Shawn

Yup, that's why, despite all the other awesomeness of Smaug & Gandalf & Bilbo etc, I just can't watch these movies at this point. Maybe someday. There are a FEW small gaps in the books that could be filled in a bit, when Gandalf leaves the company and does some adventuring. That would make sense, but adding all this othere nonsense with characters that are never mentioned in the Hobbit just feels like cheap ploys of saying "HEY! Remember Lord of the Rings!?!?! Wasn't it awesome? Yeah it was! Check this out! LORD OF THE RINGS!!!!"

I'm surprised it's not called Lord of the Rings: Origins or somesuch.

I long for the day when some uber-obessesed Tolkein nerd makes a "Book edit" of the three films.

Speaking of characters that need a long dirt nap, how about ALL of the X-Men. There's nothing new to be said with them at this point. Yes, it's time for another, more complete Mutant Massarce.

Or shunt them off to alt-timeline or something where there are no superheroes, only mutants. Like the movies. They're at least interesting that way.

Oh, how I wish Marvel had the balls to actually kill off Wolverine (or even for a really long time). Don't worry! They are serving up a Reign of the Wolverines style book thing with X-23 (lady wolverine) + Mystique + Sabertooth + Dakken + Lady Deathstrike and someone else, I don't know. It will be called Wolverines! Yes I'm serious.

Actually, if Marvel did kill off Logan and had X-23 take up the mantle that could be interesting. I wouldn't buy it, but it would be interesting.

Lou, we be all like

Yes. We have been trying for over 5 years. I'm a man. I'm 40. Nature was like "NO FUCK YOU" so we gave science the ball.

http://youtu.be/kIfOjkB17BA

But seriously I am so very happy for you and your wife! The Legacy BEGINS!!!!

And sometimes people in the media call B.S. on themselves. Sometimes I agree with Shep Smith of Fox News.

clever, you say?

Definitely worth at least a first issue. My nostalgia for Carter's WW is strong!

Spider-Gwen is coming! An all new hipster-influenced take on the classic Barabara Gord.....Gwen Stacy as Spider-Girl . Could be fun.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/10/12/spider-gwen-series-officially-announced-with-jason-latour-and-robbi-rodriguez/

There will be a new "Ant-Man" ongoing series will debut in January 2015, from Nick Spencer and artist Ramon Rosanas.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56241

I am willing to check it out. The character (but I like Hank Pym when done well) has never been a huge fave but I like Nick Spencer.

Seriously, bros! Jeff Lemire is writing the next volume of Hawkeye!!!!!!!!!!!! I am down.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56204

Yeah! When they were pushing that whole build up, I was like "okay. I love the Inhumans! Bring it! Let's see them get the push they deserve. Maybe they can be a franchise of some sort." Then....well.....Kamal Khan (aka Ms. Marvel) sort of spun off it and she's awesome! But it does seem like they are trying to right the ship a bit now that Soule is Marvel exclusive. So, maybe.

Add to that Marvel allegedly ending Fantastic Four (again) and having No More Mutants (again) coming before too long. I can't help but wonder if all this change is tied in any way to their movie ventures and especially the problem of various studios. There are many online that have discussed it all to death, but it is worth wondering.

 

Anyway, 'Kill the Moon'. Terrible, terrible science aside (and the physics of this one really were egregiously, almost aggressively nonsensical, even by the standards of a show which within its first year featured the Daleks attempting to hollow out the earth to replace its core with an engine so they could pootle around the cosmos in it like a big planet-shaped space car), I really liked that one a lot. Like, a lot a lot. A moral dilemma that actually *was* one for a change, a non-unbearable guest child actor, Clara's continuing journey into a genuinely interesting character, and a truly surprising, never-seen-him-do-that-before act by the Doctor which remains completely in character. I'm fascinated by what they're doing with Capaldi's Doctor this year - it's a lot bolder than I'd have given Moffat credit for, and while I think there've been some tonal missteps along the way I think it's largely paying off. He's still very recognizably the Doctor, but not in the way we've come to expect since 'The Christmas Invasion', which is a very good thing. I liked Tennant a lot, and enjoyed Smith, but in hindsight I stand by my initial feeling that the 11th Doctor was a bit *too* similar to the 10th. It's good to have some unpredictability back in the character - for the first time in a long while I really don't know exactly what this Doctor is going to do when faced with a new situation. That's tremendously refreshing.

