Victor Von Doom
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Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
Should I buy the hardcover of this?
Do you mean you aren't reading the series but want to know if it will be worth getting in HC? Absolutely. Some of the characters are confusing but it's very good...I will be getting the HC.
Victor Von Doom
Fist of teh Internets.
Indeed. One of the better titles Marvel is putting out right now. It might read a bit slow, but its only because Ellis is trying to build us a world in which his characters exist, not just new characters in an already existing world.
Things were just starting to pick up at the end of #6 and now I gotta wait for a hiatus? Ugh.
Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
Yes, I haven't read any of the issues except for the first one, and was wondering how the series was going.
Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
Well, this reads alot better when you read them all in a row.
I got the hardcover of this today, the ideas that Ellis puts into the universe is excellent stuff.
The white event is like a bump in evolution. These people are given powers so that the world may reach the next level easier, without the bumps. Each time this happens, new versions of these people gain the powers. I like how the tech is shown, she can see all devices, and interpret what they mean and how to fix them.
Nightmask was a cool ability, she's basically able to walk in the Winding Way, and have a supercomputer telling her answers. I'm not sure if the supercomputer is on our side though.
Starbrand is completely lost and clueless. He has the ability to do almost anything, but doesn't know how to do it. The three other Starbrands arriving to try to talk him into abandoning his post was a good touch. They have a hidden agenda as well.
Justice is the one who I'm not too sure about. He's obviously around for a reason, but if Starbrand is to protect the world, Cypher is there to see the owrld make the tech jump required, and Nightmask is there for the knowledge, what purpose does he serve?
And the Shaman is an interesting character. I wonder who he was based off of, I never read the initial launch of this universe, so I only know about Justice and Starbrand.
The people excavating the city. I think that's all they are suppose to do, that's were the superpowers will gather.
Hopefully this series gets to be allowed to continue. Hopefully Ellis stop writing Thunderbolts, and writes this full time.
I got the hardcover of this today, the ideas that Ellis puts into the universe is excellent stuff.
The white event is like a bump in evolution. These people are given powers so that the world may reach the next level easier, without the bumps. Each time this happens, new versions of these people gain the powers. I like how the tech is shown, she can see all devices, and interpret what they mean and how to fix them.
Nightmask was a cool ability, she's basically able to walk in the Winding Way, and have a supercomputer telling her answers. I'm not sure if the supercomputer is on our side though.
Starbrand is completely lost and clueless. He has the ability to do almost anything, but doesn't know how to do it. The three other Starbrands arriving to try to talk him into abandoning his post was a good touch. They have a hidden agenda as well.
Justice is the one who I'm not too sure about. He's obviously around for a reason, but if Starbrand is to protect the world, Cypher is there to see the owrld make the tech jump required, and Nightmask is there for the knowledge, what purpose does he serve?
And the Shaman is an interesting character. I wonder who he was based off of, I never read the initial launch of this universe, so I only know about Justice and Starbrand.
The people excavating the city. I think that's all they are suppose to do, that's were the superpowers will gather.
Hopefully this series gets to be allowed to continue. Hopefully Ellis stop writing Thunderbolts, and writes this full time.
I agree. Thunderbolts is OK, but this is much better and if it came down to it I'd rather see him writing this than Thunderbolts. newuniversal is essentially Marvel (Ultimate?) Planetary, which is arguably Warren Ellis at his best.
Victor Von Doom
Fist of teh Internets.
What Houde and E said.
Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
Yeah, I wouldn't go as far as saying this is Planetary. Planetary had the whole different vibe for each story going for it, this one has more of an interconnected fell. I would like this better if they were OGn's instead of a monthly comic
Not a bad idea.
And I didn't mean it's Planetary, I meant this is about as close to that as Marvel can get.
thee great one
Master of TOG-fu.
I want more.
Ultimate Houde
UC's Resident Genetic Recombinator
That is an awesome piece of news
My faith in the world is semi-restored
My faith in the world is semi-restored
Victor Von Doom
Fist of teh Internets.
Sweetness indeed.
Now if would just get to making some more "Fell" and "Nextwave"...I'd be happy.
Now if would just get to making some more "Fell" and "Nextwave"...I'd be happy.
Victor Von Doom
Fist of teh Internets.
Dear Warren,
Get on with it.
Love,
Doom
Get on with it.
Love,
Doom
OMG SRSLY!!!!11
Victor Von Doom
Fist of teh Internets.
I hate when he does this.
Same thing he did with Fell. And then we got one good issue. And haven't heard from it since.
Same thing he did with Fell. And then we got one good issue. And haven't heard from it since.
thee great one
Master of TOG-fu.
You know the next series have been solicted?
It has a new artist but it's still Ellis.
The first issue is in May and the next in June.
NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT # 1
The Story: Initially, there were four: A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the wake of the cosmic phenomenon that empowered them, they have been threatened, hunted, and attacked. And now, they're about to discover that they're not alone. Acclaimed writer WARREN ELLIS (THUNDERBOLTS) and artist STEVE KURTH (LAST OF THE MOHICANS) bring you the return of this new universe: one experiencing superhuman power for the first time.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: May 14, 2008 -
NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT # 2
The Story: "BREAKS"
A charity football game turns into a nightmare when quarterback Jack Magniconte inadvertently kills another player. Is he the newest human to manifest a superpower glyph? And more to the point, will Ken Connell—who himself manifested the
"Starbrand" glyph—and Izzy Randall—possessor of the "Nightmask" glyph—reach Magniconte before he's killed in the
government's efforts to stop a superhuman Armageddon? WARREN ELLIS and STEVE KURTH's brilliant re-imagining of the super hero continues.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Jun 11, 2008 -
It has a new artist but it's still Ellis.
The first issue is in May and the next in June.
NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT # 1
The Story: Initially, there were four: A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the wake of the cosmic phenomenon that empowered them, they have been threatened, hunted, and attacked. And now, they're about to discover that they're not alone. Acclaimed writer WARREN ELLIS (THUNDERBOLTS) and artist STEVE KURTH (LAST OF THE MOHICANS) bring you the return of this new universe: one experiencing superhuman power for the first time.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: May 14, 2008 -
NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT # 2
The Story: "BREAKS"
A charity football game turns into a nightmare when quarterback Jack Magniconte inadvertently kills another player. Is he the newest human to manifest a superpower glyph? And more to the point, will Ken Connell—who himself manifested the
"Starbrand" glyph—and Izzy Randall—possessor of the "Nightmask" glyph—reach Magniconte before he's killed in the
government's efforts to stop a superhuman Armageddon? WARREN ELLIS and STEVE KURTH's brilliant re-imagining of the super hero continues.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Jun 11, 2008 -
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McCheese
Well-Known Member
Why didn't you *******s tell me how good this was?
*******s.
*******s.
