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My comics shop sold out of #1 two weeks ago, so I'm only just now getting to read it! And the first thing I knew I had to do was come over here and read Todd's "Calling The Roll".
I liked what I read, for the most part- It's great to have Sun Boy back, although I liked him as Inferno as well, Infernal mullet and everything. He should be a redhead, no doubt about it. Maybe they have advaned hair coloring in the 30th century and he just went blonde for a while! I absolutely LOVE Light Lass's new costume- very nice. I liked the interrelations between the characters -always a must for me to enjoy any incarnation of the LSH- especially the apparent tension between SB and Cos. Wonder where Lightning Lad was?
Things I didn't like so much- Kitson's art. He's very capable and competent, but killer Light Lass costume aside, his work looks stiff and posed and very early 80's. Not my favorite style, but I know I'm in the minority around here. And I've been saying this since 1996- I still hate the "Lad", "Lass", "Boy" and "Kid" nicknames. They just sound silly. Still, at least Waid came up with a good explanation that I suppose I'll buy. I also fail to understand why the United Planets backs the LSH to the extent they seem to - what are they getting in return? And why do they seem to oppose the Science Police?
And worst of all, no Zoe. And no hope to ever get her back, either.
Anyway, I'm interested, so it looks like I'm back in the saddle again with the Legion. Hopefully I'll hang around a while...
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From: Fhlosten Paradise | Registered: Jul 2004
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quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: My comics shop sold out of #1 two weeks ago, so I'm only just now getting to read it! And the first thing I knew I had to do was come over here and read Todd's "Calling The Roll". Great job as always, Todd, and my belated condolences.
As far as the book itself and my reaction, I liked what I read, for the most part- It's great to have Sun Boy back, although I liked him as Inferno as well, Infernal mullet and everything. He should be a redhead, no doubt about it. Maybe they have advaned hair coloring in the 30th century and he just went blonde for a while! I absolutely LOVE Light Lass's new costume- very nice. I liked the interrelations between the characters -always a must for me to enjoy any incarnation of the LSH- especially the apparent tension between SB and Cos. Wonder where Lightning Lad was?
Things I didn't like so much- Kitson's art. He's very capable and competent, but killer Light Lass costume aside, his work looks stiff and posed and very early 80's. Not my favorite style, but I know I'm in the minority around here. And I've been saying this since 1996- I still hate the "Lad", "Lass", "Boy" and "Kid" nicknames. They just sound silly. Still, at least Waid came up with a good explanation that I suppose I'll buy. I also fail to understand why the United Planets backs the LSH to the extent they seem to - what are they getting in return? And why do they seem to oppose the Science Police?
And worst of all, no Zoe. And no hope to ever get her back, either.
Anyway, I'm interested, so it looks like I'm back in the saddle again with the Legion. Hopefully I'll hang around a while...
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From: Fhlosten Paradise | Registered: Jul 2004
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I wouldn't say there's no hope of seeing Zoe. I think by the second year of this comic we'll begin to see a lot of old favourites return in one way or another. I hope so anyway.
From: Australia | Registered: Dec 2003
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quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: ... a Roman soldier - Jo (the brute!)
Nah, Jo's a Goth if I've ever seen one. I'd pick Micro Lad... a more orderly brawler, maybe.
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: ... Robin Hood - Dirk (the scoundrel!)
He does seem concerned for the regular folk... but I don't know if he has that larcenous streak. Course, we don't know who *might* yet. So I'll pick Dirk, too.
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: ... Joan of Arc - Shady (esp DnA version who heard voices)
Great! I'll pick Dream Girl and her visions.
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: ... Jesse Owens - Star Boy (by breaking a race barrier in this new Legion), or XS (running, duh)
Hmmm. Assuming there's anti-Durlan feelings in this boot, I'll choose Cham. Or maybe Cosmic Boy, if his status as former galaxy-class athlete stands.
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: ... Sgt. Rock? - Cosmic Boy (the good soldier)
This is where I'd place Ultra Boy.
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: ... JLA member - WILDFIRE (flash and pizzaz!)
Shadow Lass, for the heroic ancestor in the 21st century connection (who knows-- Lyrissa Mallor could yet join the JLA one of these days!)
quote:Originally posted by DrakeB3004: I just figured he'd been replaced by Proty...
Or merged with Lightning Lad--
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by candlelight: I'm glad that you're back, Todd. I'll pray for you and your mom ~ I lost my parents a little over ten years ago and I still miss them. sigh
Hi, candlelight! I've missed your 'glow'! We need to think of a nickname for 'candlelight'... hmmm.