All of this! Thanks for jumping in my head and pulling out thoughts on it in a far better organized way than I can manage right now.

I'm really enjoying Courtney aka Disruptive Influence. Can we call her D.I. Woods, at some point?

I read Wytches and rather enjoyed it. There are some familar story elements but there's enough creepy mystery to bring me back for a second issue, maybe a third. This didn't set my world on fire but I was entertained. But I wasn't scared or really bothered by the horror of it. Jock!! Kills it every time! He's perfectly suited for the story Snyder is telling. And yes, that cover is fanastic and suitable for a frame. I hope this all goes better than Outcast. Or at least far better paced than Kirkman can manage. I'd like a good horror comic to add to my monthlies.

Astro City #16 was a pitch perfect re-telling of the Superman-Lex Luthor in Smallville troupe, turned on it's heads into a new twist. What happens when a 16 year old evil genius discovers his good natured, arch-enemy Starbright isn't who he thought he was? The changes from that are well played in this well oiled machine of a comic.

shhhhh....Secret Wars is coming back.....shhhhh

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=56164

Hickman & Ribic kick off the year long event. There are heroes from multiple universes/time lines and they seem to be facing some sort of universe ending crisis.

I have to admit this sounds rather cool thanks to: Hickman + Ribic + various versions of Marvel heroes + my nostalgia for 1980s Marvel.

This does feed the rumors of Marvel doing it's own reboot of its whole line, ala DC New 52

I do like the line about kicking demons in the bollocks.

Hey, I can go dark, man. Like...I use the f-word and...get so angry & disappointed with people I will glare in silence, grinding my teeth.

I'm far more pessimistic and cynical than you think. Sort of.

Yeah...that "push" is what I was looking for. I may break down and get the last two issues. That will give me an idea. Also, I rather love the art by Marcio Takara

Wytches #1-This did nothing for me. The story was generic. It totally lost me at the part with the bully in the woods....that was quite over the top. It was like a bad Hollywood horror film.

Oh, and Synder's essay at the back of the book explaining his concept made me laugh. "This isn't about witches, like we usually think of them." No. What you're describing Synder, they're called "demons". You're looking for the word "demon". You apparently misspelled it as "wytches" on the cover.

I have to tell you, I absolutely adore that cover though. It made me buy the book. I'm thinking of ripping off the cover and framing it and getting rid of the comic, because I love that cover.

Why do you kill my hopes and dreams?

I shall see tomorrow when I read it.

Christian, you are so right (about Capt. Mavel) yet so wrong (about Saga). That's alright, there has to be balance.

I've been on a sort of "hiatus" with Capt. Marvel after the first arc wrapped. It's been good! But I'm getting so damned picky in my old age, I just can't afford, in both money and attention, so many monthly books. I will catch up, either in trades or preferrably discounted digital singles.

Speaking of Reverse Flash. Here he is on set in costume. I like the design. You can't go full yellow. And there's a RING! As in something similar to Flash's ring that contains his costume.

http://www.comicbook.../news/?a=108943

BTW, that is not a dance competition

Oh damn! This HUGE Flash fan is happy. I loved that premiere!!!!! It's everything I want from a live action Flash. Grant Gustin is fantastic at playing a slightly awkward science nerd who gets superpowers (he would make a brilliant Spider-Man btw). He's a bright guardian angel. This show also embraces and properly uses it's comic book roots in believable (not dark and gritty) ways. The special effects are summer blockbuster level. The suit looks great in action with a functional sleek design. There are some CW-ish elements: a love triangle, etc, that aren't groan inducing, as they get drowned out by the rest of the quality. And that little epilogue at the end. OH MY FUCK! I love where this series could be heading.