The $40 Pull List Live! December 2009 (Transcript)
7:16 Craig Reade
Welcome to December, and the final edition of the comiXtreme.com $40 Pull List for 2009!
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7:18 Craig Reade
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What books are on the list again?
7:18 B. Schatz
To be fair, with a team from Saskatchewan, you can’t really expect good maths, so whatever. What did you think of the game, Craig?
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Psh. Canada hasn’t even existed for 97 years. We all know it came about as part of an acid trip in the 1960s. |
7:20 B. Schatz
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True. I can’t argue with science. |
7:21 Craig Reade
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Anyway, perhaps it is time to get on with what the thousands of fans are here to read about… Novembers books! |
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Jonah Hex #49, $2.99, DC Comics. Due Out 11/04/09 ON TIME
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti, Art by Cristiano Cucina, Colors by Rob Schwager
In the conclusion to the Six-Gun War, Quentin Turnbull prepares for the eventual arrival of Jonah Hex (finally outnumbering his band thirty-to-one, by Bat Lash’s count). Hex decides to even the odds, he needs the enslaved miners on his side, and knocks out Lazarus Lane to release El Diablo, to be the miners’ hand of vengeance. The miners attack, and Hex pursues Turnbull out of the village, and confronts him directly. Turnbull briefly gets the upper hand, but just as Hex is about to deliver the killing blow, Turnbull is rescued by a group of soldiers hired to escort Turnbull across the border. |
7:21 B. Schatz
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I want to say that I’m disappointed with this wrap up. I mean, in general, I’ve been kind’ve bored by this book, but the way this arc ended… there was no punch. No zazz. And here’s why. |
7:21 B. Schatz
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1. Superhero tropes leaked into this book. At the end of the day, the hero and the villain live to fight another day, neither really changed by the experience. |
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2. A stunning lack of Rape. Don’t get me wrong, Rape is used best when they appear sparingly… but this ending could’ve been saved quite literally if Rape revealed that he had been screwing everyone all along.Oh yeah. I went there. |
7:23 Craig Reade
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I can’t really disagree there. The superhero trope thing wouldn’t have bugged me as much if there was an actual fight. Sure, there was lots of fire and revolting slaves, but where was the shootout? The “Six-Gun War” ended with none of the Six Guns really shooting. Just a bunch of pissed off Mexicans burning things down. |
7:23 Craig Reade
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I enjoyed this story, but talk about deux Ex Machina… “Hi, don’t kill him, I’m taking him. Goodbye.” |
7:24 B. Schatz
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Yeah. Up until now, it had actually been pretty solid. But I suppose they need to keep Turnbull alive for the movie? Or something? Who knows. |
7:24 Craig Reade
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Anyway – next month is the shiny issue #50, starring Darwyn Cooke and pretty drawings. This book needed some awesome art, and I am happy. |
7:24 B. Schatz
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Yeah, that should be tops. |
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Indeed. Onward! |
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Nova #31, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 11/04/09 ON TIME
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Art by Andrea DiVito, Colors by Bruno Hang.
