Comments for A Pen, a Pique and a Plan

Comment on The Boys Club, part 2 by Leeroy

Leeroy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:26:00 +0000

Well, people are generally cruel. At our most basic, when we think nobody is watching or nobody will care, we are essentially evil. So, none of this comes as a surprise. I think the PA guys have done a good job with making PAX into an excellent environment for gamers. Yes, they are constantly making bad decisions and crude jokes. But, after all, that’s how they make a living. I don’t think they understand the situation most rape survivors have to deal with. I don’t think they ever CAN understand it.

They are men. Wicked, foolish, and proud of it. I do not condemn them for being what they are, because, truthfully, in my inmost being, I know I’m basically the same. I think all men are.

Comment on CopyPasteMAGIC would be a great band name. by Jet Wolf

Jet Wolf — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:38:00 +0000

My gift to you. Enjoy.

Comment on CopyPasteMAGIC would be a great band name. by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:34:00 +0000

I think I just grew ovaries from watching that bunny video.

Comment on Forty-Seven Dead Beats by FurrySaint

FurrySaint — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:56:00 +0000

Here’s someone you can watch them with. ^_^ http://markwatches.net/reviews/category/buffy-the-vampire-slayer/

Comment on Fear and Loathing in 2011 by Wendy Smith

Wendy Smith — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:57:00 +0000

I’m glad you are doing better, and seeing yourself as the awesome person you’ve always been! I’ve kinda stalked you from The Chosen to LJ to here, and I might not always say anything, but I do appreciate you being a part of my life. Hope that 2012 brings you all that you desire!

Comment on The Pull List, 2 November 2011 by Jet Wolf

Jet Wolf — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:29:00 +0000

I'd probably enjoy that, but I think there's plenty of new detective stories out there to write too. I dunno. Like I've been saying, I'm really new to actually reading Batman, so I'm trying to feel out my way. They have something like FIVE Batman books as part of the New 52 I think, so ideally each one would have a particular focus. Sounds logical to me, anyway. I'm actually quite disappointed in how little I've liked Detective Comics. At least my bad reaction to it urged me to seek out Batman instead, and I'm really enjoying the hell out of that one. So, bright side I guess?

Comment on The Pull List, 2 November 2011 by Jet Wolf

Jet Wolf — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:22:00 +0000

Uncanny - all the X-books with Regenesis in fact - are designed as a jumping-on point, so you could totally just pick up #1 and you'll be at a good beginning. As to which book, they all have their different tones and focus which is kind of nice when you're looking for something specific. Your two core titles are Uncanny and Wolverine and the X-Men, each focusing on a "side" of the X-Men after the events of Schism divided them. Each one is going to have different characters, a different philosophy and a different tone. My thoughts on Uncanny #1 are, of course, in this post (here's the jump link). It's taking a more militaristic approach, and promises to be the more action-oriented of the two series. Also a good start, but lacks all the charm of its counterpart. Of the two, I much prefer Wolverine and the X-Men. Not only did most of my favourite characters go with Wolverine, but it's a much more fun and optimistic series. If you've never really read an X-Men series before, I think it's the one most likely to grab you. I thought was highly accessible to new readers and a wonderful starting point. You can read my review of that issue right here. Given your list of comics you've read and enjoyed (a very good list it is, too), I would definitely nudge you to WatXM. If you do decide to try it, let me know what you think. Welcome to the X-Men, Andrew! Hope you survive the experience!

Comment on The Pull List, 2 November 2011 by Jen K

Jen K — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:36:00 +0000

Oh…and I really DID mean that’s the reason for Detective Comics. Because “we’re named for it and Batman debuted in it” is the only reason for it I can see.

Comment on The Pull List, 2 November 2011 by Jen K

Jen K — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0000

My brain can't even grapple with that question. Even the 70s/80s I never got why they had both Superman and Action Comics or Batman and Detective Comics, unless it's to have an alternate-Earth or alternate-timeline thing. Maybe they should license a bunch of old pulp detective stories to adapt for Detective Comics?

Comment on The Pull List, 2 November 2011 by Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:40:00 +0000

I’m considering trying out a X-Men comic, having mainly read stuff like Y: The Last Man, Sandman, the Buffy and Angel continuations and dabbling in Runaways and Joss’ run on Astonishing X-Men. Did they design Uncanny as a jumping-on point or is the renumbering just a symbolic thing? Would one of the other books be better?