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Who are...the Manhunters?
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Ever wondered 'What's the deal with DC's Manhunters? How can they be robot police but also unhappy lawyers'?
Wonder no longer!
Ever wondered 'What's the deal with DC's Manhunters? How can they be robot police but also unhappy lawyers'?
Wonder no longer!
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Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
Apparently D'Ken saw Reideen and went mad trying to grab its power. Imagine if he'd seen something like Shin Getter or Ideon, the Marvel Universe would be in ruins!
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Apparently D'Ken saw Reideen and went mad trying to grab its power. Imagine if he'd seen something like Shin Getter or Ideon, the Marvel Universe would be in ruins!
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"English degrees are useless" says man who needs ai to write an email
October 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"English degrees are useless" says man who needs ai to write an email
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I've said it before but I love to imagine Jack Kirby at the drawing board working on this scene. He pauses because he needs a quick visual shorthand to make it clear that this teenage fuckup doesn't care that the men around him are trying to work.
September 4, 2023 at 12:31 AM
I've said it before but I love to imagine Jack Kirby at the drawing board working on this scene. He pauses because he needs a quick visual shorthand to make it clear that this teenage fuckup doesn't care that the men around him are trying to work.
August 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Do we need another retelling of the JSA's origin? Despite my enthusiasm for the first issue, this run has left me feeling a little deflated, and this news doesn't inspire me to keep going...
Do we need another retelling of the JSA's origin? Despite my enthusiasm for the first issue, this run has left me feeling a little deflated, and this news doesn't inspire me to keep going...
Jeff Lemire & Gavin Guidy Launch JSA Year One in November
Jeff Lemire and Gavin Guidy launch JSA Year One in November from DC Comics
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August 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Do we need another retelling of the JSA's origin? Despite my enthusiasm for the first issue, this run has left me feeling a little deflated, and this news doesn't inspire me to keep going...
Do we need another retelling of the JSA's origin? Despite my enthusiasm for the first issue, this run has left me feeling a little deflated, and this news doesn't inspire me to keep going...
The teams up between these 3 in the late 80s were some excellent stories, looking forward to seeing where this leads!
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August 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The teams up between these 3 in the late 80s were some excellent stories, looking forward to seeing where this leads!
I just backed The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN on @kickstarter.com! www.kickstarter.com/projects/122...
Looking forward to seeing what zany adventures he gets up to.
Looking forward to seeing what zany adventures he gets up to.
The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN
120+ Page Oversized Hardcover collecting the solo stories of fan favorite EVEN STEVEN, plus new material by KARL KESEL and DAVID HAHN.
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August 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I just backed The Many Odd Origins of EVEN STEVEN on @kickstarter.com! www.kickstarter.com/projects/122...
Looking forward to seeing what zany adventures he gets up to.
Looking forward to seeing what zany adventures he gets up to.
Apparently Mark Rosewater has claimed 'Whatever your favorite Marvel character is, I promise we are getting there', regarding the upcoming Marvel MTG sets.
Someone remind me in 3 years when I'm disappointed at the lack of a Pete Wisdom card ;)
#MTGxSpiderMan
Someone remind me in 3 years when I'm disappointed at the lack of a Pete Wisdom card ;)
#MTGxSpiderMan
August 1, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Apparently Mark Rosewater has claimed 'Whatever your favorite Marvel character is, I promise we are getting there', regarding the upcoming Marvel MTG sets.
Someone remind me in 3 years when I'm disappointed at the lack of a Pete Wisdom card ;)
#MTGxSpiderMan
Someone remind me in 3 years when I'm disappointed at the lack of a Pete Wisdom card ;)
#MTGxSpiderMan
Saw Fantastic Four today - enjoyed it.
One thought that crossed my mind throughout was how little the FF's adventures seem to rely on their superpowers. They're mostly fun science stories where people occasionally burst into flame or grab something just out of rich.
One thought that crossed my mind throughout was how little the FF's adventures seem to rely on their superpowers. They're mostly fun science stories where people occasionally burst into flame or grab something just out of rich.
