Comments on: Snark Free Corner for 2/5 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:10:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Apodaca http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-51888 Apodaca Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:35:18 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-51888 Thank god no one's brought up Hannibal King. Thank god no one’s brought up Hannibal King.

]]> By: The Mutt http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-50367 The Mutt Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:11:28 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-50367 Now that I've been thinking about it, the Marvel hero that seems to spend the most time doing detective work like tailing suspects, studying evidence, talking to snitches, slipping into offices after dark, etc... is Spider-Man. Now that I’ve been thinking about it, the Marvel hero that seems to spend the most time doing detective work like tailing suspects, studying evidence, talking to snitches, slipping into offices after dark, etc… is Spider-Man.

]]> By: Hannibal King http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49775 Hannibal King Wed, 07 Feb 2007 16:55:15 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49775 Did anyone think to mention Hannibal King yet ? Did anyone think to mention Hannibal King yet ?

]]> By: Brian Cronin http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49607 Brian Cronin Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:34:13 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49607 How about Hannibal King? He would be a good choice. How about Hannibal King? He would be a good choice.

]]> By: Andrew-TLA http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49597 Andrew-TLA Wed, 07 Feb 2007 07:14:57 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49597 How about Hannibal King? He managed to be a fairly successful PI while suppressing his vampire instincts. How about Hannibal King? He managed to be a fairly successful PI while suppressing his vampire instincts.

]]> By: Matt Bird http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49587 Matt Bird Wed, 07 Feb 2007 06:44:53 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49587 I can't believe nobody's mentioned my pre-1986 fave Marvel detective, Hannibal King: Vampire P.I.! Nobody beats Dakota North though. (and maybe DC likes detectives so much because, oh I don't know, that's what the "D" stands for?) I can’t believe nobody’s mentioned my pre-1986 fave Marvel detective, Hannibal King: Vampire P.I.! Nobody beats Dakota North though. (and maybe DC likes detectives so much because, oh I don’t know, that’s what the “D” stands for?)

]]> By: Murrkon5 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49565 Murrkon5 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 05:04:59 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49565 The Way-Back Machine recalls Captain Stacy (father to Gwen Stacy) as a heckuva detective. He puzzled out that Peter Parker and Spider-Man were one and the same on his lunch hour. Of course, he's dead. Daredevil is the closest nomination I can think of. At least, the Daredevil I last read years ago. There was an element of the hero and the lawyer identities both assembling a case of clues. Mostly the lack of Marvel detectives stems from the lack of subtle villains. Very few Marvel criminals commit elegant crimes. 90% of Marvel bad guys are only happy ripping up skyscrapers by the roots. Don't need a forensics degree to find them. The Way-Back Machine recalls Captain Stacy (father to Gwen Stacy) as a heckuva detective. He puzzled out that Peter Parker and Spider-Man were one and the same on his lunch hour. Of course, he’s dead.

Daredevil is the closest nomination I can think of. At least, the Daredevil I last read years ago. There was an element of the hero and the lawyer identities both assembling a case of clues.

Mostly the lack of Marvel detectives stems from the lack of subtle villains. Very few Marvel criminals commit elegant crimes. 90% of Marvel bad guys are only happy ripping up skyscrapers by the roots. Don’t need a forensics degree to find them.

]]> By: Bry http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49449 Bry Tue, 06 Feb 2007 21:21:37 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49449 Hey, I still fondly remember Young Justice, though I haven't read the series in some time. It was a lighthearted, fun, entertaining romp of a comic book, only to be replaced by Teen (Angst) Titans. It had a good run, at least. Robin, Impulse and Superboy were my favourite superhero characters, back then. And now Kon-El's dead, and Bart Allen might as well be (what with being turned into a 20-something emo boy)... Well, I miss the fun, is all. Hey, I still fondly remember Young Justice, though I haven’t read the series in some time. It was a lighthearted, fun, entertaining romp of a comic book, only to be replaced by Teen (Angst) Titans. It had a good run, at least.

