Last edited by Rakzo; 06-14-2023 at 12:47 PM.
Not to be hall monitor but before this gets too off the rails, this is the GL#2 thread...
This is obviously all up for interpretation, but Hal's coming across as super entitled to me. This kind of thing was less obvious back in the day and nobody questioned it, but these are not those times, so replicating it here is rankling me more than a little bit. (and even if this is Adams's point - which I kinda doubt, but we'll see - I also don't want some character lecturing Hal to wise up and call him on it. Will he figure it out on his own? Fingers crossed...)
Also, piloting a private plane seems like it would be torture for Hal because you're supposed to want smooth sailing - like a racecar driver driving in NYC traffic as a cabbie.
Last edited by j9ac9k; 06-14-2023 at 08:16 AM.
Isn't one of the main themes of this run that the world has passed Hal by. It's not like he's being rewarded for his antics towards Carol.
I get it, but to me flirting is a two-way street, and once it's not reciprocated, it becomes something else.(i.e. read the room,(or cabin) Hal)
True. But again, it doesn't compel me to like him considering how he's handled it so far. And y'know... I already love Hal! Just not this side of him, which again feels like a regression.
I have high hopes and high standards for a Hal-lead series, so I'm just being impatient to see the stuff I want to see that makes Hal great.(to me) Fingers still crossed, the art is amazing and I'll always be happy to see a Hal book on the stands.
Last edited by j9ac9k; 06-14-2023 at 09:15 AM.
I enjoyed it and the story is just getting started, so I can’t judge it too much.
I don’t mind a cocky Hal - it’s a quality that can be endearing and annoying depending on the situation. Which gives him a flaw, which is good.
I’m totally unclear here as to Carol’s status as a, or a former, Star Sapphire. I like the character a lot so I hope we get an update on her thoughts about that.
The art is great and I’m enjoying the close up panels of facial expressions.
Wildly, the second title I read in a row last night featuring the Demolition Crew.
Hmmmm, not sure if I'm feeling Hal locking Nathan in the bathroom after spilling his drink. I'd honestly love to see Hal and Nathan bond and have him be something more than an obstacle, especially cuz Nathan was nothing but friendly to him.
Also, if I had a nickel for every time Adams started a run with the lead character lucking their way into a high-paying day job, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice
Last edited by Tomkatie; 06-14-2023 at 04:53 PM.
Need more pages on John's story, I'm intrigued by the Revenant Queen's plan but there's just so little to go on!
Loved the issue. This is probably the most I have liked Hal ever. I loved Johns GL run but that was more about plot and other characters for me. Hal is very likeable here IMO. He is a flirt, a little jerky sometimes, confident hero. Yeah... is his behavior perfect ? Nope. But that is ok...I don't need to read about perfect heroes. Sometimes people hit on exes even when they are with other people, sometimes people flirt back. It happens. Its life. Also I think people here are reading the whole part where Carols fiance commenting on Hal being funny all wrong. I don't think Adams has him saying it so the reader knows it...it is more showing his character in my mind...like he is some big goof who is being charmed but his fiances ex.
Read The Flash#1 this September!