July 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Saw Fantastic Four today - enjoyed it.
One thought that crossed my mind throughout was how little the FF's adventures seem to rely on their superpowers. They're mostly fun science stories where people occasionally burst into flame or grab something just out of rich.
One thought that crossed my mind throughout was how little the FF's adventures seem to rely on their superpowers. They're mostly fun science stories where people occasionally burst into flame or grab something just out of rich.
Wow, they remembered Exoristos! That is an impressively deep cut to include in such a thing.
Plus, y'know, Sandman and other JSA members are always welcome.
Plus, y'know, Sandman and other JSA members are always welcome.
You asked for it, you got it. Here’s the full mural honoring the History of Metahumans in the DCU adorning the Hall of Justice in #Superman.
July 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Wow, they remembered Exoristos! That is an impressively deep cut to include in such a thing.
Plus, y'know, Sandman and other JSA members are always welcome.
Plus, y'know, Sandman and other JSA members are always welcome.
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Mid century science fiction rules. It's always a million years in the future and everybody's poly and all the cappuccino machines can dream
July 22, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Mid century science fiction rules. It's always a million years in the future and everybody's poly and all the cappuccino machines can dream
If we don't get a Clone Saga card in this set, they will have made a grievous error.
July 23, 2025 at 8:35 PM
If we don't get a Clone Saga card in this set, they will have made a grievous error.
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Ever wondered 'What's the deal with DC's Manhunters? How can they be robot police but also unhappy lawyers'?
Wonder no longer!
Ever wondered 'What's the deal with DC's Manhunters? How can they be robot police but also unhappy lawyers'?
Wonder no longer!
Who are...the Manhunters?
YouTube video by The Comics Conversation
youtu.be
July 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
youtu.be/QBYiq9_tvwE
Ever wondered 'What's the deal with DC's Manhunters? How can they be robot police but also unhappy lawyers'?
Wonder no longer!
Ever wondered 'What's the deal with DC's Manhunters? How can they be robot police but also unhappy lawyers'?
Wonder no longer!
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This feels like the reductio ad absurdam of the superhero genre, the entire experience reduced to 'Let's you and him fight'.
I'll wait for more details, but otherwise likely to give this a miss...
This feels like the reductio ad absurdam of the superhero genre, the entire experience reduced to 'Let's you and him fight'.
I'll wait for more details, but otherwise likely to give this a miss...
The Next Big DC Comics Event From DC Comics Is Called DC K.O.
The next big DC Comics event from DC Comics is called DC K.O. from Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson and Javi Fernández
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July 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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This feels like the reductio ad absurdam of the superhero genre, the entire experience reduced to 'Let's you and him fight'.
I'll wait for more details, but otherwise likely to give this a miss...
This feels like the reductio ad absurdam of the superhero genre, the entire experience reduced to 'Let's you and him fight'.
I'll wait for more details, but otherwise likely to give this a miss...
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The right-wing backlash against #Superman this week got me thinking: Has this happened before?
That led to the discovery of these headline — from April 1940, when the official newspaper of the SS took umbrage at the comic book hero and ridiculed its creators.
My how times change ...
That led to the discovery of these headline — from April 1940, when the official newspaper of the SS took umbrage at the comic book hero and ridiculed its creators.
My how times change ...
July 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The right-wing backlash against #Superman this week got me thinking: Has this happened before?
That led to the discovery of these headline — from April 1940, when the official newspaper of the SS took umbrage at the comic book hero and ridiculed its creators.
My how times change ...
That led to the discovery of these headline — from April 1940, when the official newspaper of the SS took umbrage at the comic book hero and ridiculed its creators.
My how times change ...
So, DC, where's this...'Time Masters'?
July 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So, DC, where's this...'Time Masters'?
A fascinating deep-dive into the many attempts at 'ending' characters' stories in a world of never ending battles for truth, justice and so on. So many definitive endings hastily rewritten to keep the IP alive...(some for good, some not so great)
Hello my friends.
