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Vigilante might've been my first regular DC title. I remember it being quite racy back in the day -- it might've been the first title I saw with a parental advisory.
I've been wanting to check out the new version - thanks for letting me know it's out. I'll be back with reactions when I get it...
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Finally got around to getting the first issue. Pretty good start so far - I like the art, the characters that are introduced and the notion that he's more a serial killer than a Punisher type. I also like the new design. Definitely a more real-world approach - no secret society of monks or suped-up motorcycle this time around. I like how they're building the mystery of who the new Vigilante is so I'll stick around to see where it goes.
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Anyone reading this? I still like where it's going. The mystery of the Vigilante deepens and there are several hints that maybe the Doc is a split personality who only thinks he's being visited by the Vigilante (hence V's stealth and extensive knowledge). And V still just looks cool.
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I ordered the first issue but haven't read it yet. Isn't it only planned to be a four part mini?
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quote:Originally posted by me Nov 15: ... The mystery of the Vigilante deepens and there are several hints that maybe the Doc is a split personality who only thinks he's being visited by the Vigilante (hence V's stealth and extensive knowledge)...
A ha! Well, it wasn't quite the "Sixth Sense" shocker, but I still like the exploration of his origin with his dead brother now thrown into the mix. The art is very Pacheco-like, but with less details. I hope he doesn't bite it in the end. I'd love to see him still roaming around the DCU one year later. I also like that there's no need to build him up with super fighting abilities of some kind being in the DCU. His vulnerability makes him appealing to me.
It's interesting that this was originally meant as a companion to "The Question" if only because in that book, Superman was a huge Big Brother type presense in the city, letting The Question know that he's keeping an eye on him and that he won't tolerate killing in his city. Yet, there's the Vigilante...
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*******Spoilers for #6********* I was a bit underwhelmed by the ending. I thought it would've been more interesting if he had actually killed his girfriend since she was in the way of the Vigilante's work - that would've been more in keeping with the darker tone of this book. The fact that he might be "cured" by the end is less interesting to me.
I also thought there'd be a "bigger" finish. It seemed to me they were building on V's growing notoriety to create a more spectacular climax, but there wasn't much beyond people getting thrown out windows. The fact that it happened twice almost made it a bit cartoony.
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Anybody pick up the latest Nightwing? There's a new Vigilante in town ... or is it the old one?? (and by "old" I mean, the "new" one from the mini) Very curious... I like the homage to the old Adrian Chase suit since I was a big fan of that series. It's exciting that Wolfman is bringing back a character he re-created waaaaay back in the day. I hope it's the V from the mini, with a year's worth of experience under his belt. He certainly seems formidable against Nightwing.
And who was this "JJ" person Nightwing was referring to? Is that the same supporting character from the "Vigilante" series that was (supposedly) killed? (the guy with the mustache)
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Though we don't know too much about him at this point, he's coming across pretty well in Nightwing and obviously Wolfman wants him to look good in this appearance. The possible connection to Adrian Chase is interesting, and I wish I could remember more from those days as it wouldn't surprise me if it's someone Wolfman introduced twenty years ago or something.
One thing we do know (from the article) is that Click Here For A Spoilerthis ISN"T the V that was in the recent mini
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Who could the "traitor" be? It sounds like they're motivated by profit, so that narrows the field a bit - which hero could be swayed by money? (I hope it's not someone lame like Bork (no offense Bork fans))
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Who could the "traitor" be? It sounds like they're motivated by profit, so that narrows the field a bit - which hero could be swayed by money? (I hope it's not someone lame like Bork (no offense Bork fans))
I have been doing some investigating through the DC Wiki and Encyclopedia....I make the list of suspects who could be a traitor:
Red Arrow (connection to Cheshire) Miss Martian (who knows? sometimes Innocent and quiet can turn out to be a traitor...?)
Major Disaster (too bad he's deceased) Ravager one of the Checkmate - Count Vertigo, Thinker Amanda Waller Bronze Tiger Catman Black Lightning Risk Batgirl
any more suspects?
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Maybe Wolfman is going to mine old territory and make it one of the Titans -- isn't there a new Terra walking around? I'd almost suspect Geo-Force, but he's already got the "undercover traitor" story with Deathstroke in JLA.
Plastic Man? That'd be interesting...(or should I say "That'd make him interesting")
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If the Vigilante ever finds out who the traitor is....does that make him the greatest detective than Batman and Nightwing? Do you all think that Nightwing, Robin, and Batman will guest star in his book? I sure think so.
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