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I think this is my favorite way to compare Marvel and dc

There are a lot of ways people can compare the big two, from stories, to quality, to politics, but my favorite is this.

Marvel is the story of men becoming gods.

Dc is the story of gods becoming men.

This is what I believe the foundation of both sides is really about.

For Marvel look at Spider-man, Iron-man, Captain America, the entirety of the X-men. Regular people, gifted in one way or another, who rise to the occasion and become symbols beyond what they could have dreamed.

For DC look at Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, they are figureheads, symbols every human being alive will know. Yet we get to read about these gods interacting with men, and we get to see that they are just as human.

This far into the industry I truly believe that they complete one another and that now, it's not a matter of who's better, but what kind of story you want to read.

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how must the Dick -> Jason Robin switch have looked to the Gotham Rogues. it's not as if they did a formal 'attention, Robin has quit his job and will now be operating as Nightwing' announcement. like after a certain point it must have become like a Known Thing that periodically Batman gets new sidekicks. but that first changeover must have messed w people's heads right??

like. you are a B-list Gotham Rogue. You haven't seen Robin in months. You've asked around and no-one else in the circles you move in has seen him either. You're starting to get worried but you aren't sure if you have the kind of relationship with the Batman where it would be appropriate to ask after his sidekick's wellbeing. Every time he shows up Robin-less you get progressively more stressed out.

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Reviewing the GoodReads reviews of Ultimate X-Men: Fears And Hates by Peach Momoko

Guys are we even reading the same comic? Why are the reviews for the first volume of Ultimate X-Men by Peach Momoko so lukewarm? What to do when you think everyone is wrong but you? I did what every hater does, read the reviews and tried to understand their different perspectives

Most reviewers are vague, not very clear about what they dislike. But reading them I was able to come up with 4 points that might have influenced the phenomenon:

a) The book's art style is distinctive. Peach has a unique work that can be viewed as soft and maybe targeted for a younger audience

b) The story moves at a different pace. Which means that it's way less action packed then the usual mainstream superhero comic book (is that so hard to adapt to though? Are people only interested in reading exactly what they expect and are used to? Hm)

c) The protagonist is a high school girl and her colleagues. This might reinforce the "younger target audience" impression (I don't want to be the person who points out how people dislike teenage girls and disregard all the other elements of analysis, but could this be the case here? I won't give this hypothesis much credit though, let's give the benefit of the doubt to the reviewers)

d) (This is a marketing element and could reinforce the other points) this series is drastically different from the other Ultimate Universe titles being released right now. However they happen in the same universe and have similar cover designs. Which could contribute to people getting interested in the book expecting a similar tone from the other titles, expectations that remain unfulfilled leading them to dislike this work

What we can take from these points is: Momoko's tone and style for this book is different. And we only understand that by comparing her work with others. When people compare her Ultimate X-Men with other Ultimate titles they might get disappointed for Momoko's take is pretty unique. The same can happen if people compare this series with current X-Men books, again Momoko is telling a completely different and original story, in art, tone and world building. But isn't the Ultimate line the perfect place for such a take? An alternate reality in which an artist is free to reinvent concepts and characters?

I am enjoying this series, but I understand people who are not, this is a different take on a familiar universe and that can be uncomfortable at first. Despite the cute looks, pastel color palette and the main characters being teenagers, the series tackles themes of suicide, guilt and grief, it can be shocking or incompatible for some readers. However, I wonder if these critics were to change their approach, taking the book for what it is and what it is trying to do, instead of comparing it with works that have different goals, wouldn't they feel different about this series? Managing expectations and opening up for the new? I can only hope future readers are able to do this, at least giving a try and enjoy Momoko's vision. Because there are a lot of qualities to this book, the art, the plot, it fits... There's a coherence to all of it, a confidence in its own rhythm, care put into its making and I appreciate that

Thanks for reading! This volume contains the first 4 issues of the Ultimate X-Men (2024) series

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Ultimate X-men and Surf Dracula

This is a bit confusing.

Surf Dracula is the term I've found for when a franchise, mostly reboots, spend a significant amount of time explaining how the characters got to where they are. Think Rise of the TMNT ending on Leo as the leader or small-vile having a no superman rule.

As of Ultimate X-men issue 9, mutants are now officially 'muties'. SO for anyone complaining that the hatred aspect has been missing, there you go!

It's clear to me that Peach has been rebuilding the X-men from the ground up (as intended), with the occult becoming the new backbone for mutant fear.

Aside from the reinvention aspect there's also a narrative reason to do this. In regular X-men media the hooks are as follows:

Mutants are feared and persecuted

Teenagers must struggle with their new and terrifying powers

The characters are charming and unique

All Peach has done is reverse the priority. The focus form the very beginning has been the characters. Hisako's struggle with her guilt, Mei's family drama, and the mystery's we're yet to see from Natsu, Mori, and Kanon.

Then we get to see them understand their powers with nico's help, unraveling the new mechanics of mutation and the problems they create.

And now finally, due to the Order of X, mutants are being prosecuted. But it wouldn't be as rewarding or impactful without the lead up. Hisako wouldn't be picked on if her powers weren't exposed. Natsu and Mori wouldn't be mysterious if we didn't see the Order of X. The whole story has been building up this new interation, and I'm thrilled to see it come to fruition.

In conclusion 'surf Dracula' has served ultimate x-men well, because it's allowed the story to grow naturally rather than diving headfirst into everything all at once. All the little threads set up earlier are now woven into a wonderful tapestry that we get to read.

So please, show Ultimate X-men some love.

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I Absolutely HATE the new Joker

Look, the design, the concept, the role in the story, I love it. But could this man stay out of a batman comic for FIVE MINUTES.

