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by steverino
Thu Jun 03, 2010 11:01:25 am
Forum: General VALIANT Discussion
Topic: Solar is such a rip off!
Replies: 35
Views: 5923

Re: Solar is such a rip off!

Dr. Manhattan was moral slime. :thumb: I think he was a little Aspy.. not on purpose.. just becasue he didnt understand. I think he actually felt a little bad, for himself, that he couldnt relate... but not so much that he didnt continue his quest for knowledge and such. Seems like he could have th...
by steverino
Thu Jun 03, 2010 1:49:17 am
Forum: General VALIANT Discussion
Topic: Solar is such a rip off!
Replies: 35
Views: 5923

Re: Solar is such a rip off!

The Solar character is such a rip off of the blue guy in Watchmen. The original Solar, published by Gold Key, predates Watchmen. And that's what Valiant's Solar is based off of. Perhaps Dr. Manhattan, 'the blue guy', is a rip off of the Gold Key Solar? The Valiant Solar isnt too much like the origi...
by steverino
Thu Jun 03, 2010 12:00:30 am
Forum: General VALIANT Discussion
Topic: Solar is such a rip off!
Replies: 35
Views: 5923

Re: Solar is such a rip off!

jaggy wrote:The Solar character is such a rip off of the blue guy in Watchmen.
The original Solar, published by Gold Key, predates Watchmen. And that's what Valiant's Solar is based off of.

Perhaps Dr. Manhattan, 'the blue guy', is a rip off of the Gold Key Solar?
by steverino
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:13:10 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Surprising Comics
Replies: 197
Views: 4655

StarBrand wrote:Don't miss the just launched Surprising Soap Box!

http://surprisingcomics.com/Surprising_Soap_Box.html
Cool!! :thumb:
by steverino
Wed May 19, 2010 9:17:06 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Just Thor!
Replies: 2294
Views: 55573

Just Red Hulk!
by steverino
Sun May 16, 2010 4:06:26 am
Forum: Buy / Sell / Trade - VALIANT
Topic: "Pressed" versus "UnPressed" Huh?
Replies: 38
Views: 2823

I don't consider pressing to be restoration. There are just too many unknown variables in any environment that can damage a comic to worry about a controlled variable that will simply straighten one out. Much of this argument is whether or not the comic is 'restored'. Those against say that because...
by steverino
Fri May 14, 2010 9:17:10 am
Forum: Buy / Sell / Trade - VALIANT
Topic: "Pressed" versus "UnPressed" Huh?
Replies: 38
Views: 2823

The fact heat is applied to the comics during pressing is a stumbling block to some. Yup - I believe even the LOC states that high heat can alter the paper fibers. Add pressure to that, and it can't be good for the comic. That's why I don't ever want a pressed book, it may look like a nice 9.4 (and...
by steverino
Fri May 14, 2010 9:12:26 am
Forum: Buy / Sell / Trade - VALIANT
Topic: "Pressed" versus "UnPressed" Huh?
Replies: 38
Views: 2823

I don't consider pressing to be restoration. There are just too many unknown variables in any environment that can damage a comic to worry about a controlled variable that will simply straighten one out. Much of this argument is whether or not the comic is 'restored'. Those against say that because ...
by steverino
Wed May 12, 2010 8:16:42 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Surprising Theater #2
Replies: 31
Views: 900

Read before you leap... Er...umm... Joanna is a she. A truly excellent job by the colorist! He made chicken scratches look good! :P I honestly wasn't paying attention. Whoops! Dang-it-all! :oops: That's what happens when you half read posts. :lol: Still, a great talent! If I did that, I wouldn't ha...
by steverino
Wed May 12, 2010 6:21:52 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Surprising Theater #2
Replies: 31
Views: 900

UnknownTales wrote:Er...umm...

