#trinity gets kidnapped and she has to get her back like ok fine but think theres a possibility king hits a wall when it comes to like diana

[themyscirah]

Heard about TK wanting to write WW for 100 issues and do a Trinity spinoff?

Yeah.... that's the word on the street 😔

To be honest with everybody though, I don't think he's hitting 100 issues. I think Tom King THINKS he will be writing 100 issues of WW comics, but I'm very skeptical. Like it's true he got pretty close to 100 issues when he was writing Batman, but that was during Rebirth, when comics were being published twice a month. At a normal monthly pace, 100 main title issues works out to be a bit over EIGHT YEARS. Even with specials and annuals and possible events (or the Trinity spinoff) compressing that timeline, there's still no way in my mind that Tom hits 100 issues in any less than five years. He spent three on Batman. You know, Batman, his #1, the guy he has to bring up every issue? Do we really think he's going to spend over twice as long on Diana?

Like personally I'm just not convinced that Tom King cares enough about Wonder Woman to write her for that long. Like I think he likes her, and I think he thinks she's cool, but reading his book he seems to love to put the focus anywhere except on Diana. Like all the narration is done by the villain (meaning we don't get Diana's actual thoughts on any of this) and the backup are all TK's audition to write supersons (so we're losing page space that could be utilized to develop the current narrative in favor of possible future stories with no plot relevance)

Like idk. Tom King is talking the talk and I think he has the power at DC currently to walk the walk if he really wants to do it and his hype squad keeps sales high, but he hasn't convinced me so far with his work that he has it in him to see out so many issues of Wonder Woman, especially when Diana finally defeats the Sovereign, and if Trinity gets her own book, like what is he going to do with his remaining 80 issues? Actually telling WW stories?

It seems to me from what I've read of his WW and interviews abt it is that this "100 issues of Wonder Woman" thing is coming from his opinion that Diana deserves a 100-issue run, rather any great, passionate love for Diana that would actually motivate him to write her for that long.

So anyways, my stance is that if he's really putting in a long one (however long it may be) we just hope for the best, (Diana getting her narration boxes back and being central in her own story again, Trinity getting booted back to Themyscira to be forgotten raised offscreen, etc.) and try to make the most & wait it out

[akiharashizuka]

Cardfight Vanguard G: Next turn 39 thoughts

Beacon of Revival

I did say that this is my preferred match-up, but I didn’t fully expect to actually happen.

So, it really is some kind of play, with Vangarō getting captured by some Megacolony minions. I’m not a fan of these...but, just saying, I think it would have been funnier if the 3 kidnapers turned out to be Trinity Dragon and the DE Branch Chief was Vangarō xD Mamoru would have been so pissed xD

Speaking of which, it seems he took the situation pretty well, compared to the other 2. Just look at the MC’s face xD Ibuki clearly is the most annoyed xD 

That was awesome! I loved how Tokoha just went ahead and kicked that guy xD Enishi and Kumi were also cool. despite the name, Jaime Flowers sure is a team of badasses. And with this they ended the dreadful play, which I’m very thankful for.

I mean, the first time was ok, but the 2nd time during Stride Gate was very cringy, especially with Try3 as Vanguard Power Rangers. I’m so glad the 3rd time was short-lived. 

Enishi, awkwardly trying to do the same thing as Tokoha and Kumi xD

Ok, Chrono bursted into laughter, Taiyou looks like he’s having fun, Shion and Hayao smiling in the back, and then, there’s Kazuma and Rin with a straight face xD

Poor Vangarō, or better said poor person in Vangarō’s costume. Did they really leave him hanging there the whole fight?

I appreciate this reminder on how the 2 even became friends. Saya was really happy that someone finally treated her normally. I remember her being upset about everyone bringing up the fact that as an idol, she has to behave in a certain manner and compared her to her mother. Tokoha had similar circumstances, feeling like she was living in Mamoru’s shadow.

I feel like this part emphasizes the opposite views of these two. Amaruda most likely came to watch the fights and have a good time doing so, while Shiranui is solely interested in the match-ups for the final stage.

You shouldn’t take your anger on things, Dumjid. not to mention that those weren’t even his. They belong to the real Saori. Sure, his bad luck kinda made them unusable, but who knows. Maybe they could have been repaired.

Ugh...the “myu” got to MC Miya...

Aside from that, I guess Bermuda got some good support. Well, I’m not an expert (and this is one of the clans I know the least about), but it looks pretty useful from my point of view. Saya is doing pretty well. She almost had Tokoha there. And that triple critical.

I’m glad they are showing a bit of the other fights as well. not to mention that Luna and Am’s themes are two of my favorite soundtracks (I’m actually listening to them while writing this, plus a few other soundtracks).

I liked how they showed Kumi’s thoughts here. She fully understands that Tokoha and Enishi are way ahead of her, but they still are by her side. And that motivates Kumi. 

Now I realize how similar Luna and Kumi actually are. Both have more of a supporting role and are extremely loyal to their best friends. There was also that episode from GIRS Crisis when Rummy Labyrinth were hanging out with Kumi and Tokoha. Am and Tokoha started a Fight because they were arguing about their favorite food xD Kumi and Luna also joined it, but instead of fueling the fire, they’ve calmed it.

The Am vs Enishi rematch felt kind of refreshing. Their first fight had some serious stakes. Sure, this one decides who move on to the final stage, but it’s not like they are on opposite sides. It’s nice to see that there are no ill feelings between the two. More so, they probably understand each other the best, with the whole Company thing and both wanting to atone for what they’ve done. 

Am thanking Enishi for standing up to them was a heartwarming moment.

Oh my...those numbers! Tokoha went savage there!

Though, I think the whole talk about Miguel should have been depicted as an inner monologue...But now that she knows the truth about him and understood his intentions, it feels different.

I liked how she reminded us what Neo Nectar stands for. With this, we also have a title drop: life force->revival. That moment with Ahsha reminds me of another episode from the first season of G, when Tokoha was thinking back about why she chose this clan and how Ahsha was always part of her deck. It’s good to kow the writers didn’t forget about certain stuff.

Didn’t think all 3 would win, but I’m happy with the result. I guess the fact that all fights took place at the same time was a hint.

Also, awkward Enishi again xD

Ok, so we have the match-ups for the final stage. I like how this is turning.

I wonder if all 3 Fights will take place at the same time, or one after another. Either way, I hope Fukuhara won’t be completely crushed and get a win.

There’s also Shiranui’s plan. Ibuki wants to uncover it during this final stage. At the same time, there is something about U20 that might help Shiranui fulfill his ambition (I guess...). So, I’m dying to know what is this about.

Jaime Flowers vs Striders is probably the one I’m most looking forward to see. 

As for the match-ups, the predictions submitted by  @flokingaround a while ago are pretty much what I’d like to see.

The next episode is a recap, by the looks of it...(damn it). I don’t think Vanguard did this kind of episodes in the past...I would have been perfectly fine if it remained this way. Oh well...

So, since they are only recaping the events until now, I guess I have nothing to review. Unless they have some fun commentary (like the one in this week’s episode of Re:Creators), then I might be able to say a few words. But that won’t make for a full review. The timing is also very bad for me...because now I have finals, but next week I don’t >_>

There’s also the new ending, and this time I have some stuff to say about it. So, I’d like to leave that for next week (so I’ll be sure to have something to do on Sunday).