XO Manowar #16 Discussion
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XO Manowar #16 Discussion
Great issue. It wraps up the EW story for now, but leaves us with plenty to digest for the next issue.
Gilad has a heart to heart in the past and present with Aric, and realizes he is not the man he wishes him to be. His fear of what Aric will do with the armor is what will lead to his inclusion in Unity. Gilad alludes to this alliance already.
Alexander also makes a reappearance and is now associated with Neville Alcott
Gilad has a heart to heart in the past and present with Aric, and realizes he is not the man he wishes him to be. His fear of what Aric will do with the armor is what will lead to his inclusion in Unity. Gilad alludes to this alliance already.
Alexander also makes a reappearance and is now associated with Neville Alcott
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I KNOW that you're thinking "maybe this will lead to Secret Weapons!"
Which would be completely awesome! This was a solid issue. The character interaction was mostly really good; the new love interest still seems a bit from nowhere to me, but it was competently done. (I know she's appeared in the last four issues or so, but there seems to be little between them except for their ancestry/alien history... I would rather something be built more slowly.) The reaction of the MARO head to what the Visigoths are doing was funny and fitting. I'm keen to see more of her.
Bringing it back to Secret Weapons possibly emerging here from Alcott and Dorian's teaming up, I think it would be cool if the Armorines emerged from MARO, which we know was looting the debris belt. It would show two very different approaches to the same problem/opportunity and could dovetail nicely. I just hope Ninjak is still the Q for the Secret Weapons, because that was always cool.
But yeah, solid four star issue. Great teases of the war to come!
EDIT: Oh, and I'd like to add that I love the "wise old man" take on Eternal Warrior and hope that becomes the dominant one. Unstoppable badass on a rampage worked well in A&A, but he seems to flourish more in this light. It'll be interesting to see the three brothers together down the line when they're all established in the present.
Which would be completely awesome! This was a solid issue. The character interaction was mostly really good; the new love interest still seems a bit from nowhere to me, but it was competently done. (I know she's appeared in the last four issues or so, but there seems to be little between them except for their ancestry/alien history... I would rather something be built more slowly.) The reaction of the MARO head to what the Visigoths are doing was funny and fitting. I'm keen to see more of her.
Bringing it back to Secret Weapons possibly emerging here from Alcott and Dorian's teaming up, I think it would be cool if the Armorines emerged from MARO, which we know was looting the debris belt. It would show two very different approaches to the same problem/opportunity and could dovetail nicely. I just hope Ninjak is still the Q for the Secret Weapons, because that was always cool.
But yeah, solid four star issue. Great teases of the war to come!
EDIT: Oh, and I'd like to add that I love the "wise old man" take on Eternal Warrior and hope that becomes the dominant one. Unstoppable badass on a rampage worked well in A&A, but he seems to flourish more in this light. It'll be interesting to see the three brothers together down the line when they're all established in the present.
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Re: XO Manowar #16 Discussion
I, too, enjoy this take on Gilad much better.
And it seems like Armorines have to be just around the corner, doesn't it?
And it seems like Armorines have to be just around the corner, doesn't it?
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why do you say that?BugsySig wrote:I, too, enjoy this take on Gilad much better.
And it seems like Armorines have to be just around the corner, doesn't it?
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It just seems like an appropriate response. Someone has a tank, you build a tank. Someone creates an atomic bomb, you create an atomic bomb. Guy shows up with an indestructible suit of armor...tchalla8 wrote:why do you say that?BugsySig wrote:I, too, enjoy this take on Gilad much better.
And it seems like Armorines have to be just around the corner, doesn't it?
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Solid issue (7/10)
Nice dialogue ... good art
I like the back and forth between Gilad and Aric
But.... its not a very challenging read. Not many surprises. Stuff happens as you would think it would go
Nice dialogue ... good art
I like the back and forth between Gilad and Aric
But.... its not a very challenging read. Not many surprises. Stuff happens as you would think it would go
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Definitely a set up or "bridge" issue, but that's expected with the second issue in a story arc. I liked that even though this is part of a larger arc, and leads into Unity, that the two issues are almost self contained.bygranddesign wrote:Solid issue (7/10)
Nice dialogue ... good art
I like the back and forth between Gilad and Aric
But.... its not a very challenging read. Not many surprises. Stuff happens as you would think it would go
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Loved the issue. Aric has grown a bit but still has much to learn. He relies too much on power. You definitely see the beginnings of UNITY with this issue. Gilad let Aric know what his actions are about to bring upon him and the refugees.
