tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post3834439032251730823..comments2023-09-05T09:06:09.136-05:00Comments on Atop the Fourth Wall: That's All I'm Saying: 8-31-11Lewis Lovhaughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06724769374732321363noreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-77437419530867259282013-01-04T18:24:42.338-06:002013-01-04T18:24:42.338-06:00SPOILER ALERT: The woman is Pandora from Greek myt...SPOILER ALERT: The woman is Pandora from Greek mythology!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-8736473534617882242013-01-04T18:22:51.318-06:002013-01-04T18:22:51.318-06:00I got a Flashpoint trade for the Wonder Woman and ...I got a Flashpoint trade for the Wonder Woman and Aquaman sub-plot and I thought it was okay. In fact, I think it's Amazon's Attack done [slightly] better, in my opinonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-78533028637731580582012-12-29T19:34:00.889-06:002012-12-29T19:34:00.889-06:00Linkara! Awesome review as usual!
However, I HATE ...Linkara! Awesome review as usual!<br />However, I HATE the new 52. The costumes rock! the characters don't.<br />while <br />i understand that the characters have pretty much run thier race in over 75 years, but this direction was pretty lame. Basically because it imho betrays what they stand for, except batman.. he is probably the closest to what bat man should be .. a hard ass. Or did i not read into him right?<br />Reconning Superman's marriage? did they take a cue from one more day? <br />and Wonder Woman being a militant amazon-xena wanna be? ok, i'm honestly not suprised by that, but still - bleh. and most of the other characters eh... makes me think that Frank Miller took over DC (also not loving the new DC bullet)!<br />But that's just my opinion. And had i the ability, Id bring Bob Kane, Bill Finer, Simon and Schuster and William Moulton Marston back from the dead to retake thier characters from the mess that is the new 52. <br />Again, things do have to change over time, but wow....This one hurt! Give me Flashpoint anyday! Jeremy Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-48263351995230194972011-10-07T06:35:20.057-05:002011-10-07T06:35:20.057-05:00C.L.A.W.S.: 10-07-2011
Clearly Loudly All We Say ...C.L.A.W.S.: 10-07-2011<br /><br /><b>C</b>learly <b>L</b>oudly <b>A</b>ll <b>W</b>e <b>S</b>ay is an opinionated review of some comic books initially reviewed by Mr.Lewis Lovhaug - our former landlord and keeper of the multitransdimensional hub existent below the fourth wall which is connected to our basement in a loosely regular on-off-and on again basis - his own reviews knows as That's All I'm Saying or TAIS inspired a small group of basement dwellers known as "The Basement Dwellers Square Monthly 101" or B.D.S.M.101 for short to gather together on our communitorial basement and slideshow the comics in some sort of Mystery Science Fiction Theater 3000 fashion while making and recording our thoughts, comments and reactions about this specific kind of cultural entertainment and post the less offensive content on the web but :<br /><br />"According to the Khitomer Accords each opinionated reviewer must respect the standards, fashion and personal tastes of each other therefore avoiding unnecessary confrontational, controversial, and other cons i can remember now (it's almost 8am here now) so the BDSM 101 will be restricted to my own blog and any CLAWS will be limited to give a rating about the suggested readings with opinions about them shortly addressing the issue in question as Awesome, Worth Reading, Idiotic and Deserve a Rant while the opinions given by Mr. Lovhaug about the same matters will be only rated as Accurate or Not despite any further detail to be considered in the future about any specific book. Each opinionated reviewer must be considered as a winner by themselves for sharing the common pains and joys of following the current comic book shows both appreciate so much."<br /><br />Quoting the closing arguments of the ambassador and american version of The Doctor who help forge this agreement:<br /><br /> The Doctor(played by Mr. Chuck Sonnerberg): "<b>One day, I shall come back. Yes, I shall come back. Until then, there must be no regrets, no tears, no anxieties. Just go forward in all your beliefs, and prove to me I am not mistaken in mine.That it is true that in the future, you two will become fast friends. You will work together.</b>" *both fellows looking at the man from the blue box in obvious disbelief at such a non sense*<br /><br />Ok, everything set let's go to Clearly Loudly All We Say #0 :<br /><br />Flashpoint #5 Sucks, it's Idiotic and the Review was Accurate as well really generous, DC should thank Lewis for stay professional opinionated, meanwhile the amateurs....