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Post by wamphari on Jul 30, 2014 19:01:42 GMT -5
Ok so with guardians of the galaxy coming out and the new focus on the marvel space peeps I thought I'd post to see what stories people like the most. I would say annihilation is all around one of the best cosmic stories around (some of the best art in comics ever), the follow-up Thanos Imperative is also fantastic and a nod back to the OG of my generation the Infinity Gauntlet is a must. But what else?
Favorite Story: Annihilation: Conquest
Least Favorite Story: War of Kings
Hero: Richard Ryder
Villian: Thanos (but since that's obvious I'll say number 2 is Blastaar Cause he's goofy)
Favorite race: Kree
Least Favorite Race: Badoon
Honorable mention cool characters: Moondragon and Phyla Vel
Side question to all this, didn't the original quasar come back (wendal vaugh), and if so when was the last time anyone heard from him (or adam warlock for that matter)?
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Post by wamphari on Jul 30, 2014 19:02:17 GMT -5
Oh and if bob doesn't post something about classic marvel cosmic I'll cry
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Post by tomoe on Jul 31, 2014 0:24:43 GMT -5
Oh and if bob doesn't post something about classic marvel cosmic I'll cry No pressure, Bob. |
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Post by Bob Reyer on Jul 31, 2014 9:29:26 GMT -5
This isn't as easy for me as you might think, as it comes down to what are the parameters of "Marvel Cosmic"? Is is defined solely by the space epics, or are other dimensions and realities included, and what about the mystic realms? As usual, I'm probably over-thinking this, so I'll go with my first thoughts. FAVORITE STORY: "The Kree-Skrull War" (Avengers #89 to #97), with "The Galactus Trilogy" (Fantastic Four #48 to #50) #1A, as it introduced the Silver Surfer and Galactus, as well as "The Power Cosmic" itself. Even though the majority of the story is set in Manhattan, it's pretty darn "cosmic"!
LEAST FAVORITE: "AvX" ('nuff said!)
HERO: Dr. Strange...and here's where the real trouble started for me! By the broader definition, Stephen Strange is as "cosmic" as you can get, visiting all those outre dimensions, but it might be beyond the general thought on the matter. Along those lines, I'd say Silver Surfer and Jim Starlin's Adam Warlock.
VILLAIN: Taking Thanos and Galactus as "givens", I'll go with Annihilus, although Dormammu wouldn't be a bad pick if the mystical is included.
FAVORITE RACE: The Kree, but it was close, as I love the concept of The Watchers, and I did like the Shi'ar back in the old days.
LEAST FAVORITE RACE: Snarky answer coming: The Kree, as they're just over-used at this point; otherwise, it's probably The Celestials.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Counting heroes, villains, and those "beyond good and evil", as my #1 pick Uatu describes Galactus, I would also add The Stranger, Frankie Raye (as Nova), Terrax, Umar, Eternity and one of the coolest-designed characters ever, the Stan Lee/Marie Severin creation, The Living Tribunal, seen here on this cover by Ms. Severin from his first full appearance in Strange Tales #158:
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Post by wamphari on Aug 1, 2014 6:01:30 GMT -5
1.I say define cosmic in whatever way you like
2. yeah I can see the kree being way overused
3. No crying needed
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Post by chrisfabulous on Aug 8, 2014 9:34:13 GMT -5
I'm not terribly well-versed in this, but because I have Guardians mania, I'll take a crack at it.
Favorite Story: Annihilation: Conquest - Star-Lord - I love capers!
Least Favorite Story: Annihilation: Conquest - Wraith - Just so lame.
Hero: Star-Lord - I love the blend of cool and goofy.
Villian: Annihilus - He freaks me out.
Favorite race: Brood. Maybe an Alien ripoff, but they can speak! That's weird!
Least Favorite Race: Spartoi (zzzzzz)
Honorable mention cool characters: Blastaar, Moondragon, Rocket, Sam Alexander, Supremor, Eldrac the Door
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