Cowman

I'm still mad about what they did to Cassandra Cain. The Batgirl title was actually not doing badly at all; not huge, but it was holding a solid audience. So what was DC's reaction?

Cancel the title and turn her into a cookie-cutter villain while completely forgetting her problems with language and handing her over to a writer who had NO idea how her abilities worked.

Sure, they tried to fix it later, but it wasn't perfect and left a stain on the character. Now, of course, she's gone again; stuck in comic book limbo. Which is dangerous, since she's still popular enough that she's a perfect candidate for a cheap shock death.

Can you tell I'm still obsessing over this? Almost as much as I obsess over..... Gert.

I operate on a simpler scale. Technically, any character who dies would be "in between" since they'll always come back eventually. I just stick with dead or alive.

So at this moment in time in the Marvel U, Jean Grey is dead.

Dead.



And can the first quaterly death be whatever idiot thought up this moronic idea.

Now he's Scott's dad.

And engage in friendly conversation with people who'll never mention it.

If you haven't been reading X-Force, you've been missing out.

Initially Nightcrawler's dad was just a human. I think it might have been mentioned that he was a Baron or something.

However, during Chuck Austen's run (said in the same tone as "during Hitler's reign"), they retconned him into being the son of some demonic mutant or something. Cause being a religious person with a slightly demonic appearance was just way too subtle.

Well that's the thing. (for me anyway)

I don't think it looks bad. The effects looked respectable to good, and the trailer made it look pretty exciting. (though that never guarantees quality) I also liked the use of the blue and yellow outfits.

I've just checked out on the franchise. I can't bring myself to care about the movie whether it be good or bad. Which is vaguely upsetting seeing what a big X-Men fan I am.

Yeah... the movie loses even more points for reminding me of THAT horrible plot.

Nobody THOUGHT he came back.

Thing is, Sisko used to be top dog of the entire Federation. So how'd his entire history get retconned into being the captain of a space truck stop?

Boy done got Q'd.



He left in the punching him in the face thing just cause he's that kind of omnipotent being.

Yeah, the movies seem to be adopting some of the trappings of the Ultimate universe, but keeping the core of the characters firmly from the regular Marvel U.





Thank goodness.

Oh the sweet, sweet irony.

Naw. Unless you mean "so bad it's awesome".

No, I wasn't talking about Liefeld. I'm just enjoying a classic internet moment.

Ah yes. No skill at all. Obviously.

I find it amazing that you posted those two pictures as if it proves some point.

Well, personally, I often like to play a character who's intentionally a bit abrasive; and not just in the "angry anti-hero" way.

One character I have is actually the ruler of a small country. He's brilliant, courageous, and has a deep sense of loyalty to his subjects. However, he's also arrogant, rude, and a bit elitist.

Also, the dashing playboy is just a fun role to play around with. I like my angst in severe moderation, so a lighter character is appealing to me. This obviously doesn't require a fortune, but it does fit into the archetype rather well; Batman not withstanding.

Not like the police who will listen sympathetically and send you off with a pat on the head.

They're funny that way.

Wow.

Batman really HAS taken Superman's place as the hero to hate on.