(dramatic suspense tune);<br /><br />Justice League #1, Poor Geof Johns, we don't know why DC keeps doing this kind of embarrassement to their artists and comic books, despite the fact this was probably planned and written six months ago the book is Idiotic and probably should deserve a rant, the Review again was Accurate and Mr.Lovhaug remains an inspiration for us to be professionals but really ranting our amateurishness out loud will be more fun than keep a gentleman's stand. It's everybody Superman now ? Because that punch should really be killed even The Goddamned Batman, if we want to see a brawl we go for the WWE.<br /><br />Again Thank you for Mr. Lewis Lovhaug for be an inspiration as well an Officer and a Gentleman despite any visible military rank. (that TOS' Captains yellow shirt is honorary right ?)<br /><br />End Credits<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjF4K1dvTQICapt. Sake "Hancock" Mangustohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17166807021470730746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-76181425347061405722011-09-13T10:52:37.197-05:002011-09-13T10:52:37.197-05:00I'm loving this series already. Could you put ...I'm loving this series already. Could you put it up on itunes too?joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868104838756314905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-48408504282214083792011-09-12T21:32:55.689-05:002011-09-12T21:32:55.689-05:00Yup... she's in JL #1 too. Just spotted her.Yup... she's in JL #1 too. Just spotted her.Enigma_2099https://www.blogger.com/profile/08883013133856201441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-30936698669422200162011-09-12T00:49:29.940-05:002011-09-12T00:49:29.940-05:00Not sure if you've heard abut it or seen her y...Not sure if you've heard abut it or seen her yet. But that mystery woman has appeared in the background of every single #1 of DCnu thus far. Usually in a crowd.Rednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-2131774224581234982011-09-11T22:09:33.101-05:002011-09-11T22:09:33.101-05:00I thought that the end of Flashpoint was the perfe...I thought that the end of Flashpoint was the perfect send off for the DCU we all love, but it went a different route than many would have liked. Instead of a send off where Superman and Batman lead all the heroes against an incredible foe it was an emotional send-off about closure. I mean it ended with Batman after all the years receiving affirmation from his father that he approved of what he was doing. To me that was the perfect way to tie up the old DCU by giving Bruce Wayne the thing he has wanted his entire career.darknite125https://www.blogger.com/profile/12875667137709690103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-43954620228813104202011-09-10T01:29:29.720-05:002011-09-10T01:29:29.720-05:00The ring scene? Oh that was just Geoff Johns pulli...The ring scene? Oh that was just Geoff Johns pulling a "Frank Miller..." Speaking of Frank, I bet that little scene probably gave him a stiffy.<br /><br />I'm buying for Jim Lee.Enigma_2099https://www.blogger.com/profile/08883013133856201441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-58186768140379850892011-09-08T23:14:06.836-05:002011-09-08T23:14:06.836-05:00Although, I don't take issue with your opinion...Although, I don't take issue with your opinion of Batman being able to remove Hal's ring, I do take issue with your example of the ring falling off during space flight due to an ear worm. Rings, if sized right, don't have a tenancy to just fall off or require concentration to keep them off. <br /><br />In the book, an outside force (Batman) was effecting the ring. <br /><br />Semantics, I know.<br /><br />Keep up the good work, I love your shows.RandomAnonamonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-45872045460029948832011-09-07T17:29:02.690-05:002011-09-07T17:29:02.690-05:00Although you made some mistakes in this video (whi...Although you made some mistakes in this video (which I'm sure the other commentors have pointed out to you dozens of times by now), I'm glad that you've decided to start this new series, and I hope you continue it. I'm looking forward to getting your impression on the very comics I'll be struggling to choose between from week to week.Timzorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386883776876636564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-12042917450818749562011-09-07T09:17:29.888-05:002011-09-07T09:17:29.888-05:00My main problem is with what is targeted outside o...My main problem is with what is targeted outside of mainstream DC and Marvel. What I think people go into the Independents/Vertigo for is something outside of the medium's norms. Here's one suggestion: The Filth. By all accounts it sounds like a bizarre, weird, incomprehensible mess and is EXACTLY what people expect out of Vertigo or Independent publishers. (Hopefully not as a main episode but as a crossover review with Oancitizen.)Volvagianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-19142029406543923042011-09-07T06:42:22.189-05:002011-09-07T06:42:22.189-05:00I love the format - looking forward to the next on...I love the format - looking forward to the next one.Lucy McGoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11343777122050849475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-41253008974825706672011-09-06T17:17:22.483-05:002011-09-06T17:17:22.483-05:00I really loved this, Linkara. My one big beef with...I really loved this, Linkara. My one big beef with Atop the Fourth Wall has always been that you never actually reviewed relevant comics. It was always stuff that was either <i>notoriously</i> bad (like Cry for Justice) or <i>obviously</i> bad (like the Kool-Aid Man). In other words, they were always no-brainers.