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Thunderbolts

GaussgoatGaussgoat Registered User regular
edited December 2007 in Graphic Violence
Not sure if anyone is reading the Thunderbolts currently, but it definitely stands out as one of the top comics Marvel is producing. Ellis' writing is top notch, and the slow decent of Norman Osborn is both terrifying and absorbing to behold.

I was sceptical in the wake of Zemo's dissapearance, but I can safely say that this is a title I consistently look forward to every month now.

"Finally, a game that blends my two passions; futuristic laser gunplay and marine cephalopod mollusks."
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  • augustaugust where you come from is gone Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    It is quite excellent.

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  • SalmonOfDoubtSalmonOfDoubt Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    The last couple of issues have turned Penance from retarded to interesting. Quite a feat.

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    PiptheFair wrote: »
    killing children would be hilarious
    Olivaw wrote: »
    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE PENNY ARCADE FORUMS

    PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY

    AND THIS PENIS
    Robos A Go Go wrote: »
    Man, I don't want to read about this lady's broken vagina.
    NotACrook wrote: »
    I am sitting here trying to come up with a tiered system for rating child molesters.
    The Far Side wrote: »
    cock vore is fuckin hilarious
  • Mai-KeroMai-Kero Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    It is so good.

    And you could tell it was going to be that way from the very first issue. The commercial was so classy.

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  • GaussgoatGaussgoat Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    SalmonOfDoubt wrote: »
    The last couple of issues have turned Penance from retarded to interesting. Quite a feat.

    Agreed… he’s one of those characters where the theory was interesting, but without proper execution it would have been L-A-M-E.

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    "Finally, a game that blends my two passions; futuristic laser gunplay and marine cephalopod mollusks."
  • thepassengerthepassenger Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Has this book actually been shipping on time? Seems like more than a month between issues recently.

    Also, are any of the spin off books worth a read?

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I dropped it after the first arc.. it wasn't bad but I'm just not much of an Ellis fan and I loved the original T-Bolts... which these guys are not.

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  • SalmonOfDoubtSalmonOfDoubt Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    thepassenger wrote: »
    Has this book actually been shipping on time? Seems like more than a month between issues recently.

    Also, are any of the spin off books worth a read?

    The one-shots have been...okay. I mean, they're nice enough, but not worth going out of your way.

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    PiptheFair wrote: »
    killing children would be hilarious
    Olivaw wrote: »
    HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE PENNY ARCADE FORUMS

    PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY

    AND THIS PENIS
    Robos A Go Go wrote: »
    Man, I don't want to read about this lady's broken vagina.
    NotACrook wrote: »
    I am sitting here trying to come up with a tiered system for rating child molesters.
    The Far Side wrote: »
    cock vore is fuckin hilarious
  • SquashuaSquashua __BANNED USERS regular
    edited December 2007
    My favorite Thunderbolt was Cheetara. She was so hot. And I don't like furries or yiffing.
    *Songbird*

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  • Golden YakGolden Yak Burnished Bovine The sunny beaches of CanadaRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    You can tell this book is doing well because they keep coming out with one-shots in addition to the main book. Breaking Point was good, then there was that one with Bullseye and Penance, Desperate Measures or something, I don't recall (had Americop in it thought with some great lines: "Come out with your arms broken!").

    The last arc was great, and I love seeing Venom slowly become more and more crazy as time goes on. I definately recommend this book.

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  • Red_ArremerRed_Arremer Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I just bought three issues today, and I'm kind of annoyed that Norman is portrayed as some kind of lame boss, when he has accomplished more shit than most of the recruits have. I mean, come on, the guy is literally a super genius who could easily manipulate this situation to an extreme degree. But, I only read three issues. Apparently, though, someone has stolen his medication and I think it will be awesome if he goes green. I also don't like how Deodato draws him as Tommy Lee Jones.