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This was a nice read. Good insight into their personalities. Aric continues to behave as a Visigoth version of Torque. I love the lesson he got when he trampled the crown, and despite his unwillingness to listen to Gilad, he does at least question what he has done when talking with his new woman. (Yeah, I'm really believing he got over Deidre so quickly after all that he did to try to reunite with her. A little mourning would have been nice, but I'm a hopeless romantic apparently. Meh.) Unfortunately, while he questions if it was the right thing to do to bring the Visigoths to earth, he never questions HOW he is staking a claim. He has become the Roman. I hope that he sees this in time. Hopefully not too many will die before he finally learns this lesson.
This version of Gilad was a breath of fresh air. Intelligent, not so brash. I enjoyed the flashback scenes as well as the "current" interactions.
Was wondering when Neville would pop back up. Not surprised at all to see he is now affiliated with Alexander, given that Ninjak had already reached out to Neville and he was working with Ninjak to prevent a Vine invasion. I have a hypothesis regarding aliens, Neville and future Unity arcs.
This version of Gilad was a breath of fresh air. Intelligent, not so brash. I enjoyed the flashback scenes as well as the "current" interactions.
Was wondering when Neville would pop back up. Not surprised at all to see he is now affiliated with Alexander, given that Ninjak had already reached out to Neville and he was working with Ninjak to prevent a Vine invasion. I have a hypothesis regarding aliens, Neville and future Unity arcs.
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I'm with you on the alien anglepixierosa wrote:This was a nice read. Good insight into their personalities. Aric continues to behave as a Visigoth version of Torque. I love the lesson he got when he trampled the crown, and despite his unwillingness to listen to Gilad, he does at least question what he has done when talking with his new woman. (Yeah, I'm really believing he got over Deidre so quickly after all that he did to try to reunite with her. A little mourning would have been nice, but I'm a hopeless romantic apparently. Meh.) Unfortunately, while he questions if it was the right thing to do to bring the Visigoths to earth, he never questions HOW he is staking a claim. He has become the Roman. I hope that he sees this in time. Hopefully not too many will die before he finally learns this lesson.
This version of Gilad was a breath of fresh air. Intelligent, not so brash. I enjoyed the flashback scenes as well as the "current" interactions.
Was wondering when Neville would pop back up. Not surprised at all to see he is now affiliated with Alexander, given that Ninjak had already reached out to Neville and he was working with Ninjak to prevent a Vine invasion. I have a hypothesis regarding aliens, Neville and future Unity arcs.
And remember, Aric was on that Vine ship for a number of years. He may have already moved on in many ways even though he held out hope of reuniting.
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True, but once on earth, his quiet time memory was of his wife trimming his hair. Until he gained the armor, I don't think he really considered her gone.BugsySig wrote:
And remember, Aric was on that Vine ship for a number of years. He may have already moved on in many ways even though he held out hope of reuniting.
It makes sense to give him a potential love interest, though. He's both simple and complex. He will fight for the Visigoth people, but he will fight even harder for family. She will either be an impetus for change (let's hope) or for extreme action.
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First of all, Lee Garbett is a beast! The art in this issue is incredible! I love the panel of just Gilad's scars and eyes appearing in the dark behind his sword. Very Thundercats, but appropriate and awesome!
Was very cool with the dialogue in this one. Agree with everyone, that this wiser, less rampagy Gilad was really cool to see. This is the seasoned leader type that we all remember from VH1.
I'm cool with him sleeping with that girl. She's been by his side the whole time! Plus, she probably reminds him of Diedre and when you're going through heavy stuff like they are, you need to connect to someone, not isolate.
Not positive that Alexander is affiliated with Neville. Sure, he says he's an acquaintance, but he could have just said that to name drop, and be heard.
For me, these were the best two issues of X-O, since the Ninjak arc. And yes, Lee Garbett drew those too. I'd be thrilled to see him full time on this book, or any other Valiant book. Him and Clayton Henry are really two of my favorite current artists!
Was very cool with the dialogue in this one. Agree with everyone, that this wiser, less rampagy Gilad was really cool to see. This is the seasoned leader type that we all remember from VH1.
