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Oct. 30, 2009
Toastalchemist wrote on G-Man's wall 6:06PM
Hey, G-Man. I have a question for the podcast. What are the best and worst comics you have ever read?
Oct. 12, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic X-23 and River Tam 8:32PM
I just turned on Serenity after not seeing it for a while and River reminds me of X-23. Think about it, a young girl who was experimented on to be turned into a weapon. I'm sure there are other characters like this, but I can't think of any right now. On a unrelated note, if X-23 did not have a healing factor, who would win in a fight. I took ...
Oct. 10, 2009
Toastalchemist created a blog My Stan Lee essay 4:32PM
When one thinks of comic books there is one name that comes to mind: Stan Lee. He created our modern mythology, the stories we know and tell our kids. There is something about Marvel heroes that makes them different. They were more relatable and not only entertained us, but taught us lessons. Marvel heroes made a difference, whether they were fighting Doctor Doom or teaching us about ourselves. Perhaps Stan’s ...
Sept. 12, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Your Justice League 9:15PM
Let's say that the Justice League disbanded like the Avengers in the Marvel universe. Choose at least five heroes you would put on a New Justice League team. No one from the Justice League may be on it but relatives like Supergirl or Nightwing can be on it. Choose 5-7 heroes. All of them must be from the DC universe. Vertigo doesn't count because they are not superheroes. Sugergirl The ...
Sept. 9, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Who would win? 5:26PM
The Saint of Killers from Preacher or Dr. Manhattan from Watchmen. Both are god-like people and both are almost immortal.
Sept. 7, 2009
Toastalchemist commented on Niesa's Review Homeschooling, Part Three: Academic Biology 12:47AM
I agree with you 100%. I think they should just end Runaways. It was amazing in the beginning, but now it is just a shadow of what it used to be. I think they should either stop the series, I don't think it will get any better, or bring the original creators back on. I do disagree with you on Nice being a whore, though. She only kissed them. It's ...

Sept. 2, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Anyone like the TV show? in the Static board. 1:54PM
It was pretty good
Aug. 13, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic DBZ/GT Universe vs Twilight Universe! 9:51PM
DBZ, no question. The only thing the Twilight vampires suck is cocks.
Aug. 12, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Transmetropolitan 8:24PM
I guess I could make them. I'm not a very crafts-y guy.
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Transmetropolitan 8:19PM
HOLY SHIT!! Where can I get those?
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Femonism in comics in the Women in Comics board. 8:08PM
So I was talking to my sister about the women in comics. I said I did not understand how Wonder Woman could be a feminist icon because of how she dresses and how she was tied up so much in the beginning. I think Tulip O'Hare from Preacher is a much better feminist symbol. She can take care of herself, She killed Starr, and she just kicks ass. I think ...
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Transmetropolitan 7:57PM
I wonder if I can buy some green rectangle and red circle glasses.
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Transmetropolitan 7:43PM
I don't know why but reading Transmetropolitan  makes me feel good. I can be in a really bad mood and then be in a good one when reading it. It has a weird combination of comedy and social commentary that makes it great. It is my new favorite series. I haven't finished trans. yet (just finished the 3rd trade paperback) and I can't wait to see where it's going.   Is ...
Aug. 4, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Godhand 12:33PM
The name "god hand" is already taken. It's in Berserk. Good luck with the whole killing humans thing, seriously.
July 12, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Runaways Isn't Good Anymore in the Runaways board. 12:55PM
I stopped reading after Joss Whedon fucked it up.
July 10, 2009
Toastalchemist commented on G-Man's Podcast ComicVine Podcast 07-10-09 3:16PM
Nice podcast, I would like to see more.

July 4, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic What are you watching??? 5:04PM
Batman Beyond
July 3, 2009
Toastalchemist replied to the topic Do yoi like one peice 10:09PM
No, I've never seen it but it looks really stupid
Toastalchemist commented on TheBug's Topic I'm so sick of all these Vampires 9:36PM
I hate the twilight vampires. Vampires are supposed to be scary. Oprah is scarier than the twilight vampires. My favorite vampire is Cassidy from Preacher. He is one but he doesn't sulk about it. He is glad he's a vampire but doesn't let it change him. For example, he likes beer more than blood.  http://www.comicvine.com/cassidy/29-10527/

Added by Toastalchemist on Oct. 10, 2009

When one thinks of comic books there is one name that comes to mind: Stan Lee. He created our modern mythology, the stories we know and tell our kids. There is something about Marvel heroes that makes them different. They were more relatable and not only entertained us, but taught us lessons. Marvel heroes made a difference, whether they were fighting Doctor Doom or teaching us about ourselves. 

  Perhaps Stan’s most famous creation is the character Spider-Man. Spider-Man was the first of his kind. He showed readers that superheroes could be complex and flawed. Peter embodies what readers wanted to be and who they really were. They identified with poor Peter Parker, but dreamed of being the powerful Spider-Man.  

Continuing with his theme of relating to his audience, Stan created the X-Men. They played to the fact that everyone feels different at one point or another. Everyone has felt like an outsider, trying to hard to fit in but never quite finding his or her place. X-Men taught children to embrace their difference and maybe they were something to be proud of. It showed us being normal is overrated.

The Hulk was created with one simple idea “Let’s make a hero out of a monster.” At base level, the Hulk is a monster, a murderous brute. The Hulk, like Frankenstein and other monsters before him, just wants to be felt alone. The Hulk embodies what Marvel comics is about, shades of grey. The heroes are not always heroes and the villains are not always villains, it is the shades of grey, the moral ambiguity, which makes Marvel great. 

  Indeed, Stan Lee changed the comics industry forever. He knew his readers and gave them what they wanted. His heroes dealt with harsh subjects like, personal flaws, feeling different, and what it means to be a hero. He is the master of comics and his creations will go on for years to come. ‘Nuff said.    

   


Added by Toastalchemist on Dec. 29, 2008

Yes, they should. It will bring new readers in while re-using the old storylines and characters (something comic book companies love doing). 


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