But I guess it *does* set into place the events that lead to the crisis. With Indigo and Nightwing gone (and Starfire likely returning to the TTs since Dick's outtie), can Arsenal, Jade, Thunder, Shift and Grace carry on?
Maybe they need to bring Captain Marvel Jr and Huntress back.
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The latest issue was good, although the battle seemed a bit anti-climatic. What happened to Luthor and Brainiac? I guess Luthor goes on to Villains United, but did we ever really learn what his whole plan is?
What about Brainiac? Was this whole storyline a hint of things to come in Infinite Crisis and beyond?
I’m sad to see Indigo go. You know, I think she might have been my favorite character. Now I’m wondering if Shift has much more of a role to play, before he eventually is killed off—basically, without his love-story, he doesn’t have much more of a purpose.
I think Nightwing will be back sooner than later. I am glad if Starfire sticks around though, since I think Kory needs a nice solid home. With no Indigo and Nightwing now, it’d be nice to have Jade, Thunder and Kori get some serious panel-time.
And I still feel like Arsenal and Kon-El’s days might be numbered. Not that I’m rooting for that, but I feel like it seems more likely to happen to them than any others.
Is the old artist coming back? I liked his style for this title…
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Have to say I haven't been impressed with the latest two-part arc. The writing and art didn't do it for me, despite seeing Kitana, Rex and Black Lightning in action (and Geo-Force in a flashback).
One question: what the hell was that with Kitana? Did she kill that guy in cold-blood in the end? I admit that I wasn't really paying attention by the end and just skimming (hey, it bored the hell of out me!), but how in the heck did it get to there?
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Back in the day I thought Kitana fought against the urge to kill. I believe that is why Batman had her in charge of Halo. Am I correct?? I may have to pull out the old series and find her origin issue. Thought the story was rushed..would have liked to see a current team up insted of the flash back.
quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: Have to say I haven't been impressed with the latest two-part arc.
Neither was I, to the point where I've now dropped the book.
I know it was a fill-in, but this title was on the bubble with me anyway, and with Nightwing out for the forseeable future, my interest waned fairly quickly.
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Y'know, I'm pissed off. That's how BAD OUTSIDERS # 26 & 27 were. What a waste of $5. I've been probably the biggest OUTSIDERS fan that posts here, but this sucked ass, even for a fill-in.
Thank all that's sacred that this fill-in garbage is over with.
Looking forward to the debut of Clark & Thibert next issue and the return of Winick and his OUTSIDERS.
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i too felt the last 2 issues were poor !! they weren't totally CRAP !!
but i just felt they were a bit 'nothing' !! as someone who didn't follow the original version of 'BATMAN & The OUTSIDERS' did this FUSE character actually show during that original run ?? or was it made up for this 2 part arc ??
i was thinking of dropping this book a while back [ but i stayed on for the TITANS crossover ] even though i quite enjoyed the run so far, i never quite took to the more 'adult' feel to this book !!
with the news that MATTHEW CLARK is coming on board [ i like his artwork ] i may stick around a little longer ??
Matthew.
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I mostly read it for Nightwing, so I'm on the fence about what to do. I dislike the majority of the characters and, not only do I think they've been handled poorly, but I'm also disappointed in their interactions. And these people are FRIENDS??? Yeah, right.
Anyway, I guess what I'm trying to say is... we'll see. I'm semi-hopeful with the new creative team, I guess. More apathetic, really.
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quote:Originally posted by legionadventureman: Im a little behind here...
Where are Metamorpho, Geo-Force, Katana, Halo and Looker?
Who conmprises the current line-up of the Outsiders at present?
LAM, those were the original Outsiders. This title came out of Graduation Day (when Donna Troy and Lilith were killed) Two new groups were created from the aftermath of Grad Day, the new version of the Teen Titans and a new version of the Outsiders.
These new Outsiders include: Nightwing (although it appears as if he's out for now); Arsenal (Roy HArper, formerly Speedy); Thunder (Black Lightning's daughter); Shift (a Metamorpho offspring?/clone?/duplicate? not sure how to describe him ); Indigo ( a robotic entity from elsewhere...turns out to be the future); Grace (big bad bouncer type chic) and recent additions Jade and Starfire.
The 2 story arc everyone is talking about is a two issue fill-in that followed the culmination of the Titans/Outsiders crossover event "The Insiders". Last month and this month the original Outsiders (or most of them anyway were featured, wrapping up some loose ends from a former case they dealt with when they worked together. It sucked big time.
Hope that helps bring you up to speed somewhat.
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I've also been giving serious consideration to dropping this. I mostly bought it for Dick and Roy. I really don't like Grace, never have warmed up to Thunder or Indigo; Shift was about the only one other than Nightwing and Arsenal I liked. It was neat to see Jade and Starfire join as well but I hate all the infighting and backstabbing that bought them to where they are.
This group has never gelled as a team and never will. I'm going to check out the new creative team for a few issues but will likely be dropping this title from my pull list.
It's sad really. When it first came out, I had high hopes for this team. Sorry to see them sink so low.
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I'm semi-hopeful with the new creative team, I guess. More apathetic, really.![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
); Indigo ( a robotic entity from elsewhere...turns out to be the future); Grace (big bad bouncer type chic) and recent additions Jade and Starfire.
