XO Manowar [vol.2] #2 discussion

DirtbagSailor · Post by **DirtbagSailor** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 12:25 pm

"A brilliant interstellar epic that features compelling characters, a visually stunning setting, and exceptional story."

http://all-comic.com/2017/x-o-manowar-2/

paradise · Post by **paradise** » Sat Apr 22, 2017 6:12 pm

Let's just say that #2 improved on the already great first issue, quite dramatically. If the A cover of #1 did not make sense, it will after reading this issue.

DirtbagSailor · Post by **DirtbagSailor** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:07 am

Posted!

http://all-comic.com/2017/x-o-manowar-2/

Brapbrap · Post by **Brapbrap** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 3:35 pm

kindt really cannot write very consistently. every time i start to think he's good he writes a terribly paced issue like this with loads of awkward dialogue. aric's characterization is just stupid, why is he giving a big monologue to the cadmium guy and treating him like he's evil when he is being forced to fight for the azures against his own will.

Gafti · Post by **Gafti** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:27 pm

I lucked out today, and was able to get the pre-order edition off the rack at the local shop. So stoked.
Just an incredible issue visually.

grendeljd · Post by **grendeljd** » Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:15 pm

If anyone would like to hear our OTV:VCR podcast discussing/reviewing this issue [and Britannia; We Who Are About To Die #1], please follow the link;

http://onlythevaliant.com/episodes/vcr114/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks to any who listen in

jmatt · Post by **jmatt** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:23 pm

Gafti wrote:Just an incredible issue visually.

Some of the best comic book art I've seen in a long time.

What a great issue and arc. I love that Aric is able to use the ring to create weapons and shields, that's a fantastic development and really changes the dynamic for the character. He can now tap into the power of Shanhara without having to be fully suited up. Great stuff!

jmatt · Post by **jmatt** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:31 pm

Brapbrap wrote:why is he giving a big monologue to the cadmium guy and treating him like he's evil when he is being forced to fight for the azures against his own will.

First, he has the armor. He could simply leave the planet or lay waste to darn near anything he pleases. I think the "forcing" was only initially when he was conscripted.

I would imagine that he sees that the Cads have subjugated the rest of the planet, and while he has had this situation thrust upon him, feels that he is fighting alongside the underdogs. Having lived in subjugation to both the Romans and then the Vine, perhaps he empathizes with their plight.

jmatt · Post by **jmatt** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:43 pm

One last observation: Defecate. Deficate is not a word. Fe, like feces. We need editors with some Latin word root skills.

Or spellcheck.

Gafti · Post by **Gafti** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:07 pm

jmatt wrote:
Gafti wrote:Just an incredible issue visually.
Some of the best comic book art I've seen in a long time.

What a great issue and arc. I love that Aric is able to use the ring to create weapons and shields, that's a fantastic development and really changes the dynamic for the character. He can now tap into the power of Shanhara without having to be fully suited up. Great stuff!

The relationship between Shanhara and Aric is also interesting as hell. Shanhara's comment about Aric's ex is interesting. I wonder if her demise was somehow accidental and at the hands of Aric and Shanhara? I already can't wait for May.

greg · Post by **greg** » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:17 pm

jmatt wrote:One last observation: Defecate. Deficate is not a word. Fe, like feces. We need editors with some Latin word root skills.

Or spellcheck.

I find something misspelled in EVERY Valiant comic in the past 5 years. At this point, I think they're just trolling us.

jmatt · Post by **jmatt** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 8:51 pm

greg wrote:
jmatt wrote:One last observation: Defecate. Deficate is not a word. Fe, like feces. We need editors with some Latin word root skills.

Or spellcheck.
I find something misspelled in EVERY Valiant comic in the past 5 years. At this point, I think they're just trolling us.

This gets back to my theory that they are communicating a hidden comic book within their compendium of work. If we take all of the misspelled words and arrange them properly, it is its own comic.

grendeljd · Post by **grendeljd** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:23 pm

jmatt wrote:
greg wrote:
jmatt wrote:One last observation: Defecate. Deficate is not a word. Fe, like feces. We need editors with some Latin word root skills.

Or spellcheck.
I find something misspelled in EVERY Valiant comic in the past 5 years. At this point, I think they're just trolling us.
This gets back to my theory that they are communicating a hidden comic book within their compendium of work. If we take all of the misspelled words and arrange them properly, it is its own comic.

Gafti · Post by **Gafti** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:58 pm

jmatt wrote:
Brapbrap wrote:why is he giving a big monologue to the cadmium guy and treating him like he's evil when he is being forced to fight for the azures against his own will.
First, he has the armor. He could simply leave the planet or lay waste to darn near anything he pleases. I think the "forcing" was only initially when he was conscripted.

It is so fascinating to watch him fight against his own nature as a warrior and a primitive.
It's obviously a metaphor for the human struggle to tamp down our own primitive base desires in a modern civilized society. He is evolving before our eyes, and it's a trip.

agent_graves · Post by **agent_graves** » Fri Apr 28, 2017 11:29 pm

So far so good, it's still early....

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