The issue opens with a flashback from the year prior – at the end of the Skrull Invasion, and a scene between Nova and Darkhawk, talking about how Nova finally achieved recognition after the Annihilation War, and what hell it was to gain the “status” Darkhawk wanted for himself. Flash forward to the present, when Darkhawk is wanted for killing Lilandra during the War of Kings. Nova chases Darkhawk, to get some answers – and just prior the Probationers have a little training session with their new drill sergeant. Darkhawk finally agrees to accept Nova’s help, but a giant “space weed” erupts and attacks, putting a team of Kree archaeologists in danger. Nova and Darkhawk spring into action and rescue most of the scientists, but one discovers a Raptor Crystal and attacks Nova. His vital signs lost, the rest of the Corps watches in horror from the Resolute Duty as the small world he was on explodes. |
7:25 B. Schatz
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You missed the part where Nova and Darkhawk had a sexy punch-out. Nova was all, “Oh Darkhawk. It’s you.” And then Darkhawk was all “Punch me, Rich. Punch me like its love.” |
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And then they totally made out until the tentacle porn started up. |
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Or at least that’s what I read. I’ve been told that my comprehension skills aren’t so stellar. |
7:26 Craig Reade
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My brain refused to see the heresy, my friend. |
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Everyone knows it was Richy and Robbie that burned with passion. But now he’s being S&M Cranky-pants, so it isn’t to be. |
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I need to say this – ENOUGH WITH THE NONLINEAR PLOT DEVICE! Seriously, it is so over-used and mis-used in comics it drives me nuts. What part of this plot suggested it would be a good idea to bounce around so much? The only thing that almost made sense was the “one year ago” flashback conversation between Darkhawk and Nova, but even that didn’t match so much, since the story didn’t really have anything to do with Darkhawk gaining “status.” Telling this story linearly would have worked perfectly fine, and actually would have made the story better.
That said, it really is my only complaint. I still love this title to death – and this was another great issue. Darkhawk is a perfect fit for this cosmic Marvel DnA is weaving, and I am glad to see he is getting face time in Nova. |
7:27 B. Schatz
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That’s a fairly minor thing that just might be the fact that all the books you’re reading right now are pulling out the same trick. It’s really not that prevalent. |
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I swear – it seems like every book – Lets start in the PAST! Then go up six months! Then back 2 weeks, up 4, back 6 hours, then forward 12 minutes. How does this help advance a story? DnA – I love Nova right now, but just stop! |
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Anyway, enough Nova, I had to dig to find something to complain about, otherwise it was awesome. And lord knows you get tired hearing about how awesome something is over and over… |
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Batman and Robin #6, $2.99, DC Comics Due Out 11/11/09 ON TIME
Written by Grant Morrison, Art by Philip Tan, Inks by Jonathan Glapion, Colors by Alex Sinclair
Batman and Robin are chained up, stripped, sitting in front of a webcam, which will turn on once enough people call a certain phone number. Meanwhile, Red Hood and Scarlet fight Flamingo. The Dynamic Due escape, and come to the rescue of their would-be replacements. The Red Hood manages to beat Flamingo, and is eventually arrested for murder. |
7:30 B. Schatz
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What the balls was up with the art in this issue? It was like Philip Tan’s last issue of GL, where the colourist had to go in and do some heavy lifting just to make images make sense. Say what you will about Quitely, but he does not skimp and let the colourist fix his work. |
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More like his art is crap, but he has the clout to prevent a colorist from damaging his “art.” But the art still stinks, no doubt about it. |
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Zing! |
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Truth be told, the story isn’t gripping me that much either. There are bright points – but then I get a look at a Ginger Jason Todd, and it loses all credibility. |
7:32 B. Schatz
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But seriously, folks, I couldn’t stand the art in this one. Next issue brings Cameron Stewart, who is awesome, but… who knows if the book will make it to there, as yeah… the story hasn’t been gripping me as much lately either. |
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It isn’t bad… but I am just not feeling it. I was excited at the idea of someone else taking on the cowl, but Morrison just isn’t doing anything with it. Shouldn’t surprise me – I really haven’t enjoyed much by Morrison in a long, long time. |
