It's great to see 2000 AD get some attention! (Sorry, but I can't help but dispose towards anything British)
I found about 30 old issues in a local charity shop (ranging from the late 70s to early 90s), and I can't stop flicking through the covers. If anyone likes covers like the one featured here, I'd recommend a look at Starlord (no relation to the GOTG character) - it's amazing how cheap production could produce such beautiful and vibrant artwork.
I don't quite understand why there's so much surprise about the Metal Men film... this is presumably related to the Barry Sonnenfeld project that has been rumoured for a while. I, for one, cannot wait to see what they, especially if Sonnenfeld is attached, have to offer - this could be the ultimate comic-book film; an amalgamation of a good story and absurdist reflections on silver age storytelling, told through tongue-in-cheek humour, but without the occasional degradation of modern cynicism in DC's films, or unrelenting boredom of Marvel's lack of originality.
If there's any doubt, just look at how he managed to translate something like the Men in Black to the big screen so well.
I won't give a pretentious or self-indulgent summary of what I think about each film... but let's just say that there's no news here that upsets me.
I was just thinking of Multiversity a few days ago... and almost gave up interest when I found no news. I'd read pretty much anything with Grant Morrison involved, and most of my favourite comic book stories are set in alternate universes - this looks to be the ultimate combination of both.
I feel like I'm missing out in not liking the X-Men films. There's always something going on with the franchise, but I just can't quite understand the appeal or interest. It's my loss, I guess.
Due to Captain America's significance in the comic-book medium, I've been trying to research and find out more about him... but these films aren't helping maintain an interest. Don't get me wrong - I'm not hating on the films - they're just not really my type of thing. Anyway, this question is for any fans out there... are these films a good representation of the character or not?
I've always seen the golden age Captain America as being a more patriotic, idealistic character (more in the lines of DC's characters of the time), but these films seem only willing to present him as a political tool that happens to be American, who also possess super-enhanced attributes. I've probably misunderstood the tone and context of his role in MCU, and I understand that things have changed over comic-book publication history, but what parts of the character really define who he is?
I don't think many people would understand the appeal, but I think that Mr Mxyzptlk is one of the best, and cleverest, villains in comics. He exists as a challenge to something that even Superman is limited by - the nature of reality, logic and understanding, whose only motives evolve from his boredom with power. What better metaphor can describe Superman's responsibility and overcoming of social limitations that to see him fight an inter-dimensional anarchist that exists, literally, beyond his comprehension?
I've always seen Mr Mxyzptlk to be a freedom fighter and philosophical adventurer - a being searches for reason and purpose by challenging the very man that appears to define and embody American ideals. Finding purpose is something that we all, even Superman, struggle with... Mr Mxyzpltk finds purpose through challenging the abilities and motives of Superman, who finds purpose in challenging the abilities and motives of criminals. How awesome would an excessive punch out be if it ended with Superman trying to reason and explain the meaning of life?
This sounds amazing - This would be something that I could be caught reading at school without an influx of questions or passing judgements... not that it really matters what people think.
Anyway, I've been looking for some new superhero material that stands on it's own, and I've never really fallen in love with a novel in the same way that I have with comics. This seems to fit the bill on all fronts!
I'm not even a Spiderman fan, but seeing the tentacles and wings does get me a little excited. I've always found Spiderman's villains to be the most interesting thing about the character...
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