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Post by goldenfist on Oct 16, 2009 23:04:52 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #61 Cover Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return to the Avengers, but is he too late? With the SIEGE on Asgard begun, he must act swiftly, but who can he turn to and trust in a world with Norman Osborn in charge? When the gods fall, what chance does a Super Soldier stand? The biggest shake up since DISASSEMBLED starts here! media.comics.ign.com/media/033/033118/img_7235718.html
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Post by goldenfist on Oct 20, 2009 14:59:01 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS VOL. 4 HC Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & BRIAN REED Penciled by LEINIL YU, CARLO PAGULAYAN & JIM CHEUNG Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of the superhero Civil War, outlaw Avengers Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Spider-Woman, Dr. Strange and Iron Fist are still fighting the good fight, joined by two new recruits: mistress of mimicry Echo and long-lost Avengers mainstay Hawkeye, now Ronin. But when the heroes uncover evidence of a secret invasion by shape-shifting Skrulls, paranoia starts to tear the team apart. Who can they trust when any one of them might be an alien monster in disguise? Which Avenger betrays the group? And can the embattled rebel Avengers survive when new supernatural crime boss the Hood targets them with an army of super villains? And, join Iron Man, Professor X, Black Bolt, the Sub-Mariner and Mister Fantastic as they take on the threats no one else can handle – and learn of secrets that will forever alter the way they (and you) look at the Marvel Universe! After years spent protecting Earth from harm, it is now when the planet is perhaps at its most endangered – as the Illuminati find themselves at the head of the spear of a Skrull invasion. But can the Illuminati keep themselves from fracturing in the waking moments of this worldwide threat? Collecting NEW AVENGERS #32-37, NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #2 and ILLUMINATI #1-5. i.newsarama.com/marvelnew/jan2010/newav4hc.jpg
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Post by goldenfist on Oct 23, 2009 9:37:27 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Nov 4, 2009 10:06:11 GMT -5
First Look - NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #3 Spinning out of Dark Avengers and New Avengers, Clint Barton (AKA Ronin) is Norman Osborn’s prisoner…but the mightiest women of the Avengers intend to change things! New Avengers Annual #3, from award winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and red hot artist Mike Mayhew present the team of Jessica Jones, Spider-Woman, Mockingbird and Ms Marvel on a quest to save their captured comrade—no matter the cost! But are the Avenger’s playing right into Norman Osborn’s hands. www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album_view.php?gid=1477Click on the link to see the previews
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Post by kidcage on Nov 10, 2009 16:25:09 GMT -5
The only thing is I wish they'd kinda line things up a bit, because this annual looks to be story-wise coming before Carol takes over her book again.
I'm so utterly confused with the time line, lol.
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Post by goldenfist on Nov 17, 2009 13:53:43 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #62 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The New Avengers are being hunted at the worst possible moment. The Hood has powered up his crew in ways that the Avengers can't possibly defeat. But they must find a way in order to save Asgard from Osborn’s advancing forces. i.newsarama.com/marvelnew/feb2010/74_new_avengers_62.jpg
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Post by goldenfist on Dec 7, 2009 10:29:27 GMT -5
New Avengers Annual #3 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by MIKE MAYHEW Clint Barton is in custody and that leaves not only Barton's life in severe jeopardy but all the New Avengers are at serious risk. So the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do in a double-sized blockbuster Avengers story with a startling new chapter in the life of Jessica Jones. Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Mike Mayhew. Click on the link to see the preview www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album_view.php?gid=1548&page=8
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Post by kidcage on Dec 8, 2009 20:18:29 GMT -5
I checked out that preview for the Annual and I can't wait to pick it up. The art for it looks amazing, and I liked Mockingbird, but now I think I'm in love, lol.
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Post by goldenfist on Dec 18, 2009 0:39:30 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Dec 22, 2009 13:53:15 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #63 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by TIM GREEN Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The battle for Asgard is in full force. One of
the biggest battles in all of Marvel history!
And at the heart of that war is a battle so intense and crucial that the entire future of
the Marvel Universe relies on who emerges
victorious. This is the story of that battle! i.newsarama.com/images/75_new_avengers_63_02.jpg
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Post by goldenfist on Jan 18, 2010 13:38:42 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS: LUKE CAGE #1 (of 3) Written by JOHN ARCUDI Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE When an old friend from Luke Cage’s past is put in the hospital by a vicious attack, Cage leaves his New York City, Avengers Assemblin’ adventure-filled life for the cold, harsh and mean streets of North Philadelphia. But what’s brought HAMMERHEAD to town as well? JOHN ARCUDI (Wednesdays Comics) and ERIC CANETE (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) team up to bring you this hard hitting, two-fisted look at the seedier sides of the Marvel U as the original Hero for Hire gets back to work in
NEW AVENGERS: LUKE CAGE! i.newsarama.com/images/72_new_avengers__luke_cage_1_02.jpg
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Post by goldenfist on Jan 19, 2010 13:38:44 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #64 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by TIM GREEN II Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The staggering conclusion to the
SIEGE arc delves into the Hood's secret
relationship with Norman Osborn and
how it will affect the stunning outcome. Plus the fate of the one they call Mockingbird! What you don’t see in SIEGE, you will see here!! i.newsarama.com/images/69_new_avengers_64_02.jpg
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Post by kidcage on Jan 19, 2010 15:55:58 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #64 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by TIM GREEN II Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The staggering conclusion to the
SIEGE arc delves into the Hood's secret
relationship with Norman Osborn and
how it will affect the stunning outcome. Plus the fate of the one they call Mockingbird! What you don’t see in SIEGE, you will see here!! i.newsarama.com/images/69_new_avengers_64_02.jpgGuess that means they might off and kill Bobbi, again?
