tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post6134622406830909306..comments2024-03-28T20:51:56.173-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Review: Supergirl Woman Of Tomorrow #2Anjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-86482575178823230602021-07-27T07:34:02.334-04:002021-07-27T07:34:02.334-04:00It seems I didn't notice some late comments ye...It seems I didn't notice some late comments yesterday.<br /><br />1) This is my forum. I welcome other opinions. While I welcome the content of differing opinions, I also need this to be a safe space for discussions. <br /><br />2)To be clear, I won't allow myself (or others) to be insulted on my site. And I won't keep those comments up for others to read. <br /><br />3) I find it hypocritical that I am being called out for deleting comments when the same person has blocked me on other social media sites. Seems a bit similar.<br /><br />4) If you think I am looking for pure nostalgia, you haven't been reading much here over the last 13 years.<br /><br />5) Lastly, if you have a lot to say about Supergirl, I welcome you to create your own site. Blogger is free. And she needs all the love she can get.Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-80346371088338862932021-07-27T04:22:43.584-04:002021-07-27T04:22:43.584-04:00If people here are wimps and hiveminds, why even c...If people here are wimps and hiveminds, why even come? Do you enjoy the company of wimps and hiveminds? Are you here to unwimpify us? Is it because the internet is wrong and you need to correct it?<br /><br />Consider what your goal is and if you are approaching it the right way. We are all Supergirl fans here.<br /><br />Consider that what you call hivemind, might be a group of Supergirl fans who have found their way here because they have intersections on what they like about Supergirl, and Anj is a great host whose love for Supergirl aligns with these fans.<br /><br />It has room for differing opinions without disrespecting the forum owner and other fans.<br /><br />There are also social media circles of Supergirl fans who love King's run. The Brazilian on Twitter going under KryptonsArchive is a great place. Maybe talk a bit with like minded and come back when the opinions you want to share are not connected to disdain for other people. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-39184142738526008542021-07-27T03:44:21.585-04:002021-07-27T03:44:21.585-04:00I don't know who you are KET, if you are havin...I don't know who you are KET, if you are having a bad day or whatever, but calling people wimps and hiveminds makes me think Anj is doing the right thing culling you from the forum.<br /><br />Share your opinions, but have some common decency. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-23180467509192748692021-07-26T19:18:51.743-04:002021-07-26T19:18:51.743-04:00For what it’s worth, KET, I enjoy reading your opi...For what it’s worth, KET, I enjoy reading your opinions. I think it’s healthy to have differing views and to keep a balanced perspective on things. I get sucked in occasionally because of my love for the character, but I also acknowledge that, as much as I may not like this run to this point, I do support it by purchasing each monthly issue, and of course it is very early days in the story (and you do raise great points about its narrative perspective). So, although so far, this book isn’t my thing (and I will still contribute my opinions) I still love Supergirl and I always look forward to reading EVERYBODY’S opinion about her books on here. And I’m still open-minded about how this book will turn out (and hopeful). But, this title is just a limited run, so who knows what the endgame will be.<br /><br />Interesting reading ahead. :) Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807259990722204859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-13954109990196879302021-07-26T04:37:45.004-04:002021-07-26T04:37:45.004-04:00This sounds like a project that you need a stiff s...This sounds like a project that you need a stiff shot of some strong drink after each issue. I admire your commitment, but GEEZ... all indications show this Tom King take on Supergirl is the absolute drizzling stains on a gas-station bathroom wall. <br /><br />Still, Anj, you deserve plaudits for staying the course for the love of the character. (And hey, why NOT an edgy take on Power Girl? The last I can recall, we got the fine... but still more on the comedic side... Palimotti and Conner series. She has the history of attitude issues, so I think her being a "galactic bad-ass" better suits her character!)Metal Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08415189755282675379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-83923967689597601882021-07-24T17:44:41.886-04:002021-07-24T17:44:41.886-04:00I can understand why DC have put this out...to app...I can understand why DC have put this out...to appeal to people who don't really consider her an interesting character & to present a more experimental take on kara & yes, king has a lot of devoted fans who will lap this up.<br />But for traditional fans of kara this is going to upset & anger.<br />Personally I would prefer to juggle hand grenades on ice than read anything else by mr king!!Daxam1978https://www.blogger.com/profile/09910174011705226034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-79159327751279931412021-07-24T17:32:40.614-04:002021-07-24T17:32:40.614-04:00This is tom kings bread and butter style.
No one ...This is tom kings bread and butter style. <br />No one should be surprised.<br />Dont know why anyone other than devoted king fans would buy this!Daxam1978https://www.blogger.com/profile/09910174011705226034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-74272425293222815832021-07-24T10:53:06.572-04:002021-07-24T10:53:06.572-04:00So...has Krypto been "Fridged" or not?
