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dellamorte

With chapter 5 we've reached what translates to one issues worth of content.

If you are reading along, I would like to hear some thoughts on everything we've done so far. What are your perceptions of the story? What do you like? Not like?

If you are not reading. Why not?

Elveen · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject:

I think it is very good.

I think there is enough "meat" of the story to lay down the foundation, and enough questions to keep me intrested.

Honestly, the first bit has been better than the last bit..... but both have been very good.

Hopefully the next few installments will give some more answers to the questions, of who, why, and ....... Darque.

Daniel Jackson · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

I really like the artwork and the writing is interesting as well. I honestly can't think of anything to critique, really. The story line seems well thought out and keeps you looking forward to the next installment. That's more than I can say for some of the later Valiant issues. You guys are doing a good job so far, keep it up.

Kudos to all involved for putting this together for us to read.

Cyberstrike · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:31 am Post subject:

My only questions are this:
I read somewhere that VEI has commissioned this meaning it could be part of the cannon if that is the case will be ever be available in an official printed form (ie. single issues, TPB, or HC)?

2) How many issues are there to this story?

yardstick · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject:

I am enjoying the story. The inking and being in black and white helps with the mood of the story, which I find rather dark.

The primary issue I am having is that it is difficult for me to figure out who is who.... (who each of the characters are in the story). Fred Bender was easy, So was Clay McHenry. But there are several characters who I do not recognize. Embarassed

geocarr · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

I love it!! More, more!!

etos45 · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:57 pm Post subject:

IanAlexavier · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:00 pm Post subject:

This is a great project!!! Im very impressed with the amount of time and energy you guys are putting into this project just for fun and a little notoriety Wink

What I would like to see.. color is cool, but not necessary. What I want more is for some amazing person to take ALL the pages and set them up to print off so I can put a staple or two in it and call it a book Wink

Great job guys!! Very good job, indeed!!!

dellamorte · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject:

tarheelmarine · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject:

I'll put it this way. I would pay for a printed edition of this comic! Thumbs Up

iggy101us · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject:

myron · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:24 pm Post subject:

love it.

dellamorte · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

dellamorte · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

dellamorte · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:41 pm Post subject:

Brother J · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 1:21 am Post subject:

I just went back and re-read Chapters #1-5. It's kind of like waiting for the trade paperback and reading it all at once, gives you a much more cohesive understanding of the story.

The quality of the work is just outstanding. I think the writing is top notch, particularly the characterization of the different players. From Hwen and Carmen's playfulness with each other, to Gilad's devotion to his duty and somewhat cocky attitude, to Dr. Eclipse's crazy, funny comments and Clay's uncertainty about himself, it's easy to tell these are the same characters we've been reading about in Valiant comics all these years.

Stu's art has been consistently good, but we all knew how good his stuff was. It's also great to see he can tell a story very well visually. Also, the little in-jokes peppered here and there are great, not overdone, though.

Chris has done an excellent job with the lettering, a job that doesn't grab the headlines, but is very important to the success of any comic story.

Story elements I am interested in or have questions about:

In Chapter 1, what was the significance of the "God" character's constant shape shifts? He seemed to be various different mish-mashes of VALIANT characters. Not sure if there was a deeper meaning to that.

The other question is: What happened to the other heroes. We have references to so many already being lost. What happened to them? Since it's 1997, I guess Jack Boniface should still be alive. Archer and Armstrong in the Lost Land? I'm assuming maybe something happened to Geoff in this story that we didn't see happen in the regular Valiant books.

The Globe splash page in Chapter One mainly shows characters that haven't appeared in the story yet. Are these the characters that have been "lost"?

Like I said, a great job so far by all parties involved. Thanks, guys! Thumbs Up

dave · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject:

i think that you guys are doing a terrific job...i do agree that at times i am confused about who is who...but it seems that it might be intentional-as in intentionally mysterious.

my only critiques would be that in the beginning it was a little wordy and at times the story jumps around...but i agree with those who have said that they would purchase a copy, and that each installment leaves me anticipating the next...2 things that most books out today do not do for me!

dave · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject:

confusion:
who is that kid talking to the guy playing god?
who is benjamin blake?

props for using detective morgan btw

who is that guy rescuing gil at the end of ch 5?

hope i don't sound harsh at all-because i'm really enjoying this-just figured that this is kinda what you wanted...

X-O HoboJoe · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:31 pm Post subject:

dave · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject:

you want confusion?

just kidding!

X-O HoboJoe · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:

dave · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject:

i don't know if others are in the same boat as i am-but i KNOW that there are valiant characters out there that i don't konw much about...think post-chaos effect-so my question regarding b blake is, is he a new creation?

X-O HoboJoe · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject:

dave · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

ah-ha, well there it is-you just gave the whole thing away!

X-O HoboJoe · Posted: Fri Aug 22, 2008 2:59 pm Post subject: