Comments on: Laura & Adan’s Picks, Pans & Scans – November 29, 2006

By: Shaun G.

Shaun G. — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 23:48:17 +0000

The guy who said that “everybody’s wondering where the after party’s at?” is the on the street tv announcer and no one around him is partying. You’re reaching.

As for the “sides” comment plenty of Blacks who worked in majority White job environments have been put in that situation especially during the OJ trial or any other similar high profile situation. It happens more often than you think.

You don’t like Hudlin’s writing and are reaching for criticism. I’m not a big fan either, but this whole ‘cism angle you’re pushing is silly.

By: Adan Jimenez

Adan Jimenez — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:49:15 +0000

“So because one Black guy on the street says “where’s the after party” that means all Black people like to party?”

no, it’s because one black guy on the street says that everybody’s wondering where the after party is at while there is a group of black people behind him, possibly partying. i’m not reaching for anything. i’m merely calling ‘em like i sees ‘em.

as for the “sides” thing, please explain to me these “sides.” i was not aware of the existence of “sides.” silly bastard that i am, i assumed we were trying to quell racial tensions, not aggravate them.

By: Hank Johnson

Hank Johnson — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:49:04 +0000

sniff… sob… I kinda liked Tarot Witch of the Black Rose… so I guess that makes me a fatuous man-child. And now that I think of it… I haven’t seen a naked woman in, like, 6 to 8 months…. and I’m married!! KIDDING! KIDDING (I know this is gonna come back to me)! I wouldn’t read that tripe any sooner than I would the latest Liefeld fare!
Kudos to Laura and Adan for sockin’ it to the meatheads who produce these lame-ass excuses for comic books that shame our industry while leading it on a one-way trip to the edge of oblivion!

May I suggest a second column for Laura and Adan, to feature only GOOD comics in an effort to attract new readers?

Lastly, much as I love good, salty language, I counted the F-bomb 22 times in the column (er… I have a program that counts bad words for me. I didn’t actually sit there and count ‘em myself- yeah, that’s the ticket). Now why did I bring that up? I have no fuckin’ idea.

By: Alan L.

Alan L. — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 17:02:23 +0000

I’m a huge Green Lantern fan and I think Geoff Johns’ run on GL has been great. I’ll admit it’s had high and low moments (this recent issue/arc being a high) but even it’s lowest point exceeds the Kyle Rayner drivel we’ve had to endure over the previous years. Add the Reis art and I’m telling you – I haven’t been this pleased with a good ol’ fashioned superhero book in a long time.

Now if DC and just fix LSH…

By: Shaun G.

Shaun G. — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:18:59 +0000

So because one Black guy on the street says “where’s the after party” that means all Black people like to party? I think you’re reaching with that one. Also, a whole lot of Black people who work with Whites have gone through the “which side are you on” question before, so don’t dismiss it so easily. The only legit complaint you have is with the Ebony blade.

By: Adan Jimenez

Adan Jimenez — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 16:49:14 +0000

so, i know we didn’t cover Black Panther this week (mostly ’cause we covered it last time it was out), but i can’t stay quiet about this. no, don’t worry, this book still sucks, but Reginald Hudlin has taught a few things with this issue. apparently, when an African head of state visits the President of the United States of America because of a very important diplomatic issue, all black people care about is where the after-party is. also, when a white man asks a black man about whether or not he likes said African head of state, he’s really asking, “So how black are you, exactly?” thanks for furthering the stereotypes, Reggie.

and another thing: the Black Panther’s had the Ebony Blade since when now? that’s funny, ’cause last i checked, Captain Britain had the Ebony Blade in New Excalibur until he relinquished it to the Black Knight fairly recently. oh, i see what happened. Marvel editorial got Knight and Panther mixed up. i could see that, they do share three letters after all.

By: B En

B En — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:49:54 +0000

Edit:

your*

(It’s one of those days.)

By: B En

B En — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:49:01 +0000

If I had less respect for myself, I’d be kissing you feet for the review of “Onslaught Reborn.” You’re comments on Liefield and the story had me rolling.

Kudos x100

By: Laura Hudson

Laura Hudson — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:36:13 +0000

I agree. Also, I think Blue Beetle may suffer from the same affliction.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:25:28 +0000

I’m beginning to think there isn’t anyone in this world that can make me care about Immortal Iron Fist. I try. Really, I do. But I can’t. It’s Moon Knight Syndrome, a case of, “So. You’re doing THAT, huh? All right.”

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:45:03 +0000

Adan/Laura/The Univese:

Always enjoy you guys’ critiques, humorous and usually dead-on. Did we REALLY need this Onslaught thing? HELL NO! Rob Liefield has morphed into the new John Byrne, stiff poses, stuff that looks like it was on the cutting room floor (hmmm, I bet this will look good as a splash page, yadda yadda yadda). I wouldn’t waste my no-so-hard-earned cash on that crap.
Biggest problem with Bendis? Will someone PLEASE tell this guy to let SOMEONE finish a sentence! ARRRGHHHH! Nobody/one speaks over people like that – well, no one I know, lol.

By: Kiley

Kiley — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:31:33 +0000

Adan, Laura: I love Guy much too. He’d call me a chick, pat my arse, and try to cop a feel – sure I’d slap him, but I’d still give him a call at the end of the night. There’s something so irresistible about that mad testosterone trip he’s on. Plus he’s what makes the other Green Lanterns shine (if only compared to that filthy attitude of his).

By: Laura Hudson

Laura Hudson — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:15:21 +0000

I think you’re making me escalate my own use of profanity. It’s all your fucking fault.

By: Adan Jimenez

Adan Jimenez — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:12:45 +0000

what can i say? i curse like a sailor. sometimes, it’s deserved, sometimes i just want to say fuck.

By: Jon Haehnle

Jon Haehnle — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:56:37 +0000

adan: no love for ashley wood? i love his stuff. oh well, some people love bigoted, racist, misogynist superheroes so to each his own ^_^;; on another note, i drop f-bombs as much as the next guy in normal conversation, but this week you had so many of them that it took away from the individual impact of each of them

By: Robert Emrich

Robert Emrich — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:24:07 +0000

This weeks reviews touches on everything that is wrong with the industry right now. Between Liefelds she-male Sue Storm, Balent drawing whatever it is he’s drawing, and Onslaught Reborns multiple covers, I’m sick of the whole thing. How are we supposed to convince non-comic book fans that comics are worth reading when they go to wall and see nonsense like Tarot? How are we supposed to convince them of good stuff when they see Onslaught Reborn? The comic book industry needs to take a good long look at itself and figure out what it wants to be.

But at least Iron Fist was awesome!