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01-16-2020, 12:27 PM #1THE MARK OF MY DIGNITY
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Superman issue #19 Preview
"Mark my words! This drill will open a hole in the universe. And that hole will become a path for those that follow after us. The dreams of those who have fallen. The hopes of those who will follow. Those two sets of dreams weave together into a double helix, drilling a path towards tomorrow. THAT's Tengen Toppa! THAT'S Gurren Lagann! MY DRILL IS THE DRILL THAT CREATES THE HEAVENS!" - The Digger
We walk on the path to Secher Nbiw. Though hard fought, we walk the Golden Path.
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01-16-2020, 12:29 PM #2THE MARK OF MY DIGNITY
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"Mark my words! This drill will open a hole in the universe. And that hole will become a path for those that follow after us. The dreams of those who have fallen. The hopes of those who will follow. Those two sets of dreams weave together into a double helix, drilling a path towards tomorrow. THAT's Tengen Toppa! THAT'S Gurren Lagann! MY DRILL IS THE DRILL THAT CREATES THE HEAVENS!" - The Digger
We walk on the path to Secher Nbiw. Though hard fought, we walk the Golden Path.
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01-16-2020, 12:45 PM #3Astonishing Member
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I get that people hate Bendis Superman - for reasons I can understand, and reasons that are utterly beyond me - but I cannot grasp arguing these are not 6 perfect pages.
Buh-bye
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01-16-2020, 01:14 PM #4The Man Who Cannot Die
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I have not seen anybody complain. But then again , they could start.
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01-16-2020, 04:33 PM #5Ultimate Member
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It's definitely written well enough. Even no Bendis speak present. And of course the art which has just been well, Reis, which pretty much stands for beautiful. But then again writing was never an issue with me. Hence my enjoyment of the early run. Its the direction I couldn't get on board with, and still can't. It being crafted decently unfortunately won't change anything where I'm concerned. I wish I could, believe me, I hate it when I'm on the sideline. But there's just nothing here I'm looking for in a Superman lore, its removing and changing too much I consider key to my enjoyment. I guess this is just something where "old guy resistant to change" really comes out in me. For those who were on the fence and are being drawn into the story, I'm glad the negative expectation was subverted though. Originally Posted by Dispenser Of Truth
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"They can be a great people Kal-El, they wish to be. They only lack the light to show the way. For this reason above all, their capacity for good, I have sent them you. My only son." - Jor-El
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01-16-2020, 01:18 PM #6Astonishing Member
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I love this preview. It's just so...perfect.
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01-16-2020, 01:43 PM #7Mighty Member
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Unfortunately this run is nothing but a couple of good scenes and interesting ideas but the overall story and characterization is a mess.
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01-16-2020, 02:18 PM #8Black Belt in Bad Ideas
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You said it, chief. Damn fine preview. Originally Posted by Dispenser Of Truth
That first page takeout got a good laugh out of me. Well-played.Last edited by Robanker; 01-16-2020 at 02:21 PM.
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01-16-2020, 03:27 PM #9Invincible Member
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...I love that preview? Really looking forward to the full issue now!
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01-16-2020, 03:30 PM #10Ultimate Member
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Just gonna repeat what I said in the other thread. The preview is amazing, this story is turning out to be infinitely better than I ever hoped it would be, and if the next 3-6 issues are just interactions like this, with Clark and his peers figuring out the new normal, I'd be entirely satisfied.
Clark going public rubs against the core concept of Superman, and yet Bendis is making it f**king work, man."We all know the truth: more connects us than separates us. But in times of crisis the wise build bridges, while the foolish build barriers. We must find a way to look after one another, as if we were one single tribe."
~ Black Panther.
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01-16-2020, 08:15 PM #11Astonishing Member
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I noticed the lack of glasses immediately and it was a little jarring for me. It will take some getting used to.
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01-16-2020, 08:33 PM #12Extraordinary Member
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This preview was incredible. I'm so excited.
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01-17-2020, 01:41 AM #13Astonishing Member
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Is that "Superman is coming" and "The only thing that would sell better is if we had Batman" page a roast at DC ?
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01-17-2020, 01:19 PM #14Incredible Member
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When he's on his game, Bendis writes some of the best Superman. This is an example of that.
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01-17-2020, 09:55 PM #15Moderator
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I don't like the idea he still gets to write for the Planet. I feel like there should be more personal sacrifices to outing himself then just getting fired and then somehow finding a way to still work at the Planet. It feels like Bendis is trying to have his cake, eat it too, at least to me. But I guess he'll still have a day job so he won't be just another Marvel hero in DC spandex.
The characterization and dialogue is totally on-point though.
The no glasses in public thing is really jarring for me.
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