Favorite non-manga comic book character.

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Postby Cognitive Gear » Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:15 pm

At this point I would like to request that you place the watchmen convo in spoiler tags (and please edit the post appropriately). I know there are some people who are either currently reading it or will be reading it soon that frequent this forum.
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Postby uc pseudonym » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:58 pm

I had thought the chances of that were rather low, but if that is the case I will edit the former discussion so that it does not reveal anything. After all, I would hate to spoil such a good graphic novel.
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Headkicker9000 wrote:True, but at least he didn't kill billions of people in some crazy "the-ends-justify-the-means" act. And all the people he killed deserved it.

I should be clear in that while I like Ozymandias as a character, I don't mean to justify his actions. Other than that, however, I think I will say nothing. It's clear further discussion would go deeper theologically than would be prudent.[/spoiler]
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Postby mitsuki lover » Tue Mar 20, 2007 6:27 pm

Watchmen?Isn't that about a special corps of Timex Salesmen?
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Postby JediSonic » Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:45 pm

definitely spiderman!
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Postby Mave » Wed Mar 21, 2007 4:37 am

The only American "superhero" comics I somewhat keep track of would be the X-Men although that has spawned into bazillions paths/alternate universes/series.

Calvin and Hobbes are totally entertaining although I would have strangled Calvin in real life). I'm terribly fond of my fav. reporter/crime-fighter, Tintin and Captain Haddock (never have I liked an alcohol-lover so much). I grew up admiring Modesty Blaise and Willie Gavin's cool style of dealing with criminals, even if it may be a little non-merciful. XD
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Postby termyt » Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:50 am

I’m sure the first person to mention a comic strip was simply trying to be funny, but I will now put my geek on to help folks understand a bit about the comic industry.

Comic Book – a serialized graphical book that tells a narrative. In other words, a short book that tells a story primarily through pictures. Text is mostly used for dialog or to convey sound. Comic Books are generally published monthly and have from 15-40 pages. Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, etc are mostly Comic Books.

Comic Strip – a serialized graphical strip that may or may not tell a narrative. Comic Strips are told in very short form, so they will generally convey a single idea, although an underlying plot may be developed through multiple strips. Comic Strips are generally published daily or weekly and consist of one to seven panels (a panel = a single picture). Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, and Dilbert are mostly Comic Strips.

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Postby Fish and Chips » Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:40 am

I found it interesting, Termyt.

And I'd really like to get into more graphic novels in the future.
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Postby mitsuki lover » Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:36 am

The first true comic superhero was Buck Rogers.
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Postby Headkicker9000 » Wed Mar 21, 2007 12:48 pm

mitsuki lover wrote:The first true comic superhero was Buck Rogers IN THE 25TH CENTURRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!.


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Postby mitsuki lover » Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:09 pm

btw:Has anyone ever seen the old The Adventures of Superman tv show that starred George Reeve?Total fun.
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Postby Kkun » Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:20 pm

Don't ask me why I took so long to respond to this, but all I have to say is Kitty Pryde. Thank you.
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