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dantheman · Post by **dantheman** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:19 pm

steverino wrote: Yeah, putting Ennis on the Punisher has been the best thing to happen to the character.

He really makes the character 3 dimensional while at the same time highlighting his single minded pursuit of punishing criminals. It can really be a treat to read.

However, I'm not really into what's happening in the MAX series. He makes it too graphic and vulgar for my taste. The one storyline that he's done so far that's really shined for me was the Russian one with the little girl.

Don't ask why, but I just thought is what really something when he told the little girl "Now, close your eyes. Don't open them." as he was carrying her through the hallway with all the carnage that him and the other soldier did to the staff at the Nuclear Missile silo.

And especially at the end when they got the girl to the US and the scientist on the submarine complained "he wouldn't let us even TOUCH her!"

And Frank said to Fury: " I promised I wouldn't let anyone stick her with anymore needles."

It really showed that despite all he's gone through in his war, he's still a loving father.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:21 pm

You guys are such S.N.A.G.s!

greg · Post by **greg** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:25 pm

cobra_commander wrote:You guys are such S.N.A.G.s!

Super Nerds Attracting Girls? Awesome!

(Well, I mean awesome for these guys... I'm married.)

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:33 pm

greg wrote:
cobra_commander wrote:You guys are such S.N.A.G.s!
Super Nerds Attracting Girls? Awesome!

Hahahahaha ROFL. "Super Nerds Attracting Girls". Classic.

"Congrats. You've just been promoted from a Regular Nerd to a SUPER Nerd!"

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:46 pm

greg wrote:
cobra_commander wrote:You guys are such S.N.A.G.s!
Super Nerds Attracting Girls? Awesome!

Got that right!

I'm a big hit at the nursing homes!

greg · Post by **greg** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:49 pm

steverino wrote:Got that right!

I'm a big hit at the nursing homes!

.... but does your business card say:

"weapons designer, aromatherapy, laser hair removal, chicken rentals, and carnival rides"

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 2:50 pm

Actually just to set the record straight.

SNAG stands for -

Sensitive New Age Guy

If you cried in the Lion King? - thats YOU!

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:00 pm

greg wrote:
steverino wrote:Got that right!

I'm a big hit at the nursing homes!
.... but does your business card say:

"weapons designer, aromatherapy, laser hair removal, chicken rentals, and carnival rides"

I don't do chicken rentals no more.

Not since poor Chickadee was taken advantage of.

As far as the laser hair removal...

...it's kinda defunct:

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:02 pm

*chuckles*

I have one for SNATCH, but I can't write it out.

-slym

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:13 pm

slym2none wrote:*chuckles*

I have one for SNATCH, but I can't write it out.

-slym

Actually, that's what the appointment was for.

You shoulda seen her face when she got out of the bathroom ready for treatment and there I was holding that cat: "Here ya go, Maam! All done.... Um.. Wait a sec... Why aren't you wearing any.."

"..oh, dear!"

steverino · Post by **steverino** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 3:50 pm

greg wrote:
steverino wrote:Got that right!

I'm a big hit at the nursing homes!
.... but does your business card say:

"weapons designer, aromatherapy, laser hair removal, chicken rentals, and carnival rides"

Duh! [slaps himself on head]

Now I get it.

Technique · Post by **Technique** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:24 pm

steverino wrote:
greg wrote:
steverino wrote:Got that right!

I'm a big hit at the nursing homes!
.... but does your business card say:

"weapons designer, aromatherapy, laser hair removal, chicken rentals, and carnival rides"
Duh! [slaps himself on head]

Now I get it.

Classic...

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 4:49 pm

steverino wrote:
greg wrote:
steverino wrote:Got that right!

I'm a big hit at the nursing homes!
.... but does your business card say:

"weapons designer, aromatherapy, laser hair removal, chicken rentals, and carnival rides"
Duh! [slaps himself on head]

Now I get it.

Yeah... my post right after yours had nothing to do with yours..... just unfortunate timing.

-slym

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 5:09 pm

slym2none wrote:*chuckles*

I have one for SNATCH, but I can't write it out.

-slym

..just because I always wanted to post this cover here...

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:14 pm

100 Bullets is my only "DC" sub

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:21 pm

Brother J wrote:
slym2none wrote:*chuckles*

I have one for SNATCH, but I can't write it out.

-slym

..just because I always wanted to post this cover here...

You win - that's much funnier than what I came up with!!!

-slym

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:22 pm

Unblessed wrote:100 Bullets is my only "DC" sub

Well, I have every issue of "Sleeper," but that was through DC/WILDStorm. And it's over.

Hey, is WILDStorm still printing?

-slym

Unblessed · Post by **Unblessed** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:30 pm

slym2none wrote:
Unblessed wrote:100 Bullets is my only "DC" sub
Well, I have every issue of "Sleeper," but that was through DC/WILDStorm. And it's over.

Hey, is WILDStorm still printing?

-slym

I don't know. I just get my sub.

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:31 pm

slym2none wrote:
Unblessed wrote:100 Bullets is my only "DC" sub
Well, I have every issue of "Sleeper," but that was through DC/WILDStorm. And it's over.

Hey, is WILDStorm still printing?

-slym

Yep. New Wildcats Jim Lee/ Grant Morrison. Out in about 10 days.

slym2none · Post by **slym2none** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 9:34 pm

I wish there was some way to bring Holden back for another round of Sleeper - Brubaker writes great spy-thriller stuff, and Sean Phillips has a very interesting style that worked well with the way they put this book out.

Sorry, I'll get down off the ol' soap-box now.

-slym

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sat Aug 26, 2006 11:08 pm

cobra_commander wrote:
slym2none wrote:
Unblessed wrote:100 Bullets is my only "DC" sub
Well, I have every issue of "Sleeper," but that was through DC/WILDStorm. And it's over.

Hey, is WILDStorm still printing?

-slym
Yep. New Wildcats Jim Lee/ Grant Morrison. Out in about 10 days.

CAN'T wait...

cobra_commander · Post by **cobra_commander** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 5:08 am

Yep. Grifter is looking like a major BADASS.

Bad news - its BI-Monthly

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 11:14 am

Jim Lee or Travest Charest is a MUST as artist on this book, IMO.

ahh the good old days...

Bi-Monthly... eh, not too bad. That is at least what Marvel does with their regular titles it seems these days.

dellamorte · Post by **dellamorte** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:12 pm

I read a bit of Marvel. Amazing, Cap, Supreme Power (or whatever it's called now), Punisher, Ultimate Spidy, Ulitmate FF, and various Minis.

The only DC I pick up is Batman or Detective when it looks good.

SnotDrip · Post by **SnotDrip** » Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:54 am

400yrs wrote:I read both, but it's getting harder and harder to do so. With the multiple titles for a single character, creators being spread thin over several books, and the crap load of variants that these companies produce for each book, it's starting to feel like the mid 90s all over again.

Each Co. still has a few quality books, but I'm trimming down my buying for both companies while marginally increasing my Image buying.

(accept the Image part)

DC mostly going back over 20+ years supplanted by some mainstream Marvels (ASM, Uncanny X-Men, Daredevil) - no MAX or Ultimate line as their is only so much Spidey I can take in one month. There are some surprises on the Independent side such as Shaolin Cowboy so I keep my eye on that rack for good writing/art

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