tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post2227135587884379104..comments2024-01-27T03:35:50.487-05:00Comments on X-Man's Comic Blog: Bruce Wayne: The Road Home: Batgirl #1x-man75http://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-69769654763223768652010-10-24T01:46:12.290-04:002010-10-24T01:46:12.290-04:00"Same here with Dark Knight and DKR, Lisha. I..."Same here with Dark Knight and DKR, Lisha. I was pretty new to DC when I read both, and I'd heard people RAVE about how awesome those books were. Then I read them and was like, "This was some of the worst crap I've EVER read!!!"<br /><br />Couldn't agree more, I mean man that stuff was HORRIBLE.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-63931962625771786712010-10-24T00:48:25.927-04:002010-10-24T00:48:25.927-04:00Same here with Dark Knight and DKR, Lisha. I was ...Same here with Dark Knight and DKR, Lisha. I was pretty new to DC when I read both, and I'd heard people RAVE about how awesome those books were. Then I read them and was like, "This was some of the worst crap I've EVER read!!!"<br /><br />Morrison... Yeah. Next.<br /><br />Like you said, Rucka runs pretty hot and cold. He was REALLY cold w/ BN:WW, but he DID have some okay stuff in Marvel with Wolverine, and I just read a mini Avengers story by him that wasn't that bad. As for recs, not really... I can't think of anything written by Rucka that I absolutely loved...x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-37664996971727463432010-10-23T13:45:35.994-04:002010-10-23T13:45:35.994-04:00I mean, being new to the Comic Book reading societ...I mean, being new to the Comic Book reading society, lol, I picked up Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns" and I was just completely upset at how bad it was and seriously thought about returning it. Lol. <br /><br />And Grant Morris, I'm just going to continue to pray for him. Lol. <br /><br />And as for Rucka, I've read some stuff that was good and bad, but was actually looking forward to the BN: WW and he just totally rained on my parade with a hail storm. Lol. But I am willing to read some more stuff by him. I'll try to keep an open mind lol. Any recommendations?Falisha Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298555562761767317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-61026130458584530642010-10-22T23:53:32.683-04:002010-10-22T23:53:32.683-04:00Lisha, I agree FULLY about Frank Miller! His stor...Lisha, I agree FULLY about Frank Miller! His stories just plain don't make sense! Grant WAS good way back when(I don't know WHAT the hell's happened to him these past 4 years or so)and Rucka... I'd probably give him another shot too. He did some good work on Wolverine, so maybe that horrible Blackest Night: WW was a one-time only mis-step<br /><br />Heh-heh, maybe we could do a joint year in review podcast? HA!! Yeah, suuuuuure X...<br /><br />I know the most recent issue of GLC had a new art team, but I'm totally blanking on the names of the new guys...x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-39720041438102466512010-10-21T23:55:24.530-04:002010-10-21T23:55:24.530-04:00Yeah X, it should be easier than getting you to do...Yeah X, it should be easier than getting you to do a podcast! :P <br /><br />It's funny you guys mention that because in my GLC review I typed today I mentioned how wonderful the art is, because it's friggin gorgeous, and I STILL forgot to see who the artist was. I'd assume it's Ivan Reis though.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-58916928856340986062010-10-21T23:54:40.152-04:002010-10-21T23:54:40.152-04:00Well, it's expected of you to see who wrote it...Well, it's expected of you to see who wrote it I mean you ARE the King of Comics. Lol, and there is ONE name I stay away from, well 3. Frank Miller, Grant Morrison and dear god Greg Rucka. They've ruined a few comics for me with their terrible writing. I've been considering giving Rucka another try, but the other two oh no. Not even the art could save them and have me read something of theirs. Unless you and JT BOTH gave it a 9+ rating. Lol.Falisha Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298555562761767317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-4593817104744479572010-10-21T23:49:55.068-04:002010-10-21T23:49:55.068-04:00Yeah, we def should try to get something together ...Yeah, we def should try to get something together for the year end awards. I mean hell, we've got like two months to get things planned, so I should be able to do this, right? :P<br /><br />That's really interesting, Lisha. I know that personally I always check out who's writing the comic before I read it(and I mean ALWAYS), but I rarely/never look to see who the artist is. The only time I'll look to see who the artist was if I was REALLY impressed by the art in the book. But yeah, since you're so artistically talented, I guess you're drawn to the art, while I'm drawn to the story first.x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-56055729341743742062010-10-21T12:42:13.124-04:002010-10-21T12:42:13.124-04:00Lol. Yes X, finally time has slowed down enough fo...Lol. Yes X, finally time has slowed down enough for Falisha Ann to read some comics and I still have a few to read. :)<br /><br />And its' funny how we look at the composition of comics, you guys look at comics based on writers, art second. I look at the art and writer secondly. I may know 3-4 writers style by heart and Bryan has definitely made his way into my heart. As JT said, he's a really talented writer. <br /><br />I know it'll never happen but if all comic writers could write like some of the best in the game, the world would be a better place. lol.Falisha Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298555562761767317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-13870032437276005032010-10-21T10:11:16.613-04:002010-10-21T10:11:16.613-04:00Lmao @ Geoff "1959" Johns. That's hi...Lmao @ Geoff "1959" Johns. That's hilarious. If I had to pick my top four writers of the year so far I'd probably go with Dan Way as well for his work on DP, Daken and Wolverine Origins, Judd Winick for PG, Red Hood and Gen Lost, Bryan for Batgirl and Gail for Birds of Prey. Also, we should do what we discussed for the year end awards, since the mid-year never happened :P<br /><br />Good point, I hadn't even thought about his great job writing Damian. Hell even his Bruce felt like a genuine Bruce and that's his first time writing him. So if he can write amazing stories with Steph, do a perfect Bruce, Dick, Babs and Alfred, AND make Damian likable than he could definitely do great with Jason. Hell he could probably even redeem Arsenal.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-21605592862018604362010-10-21T00:48:05.124-04:002010-10-21T00:48:05.124-04:00Yeah, agreed. He's definitely on my short lis...Yeah, agreed. He's definitely on my short list for writer of the year. Right now I'd say Bryan, Ed Brubaker, Dan Way and Tony Bedard are my top 4 right now. One of them will wind up dethroning GEOFF "1959" Johns as my favorite writer in my rapidly approaching Year End Awards.<br /><br />Man, can you imagine the job he'd do with Jason? Hell, he made Damian likable, he'd make Jason AMAZING again!x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-80639210190926179192010-10-20T23:59:59.307-04:002010-10-20T23:59:59.307-04:00I've said it before and I'll say it again,...I've said it before and I'll say it again, Bryan Q. Miller is a hell of a writer. I mean he'd written episodes of Smallville but the way he's been writing Batgirl is amazing, I can't wait to see what else he has up his sleeve. I think he could even write a great Jason Todd.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-72592513771926622762010-10-20T23:43:58.317-04:002010-10-20T23:43:58.317-04:00Glad to hear that you liked this one Lisha. And t...Glad to hear that you liked this one Lisha. And that you finally found some time to read some books! :P<br /><br />Looking back at this comic, I'm still so impressed with how Bryan put together a great story instead of just phoning it in. The way he touched on Steph and Bruce's past, and Steph(and Alfred's!)reactions to Bruce's test was really pretty awesome. This whole issue was pretty awesome!<br /><br />I think that's such a great point, JT. Steph was always after Bruce's respect, and all she ever was to him was just a piece to be used. So it was really satisfying to see her FINALLY get Bruce's seal of approval.x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-69792220008790403402010-10-20T22:26:49.724-04:002010-10-20T22:26:49.724-04:00Lol I knew you'd mention the big slap. That wa...Lol I knew you'd mention the big slap. That was so awesome, she slapped the taste outta Bruce's mouth. I loved this though, because she always has been trying to get Bruce's respect and she finally got it. Hell, comparing someone to Grayson is the best compliment Bruce can give to someone.Jason Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796190974001777556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-12255079943243742392010-10-20T21:59:59.264-04:002010-10-20T21:59:59.264-04:00Woooooooooooo FINALLY!!! I've read this issue....Woooooooooooo FINALLY!!! I've read this issue. It may have taken a week but darn it I made it. And I'm right along with you and JT. Definitely deserved a 10. I had NO idea how I thought BG and Bruce would interact, but I definitely liked how Stephanie handled herself and told Bruce how she felt. <br /><br />I mean geez, she slapped the hell out of him. Lol. I don't think many women ever THOUGHT about doing that to the Bachelor Bruce. <br /><br />Great review X. <br /><br />I loved this issue. Now on to the next paythway on the road home!! :)Falisha Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298555562761767317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-36910803171348167672010-10-14T00:23:55.672-04:002010-10-14T00:23:55.672-04:00HA!! Well thankfully that's one less question...HA!! Well thankfully that's one less question for you to worry about Kello!x-man75https://www.blogger.com/profile/10292719455945603075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091466292216433701.post-41978711645470867302010-10-14T00:21:37.296-04:002010-10-14T00:21:37.296-04:00I always wondered who win in a fight between Steph...I always wondered who win in a fight between Steph and Cyclops.Kellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08968990603380238489noreply@blogger.com