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Anyway – Batman & Robin is off next month… perhaps we will discuss this title a little further down in the column. |
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The next book… |
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Ghost Riders: Heavens on Fire #4 (of 6), $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due out 11/04/09 ON TIME
Written by Jason Aaron, Pencils by Roland Boschi, Colors by Dan Brown |
7:34 B. Schatz
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Okay, so in Ghost Rider this month, Purple Hat and the Wicker Scarecrow eat up this prison. Then, on the run, the Anti-Christ cops a feel from the nun who’s the Caretaker, and then everyone argues a bit until they get to this town. And once they’re there? A bunch of them fight Purple Hat and Wicker Man, which ends badly, for the most part. Then the Caretaker gets sucker punched by the dude with demons for hands and oh snap! The nuns are going to face zombie bikers! |
7:35 Craig Reade
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This issue had the feel of a little filler, but otherwise it wasn’t too bad. Still – the Gun Nuns tease was a bit mean… we needed that THIS issue. Two issues of tease? Shenanigans! |
7:35 B. Schatz
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Recap’d. WHUT. |
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Yeah, I kinda agree. Great if you knew who these insane villains were (and they *are* insane), but for the rest of us… a little light on the plot. |
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Still, not a bad read. |
7:36 Craig Reade
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Is it wrong of me that I really want some analog of Dana Carvey’s Church Lady character to appear somewhere in this book?”Son of…. SATAN!!!” |
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It would fit so well. |
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Also, if I am not mistaken, the nun-grope was the only appearance of Rape in any issue this month on the list. A sad, sad showing. |
7:37 B. Schatz
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If that’s wrong, Craig, then I don’t want ot be right. |
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Agreed. |
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Well, this book remains fun… though I still maintain this issue was 100% filler. A bad thing in a mini series. |
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The Indigo Lantern Munk arrives on Oa amist the battle and reports that the homeworld of the Violet Lanterns (Zamaron) has been destroyed by the Black Lantern attack, along with their Power Battery. Once their power level maxed out, the Black Lanterns ended their assault, and turned their attention on Oa’s Power Battery. When things were looking their worst, the Green Lanters release Red Lantern Vice – but he is dispatched quickly by Sciencell security countermeasures that believe he is attempting escape. To preserve the battery, Kyle Rayner detonates his own power battery, completely wiping out the Black Lantern attackers, and killing himself in the process. |
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(You bastards) |
7:38 B. Schatz
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Well, I suppose we know what you thought of this issue then? I was schocked to see Kyle go… I kept pegging Guy as the one to bite it. Nice swerve there, by Tomasi. |
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You know, I honestly might be a little more pissed of Guy died. I mean, Guy was always lame, up until around Rebirth… when he became awesome. Still – Kyle is my Green Lantern – and sure, there is a part of me that thinks “Oh, conspiracy… Hal Jordan wasn’t getting the love DC editorial insisted upon, so they had to kill the real Green Lantern!”But he went out like a Hero, and ultimately sacrificed himself in the right way to win a War. And honestly, I can guarantee he will be back before the year is out. |
7:41 B. Schatz
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Well, yeah, I kind’ve have a sneaking suspicion that a lot of the dead… especially the ones who died DURING Blackest Night… aren’t all going to stay that way. There’s just too many deaths. |
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Indeed. I think there is going to be some kind of refresh button hit, sadly. Which makes the whole event even worse for me, because you KNOW the deaths are all just sensationalism. What – is Mark Millar under Johns’ desk or something? |
7:43 Craig Reade
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Sadly, we dropped the Blackest Night event, so I guess I really lost the ability to complain about it here… |
7:44 B. Schatz
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Yeah, well, there’s two different Geoff Johns. The guy who can craft awesome superhero books with just the right touch of history… and the guy who likes to be goey and cut people up. I don’t like this Geoff johns… |
