Comments on: MONDOcomics #33: December 16, 2009

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By: Caesar

Caesar — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:33:51 +0000

Speaking of Astonishing, I don’t know if Ellis is trying to collect a paycheque, but I AM starting to think that Ellis prefers to write about weird science stuff over characters and plot. He just seems more interested in going to weird places than he does in characterizing or moving the plot along. Looking back at his recent work it seems really obvious; it’s all crazy theoretical stuff that the alternate reality multiphase goblin in his head tells him to write.

I don’t think it’s a bad thing necessarily…it’s as good a basis for a story as any, but I think it works better with non-established original characters.

Yeah, I guess I’m saying Astonishing could be better.

By: Caesar

Caesar — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:26:34 +0000

YES ISAAC. I particularly liked the issue where Prof X pimp slaps his way into the Acolyte stronghold with his mighty brain. I get so tired of powerful characters doddering around and being wusses all the time because writers can’t figure out how to use them. Which is also why I liked this issue of Astonishing, where Cyclops blasts a gigantic monster in half. THAT’S WHAT IIIIII’M TALKIN’ ‘BOUT!!

And are you sure that’s the rule with the Blackest Night stuff? I thought it was only the Indigo Lanterns. Meh, I could be wrong.

Heh heh…”Christmas Lantern”.

By: Isaac

Isaac — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:09:59 +0000

the general rule of thumb seems to be: if you have one or more rings attacking a black lantern, that’ll work- so Guy having a green and red ring, going all Christmas lantern on them, seems to work out just fine.
But still, it’s all about Kyle coming back- anything that can illicit such a response from me, well, that effects my rating a lot.

X-Men Legacy is awesome, especially during the continuity heavy Xavier days- as someone who doesn’t always know the ins and outs of X-history, this is the kind of thing that teaches it to me. Assuming of course that they aren’t getting it wrong. Plus, it’s Professor X taking names.

By: Caesar

Caesar — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:45:27 +0000

Isaac, I was so happy Kyle didn’t die too. Other than that though, the issue was kinda okay. I liked seeing Guy kick ass, but, um, Red Lanterns can kill Black Lanterns now (or sever their connection or whatever)? I think I’d enjoy this stuff better if someone would tell me the rules.

By: Owen

Owen — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:32:22 +0000

“I’m basically going to address this to Owen and other people who might have dropped X-Men Legacy because they found it too continuity heavy during the Xavier-led days — buy this when it comes out in trade.”

I propose a formal MONDOcomics wager! If I pick this up in the collected edition and don’t like it… do you agree to buy it from me?

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:59:20 +0000

RE: captian america

In addition to the Reborn story being kinda so-so the timing has made it an anti-climax. I picked up Iron Man #21 and the characters were mostly nonchalant when Steve Rogers walked in.

By: Caesar

Caesar — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:33:32 +0000

Couldn’t agree more about the Capt. America comments, mate. The whole series is pretty much a moot point right now, since Steve Rogers has already appeared in three Marvel comics to my knowledge. His death was handled SO well, but his return to life is nothing short of underwhelming.