Best Comic Book run?
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Flagg's death was one of the great comic book deaths!! The whole Jihad thing was awesome.
Ben's story was also great. When he started to go over the edge. Pretty grim dude. heh
And the Janus Directive crossover! Manhunter gets the job done!
My problem with the series was that no major characters were likely to die. How many did? No majors. They only brought in "new supervillains" when they wanted to kill someone. But if the premise wasn't really followed, I'm not too concerned. It's still one of my favorite comic runs. Damned good stuff!!
Ben's story was also great. When he started to go over the edge. Pretty grim dude. heh
And the Janus Directive crossover! Manhunter gets the job done!
My problem with the series was that no major characters were likely to die. How many did? No majors. They only brought in "new supervillains" when they wanted to kill someone. But if the premise wasn't really followed, I'm not too concerned. It's still one of my favorite comic runs. Damned good stuff!!
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Of course, that list also includes the "bad guys," like the Jihad members. But the premise was for criminals to go on suicide missions, and, if they survived, they went free. Instead, most of the missions were carried out by the core members, who were largely non-criminals, and Flagg was the only one of them who died. No big time criminals died.sgtnull wrote:a list of those who died in the series...
www.angelfire.com/vt/SSquadPBEM/bodycount.html
But, like I said, I love the series, and just change the premise in my mind. No prob.
Menolly, good taste! Some of the best stuff ever was in Thor. Simonson's run and the Celestial Saga (ending in #300) spring to mind.
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Yes, but not since the 90's. I don't remember much of it.
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Have you read the current Squadron Supreme stuff? It began with the 12-issue Supreme Power. Then a couple minis for Hyperion and Nighthawk, and now the first issue of the ongoing series is out. Among the best stuff I've read.
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I skipped the minis, because I didn't see that Gary Frank was drawing them. I'm back now that SS has Gary on it, tho.Fist and Faith wrote:Have you read the current Squadron Supreme stuff? It began with the 12-issue Supreme Power. Then a couple minis for Hyperion and Nighthawk, and now the first issue of the ongoing series is out. Among the best stuff I've read.
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You know, I keep looking at Sandman, Watchmen, V for Vendetta, because I've heard all this good about them, but there's just something about the artwork that puts me off. On the other hand, Sin City, which I have little interest in, I have no problem reading when I pick it up. Maybe it's just the colour.
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I was thinking the same thing about Curt Swan, who's only notable acheivement was a continuous, 30 year long stream of mediocracy. At least Ditko had style.Fist and Faith wrote:AMEN!!! How on earth do some people get to be so famous in the field???dlbpharmd wrote:I could do without Steve Ditko though.
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Let us not forget the truly gifted artistry of Don Heck, Frank Robbins, Ron Wilson, Arvel Jones, Herb Trimpe and of course Sal Buscema.dANdeLION wrote:I was thinking the same thing about Curt Swan, who's only notable acheivement was a continuous, 30 year long stream of mediocracy. At least Ditko had style.Fist and Faith wrote:AMEN!!! How on earth do some people get to be so famous in the field???dlbpharmd wrote:I could do without Steve Ditko though.
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Dude, you forgot the bestest master of them all....Ron Frenz!!
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