Comments on: 365 Reasons to Love Comics #178 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:00:37 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Eric http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-123008 Eric Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:27:47 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-123008 Oh, and as a post-script, June marks the 40th anniversary of the Question! Oh, and as a post-script, June marks the 40th anniversary of the Question!

]]> By: Eric http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-123007 Eric Sun, 01 Jul 2007 06:25:26 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-123007 Hey! Thanks for the great reason to love comics. And thanks for linking to us! Hey! Thanks for the great reason to love comics. And thanks for linking to us!

]]> By: Andrew Collins http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121771 Andrew Collins Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:22:53 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121771 Matt Bird said: "They become the heart and soul of the series, even though their both presented as nut-jobs. I don’t suppose that romance ever showed up in the comics" In the Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood mini-series (by Greg Rucka & Rick Burchett) they are paired together. Vic takes on the Richard Dragon role of mentoring the temperamental Huntress into controlling her anger a little better. In the process, the two fall into bed a few times and have some nice dialogue and interplay. It wasn't quite as twisted as McDuffie & Simone's handling on the JLU cartoon, but I still liked the pairing. I don't know if the romance ever carried over to the Batman books or not. Question kind of dropped out of sight after that and I've never heard the Huntress even reference the events of that mini-series. Which is too bad because it is an excellent mini-series, and a favorite of mine, being both a Question and Huntress fan. It's in trade for only like $10-12, and well worth picking up. Matt Bird said:
"They become the heart and soul of the series, even though their both presented as nut-jobs. I don’t suppose that romance ever showed up in the comics"

In the Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood mini-series (by Greg Rucka & Rick Burchett) they are paired together. Vic takes on the Richard Dragon role of mentoring the temperamental Huntress into controlling her anger a little better. In the process, the two fall into bed a few times and have some nice dialogue and interplay. It wasn't quite as twisted as McDuffie & Simone's handling on the JLU cartoon, but I still liked the pairing. I don't know if the romance ever carried over to the Batman books or not. Question kind of dropped out of sight after that and I've never heard the Huntress even reference the events of that mini-series. Which is too bad because it is an excellent mini-series, and a favorite of mine, being both a Question and Huntress fan. It's in trade for only like $10-12, and well worth picking up.

]]> By: Andrew Collins http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121770 Andrew Collins Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:18:07 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121770 Question is one of my all-time favorite characters. The fact that DC is finally reprinting the O'Neil/Cowan series makes me happy to no end, as did the prominent guest appearances on Justice League Unlimited. I especially loved the romantic pairing with the Huntress, something carried over from the Rucka Huntress comic. Sadly no, the Vietch/Edwards mini isn't out in trade. I know because I waited for it but it never was solicited. I'm willing to give the Renee Montoya Question a chance, but I'll miss Vic. He deserved better. :( Question is one of my all-time favorite characters. The fact that DC is finally reprinting the O'Neil/Cowan series makes me happy to no end, as did the prominent guest appearances on Justice League Unlimited. I especially loved the romantic pairing with the Huntress, something carried over from the Rucka Huntress comic.

Sadly no, the Vietch/Edwards mini isn't out in trade. I know because I waited for it but it never was solicited.

I'm willing to give the Renee Montoya Question a chance, but I'll miss Vic. He deserved better. :(

]]> By: Ben Herman http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121507 Ben Herman Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:56:54 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121507 The Question was definitely one of my favorite characters on the JLU animated series. The character got such brilliant dialogue. Jeffery Combs was a brilliant casting decision. And, while I've never been fond of Objectivist philosophy, I'm glad that the writers included a nod to Ditko's original stories, with the Question's line to Luthor that "A is A... and no matter what reality he calls home, Luthor is Luthor." So, while I don't agree with a lot of Ditko's ideological stances, he is a brilliant artist, and the Question is certainly one of the most visually striking of his creations, and the basic premise & background of the character is solid. The Question was definitely one of my favorite characters on the JLU animated series. The character got such brilliant dialogue. Jeffery Combs was a brilliant casting decision.

And, while I've never been fond of Objectivist philosophy, I'm glad that the writers included a nod to Ditko's original stories, with the Question's line to Luthor that "A is A... and no matter what reality he calls home, Luthor is Luthor."

So, while I don't agree with a lot of Ditko's ideological stances, he is a brilliant artist, and the Question is certainly one of the most visually striking of his creations, and the basic premise & background of the character is solid.

]]> By: Matt Bird http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121480 Matt Bird Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:33:46 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121480 You owe it to yourself to read the rest of those O'Neil/Cowan/Magyar issues. I'd say issues 7-14 was the peak of that series. I also am just now getting acquainted with the wonderful animated Question through the current reruns on Boomerang. Wow, what a great job! McDuffie had the balls to incorporate large parts of Rorschach back into the character and still managed to keep things pretty much family friendly. And the twisted romance he has with the Huntress is so touching and effective. They become the heart and soul of the series, even though their both presented as nut-jobs. I don't suppose that romance ever showed up in the comics? You owe it to yourself to read the rest of those O'Neil/Cowan/Magyar issues. I'd say issues 7-14 was the peak of that series.