Today we're going to explore a niche topic regarding well.. the end.
Specifically The End of Marvel Comics.
As usual reposts and quotes are highly appreciated as bluesky is built around those.
Let's begin our journey ... or perhaps end it?
Today we're going to explore a niche topic regarding well.. the end.
Specifically The End of Marvel Comics.
As usual reposts and quotes are highly appreciated as bluesky is built around those.
Let's begin our journey ... or perhaps end it?
June 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
A fascinating deep-dive into the many attempts at 'ending' characters' stories in a world of never ending battles for truth, justice and so on. So many definitive endings hastily rewritten to keep the IP alive...(some for good, some not so great)
From the New History of the DC Universe #1, this was a pleasant surprise - somebody remembered the Demon Knights! One of the gems from the New 52, a shame that after Cornell left it lost its way.
June 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
From the New History of the DC Universe #1, this was a pleasant surprise - somebody remembered the Demon Knights! One of the gems from the New 52, a shame that after Cornell left it lost its way.
Grant Morrison writing Deadpool (vs Batman, naturally).
Given how Morrison used the self-aware character shtick in Animal Man, I can only wonder at how they'll deal with Deadpool's constant assault of the fourth wall...
Given how Morrison used the self-aware character shtick in Animal Man, I can only wonder at how they'll deal with Deadpool's constant assault of the fourth wall...
May 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Grant Morrison writing Deadpool (vs Batman, naturally).
Given how Morrison used the self-aware character shtick in Animal Man, I can only wonder at how they'll deal with Deadpool's constant assault of the fourth wall...
Given how Morrison used the self-aware character shtick in Animal Man, I can only wonder at how they'll deal with Deadpool's constant assault of the fourth wall...
That's my reading material for the week sorted. Looking forward to delving into this again - I first read this run on DC Universe Infinite, but nothing compares to the feel of pages between your fingers.
May 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM
That's my reading material for the week sorted. Looking forward to delving into this again - I first read this run on DC Universe Infinite, but nothing compares to the feel of pages between your fingers.
And just learned that Tod Smith has gone too. A fantastic artist whose work on Vigilante helped elevate the title beyond its slightly confused beginnings.
May 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
And just learned that Tod Smith has gone too. A fantastic artist whose work on Vigilante helped elevate the title beyond its slightly confused beginnings.
Very sad to hear that Peter David has passed, especially given the circumstances.
Out of his extensive bibliography, I can always turn to his work on Captain Marvel or X-Factor to bring me a smile. His unique voice will be missed.
Out of his extensive bibliography, I can always turn to his work on Captain Marvel or X-Factor to bring me a smile. His unique voice will be missed.
May 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Very sad to hear that Peter David has passed, especially given the circumstances.
Out of his extensive bibliography, I can always turn to his work on Captain Marvel or X-Factor to bring me a smile. His unique voice will be missed.
Out of his extensive bibliography, I can always turn to his work on Captain Marvel or X-Factor to bring me a smile. His unique voice will be missed.
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It does feel like we get a 'proactive' or 'harder' Justice League every 10 years, doesn't it? I'm just happy somebody remembers that Simon Baz exists, so might give this a look.
It does feel like we get a 'proactive' or 'harder' Justice League every 10 years, doesn't it? I'm just happy somebody remembers that Simon Baz exists, so might give this a look.
Justice League Red #1, A Black Ops Justice League From DC Comics
Justice League Red #1, a black-ops Justice League, in August from DC Comics by Saladin Ahmed and Clayton Henry
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May 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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It does feel like we get a 'proactive' or 'harder' Justice League every 10 years, doesn't it? I'm just happy somebody remembers that Simon Baz exists, so might give this a look.
It does feel like we get a 'proactive' or 'harder' Justice League every 10 years, doesn't it? I'm just happy somebody remembers that Simon Baz exists, so might give this a look.
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Denys Cowan's Question
May 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Denys Cowan's Question