Originally posted by Alpha Centauri
It's true that Dark Reign isn't much a big event, because there isn't a core main series is there?There's just ramifications in a few comics involving the premise that was set up at the end of Secret Invasion, with Osborn and his Cabal being in a position of power that most villains strive for.
Still, it's quite an important state for Marvel, and it's something fans will wanna know everything about, which is why it'll be a pain to keep up.
Regarding Deadpool, Way has said he wants him to be more of a main character. He has an ongoing, then he has this new ongoing (However long that lasts, which won't be long if current reviews are any indication, mine is on its way to me), and Suicide Kings is only two issues away from ending. I hope they just don't over-saturate.
-AC
Wait for the months before the movie's release. He'll be everywhere.
Originally posted by H. S. 6
Wait for the months before the movie's release. He'll be everywhere.
I know.
I was actually saying to my girl recently that on one hand, I feel slightly proud that a character I've followed for most of my aware existence has pushed through enough to warrant a Hollywood movie. Especially when it's entirely based on him being loved so much by, comparatively, so few.
Yet, I just hate the trend where everyone just acts like they've loved something the whole time.
My only fear is that we'll start losing who Deadpool is. We're seeing it now. As good as I feel Way is, we're losing Deadpool's identity. He's not JUST a joke machine and he's not someone who is black and white in terms of being sad and then making jokes. He's a very layered character who would genuinely like to find a place and purpose, find all the things your average human desires, but sometimes embraces what he is and WHY he is that way. That gives way to massively creative stories, like when Kelly wrote for him. Simone and, to an extent, Priest also.
Way has already said that he feels Deadpool has not been a big enough player in Marvel, and while he IS/was massively underrated, it was for a reason. By giving him purpose and giving him set storyline involvement (Such as Dark Reign currently), you're taking away what real fans love about Deadpool. I feel like Way does love the character, but that he is also prepared to make him a spotlight character at the cost of his truest character traits.
If you're gonna do that, don't. He's much better off with his own series, randomly bumping into people from Marvel, interacting and then going his own way. He can't afford to be at the mercy of another person's storyline.
Unfortunately, that's what's gonna happen, I think. I don't think I'll ever read a bad Deadpool comic, but I don't think he's ever gonna be as great as he once was, ever again, in the hands of Kelly or Simone.
Merc with a Mouth #1 was really funny, but it's just catering to the newbies. Hopefully it's not an on-going.
In general, though, Dark Reign is one of the most enjoyable premises I've read in a long time (Aside from the DREADFUL idea to create Dark X-Men). I sincerely hope it ends on a great note, and we don't get another f*cking event for about a year and a half.
I couldn't stomach another one.
-AC
Originally posted by Alpha CentauriIn general, though, Dark Reign is one of the most enjoyable premises I've read in a long time. I sincerely hope it ends on a great note, and we don't get another f*cking event for about a year and a half.
I couldn't stomach another one.
-AC
do you honestly believe we won't?
marvel loves the money they make i can see another one showing up 6 months after it ends 🙁
That's the thing, you're right.
If it gets to the point where I'm no longer thinking "YES! New month, new issue of *Whatever event/comic*.", but instead I'm seeing it as a chore...then I'm gonna seriously consider just how much I wish to support Marvel.
I'll always buy any and every 616 Deadpool appearance, but as for keeping up with main stories...they're pushing me away.
Maybe this is because it takes me so damn long to even get to a comic store. If there was one in my local mall, I might not be complaining.
-AC
More on topic, Marvel does seem to get more frequent with these things. And I'm kind of split on the organization of tbp. It would be nice if they had it all organized, in sections if necessary, with everything related that came out in the proper order, but on the other hand maybe I don't need every side story.
Originally posted by willRules
The important thing was that you were trying things first, before it became cool to try things, right? 😄
Originally posted by leonidas
actually, i'd always thought you'd mastered that genre a long time ago.heh 😄
Originally posted by SamZED
Damn I have a hard time believeing that soon everyone will know who Deadpool is. If that's going to happen Id be happy for Deadpool but upset in general. Because now it feels like we're memeber of some kinda club or something. 😛
It's good to be a geek. And always a bit painful to see our beloved closet-interests go public. I hope Authority never becomes massively popular, for example.
It's why I also root for other comic franchises to do well. If Wolverine has 8 movies, awesome. I get some enjoyment from them, and I also won't have to care if they f--- his character to holy hell in the process. Fantastic Four 3....bring it!
😄