tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post112671096824898412..comments2024-03-27T19:04:14.544-05:00Comments on The Absorbascon: Aquagirlish CharmScipiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1127123377571248252005-09-19T04:49:00.000-05:002005-09-19T04:49:00.000-05:00'Ask any woman you know who she thinks is sexiest,...'Ask any woman you know who she thinks is sexiest, Superman, Batman, Aquaman, Flash, or Green Lantern.'<BR/><BR/>My sister says she doesn't know from costumed freaks, but she thinks the Adam West Bruce Wayne was hotter than any of the ones in the movies. Go figure.JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01544406500208399638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1127056297895566972005-09-18T10:11:00.000-05:002005-09-18T10:11:00.000-05:00"She promises to bring a struggle to find an ident..."She promises to bring a struggle to find an identity in the shadow of the S..."<BR/><BR/>Just like<BR/>Silver Age Supergirl<BR/>Bronze Age Supergirl<BR/>Matrix<BR/>Superboy<BR/>and Powergirl?<BR/><BR/>I don't mean to pick on her. But that same struggle is what EVERY Superman related character seems to bring to the table.<BR/><BR/>I can see what Robin, Kid Flash, Aquagirl bring that complements their mentors. I just can't see what the Super-sidekicks bring...Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1127054055111172432005-09-18T09:34:00.000-05:002005-09-18T09:34:00.000-05:00"Well, I am."LOL, you're exactly the person I was ..."Well, I am."<BR/><BR/>LOL, you're exactly the person I was thinking of, Rico!<BR/><BR/>1. I agree; I really LIKE Arrowette. BUT, I have to respect the character making a decision and sticking to it. Of course, it's hard for writers to use her after that and without YJ itself (which was much more interesting that Titans) they have no reason to.<BR/><BR/>2. Interesting question. I'm not sure that's really her role. I mean, how much can AQUAMAN get from a teenage girl? Maybe he should give her one of those underwater quill-guns...Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1127014527103310942005-09-17T22:35:00.000-05:002005-09-17T22:35:00.000-05:00"I'm not one of those readers who automaticaly ado..."I'm not one of those readers who automaticaly adores female characters or sidekicks."<BR/><BR/>Well, I am. Supergirl's bare midriff and pert manga breasts go along with her strong-will and new facination with boys (JLA 118) and she promises to bring a struggle to find an identity in the shodow of the "S"; "Shaolin" Batgirl is admittedly a little dry lately, but as the daughter of Shiva, I expect a return to glory soon; and Speedy the Prostitute With the Heart of Gold and STD (or weak Pedro Zamora homage) is fascinatingly appropriate as a young girl in an extraordinary situation making the best of it with a new (and somewhat letcherous) older man as her father figure.<BR/><BR/>I DO think these characters would be a lot more interesting if their mentors were women--as Cassie is in Wonder Woman. The other good example of male hero with female sidekick that worked was Stephanie Brown as Robin, however briefly. She changed the landscape of that book and left a legacy that will never be filled (at least not until she comes back to life as a pseudo-villian).<BR/><BR/>Two final points, though: 1. Speedy still should have been Arrowette, an interesting character virtually WASTED by DC, and 2. Is Lorena ever going to learn how to back up her tough talk and FIGHT?!R Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11109345943099159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1127011136347900402005-09-17T21:38:00.000-05:002005-09-17T21:38:00.000-05:00You should totally write Aquaman. Put in a proposa...You should totally write Aquaman. Put in a proposal to DC. Circulate an online petition. I volunteer that if you write Aquaman I will subscribe for as long as your run lasts.<BR/><BR/>I'd be glad to be part of your "Scipionic Circle" of support.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1127010513826646952005-09-17T21:28:00.000-05:002005-09-17T21:28:00.000-05:00Lorena's alright in my book. Anyone who rocks a ta...Lorena's alright in my book. Anyone who rocks a tanktop, hip-hugger shorts, knee-hight athletic socks and Chucks WHILE underwater is more than deserving of praise.Devon Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08223057696498728357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1126998924761265722005-09-17T18:15:00.000-05:002005-09-17T18:15:00.000-05:00Batman, incidentally, is much hotter than Aquaman....Batman, incidentally, is much hotter than Aquaman. Batman has his dark bad boy thing going; Aquaman's saddled with that awful green and orange color scheme.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1126987597098611832005-09-17T15:06:00.000-05:002005-09-17T15:06:00.000-05:00JLA #118: the Martian Manhunter is so gonna die ne...JLA #118: the Martian Manhunter is so gonna die next issue.<BR/><BR/>A couple nice Aquaman scenes, though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1126973378636904952005-09-17T11:09:00.000-05:002005-09-17T11:09:00.000-05:00"What do I think of Koryak?"Well, I can't REALLY a..."What do I think of Koryak?"<BR/><BR/>Well, I can't REALLY answer that and keep this blog G-rated, now, can I?<BR/><BR/>I'd never seen him before his current re-appearance. My impression from what I've read of his backstory is that he was never really evil, just misguided. I'm happy when a character is allowed to "grow up" and not bear adolescent grudges(ahem, like Aqualad does).<BR/><BR/>I don't think Koryak's comment was intended to convey that he was gay (Malrey is a nice guy, but, well, not all that handsome, you know!). I think it was intended to be a pleasant contrast to Lorena's attitude and perhaps to "the old Koryak".<BR/><BR/>The author knows that many readers will be wary of Koryak because of his history and he is trying to show that Koryak is changed. At least, I hope so! I would hate to find out that they are doing with Koryak what they are doing with Golden Eagle over at Hawkman's book. I will write more about this, because you and other seems interested in it.<BR/><BR/>That said, I still think it would be interesting if Koryak turns out to be gay. <BR/><BR/>As for JLA 118 ... I loved it! Particularly for Aquaman's sake. The only thing that has kept the public and readers from thinking that Aquaman is cool is DC itself not thinking that Aquaman was cool.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately, DC finally seems committed to him and readers are responding accordingly.Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1126953781796247492005-09-17T05:43:00.000-05:002005-09-17T05:43:00.000-05:00I don't think you are being fair to Batgirl, here....I don't think you are being fair to Batgirl, here. Okay, I don't have much idea what she's like now, but as originally written by Kelly Puckett for about the first 30 issues or so of her title she was as non-typical as Lorena. Of course one issue after he and artist Damion Scott left I dropped it in disgust, but it used to be good.Marionettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06985975073151200366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1126932146969103812005-09-16T23:42:00.000-05:002005-09-16T23:42:00.000-05:00Interesting thoughts on Aquagirl. I gotta say I ag...Interesting thoughts on Aquagirl. I gotta say I agree with you on the other sidekicks these days. Aquagirl seems the most interesting. <BR/><BR/>What do you think of Koryak? Did you read the old PAD series? He seems a bit different. Has he changed his evil ways? Do you think that he is gay? Alot of people are jumping to that conclusion with his Marley comment. I'm not sure what to make of him, yet. I just want him to admit that he was a bit of a prick in the past, but his grown up. Aquaman was far too excepting, if you ask me.<BR/><BR/>Have you read JLA#118, I'll like to read your thoughts. <BR/><BR/>By the way everytime you write on the subject of Aquaman I provide a link to your website at ComicBloc Forums. Thanks alot. I like reading your articles even the non-Aquaman ones, well most of the time anyway. Thanks again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com