REVIEW: Midnighter, #2

[Ropeburn]

I'm just hoping this book gets the big numbers it deserves. Not just because of it's portrayal of a gay superhero but because it's an all around fantastic comic.

Second issue was incredible! Hoping for good numbers as well. American flag tank top in a Russian bar? Loved it.

[ed2962]

But they are getting on The View as cross-promotion through a massive media conglomerate. DC's not getting asked to The View because there's no way Disney goes for that.

Sure, but there's got to be some media outlet that DC/Waner Bros has access to

[numberthirty]

Because Marvel hasn't really published anything of the sorts asides of Punisher and few odd minis here and there?

Because they can't seem to get any mature readers books to stick outside of Ennis' Punisher MAX. I think the draw there is probably more Garth's name than the character, too.

Not so sure I really agree.

The Aaron Punisher Max was an almost two year run. Alias ran for longer than that. Criminal and Incognito each had multiple runs. X-Statix had an almost two year run.

[HsssH]

Criminal/Incognito were in Icon line which is basically "we don't care" line and once Brubaker left Marvel those series moved to Image too.

[FanboyStranger]

Not so sure I really agree.

The Aaron Punisher Max was an almost two year run. Alias ran for longer than that. Criminal and Incognito each had multiple runs. X-Statix had an almost two year run.

Alias and X-Statix were over a decade ago. I'll give you Criminal and Incognito, but also point out that they are no longer published by Marvel.

[numberthirty]

Sure. However, they were after the Ennis Punisher run. Once we agree on that, how many titles besides Midnighter have shown up a DC? To me, Marvel seems a bit(not even a very big bit) more friendly to this sort of title.

As a couple of folks have pointed out, there are clearly more friendly venues than either DC or Marvel.

[FanboyStranger]

Sure. However, they were after the Ennis Punisher run. Once we agree on that, how many titles besides Midnighter have shown up a DC? To me, Marvel seems a bit(not even a very big bit) more friendly to this sort of title.

As a couple of folks have pointed out, there are clearly more friendly venues than either DC or Marvel.

The entire Vertigo line for starters.

[numberthirty]

I guess. I don't really see giving DC credit for what happens at Vertigo.

[NewMutant]

Midnighter #1 debuted at #83. This series deserves a lengthy run.

[Ropeburn]

Midnighter #1 debuted at #83. This series deserves a lengthy run.

Not good looking numbers for most of the NuYou.

57 Earth 2 Society 1* $2.99 DC 41,002
58 Black Canary 1* $2.99 DC 40,786
60 Red Hood Arsenal 1* $2.99 DC 40,071
66 Constantine The Hellblazer 1* $2.99 DC 38,080
69 Martian Manhunter 1* $2.99 DC 36,581
70 Dr Fate 1* $2.99 DC 35,962
71 Bizarro 1* $2.99 DC 35,010
72 Bat Mite 1* $2.99 DC 34,731
77 Teen Titans 9 $2.99 DC 33,412
79 Batgirl 41 $2.99 DC 33,220
82 Doomed 1* $2.99 DC 32,259
83 Midnighter 1* $2.99 DC 32,200
84 Justice League 3001 1* $2.99 DC 32,174
85 All Star Section 8 1* $2.99 DC 31,099
86 Omega Men 1* $2.99 DC 30,158
94 Prez 1* $2.99 DC 28,309

Plus new "directions" for TT and Batgirl are tanking.

[Hawkgirl]

Sorry, running one issue behind, but I have a question about Midnighter 2. Spoilers but I assume everyone in this thread has read it by now.

I found it a little hard to follow at one point, where it seems that Midnighter... pulls his own ears off? I don't quite get it. Okay, it's to stop himself hearing the enemy and her words of death... but pulling the flappy fleshy bits off the side of your head doesn't destroy your hearing.

Is that what he did, or did I misinterpret the scene? Later on his ears are intact - I assume he has healing powers? I'm enjoying the comic but I'm not familiar with the character or his power set.

[HellHere]

Hi Hawkgirl - He punches his ears in(out?) in that scene. Typically Midnighters powers are that he can see the outcome of a fight (though some writers expand that into all interactions he has), super strength, healing and superspeed.

[Hawkgirl]

Hi Hawkgirl - He punches his ears in(out?) in that scene. Typically Midnighters powers are that he can see the outcome of a fight (though some writers expand that into all interactions he has), super strength, healing and superspeed.

Ah! Punching in makes more sense... and there are no fleshy bits being thrown around anyway. Thanks!