tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post8153291685885293339..comments2024-03-27T19:22:03.112-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Review: Action Comics #37Anjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-55740824018737528222014-12-06T09:10:04.837-05:002014-12-06T09:10:04.837-05:00Thanks for comments. This issue/arc/team seems to ...Thanks for comments. This issue/arc/team seems to have struck a nerve.<br /><br />Louis and Shades, I don't think anyone was attacking. We all love Superman even if the direction isn't perfect. <br /><br />And I like that dissenting opinions can come here to chat without attacks. I think this place is for folks. I thank everyone for that.<br /><br />Interesting takes on the flashbacks.<br /><br />And I also hope that the Lana thing is wrapped up soon.Anjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-83372332908803312442014-12-06T01:10:46.561-05:002014-12-06T01:10:46.561-05:00Okay I am sorry for my comment. I admit it is too ...Okay I am sorry for my comment. I admit it is too harsh<br /><br />Well, I guess everyone have different opinion. As for me, I really enjoy what Greg Pak do to Superman story. It really something unique and still stay true to Superman character. Kind like what Grant Morrison did with Batman Incorporated (which some Batman fans like and some Batman fans don't like the idea)alexhttp://twitter.com/boynerdgeeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-77323468631509533332014-12-06T00:03:56.838-05:002014-12-06T00:03:56.838-05:00@Alex, you are totally out of line. I've bee...@Alex, you are totally out of line. I've been reading comics for 20 years. I own every single Superman media property on DVD. Superman is, without question, my favorite male character to ever exist. And Lois Lane is my favorite female character. <br /><br />I do not care for this direction. I've tried to give it a chance. I've tried to get on board. I'm just not there. And clearly, I'm not alone. <br /><br />I am under no obligation to just read whatever is put in front of me and "like" it just because I love Superman. I'm also a woman and a feminist and I have every right to curb my enjoyment of comic books whenI feel that choices made at the top are damaging. No one is under any obligation to prove that they are a "Real" Superman fan by liking what Pak is doing here. He's a very good writer. And I'm glad it's working for some people. It doesn't work for me. I'm not interested in reading a book where Lana Lang is a lead character week in and week out. That will never hold my interest because I just don't find her very interesting or inspiring. And I'm bored with the continued return to Smallville. <br /><br />I love Superman. But I'm apathetic about him in comics right now. I don't feel sad if I miss reading for a week or two. I don't think about the character as much as I used to. I just....don't care as much. And after 20 years of loving Superman as much as I do, that's sad for me to admit.---ShadesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-13639377962595602952014-12-05T14:58:26.802-05:002014-12-05T14:58:26.802-05:00Superman and a Lovecraftian tale? Love it. I do a...Superman and a Lovecraftian tale? Love it. I do agree though that Pak needs to resolve the issue between Lana and Clark. The subtle snark has gone on long enough now; let her confront him and get everything out on the table and have them resolve it. <br /><br />But yeah, outside of Morrison's relaunch run, this has been the best Superman run period in a really long time, in all aspects. I like the Johns' Superman run thus far, don't get me wrong, but this is the money title. Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-10082971965594932972014-12-05T12:59:14.294-05:002014-12-05T12:59:14.294-05:00That's what the first guy said Alex, not me. I...That's what the first guy said Alex, not me. I don't mind Superman having stories told outside of Metropolis but the way Pak is doing it is not pleasing me.<br /><br />And I especially resent you saying that real Superman fans just lap up whatever's put in front of them. I've been a Superman fan all my life and a serious comic book reader for 7+ years. I don't appreciate someone else telling me I'm not a 'real' Superman fan of my all time favourite fictional character.<br /><br />LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-21446731203564435172014-12-05T11:57:40.440-05:002014-12-05T11:57:40.440-05:00Wow based on comment, the people who don't lik...Wow based on comment, the people who don't like Greg Pak Action Comics is because Superman is not on Metropolis and have romance with Lois. C'mon people, the real Superman fans love Superman no matter where he go, where the story take place. For example in silver age, Superman always have adventures, it is not always in Metropolis.alexhttp://twitter.com/boynerdgeeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-14068209082543561362014-12-05T10:45:04.279-05:002014-12-05T10:45:04.279-05:00As you and Martin have said, it's puzzling why...As you and Martin have said, it's puzzling why DC isn't promoting this series more. Simply gorgeous to look at, for one thing, and Pak was a fine addition to their stable of writers.