I appreciate your prayers and thoughts.
quote:Originally posted by candlelight: About the Legionnaires ~ I loved your comments, as always, and I hope Jo's dog DOES become a Superpet!
Me, too!
quote:Originally posted by candlelight: Sun Boy ~ I really like his look abd presentation. He's perfect in costume and attitude, IMO, and since his eyes were black, I still hold out a hope for him being a fire elemental.
He seems more heat and light powered, but who yet knows?
quote:Originally posted by candlelight: Micro Lad ~ LOL! And what a 'jock' attitude. It's the first time I have ever liked Gim.
LOL! I thought he was more like a boy scout! Maybe he's working on his Lilliputian merit badge...
quote:Originally posted by candlelight: As for the lack of carry over from Lallor, I hope the missing grief/emotion isn't going to be a hallmark of the reboot. Waid just has to include those types of connections if the stories are going to have any true 'greatness'. Again, in my opinion.
Agree totally. I'm pretty sure the creators'll be going for the 'big notes'... hopefully the kind that'll take a few issues to develop the resonance.
Don't be a stranger, Shady/Candlelight!
From: Knoxville, TN | Registered: Jul 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: My comics shop sold out of #1 two weeks ago, so I'm only just now getting to read it! And the first thing I knew I had to do was come over here and read Todd's "Calling The Roll".
Wow! Thanks.
quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: I liked what I read, for the most part- It's great to have Sun Boy back, although I liked him as Inferno as well, Infernal mullet and everything. He should be a redhead, no doubt about it. Maybe they have advaned hair coloring in the 30th century and he just went blonde for a while! I absolutely LOVE Light Lass's new costume- very nice. I liked the interrelations between the characters -always a must for me to enjoy any incarnation of the LSH- especially the apparent tension between SB and Cos. Wonder where Lightning Lad was?
Yay! Another fan of the redhead! Light Lass does look great, I agree. I hope the tension between Sun Boy and Cos is philosophical and not personal... thought they might confuse the two. Where *was* Garth? Wasn't he in one of the backgrounds in the HQ?
quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: Things I didn't like so much- Kitson's art. He's very capable and competent, but killer Light Lass costume aside, his work looks stiff and posed and very early 80's. Not my favorite style, but I know I'm in the minority around here. And I've been saying this since 1996- I still hate the "Lad", "Lass", "Boy" and "Kid" nicknames. They just sound silly. Still, at least Waid came up with a good explanation that I suppose I'll buy. I also fail to understand why the United Planets backs the LSH to the extent they seem to - what are they getting in return? And why do they seem to oppose the Science Police?
I like Kitson's art. As for the names, I'd prefer to have a mixture of the Boys/Girls with Wildfires and Bloks. I *do* like the idea behind the naming in this boot, though. At least so far.
quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: And worst of all, no Zoe. And no hope to ever get her back, either.
Oh, I think she'll turn up eventually. Maybe not in a central role, for awhile.
quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: Anyway, I'm interested, so it looks like I'm back in the saddle again with the Legion. Hopefully I'll hang around a while...
quote:Originally posted by Blacula: I wouldn't say there's no hope of seeing Zoe. I think by the second year of this comic we'll begin to see a lot of old favourites return in one way or another. I hope so anyway.
quote:Originally posted by Johnny B Loves Zoe: Things I didn't like so much- Kitson's art. He's very capable and competent, but killer Light Lass costume aside, his work looks stiff and posed and very early 80's. Not my favorite style, but I know I'm in the minority around here.
It's funny because for me it is the reverse. The saving grace of the reboot/relaunch is Kitson's art, as I haven't been wowed so far by Waid's concept (the Legion of Super Anarchists?!?). I'll be along for the ride, at least for Kitson's art
-------------------- Ze Frainch Legion fan
From: Edinburgh, Scotland | Registered: Oct 2004
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quote:Originally posted by Pariscub: [QB...I haven't been wowed so far by Waid's concept (the Legion of Super Anarchists?!?). [/QB]
Would anarchists have a HQ and a leader? Several people have stated that they're turned off by the Legion's motivation or raison d'etre, but we don't really know the full story yet. I have faith that this team is more than a bunch of rabble-rousers.
From: New York, NY | Registered: Jul 2003
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Pretty much better than the entire last reboot so far.
From: Turn around... | Registered: Jul 2003
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Hi Mystery Lad! I'm new to the team but regarding your father you have my condolences......
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