I also am just now getting acquainted with the wonderful animated Question through the current reruns on Boomerang. Wow, what a great job! McDuffie had the balls to incorporate large parts of Rorschach back into the character and still managed to keep things pretty much family friendly. And the twisted romance he has with the Huntress is so touching and effective. They become the heart and soul of the series, even though their both presented as nut-jobs. I don't suppose that romance ever showed up in the comics?

]]> By: fourth worlder http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121441 fourth worlder Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:43:13 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121441 Rorshach was one of the greatest, scariest, saddest characters ever. The fact that he was a deliberate rework of the Question just made him cooler. And if you want to make it Ditko month you go right ahead. How about a few profiles of his best villains? (read: GOBLIN) Rorshach was one of the greatest, scariest, saddest characters ever. The fact that he was a deliberate rework of the Question just made him cooler.

And if you want to make it Ditko month you go right ahead. How about a few profiles of his best villains? (read: GOBLIN)

]]> By: Lucion http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121434 Lucion Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:14:05 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121434 I read and enjoy all of the "365 Reasons" articles, and it's quite clear when you just let your love of your subjects come to life on the page. It may be early to start thinking about it, but my day just won't be complete when this year-long celebration ends. You've opened my eyes to a whole boatload of new and exciting stuff. I find this column to be both informative and enjoyable to read each day. Thanks and keep up the great work! I read and enjoy all of the "365 Reasons" articles, and it's quite clear when you just let your love of your subjects come to life on the page.

It may be early to start thinking about it, but my day just won't be complete when this year-long celebration ends. You've opened my eyes to a whole boatload of new and exciting stuff. I find this column to be both informative and enjoyable to read each day.

Thanks and keep up the great work!

]]> By: Stephane Savoie http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121423 Stephane Savoie Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:47:59 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121423 There's a trade collecting the early O'Neal/Cowan stuff solicited in the new Previews. It should be out in September. There are Archives collecting the Ditko stuff as well (Action Heroes), but it's substancially pricier. There's a trade collecting the early O'Neal/Cowan stuff solicited in the new Previews. It should be out in September.
There are Archives collecting the Ditko stuff as well (Action Heroes), but it's substancially pricier.

]]> By: Apodaca http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121400 Apodaca Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:32:11 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121400 And yes, please more Ditko. And yes, please more Ditko.

]]> By: Apodaca http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121399 Apodaca Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:30:38 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121399 Rorshach wasn't really a knock-off, actually. Rorshach wasn't really a knock-off, actually.

]]> By: Mecha-Shiva http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121392 Mecha-Shiva Thu, 28 Jun 2007 23:13:37 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121392 I loved the question on Justice League Unlimited (the 32 flavors joke was my favorite), but never read any of the comics at all. Poking around, I really don't see any Question-related trades at all (though I'm not really looking very hard) except for the yet to be released one mentioned in the article... are there any worthwhile ones? I loved the question on Justice League Unlimited (the 32 flavors joke was my favorite), but never read any of the comics at all. Poking around, I really don't see any Question-related trades at all (though I'm not really looking very hard) except for the yet to be released one mentioned in the article... are there any worthwhile ones?

]]> By: Mullon http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121380 Mullon Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:54:00 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121380 Go Question! Suck it Rorshach, you cynical knockoff. Go Question!

Suck it Rorshach, you cynical knockoff.

]]> By: Jason http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121376 Jason Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:48:41 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121376 I'm hoping Rene would make for a good Question...and if she can't, we still have the Q from Earth-4. I've been watching JLU on Boomerang, and he cracked me up something fierce...especially when he got tortured by Dr. Moon and started babbling about conspiracies. Boomerang hasn't gotten to the one episode where he's investigating an ice cream shop and says, "Thirty-TWO!" If we're going beyond a week with Ditko, any chance for a profile of Prince Gayven, the fourth Starman? I'm hoping Rene would make for a good Question...and if she can't, we still have the Q from Earth-4.

I've been watching JLU on Boomerang, and he cracked me up something fierce...especially when he got tortured by Dr. Moon and started babbling about conspiracies. Boomerang hasn't gotten to the one episode where he's investigating an ice cream shop and says, "Thirty-TWO!"

If we're going beyond a week with Ditko, any chance for a profile of Prince Gayven, the fourth Starman?

]]> By: Billy F http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/comment-page-1/#comment-121330 Billy F Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:50:47 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2007/06/27/365-reasons-to-love-comics-178/#comment-121330 I was Rorschach for Halloween two years ago. I'm thinking about being The Question this year. I was Rorschach for Halloween two years ago. I'm thinking about being The Question this year.

]]>