I'm cool with him sleeping with that girl. She's been by his side the whole time! Plus, she probably reminds him of Diedre and when you're going through heavy stuff like they are, you need to connect to someone, not isolate.
Not positive that Alexander is affiliated with Neville. Sure, he says he's an acquaintance, but he could have just said that to name drop, and be heard.
For me, these were the best two issues of X-O, since the Ninjak arc. And yes, Lee Garbett drew those too. I'd be thrilled to see him full time on this book, or any other Valiant book. Him and Clayton Henry are really two of my favorite current artists!
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Glade rode side by side with king aleric as he sacked rome I bet if we look at that image we will see glade beside him. Very good issue loved it alot 5/5 or 10/10 what ev
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So once again, a very solid issue from X-O Manowar. However, once again, not any better or worse than the last issue. X-O just isn't improving like I see all of the other titles doing. As such, I keep having less and less interest. It's sad that EW was the best part of this, and Ninjak was the best part of that arc, and that I'm much more interested in seeing what Alexander does in the coming issues, rather than being connected and interested in Aric.
I liked VH1 Aric. He was a barbarian and bull-headed, but he was funny and likable. I rooted for him throughout all of the issues of X-O. I really dislike the current Aric. However, I think this may be Venditti's intention. I'm really looking forward to Harada kicking his *SQUEE* in Unity. (Which is really weird, because I hate Harada). I really hope this Unity fiasco results in a more likable Aric.
I liked VH1 Aric. He was a barbarian and bull-headed, but he was funny and likable. I rooted for him throughout all of the issues of X-O. I really dislike the current Aric. However, I think this may be Venditti's intention. I'm really looking forward to Harada kicking his *SQUEE* in Unity. (Which is really weird, because I hate Harada). I really hope this Unity fiasco results in a more likable Aric.
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Getting much better, there is more depth to Aric and the storyline is not as compressed. "I am old, but still a child".
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not to mention the battle for Loam might have only been a few issues for us, but lets not presume that the amount of time it actually took was the short bit of panels we saw. They haven't used the "passage of time" prompts as Valiant's previous incarnation did but that doesn't meant it isn't happening.BugsySig wrote:I'm with you on the alien anglepixierosa wrote:This was a nice read. Good insight into their personalities. Aric continues to behave as a Visigoth version of Torque. I love the lesson he got when he trampled the crown, and despite his unwillingness to listen to Gilad, he does at least question what he has done when talking with his new woman. (Yeah, I'm really believing he got over Deidre so quickly after all that he did to try to reunite with her. A little mourning would have been nice, but I'm a hopeless romantic apparently. Meh.) Unfortunately, while he questions if it was the right thing to do to bring the Visigoths to earth, he never questions HOW he is staking a claim. He has become the Roman. I hope that he sees this in time. Hopefully not too many will die before he finally learns this lesson.
This version of Gilad was a breath of fresh air. Intelligent, not so brash. I enjoyed the flashback scenes as well as the "current" interactions.
Was wondering when Neville would pop back up. Not surprised at all to see he is now affiliated with Alexander, given that Ninjak had already reached out to Neville and he was working with Ninjak to prevent a Vine invasion. I have a hypothesis regarding aliens, Neville and future Unity arcs.
And remember, Aric was on that Vine ship for a number of years. He may have already moved on in many ways even though he held out hope of reuniting.
loved this issue. might be my favorite from this title so far. It's a bridge issue but what a bridge of character development it was.
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I can understand where you are coming from but consider this, how much growth did VH1 Aric truly have? This Aric has a lot of learning to do. I also like this Aric, he's bullheaded sure but was a highborn in his tribe. He understood the pressures of having to make tough decisions, he disagreed with his uncle's tactics constantly. He is the epitome of "might means right" and the board is being set to truly challenge him on that front, since The Vine didn't get that job done.lorddunlow wrote:So once again, a very solid issue from X-O Manowar. However, once again, not any better or worse than the last issue. X-O just isn't improving like I see all of the other titles doing. As such, I keep having less and less interest. It's sad that EW was the best part of this, and Ninjak was the best part of that arc, and that I'm much more interested in seeing what Alexander does in the coming issues, rather than being connected and interested in Aric.
I liked VH1 Aric. He was a barbarian and bull-headed, but he was funny and likable. I rooted for him throughout all of the issues of X-O. I really dislike the current Aric. However, I think this may be Venditti's intention. I'm really looking forward to Harada kicking his *SQUEE* in Unity. (Which is really weird, because I hate Harada). I really hope this Unity fiasco results in a more likable Aric.