<br /><br />But this series seems new and fresh and useful and a really good use for your considerable talent. Thank you.Anthony DellaRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310800901376021407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-76012842932099372252011-09-06T14:37:32.983-05:002011-09-06T14:37:32.983-05:00Ugh. Revamps. How many times has DC tried restar...Ugh. Revamps. How many times has DC tried restarting things...in just five years? So many issue #1's... of titles that already exist! <br /><br />Here's what they could have done instead of starting a new Universe: Keep the old one, but have a period of time where crossovers and references to obscure continuity is kept to a minimum so new readers aren't overwhelmed.<br /><br />As for JL #1, just have a page showing the roster and explaining origin and general history AS USUAL, then show an already established team, or a team at the point where they have just formed or are about to and on their first mission. Done.<br /><br />I thought JL 1 was enjoyable even though it didn't do what it was meant to, but let's hope DC gets their crap together, or they'll have a whole 'nother set of problems they'll probably try to fix with another revamp 5 months from now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-62312263206819836102011-09-06T08:22:12.200-05:002011-09-06T08:22:12.200-05:00I agree with (mostly) everything, but I had the co...I agree with (mostly) everything, but I had the complete opposite reaction to Batman yoinking the ring. Is it plausible? No. Is it another example of how the writers have made Batman into a Chuck Norris figure who can take on the entire DCU blindfolded? Yes. However, it was (in my opinion), absolutely hilarious, and, more importantly, it's a bit of justification as to why Batman can be on a team with a bunch of superhumans. If you don't make Batman the biggest badass on the Justice League, he quickly loses any purpose of being there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-41633014285412692512011-09-06T01:27:34.626-05:002011-09-06T01:27:34.626-05:00" It's just going to be a 90's gorefe..." It's just going to be a 90's gorefest!"<br /><br />I should SO get that! <br /><br />I've been kinda missing the old-school run-and-gun action with tons of explosionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-58845251475728883792011-09-05T22:07:02.184-05:002011-09-05T22:07:02.184-05:00As always great work Lewis. i may get some hate fr...As always great work Lewis. i may get some hate from people but I'm grateful for this new timeline. while i do intend to get into the older timeline I've also been wanting to get into a timeline from the start and this is a great opportunity for me, and if you do continue to read this new DC timeline like you said its even better that i have recommendations. can't wait to see morelollypopalopicushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896305865925843806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-48739613077531246972011-09-05T20:44:05.800-05:002011-09-05T20:44:05.800-05:00Flash Pt felt like a episode from Booster Gold in ...Flash Pt felt like a episode from Booster Gold in Flash version, rather than a great even comic. Wait, I think that Booster Gold did much better.Candymanhttp://yay.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-75447570972542331872011-09-05T17:46:00.535-05:002011-09-05T17:46:00.535-05:00Again, to people considering to get Suicide Squad ...Again, to people considering to get Suicide Squad 1, DON'T!<br />Glass is a writer who prefers blood over story, and his Legion of Doom Story shows it.<br />He also criticized the old Suicide Squad for being lame because "Villains don't play poker or drink coffee! They should be on kill mode 24/7!" All interviews scream that this will be bad!<br />Don't get it because you like Harley Quinn or anything like that. It's just going to be a 90's gorefest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-47671853904877862642011-09-05T17:16:44.974-05:002011-09-05T17:16:44.974-05:00Hey Lewis, the new series is a great idea and I li...Hey Lewis, the new series is a great idea and I liked this episode.