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Nor I. Thankfully, he isn’t on this book, and this book is awesome. Enough Said. So, you recapping this one next month? |
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We need a lesson in Schatzian Lantern names I think. |
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Yes. Yes, I believe that would be rockin. |
7:45 Craig Reade
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Groovy. Onward! |
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Deadpool: Merc With a Mouth #5, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 11/18/09 ON TIME
Written by Victor Gishler, Pencils by Bong Dazo, Colors by Matt Milla, Inks by José Pimentel
Br. Betty, Deadpool, and Zombie Deadpool arrive on the A.I.M. Space Station, which is later attacked by a HYDRA ship. In the confusion, the two Deadpools, Dr. Betty, and Bill – Agent of AIM make their escape. |
7:45 B. Schatz
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The jokes in this alone are what’s carrying it for me. The plot? Eh. I could take it or leave it. But coming out of this, I’m thinking it’ll be an ensamble book, with Deadpool, Headpool, Betty and Bill. |
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The plot sucks – no doubt. But this is a humor book, and on that front, it works. I gotta say, I love the fact that AIM and HYDRA are getting so much play in this book. Many times, they even actually looked credible, and “bad-ass” to boot. Still, overly silly, but that’s what makes this title fun. Waiting anxiously for Bob to cross paths with Bill – but Bill needs a while to develop himself before that inevitable meeting, I think. |
7:47 B. Schatz
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This is true. I actually think my fondness of these organizations grew out of watching Venture Brothers. There’s just so much to do with expendible henchmen. |
7:48 Craig Reade
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I can’t agree more. There is so much untapped potential with those groups – and honestly, Deadpool’s been using it for years. Glad to see that tradition is still ongoing. |
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Doctor Horrible #1, $3.50, DC Comics. Due Out 11/18/09 ON TIME
Written by Zach Whedon, Art by Joelle Jones, Colors by Dan Jackson
Billy, as an eight-year-old, is beat up by a bully – and then witnesses a confrontation between the heroic Justice Joe and the evil Mister Maniacal that looks strangely similar to the one he just had with the bully. Only there – Maniacal wins. 20 Years later – Doctor Horrible literally runs into Captain Hammer when trying to blow up all of the parking meters in the city (their first meeting), but lives to see another day when Captain Hammer has to go and confront Bad Horse. Dr. Horrible devises a plan to “level the playing field,” in their next confrontation, and stole a bit of his DNA to give himself Captain Hammer’s strength and durability. The plan works – until he realizes that in addition to his strength, Dr. Horrible also mimicked his intelligence. Taking the antidote, Dr. Horrible escapes, and lives to plan another heist. |
7:48 B. Schatz
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The only thing I felt this book was really missing was a big song. It’s hard to do in comics, but I’ve seen it happen. In fact almost every month it DOES in the Muppet Show book, and to good effect. But hey, the rest of it was bouncy and funny, and did end up being more, rather than the same. |
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I the land of make believe, Craig. |
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*in |
7:53 Craig Reade
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Must be. Sorry for the technical difficulties. I could hear the thousands of voices screaming in agony when the feed ended. |
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I know I shared your woe. |
7:53 B. Schatz
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*Single tear* |
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However, despite the forces arrayed against us – THIS LIST WILL NOT PERISH FROM THIS EARTH! |
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So, we are back. Where the hell were we? |
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Oh yeah, Doctor Horrible. |
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This was really good. I was worried it was going to be a weak recitation of the musical, but to the contrary – it actually added a great deal to the Doctor Horrible mythos. I am a fan of this book. Shame it isn’t at least a mini-series … one issue just isn’t enough. |
7:54 B. Schatz
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Agreed. Onwards, honkie! |
7:55 Craig Reade
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OK then! On to… weirdness. |
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Wolverine: Weapon X #7, $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 11/18/09. ON TIME Written by Jason Aaron, Pencils by Yanick Paquette, Inks by Michael Lacombe, Color by Nathan Fairbairn.