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Re: XO Manowar #16 Discussion
Frankly, I am stunned at the lack of discussion so far on the issue. So far, my favorite of the X-O run. A ton of character development - both in Aric and Gilad - and contrasted both character strengths and weaknesses - both in personal philosophies and in strength and battle. I also liked the parallels of story - and the beginning with the flashback. In a lot of ways, it felt like the old Eternal Warrior storylines.
Of course Aric wins the battle, but the end had that Shawshank Redemption feel. The end was both predictable - and unknowable - until it happened. That gave it a beautiful finality of the story.
As for the 'expediency' of Aric's new love... I don't see it at all. Aric is bound by a few things, and while his own 'true' love is gone - the two are also bonding over a mutual loss. I think that if I were ever to lose my own wife, the only person I could probably find happiness with again is another person who shared a similar emptiness.
The last two pages have a measured lightness to them - and very funny with the 100%. Of course the last panel shocker is great, too.
Loved it.
Of course Aric wins the battle, but the end had that Shawshank Redemption feel. The end was both predictable - and unknowable - until it happened. That gave it a beautiful finality of the story.
As for the 'expediency' of Aric's new love... I don't see it at all. Aric is bound by a few things, and while his own 'true' love is gone - the two are also bonding over a mutual loss. I think that if I were ever to lose my own wife, the only person I could probably find happiness with again is another person who shared a similar emptiness.
The last two pages have a measured lightness to them - and very funny with the 100%. Of course the last panel shocker is great, too.
Loved it.
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This also could be a notable issue for the first appearance of Sven
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He appeared last issue i believe...tchalla8 wrote:This also could be a notable issue for the first appearance of Sven
I really enjoyed the issue. I am curious to see where the story goes, although clearly it is a lead up to Unity...just not sure what Unity is going to be.
Garbett's art remains top notch and I am digging Venditti's storytelling. Aric isn't the most sympathetic character but i find him compelling nonetheless. Really liked the characterization of Gilad as well.
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I've thoroughly enjoyed the last two issues. During the Planet Death arc this was the one of the series in my opinion that wasn't better than the original, but as this arc is bringing a lot of my excitement back to the series. While I loved the original Aric, this new Aric is a very believable character and I enjoy seeing him as a troubled, hard headed character.
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I don't have much to add, thought it was great issue. I like this Gilad better than the AA version as well.lorddunlow wrote: I really dislike the current Aric.
But I'm kinda with Dunlow here: Aric is an unreasoning arsehat that needs a good beat down. It'll be refreshing if we ever see him stop acting like a bull in a china shop and think for two minutes.
But waiting for his personal growth makes the book interesting, I suppose.
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Why should he act in any other way though? I get why someone would dislike him, but why would he change? He was head strong before he had the armor. Now he has the most powerful weapon known and he is angry at what happened to him and his people. Why would he do anything, but become even more unreasonable?jmatt wrote:Aric is an unreasoning arsehat that needs a good beat down. It'll be refreshing if we ever see him stop acting like a bull in a china shop and think for two minutes.lorddunlow wrote: I really dislike the current Aric.
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A very nice issue that explores Aric's and Gilad's past relationship.
It was nice to see Gilad's expression when Aric told him what had happened to him since they had last met. Up until that point Gilad was all, I'm the all knowing teacher, but Aric's revelation did throw him off a bit, perhaps Gilad's was hoping to size him up and discover a weakness.
These last two issues have really opened up a previously unknown history between Aric and Gilad which I have been thrilled to read.
I feel sorry for Aric though, his little ray of love with Saana may be very short lived as I feel Gilad's earlier words regarding the worse fear, is that of losing everyone around you, maybe turn out to be prophetic.
This is going to be big.
It was nice to see Gilad's expression when Aric told him what had happened to him since they had last met. Up until that point Gilad was all, I'm the all knowing teacher, but Aric's revelation did throw him off a bit, perhaps Gilad's was hoping to size him up and discover a weakness.
These last two issues have really opened up a previously unknown history between Aric and Gilad which I have been thrilled to read.
I feel sorry for Aric though, his little ray of love with Saana may be very short lived as I feel Gilad's earlier words regarding the worse fear, is that of losing everyone around you, maybe turn out to be prophetic.
This is going to be big.