I...So...has Krypto been "Fridged" or not?<br />If King wants Kara to finally break with the traditions of the "House of El", and actually snuff someone, then killing Krem aligns nicely with the whole "Super Spinster on the Moon" grieving over her dog scenario.<br />And WHAT is up with Kara's Jughead needle-nose? It takes me right out of the book every time I see it...weird design choice by a celebrated artist.<br />And after two issues of Ruthye, that obtuse, orotund & proudly malodorous farmgirl with her deathwish I'm starting to think her own late father had it coming to him. No joke I have no sympathy whatsoever for Ruthye, her stupid self absorbed yammering have objectified Krypto the Superdog into revenge motive and turned Supergirl, "hope, help & compassion Supergirl" into little more than a weapon who teaches basic hygiene...in other words "Blonde Sonja".<br />Oh and Kara is taking drugs now to resolve situations, last issue it was booze, this issue, mutagenic recreational drugs, I wonder what next issue's breakthrough will be? We've got six issues to go here so who knows what Supergirl will be doing to seem "bad@ss" by the end. I'm really looking forward to the escalation.<br />As for Supergirl's increasingly sadistic behavior towards her antagonists, it comes from writing that refuses to reward the character with any degree of trust for all the acts of altruism, courage & sacrifice said character has occasioned...again this is "Blonde Sonja" and neatly foreshadows Superwoman, that miserable Future State Lunar Exile.<br />This is a dreadful book that foreshadows some ghastly changes in Supergirl's character, count on it. But in the face of DC's continual hatred for the character and her loyal fanbase I take the hopeful road, at the moment we've little to be hopeful about, but that is all the more reason to speak out clearly and concisely.<br />I still say Charles Portis' estate is our best hope, they really should sue :)<br /><br />Worse things are coming, all the more reason to smile and laugh...<br /><br />JFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-15588704459675641072021-07-24T06:13:07.486-04:002021-07-24T06:13:07.486-04:00Hello from a french fan of supergirl,
Krypto is a...Hello from a french fan of supergirl,<br /><br />Krypto is alive, a good news at last.<br /><br />My personal opinion on the story ? it's just a westerns pace story.<br /><br />So the part i prefer of supergirl is not there : adaptation to a new world, culture and family, an evolution of teh character and the optimism towards other.<br /><br />I decided to stop reading this superwoman but i would continue to read the review of Anj.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-65329413303916863242021-07-24T03:37:40.301-04:002021-07-24T03:37:40.301-04:00I think it's good to challenge opinions, but I...I think it's good to challenge opinions, but I also think KET comes out as a King apologist and that his vision of Kara has no core and thus no character. Also calling previous writers lazy when King steals his story from another writer and can't be assed to refit it to the main character makes it hard to take him seriously. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-69491303730797737662021-07-24T01:03:41.761-04:002021-07-24T01:03:41.761-04:00Ket, this is not your forum.
Your ad hominem attac...Ket, this is not your forum.<br />Your ad hominem attacks on our host cannot be countenanced, peace to you.<br /><br />JFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-37773709085997915302021-07-23T20:22:57.663-04:002021-07-23T20:22:57.663-04:00T.N ... I think you're right, looking at it no...T.N ... I think you're right, looking at it now I think it was his nose she broke, which is still awful, but thank you for informing us on here about that. :)<br /><br />Gutted still about the space dragon. <br /><br />When he wants to, Tom King is rather fantastic at being able to pull on the heart strings of the reader, I just hope that we see that side of his talent come through in this book, sooner rather than later; he certainly has the right character with which to apply that talent! <br />I won't hold my breath though. Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807259990722204859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-55586005660337587272021-07-23T19:47:36.486-04:002021-07-23T19:47:36.486-04:00I couldn't quite make it out, but thought on h...I couldn't quite make it out, but thought on her way out Supergirl stomped on and broke the alien's arm, thought that alone was sadistic, despicable.<br /><br />Taking a further look, checking this alien's anatomy, I don't think she smashed in his "head" (which would be murder, or severely disabling). He has a red protuberance thing for a nose, and that's where she kicks, and I think the idea is she broke his nose.<br /><br />I don't like it, but I think what King was going for in this panel is a cliched bar room brawl nose-breaking. Those are even played for comedy most of the time.<br /><br />I'm not going to defend this issue - I hated everything about it. I don't think Supergirl should be breaking noses, either, but King is portraying her as the kind of gritty badass who might.<br /><br />T.N.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-11813280302322851712021-07-23T15:14:35.373-04:002021-07-23T15:14:35.373-04:00slid review and breakdown. I've heard that thi...slid review and breakdown. I've heard that this iteration of supergirl isn't in tune with her core concept we've seen over the years. but I think you broke down just how and why beautifully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-4381979971876268972021-07-23T14:32:43.898-04:002021-07-23T14:32:43.898-04:00As you said correctly, the 'CRAKK' when sh...As you said correctly, the 'CRAKK' when she stepped his head was sickening. I'm speechless really.<br />Is having zero respect for life and excessively violent intentions and behaviour really what passes for "cool" and "badass" these days?<br /><br />I'd rather see Kara die and stay dead in the DC universe than have her depicted as this pos.<br />Too harsh? Well, these are strictly my thoughts and opinions only. :)<br /><br />Great review, Anj; thanks for the platform. Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807259990722204859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-27320277274799618882021-07-23T13:47:14.210-04:002021-07-23T13:47:14.210-04:00In a spirit of being positive and talking about th...In a spirit of being positive and talking about the good aspects of the book - it's gorgeous, the binding is nice, and it arrived on time at my local comic store. Oh yes, the ink didn't come off on my hands, that's always a plus. Not much else to say.Gearnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-31686065037256839102021-07-23T09:54:32.624-04:002021-07-23T09:54:32.624-04:00I don't know whether to be grateful that you a...I don't know whether to be grateful that you are pushing yourself through this series so I don't have to, or disappointed that you are giving this not-Kara monetary support and time of day.<br /><br />I'll choose the former though. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-74511550289327365292021-07-23T08:59:27.213-04:002021-07-23T08:59:27.213-04:00Thanks for your review, I had similar thoughts. Th...Thanks for your review, I had similar thoughts. This is a terrible excuse for a Supergirl story. The Krypto scene actually made me nauseous, but given Tom King has a pinned tweet of his (presumably) daughter and a cute pup, I’m hoping he really won’t kill Krypto. <br /><br />This really is King writing in Heroes in Crisis mode, may as well change the cover colophon to PTSD-C Comics. <br /><br />OF COURSE Kara is asleep for several pages, she’s had to listen to Ruthye droning on. <br /><br />You’re right about the cruelty shown by Kara throughout, the disrespect for life.. heck, they’re eating living creatures. Ugh. Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.com