Logan remains bonkers in the asylum – meanwhile, another of the inmates is taken, his hands replaced with chainsaws, and offered for sale to a pair who want to assassinate an Attorney General. They balk at the idea of that kind of carnage, but are killed for the insult. Later, Dr. Rot once again tries to get Logan to “let out the Darkness,” and pushed to the limit, he finally complies. |
7:55 B. Schatz
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I feel as though this is a weird second arc to go on. For an ongoing, I think the perfect plan is two arc of ongoing story, and then a break like this, to tell a nice horror story. The pace of it works for a horror comic, but has ground the book’s momentum down quite a bit. |
7:55 Craig Reade
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It’s tough when you have a book with a lot going on, but almost nothing you can really talk about in a few short sentences. This is a very deliberately paced book, but not in that horrible generic comic way that basically means “padding for more issues and more money.” It seems like a story that is worth the time to tell, and so far, things are going exactly the pace they should not an exciting read by any means, but definitely an enjoyable one. |
7:56 Craig Reade
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This doesn’t really seem like a Wolverine book, and I think that is the problem I am having with it. If this was some weird Vertigo book, I think I’d be more excited about it. |
7:57 B. Schatz
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True. It really hinges upon how this ending goes. I can almost guarentee some of mama’s good ol’ homemade flashback storytelling. ;) |
7:58 Craig Reade
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uuuuh… flashback…. |
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As long as it is ONE, and not bouncing all around, I guess I can live. |
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Let’s move on to something completely… better. |
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Nomad: The Girl Without A World #3, $3.99, DC Comics. Due Out 11/18/09 ON TIME Written by Sean McKeever, Pencils by David Baldeon, Colors by Chris Sotomayor
We discover that Rikki is being watched by members of Desmond’s “order,” and we learn that it isn’t just a strange twist of charisma that convinced people to side with him (like we really thought that). Rikki goes on the beat as Nomad, and encounters a hooded figure, who attacks her along with Mad Dog, and she is defeated, brainwashed, and finally unmasks herself in support of Desmond. In a strange twist – he has no idea at all about the brainwashing. In the end – Desmond wins the election, his supporters riot, and we learn the mastermind behind it all is Dr. Powers – a flimsy alias for Professor Power. |
7:59 B. Schatz
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I believe my man love for Sean McKeever is justified in this series. The characters and the plot progression is going just right, and man… are there some solid twists. I’m glad this book gets to continue… as McKeever is the kind of writer who writes good “bear trap” stories. He keeps dropping little plot points, as if he’s opening bear traps all around the main character, and a few missteps later, they all go off, one after another. I can’t wait to see where this goes. |
7:59 Craig Reade
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I really can’t disagree. This book is outstanding.
I don’t know if I can say any more about this book beyond what I have already said. Excellent writing, great pacing and balance… I am really enjoying this title. Why don’t people read titles like this one? It remains a mystery to me. This book is solid gold on every single level, and people would rather read the manufactured garbage. I don’t understand people. |
8:01 Craig Reade
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Sucky thing about an awesome book? There is so little to talk about. And I have to say – Nomad deserves some attention. Put down your crappy event book for ONCE and pick this book up. Please. |
8:02 Craig Reade
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9/10 times, the event book is going to suck. Infinite Crisis is long over… now its milking the cash cow. Don’t stick with it just because you are afraid of missing something! |
8:02 B. Schatz
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DO IT. Or, you know, scramble for the back issues when it starts being a back-up in Captain America in january. |
8:03 Craig Reade
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Indeed. |
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Guess what books gonna be added next month to the list. |
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Moving on. |
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Invincible Iron Man #20, $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 11/25/09 ON TIME Written by Matt Fraction, Art by Salvador Larroca, Colors by Frank D’Armata
In the start of a new story arc, we start with an odd dream sequence (Tony’s mind at work?) and then see a recording Tony made just prior to handing over control to Norman Osborne, predicting exactly where he was then, and asking those watching to decide on if they want to bring him back or not. Captain America, Donald Blake (Thor), Black Widow, Pepper Potts, and Maria Hill mull over the decision. Meanwhile, the dreams continue (repetitively), and Norman Osborne calls off the hit he put on Stark initially, claiming victory. |
8:03 Craig Reade
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Not a bad start – things still seem somewhat padded, but at least we know ahead of time that this is only a 5 issue story. Thank goodness. |
8:04 B. Schatz
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Okay, so yeah, this issue starts with a vegetable narrating about… the first half. It’s pretty talking heads, but it’s… well, it’s oddly compelling. This, from a guy who can’t stand talky-talky Bendis Avengers. |
8:05 Craig Reade
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Well, the difference there is -padding for Fraction is a dense story for Bendis. Honestly. |
8:06 Craig Reade
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Its a good read… though I am ready for something totally different. Let’s get through the "reboot" and hopefully by then, this junk with Osborne is over with. Time for another antagonist all together. |
8:07 B. Schatz
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I agree. There’s been too much Norman. Although, the stuff coming up makes it look as though finall,y the heroes are going to get a win. Odd that it’s refreshing. |
8:07 Craig Reade
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It is, isn’t it? That’s kind of sad really. |
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Let’s move on to another good book. |
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Avengers: The Initiative #30, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 11/25/09 ON TIME Written by Christos N. Gage, Pencils by Jorde Molina, Inks by Victor Olazaba and Andrew Hennessy, Colors by Edgar Delgado and Bit.