Robin, Impulse and Superboy were my favourite superhero characters, back then. And now Kon-El’s dead, and Bart Allen might as well be (what with being turned into a 20-something emo boy)… Well, I miss the fun, is all.

]]> By: SanctumSanctorumComix http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49426 SanctumSanctorumComix Tue, 06 Feb 2007 20:42:13 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49426 Finding those hidden #'s wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. (Although, the inability to "embiggen" the pic was a bit of an eye strain.) As for Greatest Detective in the Marvel U...? It's cheating, but... DOCTOR STRANGE. He has, on several occasions, been able to replay past events by having the Eye of Agamotto "see" the past and superimpose it over the present. He has tracked down Mordo (who had kidnapped the Ancient One) and some thieves in that manner. Also, with his ability to manipulate time, he was able to witness many such occurrences (firsthand). The Eye can force people to speak the truth (and even if they don't speak - it SHOWS the truth). He's also been able to go inside the minds & memories of people to see what they are thinking/hiding. Not quite "sleuthing" (piecing together bits and pieces of info to form a conclusion), but still "detection" nevertheless. ~P~ P-TOR Finding those hidden #’s wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be.
(Although, the inability to “embiggen” the pic was a bit of an eye strain.)

As for Greatest Detective in the Marvel U…?

It’s cheating, but…

DOCTOR STRANGE.

He has, on several occasions, been able to replay past events by having the Eye of Agamotto “see” the past and superimpose it over the present.

He has tracked down Mordo (who had kidnapped the Ancient One) and some thieves in that manner.

Also, with his ability to manipulate time, he was able to witness many such occurrences (firsthand).

The Eye can force people to speak the truth (and even if they don’t speak – it SHOWS the truth).

He’s also been able to go inside the minds & memories of people to see what they are thinking/hiding.

Not quite “sleuthing” (piecing together bits and pieces of info to form a conclusion), but still “detection” nevertheless.

~P~
P-TOR

]]> By: L.P. Mandrake http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49396 L.P. Mandrake Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:19:35 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49396 For awhile, Bishop was the best detective in the MU. For awhile, Bishop was the best detective in the MU.

]]> By: JD http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49391 JD Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:01:34 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49391 Anonymous said : "Jessica (I am not Spiderwoman) Jones is a private investigator." Actually, Jessica (the first spiderwoman) Drew was a private investigator too in the 80s. Anonymous said :
“Jessica (I am not Spiderwoman) Jones is a private investigator.”

Actually, Jessica (the first spiderwoman) Drew was a private investigator too in the 80s.

]]> By: MarkAndrew http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49389 MarkAndrew Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:55:12 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49389 Bah! I'm 30 and I'm STILL a Young Justice fan. Bah! I’m 30 and I’m STILL a Young Justice fan.

]]> By: Jason http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49388 Jason Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:54:28 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49388 Technically, Cissie won in the Australia Games, not the Olympics. Then again, which Olympaid had a country come in comprised entirely of supervillains? Ah, Zandia... Technically, Cissie won in the Australia Games, not the Olympics. Then again, which Olympaid had a country come in comprised entirely of supervillains? Ah, Zandia…

]]> By: Bry http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49375 Bry Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:21:28 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49375 (Ha, somehow missed that detail of MarkAndrew's post saying the same!) (Ha, somehow missed that detail of MarkAndrew’s post saying the same!)

]]> By: Bry http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49373 Bry Tue, 06 Feb 2007 18:17:23 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49373 Arrowette from Young Justice was another DC Olympian. She quit being a vigilante archer and instead competed in the summer Olympics and won the gold medal, as I recall from my high school-attending, Young Justice-reading days. Arrowette from Young Justice was another DC Olympian. She quit being a vigilante archer and instead competed in the summer Olympics and won the gold medal, as I recall from my high school-attending, Young Justice-reading days.

