tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post2305807648833328155..comments2024-03-27T19:04:14.544-05:00Comments on The Absorbascon: Reads Justice League #8Scipiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217376618860561999noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-14084627766280418572012-04-29T23:17:20.614-05:002012-04-29T23:17:20.614-05:00Just a thought, which I've expressed in differ...Just a thought, which I've expressed in different terms elsewhere, about Green Arrow in comparison to the founding JLA members:<br /><br />Superman became a super-hero because he wanted to exemplify the values taught him by his adoptive parents.<br /><br />Batman became a super-hero because he wanted to avenge his parents and wage war on crime.<br /><br />Wonder Woman became a super-hero to carry out the mission for which she left Paradise Island to come to "Man's World."<br /><br />Aquaman because a super-hero as, basically, an extension of protecting his home, namely, The Seven Seas.<br /><br />Green Lantern became a super-hero because he was, in effect, assigned to the position by the Guardians of the Universe.<br /><br />The Flash became a super-hero as more or less an extension of his pre-existing work in the law enforcement field.<br /><br />The Martian Manhunter became a super-hero because it was the closest Earth analog to his position on Mars.<br /><br />Green Arrow became a super-hero because he wanted to be a super-hero. Period. He has no deeper mission, no obsession as such, no assignment to the post, no motive beyond the status itself. Green Arrow has to work way harder at being a super-hero than do any of the others above (even Batman, also non-powered, has the benefit of being the world's greatest detective, martial artist, and pretty much everything else (except, presumably, archer)), and work hard is exactly what Green Arrow does. He could stop being a super-hero at any time but AFAIK he never has and AFAIK he never will.<br /><br />To be a hero for no other reason than to be a hero is to be the greatest hero of all. OSLT.<br /><br />Just a thought. :-)ronaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-68706431396561109512012-04-28T15:02:15.211-05:002012-04-28T15:02:15.211-05:00Scipio, I didn't even pick up on the Seven Sol...Scipio, I didn't even pick up on the Seven Soldiers reference. Thanks for that.Wayne Allen Salleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199261942617339556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-12507600163936885322012-04-24T20:21:18.387-05:002012-04-24T20:21:18.387-05:00I'm with Sally, here. This guy is *A* Green Ar...I'm with Sally, here. This guy is *A* Green Arrow, but he's not *my* Green Arrow.<br /><br />I've been drifting away from DC books since Flashpoint, frankly. I'm sure they will tell some wonderful stories...but I don't recognize the people the stories are about any more.Arynnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-22703203311904744732012-04-23T20:01:38.049-05:002012-04-23T20:01:38.049-05:00Ah HA!Ah HA!Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112155718721908876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-14118465815384321712012-04-23T17:31:42.092-05:002012-04-23T17:31:42.092-05:00Cyborg is in the flashback pic. He's behind GL...Cyborg is in the flashback pic. He's behind GL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-1043997611324437702012-04-23T14:53:50.566-05:002012-04-23T14:53:50.566-05:00LOL, thanks! But when I read those again they are ...LOL, thanks! But when I read those again they are completely incomprehensible to <b>ME</b>, even though I'm the one who wrote them!Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112155718721908876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-52335947603824599382012-04-23T14:06:06.323-05:002012-04-23T14:06:06.323-05:00For whatever it's worth, Scipio, I enjoy readi...For whatever it's worth, Scipio, I enjoy reading about things that make you happy. They do make a fun time capsule into events that were happening weeks or months or years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-38498262101199678682012-04-23T12:47:14.259-05:002012-04-23T12:47:14.259-05:00Sally: I hear you. But like you I enjoyed this ne...Sally: I hear you. But like you I enjoyed this new portrayal; it seems much more realistic to me.<br /><br />To the degree that billionaire tech entrepreneurs who are also bow-wielding crimefighters are ever going to seem realistic to meScipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112155718721908876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-32484787704732786412012-04-23T12:44:38.050-05:002012-04-23T12:44:38.050-05:00Roel: thanks!
Steve: My point almost exactly, Ste...Roel: thanks!<br /><br />Steve: My point almost exactly, Steve! Cyborg is the "Martian Manhunter" of the new League, in that, like MM, he's a founding member of the League even though he doesn't have and never has had his own ongoing title.Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112155718721908876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-36920811729065748772012-04-23T11:48:06.208-05:002012-04-23T11:48:06.208-05:00Hi Scipio,
I don't think you should be too co...Hi Scipio,<br /><br />I don't think you should be too concerned about reviewing current comics and the fact that it has less evergreen potential. In the end, what I appreciate most about the blog is getting your viewpoint and perspective, regardless of the antiquity of the title. Thanks for the Justice League review! I'm always happy to hear your thoughts on the New52!Roel Torreshttp://hypersmash.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-34642664241242329702012-04-23T11:01:51.928-05:002012-04-23T11:01:51.928-05:00"And, very interestingly, the ONE current Lea..."And, very interestingly, the ONE current Leaguer who’s not pictured in the flashback with J’onn is… Cyborg."<br /><br />Also very interestingly, the ONE current Leaguer who does not have a title of his own is. . .Cyborg.steve mitchellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-84827038314924793852012-04-23T10:32:06.375-05:002012-04-23T10:32:06.375-05:00I blush to admit this...but I am a fan of Ollie. T...I blush to admit this...but I am a fan of Ollie. The OLD Ollie. The Fat-Cat hating, uber-liberal, Canary-loving, Calling-Hal-a-Nazi Ollie. I tried to read his new book, but it just wasn't jelling for me.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I was amused to see the way he was portrayed in the latest issue of Justice League, because he's just so NEEDY, and having Hal snapping out zingers is just...so...sweet. <br /><br />And yes, it was delightful to see J'onn. I would like to see MORE of J'onn!SallyPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592635194271250605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-27601075710099716102012-04-23T09:06:46.547-05:002012-04-23T09:06:46.547-05:00Yes, as I recall, I recoiled when Nocenti was inte...Yes, as I recall, I recoiled when Nocenti was interviewed about her upcoming gig and obviously-- by her own admission -- knew nothing about Green Arrow.<br /><br />Look, I'm not Ollie's biggest fan, lord only knows, but even he deserves to be treated better than an ugly cousin you're setting up on a blind date.Scipiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112155718721908876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11737441.post-71213969799109611532012-04-23T08:23:38.802-05:002012-04-23T08:23:38.802-05:00Well, this comic is definitely the silver lining o...Well, this comic is definitely the silver lining of the cloud that is Green Arrow's monthly book. It started as marginal, and has managed to reach new and awful depths under Ann Nocenti. Johns needs to take it over, stat. But how many books can he write every month?Bryan Lnoreply@blogger.com