tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post8339607279185385690..comments2024-03-28T20:51:56.173-04:00Comments on Supergirl Comic Box Commentary: Review: Legion Of Super-Heroes #3Anjhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10023193805914075078noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-89787828135241590702020-01-18T01:22:51.685-05:002020-01-18T01:22:51.685-05:00"Given the current state of Supergirl, it'..."Given the current state of Supergirl, it's interesting that Bendis seems to be trying to make the individual legionnaires as appealing as possible and is perhaps turning to the Legion's wonderful run in Adventure Comics for inspiration."<br /><br />I agree that this run us shaping up to be a modern version of the Adventure Comics Legion before Shooter. The attitude of Siegel and Hamilton seems to have been, "these are new characters off in the future away from all of DC's other superheroes. We can do anything no matter how off the wall. A serum that turns a boy into a giant rubber ball? No problem. A dead man brought to life by the noble sacrifice of heroic protoplasm? Let's do it."<br /><br />Bendis seems to be taking the same attitude and running with it. "What's a show?" Religious civil war on Rimbor- of which Mon El is now king. Cosmic Boy and Shady sweethearts. Mongul being a slang tern for jerk. I'm loving it.William Ashley Vaughannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-4188275139222776792020-01-17T19:35:51.740-05:002020-01-17T19:35:51.740-05:00Also, it looks like Catwoman's new writer is n...Also, it looks like Catwoman's new writer is named Paula Sevenbergen, so maybe the commissioner's name comes from her? Rob S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07331286524477806963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-72331552260752299542020-01-17T14:57:26.583-05:002020-01-17T14:57:26.583-05:00I loved this issue too, Anj.
As for your question...I loved this issue too, Anj.<br /><br />As for your question about Dawnstar, I think she means the 13th century when she says it -- a time before European colonization of the Americas. She refers to Superboy as "a person from somewhat *close* to that era" -- which, from our perspective, seems really off-base. But from her perspective, well -- how much do we know about differences between the 10th century and the 3rd? That's about the span of time she's looking at, from a similar distance. Rob S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07331286524477806963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-14354894344625478992020-01-17T12:23:44.705-05:002020-01-17T12:23:44.705-05:00Great comments on Bendis and optimism, John. This ...Great comments on Bendis and optimism, John. This is why I tweeted him this week asking him to pitch DC on Supergirl joining the Wonder Comics stable - just imagine the levels of optimism.<br /><br />Maybe I can persuade Anj to lead a campaign!Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-51339429020984146412020-01-17T12:17:11.519-05:002020-01-17T12:17:11.519-05:00I haven't read the new issue yet - it's in...I haven't read the new issue yet - it's in the post - but I recently reread the first two issues and I'm really pleased with this series so far.<br /><br />Given the current state of Supergirl, it's interesting that Bendis seems to be trying to make the individual legionnaires as appealing as possible and is perhaps turning to the Legion's wonderful run in Adventure Comics for inspiration.<br /><br />In the Legionnaires series, for example, Ultra Boy was an aggressive and unstable personality who was difficult for people like me who remembered the old Jo Nah to relate to. But in the new Legion stories he comes across as someone who is both likeable and completely committed to his role as a member of a team of super-powered heroes.<br /><br />Likewise with Braniac 5. I loved Brainy's remark "Is it a bird?" in issue 1. This recalls the Braniac 5 of the latter part of the Adventure run who displayed a refreshingly flippant sense of humour on occasions. ("Braniac 5! I was thinking ..." says Karate Kid in Adventure Comics 366. "I do it myself sometimes!" replies Brainy.)<br /><br />Similarly, the new Saturn Girl seems warmer and friendlier than the more aloof telepath of some earlier Legion incarnations. She keeps smiling at Superboy and doesn't talk like the ice maiden.<br /><br />Maybe Bendis believes this approach will increase the popularity of the comic or maybe he simply prefers to write stories about heros who are nice.<br /><br />Whatever the reason, the comic is better for it. Supergirl writers, please take note.John (somewhere in England)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-51174598271640896752020-01-17T10:06:19.711-05:002020-01-17T10:06:19.711-05:00I'm a big fan of that run two, Imra's dist...I'm a big fan of that run two, Imra's disturbing marital status and all; I'm so glad an omnibus is finally coming this year.<br /><br />Have you read Anj's reviews of this series over at Legion of Super Bloggers? Fab stuff.Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-37223670625115285522020-01-17T09:48:39.613-05:002020-01-17T09:48:39.613-05:00It seems like they are still leaning into the '...It seems like they are still leaning into the 'Batman 666' stuff with Damian perhaps, what with the 'Baby Hitler' line. <br /><br />I have loved the Legion since the early 80's, but I think I'm one of the few who found the '5 Years later...' version of the team one of the more fascinating and interesting runs. <br /><br />I have high hopes for this new series. Bostondreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191607695119039965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-42748946287357187142020-01-17T09:32:52.483-05:002020-01-17T09:32:52.483-05:00This issue gave me hope. I cancelled the title aft...This issue gave me hope. I cancelled the title after the first two issues that were far from good, but this issue was too late to stop so it ended up in my hands.<br /><br />I'm not going to go so far as giving it an A. I think it still struggles with giving me a pleasant read while also handling a huge cast, but it is leaps and bounds bettet than the first issues and might get there with time.<br /><br />I'm giving it a B-.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669531469217423923.post-86241018683330467152020-01-17T09:28:18.553-05:002020-01-17T09:28:18.553-05:00Great review of a great comic. I suspect Bendis is...Great review of a great comic. I suspect Bendis is looking to the Baxter Legion in terms of vibe, and so far he's doing very well.<br /><br />I wonder where Wildfire's energy goes when he can't will it into shape? I was expecting to see some sizzle.<br /><br />I wondered if 'Sevenbergen' was a nod to Karen Berger, but then, why not 'Sevenberger'?Martin Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09574149543260175962noreply@blogger.com