tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post2892477304626234292..comments2024-03-27T19:22:03.112-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Review: Convergence Superboy #1Anjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-46556049642051820022015-04-21T15:34:31.733-04:002015-04-21T15:34:31.733-04:00I liked Johns' Teen Titans. I felt it honoured...I liked Johns' Teen Titans. I felt it honoured the past by including Starfire and Cyborg as teachers and mentors, while showing the characters of Young Justice as more than just comedy sidekicks. They were allowed to grow up, especially Bart. Just as the original Teen Titans grew up, this team did also. <br />Sure, I didn't like when Kon suddenly became Lex Luthor evil, nor that Beast Boy had seemingly been de-aged to hang out with the new guys, but overall it re-established the Titans. Compare it to what we have today, and it's miles above it. <br /><br />In addition, I loved Johns' Hawkman. Today though, I think Johns is given too much credit, such as with "making Aquaman cool." Aquaman has always been cool, but even if he wasn't, it was Peter David who gave Arthur who did it long before Johns.<br /><br />While I didn't really like Kon-El back when he first appeared- I thought he didn't deserve an "El" name nor wear the 'S'-shield - I would gladly take this Superboy over Bank Robber Superboy any day!Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-655966149455367582015-04-21T11:55:08.208-04:002015-04-21T11:55:08.208-04:00Interesting point about Johns, Mart and Jay. I did...Interesting point about Johns, Mart and Jay. I didn't read much Impulse/Kid Flash by him. So it is semi-news that it became darker under him. Not surprising.<br />Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-15328522520009892162015-04-20T21:32:58.020-04:002015-04-20T21:32:58.020-04:00Yeah, I tend to forget about how he sucked all the...Yeah, I tend to forget about how he sucked all the fun out of Impulse too. Teen Titans Volume 3's appeal as a whole has always passed me by.Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-66295756724520206292015-04-20T18:33:59.653-04:002015-04-20T18:33:59.653-04:00I nearly wrote something to that effect earlier, n...I nearly wrote something to that effect earlier, nice one Jay - Geoff John's screwed up both Kon and Bart for his Teen Titans. One turned into a jock half-clone of Luthor, the other lost all the quirks of his personality. And big feet.Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-44495877977232173732015-04-20T18:20:19.114-04:002015-04-20T18:20:19.114-04:00I lament the day Geoff Johns screwed Superboy up s...I lament the day Geoff Johns screwed Superboy up so royally. Granted the New 52 had a chance to completely renew him and failed, but that's where his downfall began. THIS is Kon-El. Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-74215628396924442672015-04-20T15:27:43.174-04:002015-04-20T15:27:43.174-04:00I'm confused by the usage of the Kingdom Come ...I'm confused by the usage of the Kingdom Come characters. They are in more books than any of the other cities. They were in another book besides Superboy and Matrix (who evidently is fighting KC Batman), so DC is already screwing up any potential. <br /><br />I did enjoy a few of the books, as most fans are saying, its more in seeing a specific era. I'm going to love this week with the post (or pre-) COIE characters.<br />Wayne Allen Salleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199261942617339556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-74384463702712689382015-04-20T14:17:30.614-04:002015-04-20T14:17:30.614-04:00Thanks for the comments.
As you say Mart, I don&#...Thanks for the comments.<br /><br />As you say Mart, I don't know if it's Con, Kon, or Kid at this point in time. Forgive my shorthand!<br /><br />And yes, these issues tend to lose their joy once the domes drop.<br /><br />Louis, good recollection about Wally seeing Norman McCray in Kingdom Come. I don't think a building falling would hamper him.<br /><br />Still, this was a fun issue. Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-81140832901479176592015-04-20T10:34:24.385-04:002015-04-20T10:34:24.385-04:00I definitely would have preferred to see more indi...I definitely would have preferred to see more individual character focused titles rather than a big battle royale that Convergence has become. <br /><br />Also, I share your superficial nitpick concerns too Anj, Wally was supposed to be incredibly fast to the point that he could see Norman McCray whilst under the Spectre's power. And KC Superman was shown to be way more powerful than Pre New 52 Superman who's already one of the most powerful beings in the DCU. Makes you wonder how Nicieza will make it a fair fight.<br /><br />LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-7884054585620876312015-04-20T10:26:00.929-04:002015-04-20T10:26:00.929-04:00You had me at "Dubbilex."You had me at "Dubbilex."collectededitionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698269790653953645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-1665610732336851702015-04-20T08:16:00.442-04:002015-04-20T08:16:00.442-04:00As with lots of these issues, I enjoy them lots un...As with lots of these issues, I enjoy them lots until the dome comes down and characters never meant to share the same world as the title character(s) show up. I'd have loved an entire book of Kon and co. <br /><br />(Was he called Kon at this point? And had he developed the non-tactile telekinesis powers? As you say, the Superboy trademark character has been so messed about ... I certainly can't keep things straight any more). <br /><br />That Jimmy and Lois panel should be a tee shirt, it is just adorable. Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.com