The Comic Book Thread (spoilers)

[GhostMachine]

What's Tek Jansen?

Stephen Colbert's comic, baybee.

Edited March 13, 2007 by GhostMachine

[Buford Ripley]

So... how about that Captain America?

**WARNING POTENTIAL SPOILERS, SERIOUSLY SPOILERS**

I want to think that it's an early April Fool's joke. >_>

Edited March 14, 2007 by Dapper Dan Kulade

[RazorsEdge]

Is it actually confirmed that he is dead? I haven't read the issue or anything, but I was under the impression he was shot and then taken away for treatment, with no confirmation over whether he died or not?

Or am I wrong? >_>.

If he is dead I expect him back in one form or another relatively soon.

[Benji]

I suspect that it was said he was 'on the raft' because they don't want him to become a martyr to the cause, they'll pretend he's still as long for as long as possible.

[GhostMachine]

Apparently, there's going to be a new Captain America:

http://www.newsarama.com/movies/Hellboy/Iron/889new_storyimage3793928_full.jpg

[Boulder]

Apparently, there's going to be a new Captain America:

http://www.newsarama.com/movies/Hellboy/Iron/889new_storyimage3793928_full.jpg

<-----look at this

Yes, that is the Punisher in a new costume, and over at Marvel.com they hint he may take on the Captain America name. *pass the barf bag, please*

<----then read this

Can't imagine this lasting long. According to something (I think) I read at Newsarama, Punisher's involvement with the Cap mask is an arc from issues 6-10 of War Journal. I'd much sooner believe Bucky to be a longer term replacement until Steve Rogers returns.

[GhostMachine]

Going off Boulder's spoiler:

Frankly, I don't think Cap will stay dead more than 6 months - not including this one. But Bucky would definitely be my first choice to replace Steve as Cap....provided he only carries a pistol (and some non-lethal ammunition in addition to lethal - because I could still see him killing terrorists and such or avenging Cap by blowing the Skull's people away) or no guns at all, and covers up the cybernetic arm.

I still don't buy it for a second that Cap is really dead, though. I can think of several ways for him to still be alive, even if they do have a corpse.

[Pepsi]

Hopefully if they have balls they'll leave him dead. The Marvel Universe needs a good shake-up.

Why is this still a spoiler? I think everyone knows by now and if they don't then they need to get out more.

[GhostMachine]

Hopefully if they have balls they'll leave him dead. The Marvel Universe needs a good shake-up.

Why is this still a spoiler? I think everyone knows by now and if they don't then they need to get out more.

[MalaCloudy Black]

For what it's worth I also don't believe that YOU KNOW WHO~ is dead. Neither does Wolverine. From the previews of the upcoming Fallen Son: Wolverine book, it looks like Wolvy is trying to find the "real" answers.

[TMM]

For what it's worth I also don't believe that YOU KNOW WHO~ is dead. Neither does Wolverine. From the previews of the upcoming Fallen Son: Wolverine book, it looks like Wolvy is trying to find the "real" answers.

Apparently Captain America #26 has the autopsy on Cap's body, so one way or the other I reckon he is actually dead. Now they could just easily clone him, bring in another dimension's Cap or something, so I wouldn't be surprised if he was back before the end of the year. But what I'd love is if they DO intend on bringing him back at all, leave it a few years and make it a big deal.

[MalaCloudy Black]

Does anyone know where I can read some of these books online? Or at least just a few panels? >_>

[Benji]

For what it's worth I also don't believe that YOU KNOW WHO~ is dead. Neither does Wolverine. From the previews of the upcoming Fallen Son: Wolverine book, it looks like Wolvy is trying to find the "real" answers.

Apparently Captain America #26 has the autopsy on Cap's body, so one way or the other I reckon he is actually dead. Now they could just easily clone him, bring in another dimension's Cap or something, so I wouldn't be surprised if he was back before the end of the year. But what I'd love is if they DO intend on bringing him back at all, leave it a few years and make it a big deal.

Unlike Captain Marvel, where he had an amazing death and was then brought back too... keep a few people under lock and key and still manages to fail.

[Lord Nibbler]

Can someone recommend me a UK-site (or an American site with reasonable shipping) to order from?

[Timmoru Suzuki]

www.forbidden-planet.co.uk for single issue comics, or www.forbiddenplanet.co.uk for graphics and merch. You could try the shop as well, if there is a Forbidden Planet store near you.

Even if the series was a little hit and miss, the last issue of Spider-Man: Reign was simply fantastic.

[zero]

So... how 'bout that Buffy comic?

I'll avoid spoilers for those of you who haven't read it yet.

It's been a long time since I stepped foot in a comic book shop, but I picked up the first issue "Long Way Home Part 1" yesterday and loved it. I literally felt like I was reading storyboards for a Buffy episode. Of course, it leaves a ton of unanswered questions, but I really feel like the spirit of the show is captured in it. Never thought I'd get to say it, but Buffy's back. Can't wait till part two.

Edited March 16, 2007 by Zero

[Number of the Breast]

There were several things which I felt needed some explaining. For example,

How did they manage to go all S.H.I.E.L.D.? How could they afford that? And how did they manage to get decoy Buffys? Also, where's Willow? And giant Dawn seemed such an... un Buffy thing.

[zero]

I assume it's something we're going to find out in future issues. I'm sure what was left of the Watcher's Council saw the Mass Slayer Awakening as a chance to rebuild, and Buffy being Buffy made sure it was on her terms. Decoy Buffy's I'm sure weren't difficult, probably a spell of sorts, or girls that just look a lot like Buffy. Giant Dawn was out there, but I don't think it's un-Buffy like. Sex with really bad consequences is an ongoing theme in the series and it looks like Dawn is just the next victim of humping the wrong person. I think the Giant part is just something they're doing because they could have never pulled it off on television. Willow's disappearance is what I'm intrigued by the most.

[Lord Nibbler]

SHUT UP ABOUT BUFFY!

:pinch:

The comic shop round here didn't have it, and FP are waiting for the second pressing.

[Fanku Kaibutsu]

I noticed today there's a new Gen 13 series out. Has anyone read it? Is it any good? I loved the series waaay back in the day. Then the relaunch a few years ago really, really sucked. I'm afraid this newest version of the series will be the same, if not worse.