Generation Zero #2 Discussion
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Generation Zero #2 Discussion
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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I'm kinda put off by the floating holo-tablets the kids use. Have we seen tech like that elsewhere?
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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I didn't mind this comic so much, but I am hoping they face repercussions for the actions they take. Sure, this comic was for building characters, but when you kidnap the most popular girl in the school to question, let's hope there will be trouble. I'd lose faith in the comic if they let it slip.
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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I think part of the mystery surrounding the city of Rook is how & why they've suddenly become such a high tech boom town. My impression of that is that the tech they have there is unusually high-end.slack wrote:I'm kinda put off by the floating holo-tablets the kids use. Have we seen tech like that elsewhere?
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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
A very good second issue, and much more of what I was expecting from a Gen Zero book than the first issue was. Anybody that read the first issue and called it quits there, I'd recommend you at least try #2 or maybe even the whole first arc before making up your mind. The first issue was very much a set up issue and not what I expect as things continue.
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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
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Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I can guarantee A) ...Dallow Spicer1 wrote:As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr84/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?

He's still not a fan of Gen Zero, so I'm sure you'll find our 'debate' entertaining

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I also made sure to give a shout out to Greg for cracking the Cornermen dialogue anagrams in issue onegrendeljd wrote:I can guarantee A) ...Dallow Spicer1 wrote:As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr84/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?![]()
He's still not a fan of Gen Zero, so I'm sure you'll find our 'debate' entertaining

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I'M IN!!grendeljd wrote:I can guarantee A) ...Dallow Spicer1 wrote:As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr84/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?![]()
He's still not a fan of Gen Zero, so I'm sure you'll find our 'debate' entertaining

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
Dallow Spicer1 wrote:I'M IN!!grendeljd wrote:I can guarantee A) ...Dallow Spicer1 wrote:As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr84/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?![]()
He's still not a fan of Gen Zero, so I'm sure you'll find our 'debate' entertaining

It's a long one too, we rambled on about XO quite a bit for the finale. I'm rather proud of my terrible crazy theory in that part

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
Good, go as long as it needs! Don't let Sean boss you Canadians around with his 'keep it under an hour' rules!!grendeljd wrote:Dallow Spicer1 wrote:I'M IN!!grendeljd wrote:I can guarantee A) ...Dallow Spicer1 wrote:As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr84/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?![]()
He's still not a fan of Gen Zero, so I'm sure you'll find our 'debate' entertaining![]()
It's a long one too, we rambled on about XO quite a bit for the finale. I'm rather proud of my terrible crazy theory in that part

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
Dallow Spicer1 wrote:Good, go as long as it needs! Don't let Sean boss you Canadians around with his 'keep it under an hour' rules!!grendeljd wrote:Dallow Spicer1 wrote:I'M IN!!grendeljd wrote:I can guarantee A) ...Dallow Spicer1 wrote:As its a Gen Zero week I'm only listening to this podcast IF...grendeljd wrote:If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue (& XO #50, & Bloodshot Reborn #17), please follow the link;
http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr84/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks to any who listen in
A) Chris is on
B) he's at least 50% entertaining as when he reviewed Gen Zero issue #1
Can you guarantee this Grendel?![]()
He's still not a fan of Gen Zero, so I'm sure you'll find our 'debate' entertaining![]()
It's a long one too, we rambled on about XO quite a bit for the finale. I'm rather proud of my terrible crazy theory in that part

I thought you might be happy to hear that - we're total rebels. This one clocked in at 1hr, 8 minutes.

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
I laughed so hard at Gamete.
Loving this series way more than I thought I would.
Loving this series way more than I thought I would.
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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
Really liked the issue, the Zygos twins are really creepy.
Unfortunately, I didn't like the Gamete angle. I've been waiting since Armor Hunters for something awesome about a fetus that can somehow ward off utter destruction. Here, it was simply reduced to a punchline with Jedi mind tricks. I think the concept had so much more potential. Oh well.
But the rest of the book is terrific!
Unfortunately, I didn't like the Gamete angle. I've been waiting since Armor Hunters for something awesome about a fetus that can somehow ward off utter destruction. Here, it was simply reduced to a punchline with Jedi mind tricks. I think the concept had so much more potential. Oh well.
But the rest of the book is terrific!

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Re: Generation Zero #2 Discussion
+1Donovan wrote:I laughed so hard at Gamete.
Loving this series way more than I thought I would.
I'm really enjoying this series
I know it's been accused of being a teenage high school drama cliche ... Buts it's got so many interesting off beat touches to it.
And Dysart created these characters but FVL has been so great at being spot on in bringing out the best in each of the Gen Zero characters.
The creepiness of the Zygos twins
The free spirited strangeness of Cloud.
The youthful rebellious nature of Cronus
The coolness of Telic
The disgruntled maturity of animalia
And I thought Gamete was funny and compelling.
FVL consistently writes smart and interesting stories ... I can't wait to see where this story is going.
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