]]> By: Chris http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49369 Chris Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:47:25 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49369 The only other DC Olympian I can think of is Michael Holt, Mr Terrifc. Although looking at wikipedia, apparently the original Mr Terrific was also an Olympian. I can't remember them ever saying what Michael Holt competed in, so for all we know, he could be a Gold Metal Ballroom Dancer. The only other DC Olympian I can think of is Michael Holt, Mr Terrifc. Although looking at wikipedia, apparently the original Mr Terrific was also an Olympian. I can’t remember them ever saying what Michael Holt competed in, so for all we know, he could be a Gold Metal Ballroom Dancer.

]]> By: MarkAndrew http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49366 MarkAndrew Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:43:02 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49366 I think the All Star Squadron version of Amazing Man was an Olympian. I know that Arrowette, who's one of my all-time favorite DC comics characters, was. And Merlyn the evil Green Arrow was on the other team. I sort of vaguely remember a Bob Haney Teen Titans story where the Titans were Olympians... or helping Olympians... or something. I think the All Star Squadron version of Amazing Man was an Olympian. I know that Arrowette, who’s one of my all-time favorite DC comics characters, was. And Merlyn the evil Green Arrow was on the other team.

I sort of vaguely remember a Bob Haney Teen Titans story where the Titans were Olympians… or helping Olympians… or something.

]]> By: John http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49364 John Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:29:34 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49364 "Who is the greatest detective in the Marvel Universe? Why do you think being a detective is such a big deal in the DC Universe, but not a big deal at all in the Marvel Universe?" Good question. I'd say it was because detective stories are by their nature plot-driven, like Golden & Silver Age DC stories, and Silver Age Marvel had more of an emphasis on character-driven conflict. Hence, no detectives. "After Clark forgot to take his wedding ring off, that started a whole “Mrs. Superman” craze that died down when the rest of the JLA revealed that THEY were wedding bands, which was a symbol of their “marriage to justice” or something like that." Wow. THAT was how they resolved that plotline? Superman forgetting to take off his wedding ring is a great story premise, but the resolution sounds really goofy, in the Silver Age sense. "Isn’t it weird how anonymous the Olympics is in the DC Universe? They have all these Olympic medalists who no one ever recognizes, nor is it ever made into a big deal by any character. Are the Olympics just not as big of a deal in a world filled with superheroes?" What Olympians do they have besides Jefferson (Black Lightning) Pierce? “Who is the greatest detective in the Marvel Universe? Why do you think being a detective is such a big deal in the DC Universe, but not a big deal at all in the Marvel Universe?”

Good question. I’d say it was because detective stories are by their nature plot-driven, like Golden & Silver Age DC stories, and Silver Age Marvel had more of an emphasis on character-driven conflict. Hence, no detectives.

“After Clark forgot to take his wedding ring off, that started a whole “Mrs. Superman” craze that died down when the rest of the JLA revealed that THEY were wedding bands, which was a symbol of their “marriage to justice” or something like that.”

Wow. THAT was how they resolved that plotline? Superman forgetting to take off his wedding ring is a great story premise, but the resolution sounds really goofy, in the Silver Age sense.

“Isn’t it weird how anonymous the Olympics is in the DC Universe? They have all these Olympic medalists who no one ever recognizes, nor is it ever made into a big deal by any character. Are the Olympics just not as big of a deal in a world filled with superheroes?”

What Olympians do they have besides Jefferson (Black Lightning) Pierce?

]]> By: MarkAndrew http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49362 MarkAndrew Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:25:53 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49362 Gordon: That was a damn good explanation. Let's pretend I said what he said, but first. Also, I am shamed by the subtle, yet-all pervasive anti-Byrne bias in this post. (That joke NEVER gets old.) Gordon: That was a damn good explanation.

Let’s pretend I said what he said, but first.

Also, I am shamed by the subtle, yet-all pervasive anti-Byrne bias in this post. (That joke NEVER gets old.)

]]> By: James http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/comment-page-1/#comment-49321 James Tue, 06 Feb 2007 14:32:00 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/02/05/snark-free-corner-for-25/#comment-49321 The correct answer to the question "Who is the best detective in the Marvel Universe" is, of course, Dakota North. The correct answer to the question “Who is the best detective in the Marvel Universe” is, of course, Dakota North.

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