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Post by goldenfist on Jan 22, 2010 2:31:10 GMT -5
New Avengers #61 Preview Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return to the Avengers, but is he too late? With the SIEGE on Asgard begun, he must act swiftly, but who can he turn to and trust in a world with Norman Osborn in charge? When the gods fall, what chance does a Super Soldier stand? The biggest shake up since DISASSEMBLED starts here! www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album_view.php?gid=1650&page=8
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Post by humanbelly on Feb 4, 2010 21:23:02 GMT -5
New Avengers #61 Preview Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! Steve Rogers makes his triumphant return to the Avengers, but is he too late? With the SIEGE on Asgard begun, he must act swiftly, but who can he turn to and trust in a world with Norman Osborn in charge? When the gods fall, what chance does a Super Soldier stand? The biggest shake up since DISASSEMBLED starts here! www.newsarama.com/php/multimedia/album_view.php?gid=1650&page=8I'll avoid this being a spoiler as well as I can-- but there is a taught action sequence in here that proves beyond any doubt why Steve will always be Cap, and BuckyCap (despite his best intentions) simply won't be able to EVER fully assume that mantle. It's a rather refreshing old-style moment of action-- and due credit must be given to both writer and artist. Truly. I was talking to my son about Steve being back, and he and BuckyCap working together for a bit here--- and we both came to the conclusion that, somewhere down the line (perhaps even years away), time is going to repeat itself. Steve & Bucky will be racing against a clock to keep some missile or bomb or something from going off, and Bucky will die as a result. And to make his death worth something, Steve will of course pick the shield (and cowl? And uniform?) back up, and finish the job and save the day. And he will FINALLY be Captain America again. I know everyone's raving about that book--- but I simply can't bring myself to pick it up. Beyond the expense (and I know this sounds almost alarmingly ridiculous), I feel like it would be just disrespectful to do so. That's the size of it. HB
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Post by Shiryu on Feb 5, 2010 18:03:36 GMT -5
I'm more expecting something like "Bucky wasn't really Bucky but a clone/doppleganger/counterpart from another dimension/you say it who was then brainwashed into believing he was the real Bucky and acted as such for many years as the Winter Soldier. Sooner or later the status quo will go back to Bucky having died years and years ago, as seen in Avengers #4, although it probably won't happen for a while yet.
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Post by goldenfist on Feb 16, 2010 13:36:01 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS: LUKE CAGE #2 (of 3) Written by JOHN ARCUDI Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE A HERO FOR HIRE GOES BAD! What drove Luke Cage’s old friend to a life of crime – and who are the forces out to destroy North Philadelphia? As Cage’s trip into his past continues, can he hold onto the man his family loves -- or will an old enemy push him over the edge? i.newsarama.com/images/86_new_avengers__luke_cage_2_02.jpg
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Post by goldenfist on Feb 19, 2010 0:56:29 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Feb 26, 2010 0:32:13 GMT -5
I guess some people still want Steve to be the one and only Cap tain America but why not let Steve take time off being Cap.
I'm sure that he will let Bucky be Cap, But nobody learns to accep t someone else as Captain America.
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Post by goldenfist on Mar 11, 2010 12:29:08 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Mar 19, 2010 19:51:01 GMT -5
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Post by humanbelly on Mar 19, 2010 20:55:43 GMT -5
Is Luke Cage the leader/chairman of this group, then? Really, though, if the writer could be pulled out of this equation, I would mostly like this group a lot. It really needs to lose Wolverine and add in an interesting female character-- but beyond that, this is a mix that could be very fun to see in action together. Heck, I think Ben is a happy addition to any party.
Omigod-- Thundra! Could Thundra come in and take Wolvie's place? There's the delightfully awkward history w/ Ben, The resistance to male authority in general, the EXTREME fempower angle (where she outdistances Carol, even), and the fact that everyone except Spiderman is an "alpha male" (as it were). Lots of potential for humor, here.
HB
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Post by kidcage on Mar 22, 2010 13:43:40 GMT -5
Y'know, this MIGHT be worth a fun read. The interaction could be awesome stuff, but yeah... nice to see Carol there too.
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Post by goldenfist on Mar 22, 2010 22:59:32 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS: LUKE CAGE #3 (of 3) Written by JOHN ARCUDI Pencils & Cover by ERIC CANETE IN A CITY INFESTED WITH CRIME, LUKE CAGE...WALKS AWAY?! When Luke Cage went to Philadelphia to avenge an old friend's brutal beating, he uncovered a drug ring that stretched from North Philly's mean streets to the powerful boardrooms of corporate America -- and with every "lieutenant" he took off the streets, another thug took his place. With the deck so stacked against him -- and a family in New York that needs him -- will the original Hero for Hire leave a job unfinished? Or will the job finish him?! John Arcudi (Wednesdays Comics) and Eric Canete (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) bring you the sense-shattering conclusion -- an ending you'll never see coming! media.comics.ign.com/articles/107/1079117/img_7635252.html
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Post by goldenfist on Apr 1, 2010 23:14:56 GMT -5
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Post by goldenfist on Apr 20, 2010 13:18:55 GMT -5
NEW AVENGERS #2 Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN All new Marvel magic by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen! The Avengers don't even get a chance to move in to their new digs when a dimensional invasion tears right into the heart of the team. This is a story that wlll completely reinvent the rules of magic in the Marvel Universe and have long- lasting effects on a handful of your favorite Marvel characters. Plus: an Avenger disappears! Backup feature: Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis! i.newsarama.com/images/74_new_avengers_2_02.jpg
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Post by goldenfist on Apr 23, 2010 1:24:30 GMT -5
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