Joanna is a she.


steverino wrote:A truly excellent job by the colorist! He made chicken scratches look good! :P
I honestly wasn't paying attention. Whoops! Dang-it-all! :oops:

That's what happens when you half read posts. :lol:

Still, a great talent!
by steverino
Wed May 12, 2010 1:41:54 am
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Surprising Theater #2
Replies: 31
Views: 900

A truly excellent job by the colorist! He made chicken scratches look good! :P
by steverino
Tue May 11, 2010 10:37:19 am
Forum: Buy / Sell / Trade - VALIANT
Topic: "Pressed" versus "UnPressed" Huh?
Replies: 38
Views: 2823

He could get more if he pressed it. :P
by steverino
Mon May 10, 2010 2:57:45 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Frank Frazetta passes way...
Replies: 9
Views: 1004

What a great artist. He will be missed. :(
by steverino
Wed May 05, 2010 3:12:44 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Writing
Replies: 8
Views: 237

it's pretty easy to create a character. Especially a hero. Ask yourself these questions about your character: 1) Why is your character a hero at all? 2) Who is your character? A socialite, a geek, a soldier, etc... 3) What would your character do in a crisis? Would he throw punches, shoot something,...
by steverino
Tue May 04, 2010 2:18:57 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Very first comic book
Replies: 41
Views: 1349

Mine was a Punisher War Journal 8. Funny how my 1st comic was a Jim Lee book. I read that thing cover to cover so many times. I loved it!
by steverino
Wed Apr 14, 2010 9:32:13 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Joss Whedon to direct The Avengers Movie
Replies: 32
Views: 414

No Ed Norton Hulk included in the movie?? IIRC, the Hulk might be in the flick, but Norton won't be. I hope that's not the case. Norton was the better Hulk by far! It's a shame the 2nd hulk wasn't such a hit since it was much better than the 1st. I'm betting the it fell victim to the 1st's shortcom...
by steverino
Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:27:35 am
Forum: Magnus, Solar, and Turok (not in VALIANT)
Topic: What If...Rob Liefeld did the variant cover to Dr. Solar #!?
Replies: 59
Views: 6235

You guys can poke fun at Liefeld all you want to, but he did help bring comics to a height of popularity that hasn't been achieved since. He might not be the best artist, but he's far from the worst.
by steverino
Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:32:40 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Red Hulk
Replies: 10
Views: 309

Red Hulk is Glenn Talbot. Leader brought him back from the dead as well as Betty Ross who is in a close relationship with him now. Of course, they haven't disclosed his true identity yet, but I'm pretty sure it's safe to assume. As for the storyline, I'm loving it! It's really cool how they pieced ...
by steverino
Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:03:51 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Red Hulk
Replies: 10
Views: 309

Red Hulk is Glenn Talbot. Leader brought him back from the dead as well as Betty Ross who is in a close relationship with him now. Of course, they haven't disclosed his true identity yet, but I'm pretty sure it's safe to assume. As for the storyline, I'm loving it! It's really cool how they pieced t...
by steverino
Tue Apr 06, 2010 10:51:26 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Surprising Theater #1
Replies: 97
Views: 1660

Oooh.. I love the design!!

I couldn't have done it any better! :thumb: :clap:
by steverino
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:10:27 am
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Coincidence or Swipe?
Replies: 49
Views: 1356

I think the reason characters get reinvented is simply because their fans are growing up and there's no new fans to take their place. The comic companies are simply trying to keep the fanboys they have by trying to keep the characters interesting. Games and lack of proper distribution are the bigges...
by steverino
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:10:03 pm
Forum: Other Collectibles - Cards, Toys, Figures, Statues, etc.
Topic: I've finally got one! A Mego General Lee!
Replies: 11
Views: 1576

Congtats on the score—the Danbury Mint usually does a great job on their cars. I was really disappointed when after the Mint began taking orders for the ’66 Batmobile canceled them. Try getting the Hot Wheels Batmobile Elite! That is an awesome car. Probably better than Danbury Mint. You can get ei...
by steverino
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:07:08 pm
Forum: Other Collectibles - Cards, Toys, Figures, Statues, etc.
Topic: I've finally got one! A Mego General Lee!
Replies: 11
Views: 1576

Daniel Jackson wrote:No Luke?
Not yet.
by steverino
Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:20:59 pm
Forum: Other Collectibles - Cards, Toys, Figures, Statues, etc.
Topic: I've finally got one! A Mego General Lee!
Replies: 11
Views: 1576

I haven't gotten mailed to me it yet, but I'm already celebrating!

I got it for the price I wanted to pay too! :thumb:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 0485187618
by steverino
Fri Mar 26, 2010 4:16:35 pm
Forum: Marvel, DC, Image, independents, etc.
Topic: Coincidence or Swipe?
Replies: 49
Views: 1356

Definitely just a coincidence.