When I was reading the first issue and hit the epilogue I was thinking, "oh wow, a new big bad threat, I wonder who their setting up. Bane? Deathstroke? Maybe it's Lady Shiva, idk" but no it had to be the clown prince of crime.

And it's not just that he's wasting the potential for ANY OTHER rouge to be the big bad, no, he undermines Black Mask. The Villain.

I have seen no one, not a soul, talk about Black Mask's glow up but SOO many articles about this guy.

In story he isn't undermining his presence (yet) but he's just removed the buzz for the one guy I was excited to see remade.

Maybe it's a me thing, maybe I'm overreacting, but come on.

Let Black Mask have his moment in the sun.

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Absolute Black mask appreciation post

This guy does not get enough love

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No matter the universe, Bruce treats his friends like tools.

Okay so, I love the direction Scott is taking the rogues, everything from their banter, to the designs, it's all amazing. Especially that they actually feel like friends.

However, something that jumped out to me was the parallel to Bruce prime and the justice league... that being that he's a terrible friend.

Sounds like a stretch, but hear me out.

In AB2 Bruce uses his friends to gather information, nudging them to act and playing it off like it's just small talk. He uses Eddie's pride to understand the tech, then he baits Oz to trick him into talking, and finally leverages Harvey's outspokenness to get a motive. It's all very clever and slick and fun, but it's also manipulative.

Just like with the Justice League Bruce is using his friends for his own gain. He's never friends with someone if it doesn't benefit him. He uses any relationships he has. It's a trait Tower of Babble etched into him, and one I don't think he can escape.

But hey, at least this time he doesn't have plans to kill all of them... not yet at least.

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Absolute Batman issue 2

My dopamine is catatonic. This book is all action, no breaks, all plot. If you don't like this direction for batman... fair. It's not for everyone but it's a brilliant direction for me.

I just love seeing Bruce acting, what's the word, Healthy!

Like the man has issues, serious issues, but this Bruce feels like he's not putting up an act. People really like to do the whole "Bruce is the mask, batman is the real guy" which on one hand I agree with, but I'm so glad Scott isn't doing that here. It just provides so much more life to the character.

Overall, great issue, cannot wait for next month.

also, RED HOOD MENTIONED LETS GOOOO

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Bonus:

Schizophrenic Flash

Cosmic horror Green Lantern

Average Joe Martian Manhunter

How I described the absolute universe

Before reading:

Brick house batman

Edge-lord superman

Mommy Valkyrie Wonder woman

After reading:

Mamma's boy Batman

Soft boy superman

Demon tamer Wonder woman

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A noble sentenced to die is allowed to choose their execution method. They ask to die in honourable combat against the king's knights, armed with a wooden sword while the knights have real weapons. It's been 24 hours since the execution started and the king is running out of knights.

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Love how Jason looks like he has a beer belly because when he did it he was living off of pure spite and was definitely drinking.

Bruce's stubble also gives the vibe that he patrolled bloodhaven even harder the he does Gotham just because he didn't want what his son had built to slip away.

Its the little things.

thanks to kyuzclub on twitter for donating to the dc gotcha for gaza event!! The prompt was for the spiderman point for jason, bruce, and dick all in the nightwing costume lol

get your own pic by donating to the dcforgaza fundraiser! Info found here: dcforgaza.carrd.co

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Absolute Bruce is such a nice guy

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How I described the absolute universe

Before reading:

Brick house batman

Edge-lord superman

Mommy Valkyrie Wonder woman

After reading:

Mamma's boy Batman

Soft boy superman

Demon tamer Wonder woman

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So this is defiantly a jab at how she died last time right?

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Buy Ultimate X-men Volume 1

Ultimate X-men volume 1 is now available for purchase through amazon and many other sites.

This series is what sparked my interest in reading comics, and since then I have been reading none stop.

This series is not what you would expect of an x men story, and despite that it got me reading x men. It's slice of life, mystery, intrege, and emotional. It's character driven, heartfelt and spooky but at it's core is an x men book.

This is a series that takes it's time and makes you care and as of issue 8, it's done waiting.

Ultimate x men is a book that you either love or hate, and if we want it to continue we need to show it, because i have a feeling that with ultimate wolverine coming out, if the money runs low, X-men will be first on the chopping block.

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The ultimate universe.

I haven't said much about this one since the batfandom is just more fun on tumblr, but if I'm going to share my thoughts about comics online might as well talk about everything.

The new ultimate line has been a highlight of of my year, it is brilliant. The art, the characters, the subtle details, it all comes together into this lovely take on classic marvel stories.

Old ideas and new mix to create this sense of reinvention, not for the sake of it, but with a purpose in mind, a message. This new universe got me reading comics and I can't thank them enough.

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Absolute Superman Review

Alright, it's here, lets get this over with.

(One absolute superman later)

Well I have MANY THOUGHTS. Spoilers ahead.

Firstly, krypton's culture being integral to the plot is a good move. I imagine this will be sort of a split focus style series following the El family as Krypton falls while circling back to Kal trying to process the trauma.

Kal's powers being nerfed (for now) is also a great choice, with him being unable to control it without the suit atm. Really great if they want a Lex plotline later.

Lois being a soldier means we are definitely getting some more daddy issues Lane drama like MAWS. Looking forward to how they develop

Not sure how i feel about Brainiac yet, too early too tell.

Now for the big one. Is this superman?

For the most part, yes.

Kal is lost in the world as before, but its because this time he doesn't know what he's fighting for. Here he's stuck in a limbo of wanting to help and not knowing how to do it.

This isn't the strong confident protector we know, but a timid boy trying to figure out his own moral compass when he just watched his whole world crumble beneath him.

All and all I'm looking forward to more from This new interpretation.