Flashback to 20 years ago (what, does every issue have to start this way this month? At least this time it makes sense), to the conception of Trauma, and how Nightmare planned his birth and the eventual usurping of his body. The New Warriors battle Penance as Nightmare emerges, and the first thing he does is restore Robbie’s memories, and unleashing nightmares on the other combatants. Tigra retrieves Night Thrasher, and finally helps ground Robbie who fights back, defeats Nightmare, and helps the New Warriors escape. |
8:10 B. Schatz
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This book really bounced back with this arc for me. I mean, both Trauma and Penance man up in this book. It’s almsot as if Penance was the man he should be here. Only, you know, he’s not. If they fix that by this story’s end, then I’ll be a happy panda. |
8:10 Craig Reade
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You know, they called Trauma "Emo-boy" once in this issue, and I totally thought they meant Penance. It was funny. |
8:12 Craig Reade
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You know – its odd. A thought occured to me reading this issue (after Nova)… its almost like the New Warriors ARE coming into their own. I think the idea that they planned it this was is laughable, but once Robbie comes out of this Penance garbage, he is going to be seasoned, high profile, and mature. Nova’s story goes without saying, and Darkhawk has finally gotten the same treatment. That, combined with the respect given to the New Warriors name…
Did these characters just grow up? The ones left alive, anyway… |
8:12 B. Schatz
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I do like that they implied that Penance doesn’t want to be Speedball again until he gets his junk together… which is good. I mean, a bunch of writers broke him pretty bad to get him to this point, so if it looks like someone is going to take the time to put him together again before he can be Speedball again… I guess I’m kind’ve sort of okay with that. Maybe. |
8:12 Craig Reade
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Hell, even Justice and Firestar are getting attention. |
8:13 Craig Reade
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You are right though – I think Robbie realizes he has some healing to do, and he’s finally ready to do it. Instead of crying all the time. I like it. |
8:14 Craig Reade
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Anyway – I think it is safe to say that this issue was something of a success. And, with that being the last title of the month, we should get ready for December’s List. |
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- The List So Far
Jonah Hex #50, $3.99, DC Comics. Due Out 12/02/09 Nova #32, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/03/09 Ghost Riders: Heavens on Fire #5 (of 6), $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due out 12/09/09 Invincible Iron Man #21, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/09/09 Green Lantern Corps #43, $2.99, DC Comics. Due Out 12/16/09 Nomad: The Girl Without A World #4, $3.99, DC Comics. Due Out 12/16/09 Power Girl #7, $2.99, DC Comics. Due out 12/16/09 Deadpool: Merc With a Mouth #6, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/16/09 Wolverine: Weapon X #8, $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/23/09 Avengers: The Initiative #31, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/23/09 Batman and Robin #7, $2.99, DC Comics Due Out 01/27/10 |
8:14 Craig Reade
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The Math
$2.59 (Bank from November) + $40 (December Budget) = $42.59 $42.59 - $33.99 (November issues) – $2.63 (tax) = $5.97 Banked for December |
8:14 Craig Reade
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- The Chopping Block & New Titles |
8:15 Craig Reade
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Well, Power Girl is back, but Batman & Robin are going on the shelf for a month. This is a good trade if you ask me. If it wasn’t put off, it would be the title I would recommend dropping to make room for a new book. Everything else was pretty solid – petty griping aside, and I am actually looking forward to next month. |
8:16 Craig Reade
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So my question is – do you have anything you would like to chop this month? Should we just put Batman out of its misery? |