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  • ServoServo Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited December 2007
    SalmonOfDoubt wrote: »
    thepassenger wrote: »
    Has this book actually been shipping on time? Seems like more than a month between issues recently.

    Also, are any of the spin off books worth a read?

    The one-shots have been...okay. I mean, they're nice enough, but not worth going out of your way.

    i haven't read any of them because i don't care about any of the characters on an individual basis. except maybe radioactive man.

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  • Mai-KeroMai-Kero Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Red_Arremer wrote: »
    I just bought three issues today, and I'm kind of annoyed that Norman is portrayed as some kind of lame boss, when he has accomplished more shit than most of the recruits have. I mean, come on, the guy is literally a super genius who could easily manipulate this situation to an extreme degree. But, I only read three issues. Apparently, though, someone has stolen his medication and I think it will be awesome if he goes green. I also don't like how Deodato draws him as Tommy Lee Jones.

    I think Tommy Lee Jones would be the best Norman ever.

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  • augustaugust where you come from is gone Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Red_Arremer wrote: »
    I just bought three issues today, and I'm kind of annoyed that Norman is portrayed as some kind of lame boss, when he has accomplished more shit than most of the recruits have. I mean, come on, the guy is literally a super genius who could easily manipulate this situation to an extreme degree. But, I only read three issues. Apparently, though, someone has stolen his medication and I think it will be awesome if he goes green. I also don't like how Deodato draws him as Tommy Lee Jones.

    But he's still a crazy badass. He has nanomachines in his blood, and everyone is keeping an eye on him. What do you want him to do? Honestly it's like you're looking for shit to complain about. Plus it's obvious he's going to go full Goblin by the end of the arc.

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  • Red_ArremerRed_Arremer Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    august wrote: »
    Red_Arremer wrote: »
    I just bought three issues today, and I'm kind of annoyed that Norman is portrayed as some kind of lame boss, when he has accomplished more shit than most of the recruits have. I mean, come on, the guy is literally a super genius who could easily manipulate this situation to an extreme degree. But, I only read three issues. Apparently, though, someone has stolen his medication and I think it will be awesome if he goes green. I also don't like how Deodato draws him as Tommy Lee Jones.

    But he's still a crazy badass. He has nanomachines in his blood, and everyone is keeping an eye on him. What do you want him to do? Honestly it's like you're looking for shit to complain about. Plus it's obvious he's going to go full Goblin by the end of the arc.
    Oh yeah, I forgot about those nanomachines. I didn't mean to sound like a whiner, it's just that the Goblin is probably my favorite villain, and I really do think he could defeat the situation, seeing as how smart he is. Like I said, I only read three issues.

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  • LuxLux Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    This book is so satisfying. Every issue is like a hearty meal.

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  • Mr PinkMr Pink I got cats for youRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    Ok so you guys sold me on this.

    How far back do I need to collect in it to get up to speed? Or can I just get the most recent and Wiki the storyline?

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  • The Lovely BastardThe Lovely Bastard Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    issue 110

    it's not that far back.

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  • BalefuegoBalefuego Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    just be warned that Songbird is extremely out of character.

    and yes I know that I'm the only person in the universe who cares about Songbird.

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  • SquashuaSquashua __BANNED USERS regular
    edited December 2007
    Balefuego wrote: »
    just be warned that Songbird is extremely out of character.

    and yes I know that I'm the only person in the universe who cares about Songbird.

    She's like a Rogue you can touch. That's hot.

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  • Witch_Hunter_84Witch_Hunter_84 Registered User regular
    edited December 2007
    I just want Zemo to come back and take the lead away from Osborn. Zemo is a ten times better antihero/villian than green gobby will ever be.

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    If you can't beat them, arrange to have them beaten in your presence.
  • RingoRingo He/Him a distinct lack of substanceRegistered User regular
    edited December 2007
    But.... the whole point is that the majority of the team aren't anti-heroes anymore. They're out and out villains.

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