<br /><br />So far, I like the slight redesign on Batman (since body armour makes sense for Bruce), hate the new Superman costume (body armour DOESN'T make sense for Supes unless his powers are massively downgraded) and there's something about Wondy's costume which just looks wrong to me. Can't put my finger on it but it just looks "off" to me.<br /><br />Still planning on picking up Suicide Squad, BoP, Red Lanterns, Batgirl and Justice League Dark (Constintine in the main DCU could be a lot of fun).Ebonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-82974088546237282452011-09-05T16:51:12.879-05:002011-09-05T16:51:12.879-05:00This is probably just me thinking this but I feel ...This is probably just me thinking this but I feel that Flashpoint might've worked a little better if it ran for a few more issues (8 issue overall so just an extra 3). Having only read the main story and not the tie-ins yet (I do have interest in Batman Knight of Vengeance thanks to Flashpoint, so I went and bought the three issues), it seemed like the story had promise but didn't capitalize on it (although the ending pages with both Barry and Bruce I did like).<br /><br />As for JL#1, I did like it despite a few of the shortcomings and odd moments. Looking forward to the rest of the new 52 reviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-69388706496831665022011-09-04T19:27:07.424-05:002011-09-04T19:27:07.424-05:00Reading all 52 comics? I'd say you have a DC ...Reading all 52 comics? I'd say you have a DC bias.<br />Though if Suicide Squad 1 sucks (It will) might I suggest Avengers Academy? Best Marvel Book you're not reading!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-90797443996356988262011-09-04T17:30:51.418-05:002011-09-04T17:30:51.418-05:00Figured this was big enough to make my first post....Figured this was big enough to make my first post...<br /><br />Speaking as one of the new readers DC is trying to attract with this thing, <i>Justice League</i> #1 fails. I thought that it was OK in and of itself, quite good in parts, but overall it didn't make me want to get issue 2, or any of the other DCnU series. My full thoughts are <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13149796850A70485600&page=1#15" rel="nofollow">here</a> (Note: I give more ideas in a subsequent post there).<br /><br />Well, I might check out the new <i>Batman</i> when it's reprinted over here, but that't because a) it's the goddamn Batman, and b) I heard Alan Grant is going to be writing it.<br /><br />Oh, and I like That's All I'm Saying, and would like to see more :)Rhodoferaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209771190528076655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5809126056034906096.post-13933887711223219882011-09-04T16:55:30.934-05:002011-09-04T16:55:30.934-05:00To all the whiners who say that they won't rea...To all the whiners who say that they won't read DC untill they revert back to their old continuity, I'd like to say that I hope they'll NEVER return to the old continuity <br /><br />I honestly hated the old continuity <br />Loved the individual stories and characters, but hated the way the world was built after CoIE. <br /><br />This new version isn't any better, but the fact that I had no emotional investment in the old continuity helps me enjoying the suffering of the fanboys. <br />I have no hopes of DC ever constructing their world the way I'd like it to, but I can still enjoy the new stories. <br /><br />I like how they incorporated old Image characters into the continuity. After all that moping during the past few years, the DC universe seriously needs an injection of some good old hot-blooded 90s spirit! <br /><br />Honestly, Justice League #1 wasn't even on my list of anticipated titles, seemed too generic from the start. <br /><br />The stuff on my list would be:<br />Aquaman (because, hey! It's Aquaman!)<br />Grant Morrison's Action Comics (love how he seems to be returning to Superman's old Golden Age persona)<br />Peter Milligan's Red Lanterns (by the creator of the awesome X-Statix, not to mention it has Dex-Starr!)<br />Brian Azarello's Wonder Woman (loved "Superman for Tomorrow" as well as the God of Wae feel the previews seem to have)<br />Peter Milligan's Dark Justice League (some people might find the idea of a team of Vertigo characters sacrilegious, I think it's awesome)<br />Jeff Lemire's Animal Man (was a fan of Animal Man ever since the Grant Morrison run, and I love Jeff Lemire's Sweet Tooth)<br />Swamp Thing (as a fan of the Alan Moore run, I may give this boy a chance)<br />Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. by Jeff Lemire (do I even need to explain this?)<br />Stormwatch (some of the greatest stuff ever to be published at Image, now part of the DC universe, the Martian Manhunter is joining the ride, and the dynamic duo of Apollo and Midnighter are once again free to spread their pure awesome man-love!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com