<br /><br />I'm still not picking up any of the series, however, due to past editorial interferences across the line and not caring for the basic set up for much of the n52 (though I am getting Gotham Academy). The Pak/Kuder/Quintana Superman is the most likely place for me to start easing back in. :)Godzyllahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158294775397668186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-30602639911546716192014-12-05T10:03:38.413-05:002014-12-05T10:03:38.413-05:00I agree with Shades, Anj's review is very well...I agree with Shades, Anj's review is very well written indeed and his reasons for liking the series are well supported. But I'm not a fan of what Pak is doing with Superman either. His plots are formulaic, his character moments are contradicted by actions which go against the core of Superman's character, the supporting cast are one note plot devices and honestly Action Comics is lacking vision and integrity in its Superman stories.<br /><br />It's bad enough that fans of this new brooding version of Superman are popping up left and right thanks to Man of Steel and now this...Horrorville just isn't doing it for me. If Johns' Superman title fails, I'll be done with New 52 Superman completely and that'll be a major failure of the New 52 IMO.<br /><br />Louis SeymourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-60034725756975315652014-12-05T09:33:16.101-05:002014-12-05T09:33:16.101-05:00Disclaimer: I am not Lana's biggest fan so I a...Disclaimer: I am not Lana's biggest fan so I always feel wary when I talk about her character because of that bias I have. That said? The business about blaming Clark for her parents' death gave me Smallville the tv show flashbacks and Lana's anger at the meteor shower which was a direct result of Clark's arrival and Clark's fear and angst if she ever found that out. Sadly the show never addressed this, I hope Pak doesn't leave this loose end and we have resolution. <br /><br />I enjoyed the childhood flashback and how it tied in to current events when Clark was worrying about his neighbors and their physical ailments and what would happen if he used his strength (clap to knock them unconscious). I liked after a momentary self doubt remembering the fire in the corn field he reminded himself he's a man now and found an alternative solution. <br /><br />It's no secret that I don't care for the decisions made by those in charge post reboot. I wish they had left at least Martha Kent alive and I wish they'd allow more Lois. However, as minimal Lois seems to be more of an editorial decision than writers' choice (that Synder with his best selling clout was able to circumvent), it is what it is and all. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to the next installment. I hope Steel has more to do next time too! <br /><br />Thanks for the review. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-45444264002258290782014-12-05T08:50:34.465-05:002014-12-05T08:50:34.465-05:00Ah Anj, you're such a wise man, you're rig...Ah Anj, you're such a wise man, you're right about what a great book this is. We're getting a darkly dramatic Superman tale that nevertheless finds room for fun. <br /><br />We only disagree in our reaction to the flashbacks, but what the heck, opinions vary. <br /><br />I think Superman was indeed realising something was wrong with the townsfolk in those super-hearing panels ... That's the grating business. <br /><br />I can't wait to se where this creative team takes Superman, Lana and John next. I like that Pak and Kuder have a couple of supporting characters who 'belong' to them, people they can move forward. Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-8603450557718936442014-12-05T08:23:58.737-05:002014-12-05T08:23:58.737-05:00Honestly, Anj, while this is all very well written...Honestly, Anj, while this is all very well written technically....it just bores me to tears. I'm just not interested in this at all. All I really want to read is a legit Superman story with Clark at the Daily Planet, in Metropolis, where Lois plays a legitimate role and actually has something to do for real that encompasses more than just a few odd pages here and there. This whole thing just holds no appeal to me. I'm sorry. I really am glad you are enjoying it. Sadly, after several years of going back and forth hoping thighs would change....my interest in Superman is just dwindling. I don't think about comics as much anymore. I don't buy them as much. I miss the character a ton. But I'm just so bored with the entire direction and handling of the character. I will be watching Supergirl but I'm not sure how much longer I'm even going to follow the comics. Sorry. :/ --Shades Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com