8:17 B. Schatz
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Hurmmm… with no issue out next month, we don’t have to worry about it until the next. Part of me is leaning towards chopping it here, to be fair. |
8:17 Craig Reade
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Well, it doesn’t hurt us either way – so we can leave it until next month to decide. New books? |
8:19 B. Schatz
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Well, there doesn’t look like a whole lot is going on at Marvel or DC the next couple of months. Nothing that we’d be interested in. So… let’s go for something a bit different. Kids book called "Spider-Man and the Secret Wars" from Marvel. |
8:20 B. Schatz
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Basically, an all ages version of Secret Wars… but Marvel does so well with making their all ages books really work for "all ages" that I think this might be something right up our alley. Fun, self contained, blah blah, blah… |
8:20 Craig Reade
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I am a fan. The Marvel Adventures books are always solid, old-school style comics, and usually they have strong, self-contained stories. |
8:20 Craig Reade
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I’m on board. So, for December, we have… |
8:20 Craig Reade
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Jonah Hex #50, $3.99, DC Comics. Due Out 12/02/09 Nova #32, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/03/09 Ghost Riders: Heavens on Fire #5 (of 6), $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due out 12/09/09 Invincible Iron Man #21, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/09/09 Green Lantern Corps #43, $2.99, DC Comics. Due Out 12/16/09 Nomad: The Girl Without A World #4, $3.99, DC Comics. Due Out 12/16/09 Power Girl #7, $2.99, DC Comics. Due out 12/16/09 Deadpool: Merc With a Mouth #6, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/16/09 Wolverine: Weapon X #8, $3.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/23/09 Avengers: The Initiative #31, $2.99, Marvel Comics. Due Out 12/23/09 Batman and Robin #7, $2.99, DC Comics Due Out 01/27/10
The Math
$2.59 (Bank from November) + $40 (December Budget) = $42.59 $42.59 - $36.98 (November issues) – $2.87 (tax) = $2.74 Banked for January |
8:21 Craig Reade
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And with that – it is time to end! However, before we part, I have some sad news…. this will be the final Edition of the $40 Pull List Live! |
8:22 B. Schatz
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Noes! Horrors! |
8:22 Craig Reade
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The column will return next month – but in the old, non-live format. I found this to be a blast – but we have to be honest with ourselves… no one watches this live. So, in order to put out a better product, and not jump through hoops to be on when no one watches. |
8:23 Craig Reade
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Thanks for those who stuck with us all year – tune in next month for the return of the Traditional $40 Pull List! |
8:23 Craig Reade
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Any parting comments, B? |
8:24 B. Schatz
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Agreed. It was fun, but much like doinking, if no one is around to watch, it’s just not fun. Wait, what? |
8:24 B. Schatz
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Oh! Before we go… |
8:26 B. Schatz
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I want to point everyone towards the place where you can find all the Best of the Decade pieces that will be going up at Comixtreme over the next month. |
8:27 B. Schatz
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Everyone here has worked very hard on this, and all the pieces will be awesome! So DO it. |
8:27 Craig Reade
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Indeed! I am looking forward to it. So, for one final, actual live time, signing off from the lovely corperate annex.
I will miss the SPAM. |
8:28 Craig Reade
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Goodnight! |
8:28 B. Schatz
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Night! |
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