Is it just me, or is anyone else having a problem with Noto's Jubilee here? I'm not sure if it's because of ethnic features that is often not drawn, or if Noto's switched up how he's drawn her, but something's throwing me off.
I do find it interesting that they're grooming X-23 to be a "future leader."
I don't even think it looks bad, just...not what I expect when I'm looking at Jubilee. I don't recall her being drawn like this when Noto did the Wolverine & Jubilee mini a while back.
It looks as if she's squinting the whole time. At night. In the Dark and shadows. -_- I think it's the way the bottom of here eyes are pushed up as if she's actively engaging the muscles.
okay.... where it says Jubes and Laura break up a sex slave ring... i really though it said Jubes and Laura .... Break up Sex.... (what has this group done to me...)
It doesn't help that in the second page it looks like they are going infor a kiss.... are the creators "One of Us?"
So... Natasha is going to be teaching at the Avengers Academy as well as being a Secret Avenger, and travelling with Bucky, sorting out the ghosts of his past? She must have acquired Wolverine's teleportation powers.
This art works quite well for Laura, who I'd assume would be blank faced a lot of the time, but not so much for the other characters, in the book.
X-23 has been quite enjoyable, though I didn't like how Liu wrote Julian, and dismissed him so summarily. Still, it's a shame to see it go, and a bigger shame to see Laura dumped in some second rate teen team book.
and a bigger shame to see Laura dumped in some second rate teen team book.
hey now, harsh a bit...
i actually, and many mebers here, enjoy AA. the writer is able to tell a story with a team book and pretty much give equal time and developement to all the characters.
I agree that Julian's dismissal was a bit... overly quick and disrespectful to the character. Although actually an improvement over the way he's been written almost everywhere in comparison, which is quite sad.
I'm glad Laura still has somewhere to be grow and develop as a character, at least. AA isn't my favourite book, but it's not too bad, and I don't think it's the worst place for Laura to go, character development wise.
Yeah, Liu at least hit on some aspects of his character accurately, I thought.
Still, I really wish there was a writer who cared about the character, and would take it upon themselves to deal with him properly.
But the whole thing stank to me of, 'I don't like this relationship, and I don't like this character being associated with Laura, so I'm going to end it'.
Of course, I'll out myself as a big hypocrite and say I'm hoping beyond hope that she does the same with Gambit and Rogue in Astonishing, and kills Romy dead, finally. It's about time Gambit got to be more like the fun character he once was.
Winter Soldier, a new ongoing, starting in February, written by Brubaker, art by Butch Guice. I'm looking forward to it very much.
His death was faked in Fear Itself. The injuries were real, but he just about pulled through, and Natasha convinced Nick Fury to take the opportunity to help Bucky 'disappear', and get away from being hounded by the Russian and American govts.
They were last seen heading out of town on Bucky's motorbike at the end of Captain America & Bucky 624.
I still don't get why Julian's watching her like a creeper in this issue. That's pretty out of character for someone whose emotions run as quickly and as heatedly as his do.
If this book was continuing, I'd say that there was some sort of story in the offing. But, as it's ending, my guess is that she just doesn't like Julian very much.
Still, I could hope she plans to use him in Astonishing X-Men....
I heard that Marjorie started out writing fanfic. Major points for her there! I know fanfic gets a bad rap because there's so much that's bad out there, but that's the same for profic (including comics).
If you can start posting and build up a following that truly likes your work and isn't just saying, "OMG, you rock!" every single time they comment, you've got something.
Also, I've been a Black Widow fan for years. :)
EDIT: Actually, if someone wants to say that I rock I'm happy, but I'm talking about building up a readership. Also that sometimes you get some really good discussions. Don't want to diss commenters! All are welcome! :)
True! There are a lot of really good fanfic writers who get published, possibly because it works as a free portfolio.* Then you just have to be able to push your stories. (For example, the Batgirl and Spoiler investigate a haunted house fic I did...)
*Really, really long list, some of which are surprising. I can think of ten writers off the top of my head, not including Liu. And I did no actually digging to discover this. (Well, about the fanfiction. Release dates, on the other hand...)
