Originally posted by Galan007
You guys have any theories on what The Question's real identity might be in the DCnU?
I'm thinking he will be a historic/mythological figure (to coincide with Pandora and Phantom Stranger). Question's punishment is the fact that his identity is gone, correct? Both in the form of his face being literally blank and the fact that the world will "forget him" as will he himself.
To that end, he could be someone like Alexander the Great as others have hypothesized. And while the world didn't really forget about him, he certainly isn't on the back of everyone's mind in the modern age (and there are even some people who've never heard of him to begin with, shockingly).
I think the interesting part is that Question is the only member of The Trinity who refused to beg for his life, as the others did. He was the only one to 'question'(no pun intended) the authority that the Circle of Eternity claimed...
"I will not beg, wizards. I defy the authority you claim!
Do what you wish to me! But if you do not kill me, I will rise to power again!
And you will fear my name as does the world!":
Geeze, he almost comes off as Lucifer-esque in his defiance.
Anyway, we know that he'd evidently amassed great power before his judgement, and that the entire world feared him. Alexander the Great is certainly possible, but I hope DC goes a little more obscure with him, personally.
Hm, I wonder if The Question might be Caligula? Before having his face erased, he looked pretty dang similar to the real guy:
Not only was Caligula feared, but he was also a very powerful man who fancied himself a God. Certainly his sins were grievous enough to warrant judgement at the hands of the CoE.
What's funny is that Johns will probably end up making an entirely fictional identity for The Question, and all of this hypothesizing will be for not.
Originally posted by Galan007
I think the interesting part is that Question is the only member of The Trinity who refused to beg for his life, as the others did. He was the only one to 'question'(no pun intended) the authority that the Circle of Eternity claimed..."I will not beg, wizards. I defy the authority you claim!
Do what you wish to me! But if you do not kill me, I will rise to power again!
And you will fear my name as does the world!":
Geeze, he almost comes off as Lucifer-esque in his defiance.Anyway, we know that he'd evidently amassed great power before his judgement, and that the entire world feared him. Alexander the Great is certainly possible, but I hope DC goes a little more obscure with him, personally.
What comic is that from? I want to catch up on the DCnU.
Recommend me some good titles and I'll give you a cookie.
Originally posted by Rage.Of.OlympusThat scan is from FCBD: The New 52. Probably the most entertaining FCBD issue I've ever read.
What comic is that from? I want to catch up on the DCnU.Recommend me some good titles and I'll give you a cookie.
As far as good ongoing titles are concerned, it really depends what genre you like. Personally, I prefer a lot of the more 'obscura' comics, like:
Phantom Stranger
Justice League Dark
Animal Man
Swamp Thing
The above not only come with excellent stories, but the artwork in them is, often times, tattoo-worthy.
As far as more mainstream stuff goes, for starters I'd recommend:
Justice League
Aquaman
Flash
New Guardians
Also, you should definitely follow the event: Trinity War. It's just starting, and it is good so far.
Preview for #2.
Here is something, guys.
The first fan asked if Superman and Shazam will have an old-school brawl, and Johns teased that their short fight in the first issue of Trinity War was just the beginning. Lemire teased "we'll see Shazam versus everyone, really."
http://www.newsarama.com/18398-sdcc-13-dc-entertainment-all-access-with-johns-simone-many-more.html
That would be cool.
http://www.newsarama.com/18402-trinity-war-weekly-dc-talks-week-2-mysteries-reveals.html
Really like the mysteries and clues TW is showing thus far. What did Vibe see? And what is the evil behind the evil? mmm
