The return of the Mighty Mighty New 52 Discussion thread

[Pharozonk]

That's far from a fact, alot of those old designs are the driving factor in why comic book fans are still ridicule.

So is it dignified to cater to the people who mocked your product for years? That feels more like selling out to me.

[Sirzechs]

So is it dignified to cater to the people who mocked your product for years? That feels more like selling out to me.

Catering to them specifically? of course not but they still want a wider audience, at the end of the day their running a business their jobs is to make money.

[Pharozonk]

Catering to them specifically? of course not but they still want a wider audience, at the end of the day their running a business their jobs is to make money.

We'll just have to agree to disagree on that. I don't see it as anything but selling out for money and DC chasing the mainstream audience, old fans be damned.

[andersonh1]

Removing Superman's trunks doesn't seem to have produced higher sales. That's all I'm saying.

[andersonh1]

That's far from a fact, alot of those old designs are the driving factor in why comic book fans are still ridicule.

Then clearly comics are not for people who don't like the costumes. It's pretty simple. I don't care if people make fun of me as a comic book fan. So what?

[Sirzechs]

Then clearly comics are not for people who don't like the costumes. It's pretty simple. I don't care if people make fun of me as a comic book fan. So what?

Exactly YOU don't care, are others just suppose to feel the same way as well?


Especially with stuff like this?

[byrd156]

Exactly YOU don't care, are others just suppose to feel the same way as well?


Especially with stuff like this?

Comics are supposed to be crazy, if that's your point.

[Batmil]

I love the new52! It's what got me into collecting comics! I used to get so confused every time I walked into a comic shop. All these high issue numbers and the staff not really willing to help made it very demotivating for me to start. Also, I could not stand picking up issue #650 for example without owning issue #1 .

[Jeff Brady]

We'll just have to agree to disagree on that. I don't see it as anything but selling out for money and DC chasing the mainstream audience, old fans be damned.

Are you familiar with capitalism?

[Pharozonk]

Are you familiar with capitalism?

Of course I am, so I know the dirty side of it as well.

[byrd156]

I love the new52! It's what got me into collecting comics! I used to get so confused every time I walked into a comic shop. All these high issue numbers and the staff not really willing to help made it very demotivating for me to start. Also, I could not stand picking up issue #650 for example without owning issue #1 .

I always will prefer it that way. Collecting ,to me, should be all about finding each individual issue, its a process that takes time.

[Adekis]

I also love the New 52! Although I'm starting to think three years is long enough that maybe it isn't "New" anymore- can we just start calling it the DCU? Whatever.

I got comics in trade on occasion before the reboot, but September of 2011 was a life changer to me! I started buying books on a monthly and never looked back! Of course, by now I've greatly expanded by collection of classic comic books as well, but that never would have happened if I hadn't started collecting with the New 52!

[andersonh1]

Exactly YOU don't care, are others just suppose to feel the same way as well?


Especially with stuff like this?

It's a comic book. Crazy costumes come with the territory. The redesigned New 52 costumes are no more sensible or believable than the old standbys were.

Actually, the Robin costume looks pretty good. Nicely drawn by whoever that artist is.

As for book numbers, I miss books numbered in the hundreds. I hate constant relaunches and new #1s. I like to buy books in the triple digits.

[Mister Mog]

Ok, so ever since last year, i've gotten back into comics and i've been wanting to start on dc due to the new 52 reboot :d . I was super excited that i have a "starting on point". I can start over with my favorite characters with a new look and flavor to them. I started off with justice league by johns and lee and i have to say, origins was amazing!

But the reason, i'm making this rant is because, judging from the dc community, a lot of people don't like the reboot :? What!?

I mean, i can understand that veteran readers who've been following the comics since way way back, hating it cuz they just lost all of what their following. A lot of people also don't like how the characters have different personalities than their pre new52 counterparts (it's actually kinda the same really, only having more attitude and such). Shouldn't readers give them a chance to prove themselves, since it's a reboot, the characters should start off with many flaws and such and work their way towards what they really stand for.

I don't really see a point to a reboot if everything stays the same. As for the continuity, i can see how it can be confusing for issues like batgirl (whether is associates with the killing joke). But what if, the writers just want to incorporate an event like that happening in her past?

What are your thoughts on this? I can appreciate and accept opinions since everyone has their own, whether they dislike it or like it. I just don't think people should keep associating the new 52 with whatever happened in the pre-new52. Yes, people will always judge, but i feel it limits your experience if you don't see it for what it is.

[Starchild]

I am loving the new 52, people need to realize that this is a brand new universe, anything is fair game. They can change anything they want. Seems like they don't understand what a reboot is. And welcome!