Originally posted by -Pr-
Wasn't talking about that so much as the fact that Aquaman is attracting readers now that it never had before. Sites like IGN are doing features about why people should pay attention to the guy.And Johns is writing him. If he continues to push Aquaman the way he did Green Lantern, I can see things changing quite impressively.
Aquaman might be outselling Uncanny right now, but the gen pop still thinks he is a joke. 🙁
Reality is we, as comic book readers, aren't representative of pop culture. I read somewhere that vinyl records have a higher sales than comic books.
Originally posted by srankmissingnin
Aquaman might be outselling Uncanny right now, but the gen pop still thinks he is a joke. 🙁Reality is we, as comic book readers, aren't representative of pop culture. I read somewhere that vinyl records have a higher sales than comic books.
Which can change, I think.
True, but it has to start somewhere.
Honestly, if they make an Aquaman movie with the same tone as the comics (ie. general public seems to think Arthur can only talk to fish and is out of element - literally - when on land only to be proven wrong) it would do halfway decent at least. The reality is that people in general really like the idea of the lameass Superfriends version of Aquaman and the one mocked on Family Guy/Seinfeld/SNL even when shown the source material. Hell, some of my friends who actually read comics refuse to acknowledge the "real" Aquaman because it tarnishes the vision they have of him in their minds.
Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Honestly, if they make an Aquaman movie with the same tone as the comics (ie. general public seems to think Arthur can only talk to fish and is out of element - literally - when on land only to be proven wrong) it would do halfway decent at least. The reality is that people in general really like the idea of the lameass Superfriends version of Aquaman and the one mocked on Family Guy/Seinfeld/SNL even when shown the source material. Hell, some of my friends who actually read comics refuse to acknowledge the "real" Aquaman because it tarnishes the vision they have of him in their minds.
I think DC's best bet is to start giving him prominent roles in animated movies. To start making more merchandise too. Just, ever so slowly, get him in the limelight.
Originally posted by srankmissingnin
I hope your right. If they can make an Aquaman movie work, then maybe I'll get a Hawkman movie. 😮
As long as it's a decent version of Hawkman, i'd be happy.
Originally posted by Starscream M
Im often surprised that there is a comic book industry...outside of this board, I don't know a single soul who reads or buys comics
Do you go to a local comic book shop? Or any conventions?
Honestly, after getting into comics years ago, I'm surprised people actually do follow them even haphazardly. I think I also happen to live in a good area for comics as I've got four comic book shops within 25 miles, and two about a couple of blocks from me.
Originally posted by Starscream M
aquaman will never get a moviethere are so many dc characters who hollywood execs would consider way before him
wonder woman and flash would both have to have movies before aquaman gets considered
There aren't really that many, tbh. Aquaman is part of the core seven, and for better or worse, is one of the most recognisable superheroes outside of comicdom.
Originally posted by -Pr-disagree...I dont think they need to forcefeed aquaman down our throats
I think DC's best bet is to start giving him prominent roles in animated movies. To start making more merchandise too. Just, ever so slowly, get him in the limelight.
he simply doesn't add much...frankly, I dont even know what his personality is
Originally posted by Starscream M
Im often surprised that there is a comic book industry...outside of this board, I don't know a single soul who reads or buys comics
I was in Chapters last week perusing the graphic novels while buying time before Avengers started and some Dad was all smug preaching at his kid "See Tyler? See? I told you Apocalypse was Marvel and DC. That's why he was in the DC movie. You were wrong. I told you" While pointing at a panel of Mongol.
Originally posted by Starscream M
disagree...I dont think they need to forcefeed aquaman down our throatshe simply doesn't add much...frankly, I dont even know what his personality is
Nobody said anything about force-feeding.
the fact you know so little about him really doesn't qualify you to judge whether he adds much.
Originally posted by Starscream M
aquaman will never get a moviethere are so many dc characters who hollywood execs would consider way before him
wonder woman and flash would both have to have movies before aquaman gets considered
There was a time not to long ago people would have said the same thing about Iron Man.