That's an excellent way of putting it, a free portfolio! I really get ticked off by people who don't consider fanfic 'real writing'. Don't get me started! :)
Mmmmh..let me see... - Gorgeous Noto art! Loved it <3 His Laura and Jubes are so cute! And recognisable! And...and... - Great portrayal of 'em both, great characterization all around - Yay! For moaaar Jubes + Laura team-up!! <3
Also: The "See ya in Avengers Academy once Marvel pulls the plug on this one"-thingie.
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:00 pm (UTC)I do find it interesting that they're grooming X-23 to be a "future leader."
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:18 pm (UTC)It doesn't help that in the second page it looks like they are going infor a kiss.... are the creators "One of Us?"
also Widow Watching Laura....
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:27 pm (UTC)*is filled with glee at the break up sex thing interpretation*
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:28 pm (UTC)i was like.... but but... when did they... break in....?
heh, Liu is going to DC now isn't she.... i know she has a project... i just forgot where...
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:23 pm (UTC)This art works quite well for Laura, who I'd assume would be blank faced a lot of the time, but not so much for the other characters, in the book.
X-23 has been quite enjoyable, though I didn't like how Liu wrote Julian, and dismissed him so summarily. Still, it's a shame to see it go, and a bigger shame to see Laura dumped in some second rate teen team book.
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:25 pm (UTC)hey now, harsh a bit...
i actually, and many mebers here, enjoy AA. the writer is able to tell a story with a team book and pretty much give equal time and developement to all the characters.
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Date: 2012-01-04 08:01 pm (UTC)I liked Laura in New X-Men, and in her own book, but I struggle to see her fitting in with anything approaching an Avengers team.
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:30 pm (UTC)I'm glad Laura still has somewhere to be grow and develop as a character, at least. AA isn't my favourite book, but it's not too bad, and I don't think it's the worst place for Laura to go, character development wise.
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Date: 2012-01-04 08:08 pm (UTC)Still, I really wish there was a writer who cared about the character, and would take it upon themselves to deal with him properly.
But the whole thing stank to me of, 'I don't like this relationship, and I don't like this character being associated with Laura, so I'm going to end it'.
Of course, I'll out myself as a big hypocrite and say I'm hoping beyond hope that she does the same with Gambit and Rogue in Astonishing, and kills Romy dead, finally. It's about time Gambit got to be more like the fun character he once was.
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Date: 2012-01-04 07:38 pm (UTC)Also, is he dead or not after Feart Itself?
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Date: 2012-01-04 08:05 pm (UTC)His death was faked in Fear Itself. The injuries were real, but he just about pulled through, and Natasha convinced Nick Fury to take the opportunity to help Bucky 'disappear', and get away from being hounded by the Russian and American govts.
They were last seen heading out of town on Bucky's motorbike at the end of Captain America & Bucky 624.
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Date: 2012-01-04 08:19 pm (UTC)Still, I could hope she plans to use him in Astonishing X-Men....
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Date: 2012-01-04 08:01 pm (UTC)If you can start posting and build up a following that truly likes your work and isn't just saying, "OMG, you rock!" every single time they comment, you've got something.
Also, I've been a Black Widow fan for years. :)
EDIT: Actually, if someone wants to say that I rock I'm happy, but I'm talking about building up a readership. Also that sometimes you get some really good discussions. Don't want to diss commenters! All are welcome! :)
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Date: 2012-01-04 09:34 pm (UTC)*Really, really long list, some of which are surprising. I can think of ten writers off the top of my head, not including Liu. And I did no actually digging to discover this. (Well, about the fanfiction. Release dates, on the other hand...)
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Date: 2012-01-04 09:25 pm (UTC)Mmmmh..let me see...
- Gorgeous Noto art! Loved it <3
His Laura and Jubes are so cute! And recognisable! And...and...
- Great portrayal of 'em both, great characterization all around
- Yay! For moaaar Jubes + Laura team-up!! <3
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The "See ya in Avengers Academy once Marvel pulls the plug on this one"-thingie.
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Date: 2012-01-05 09:01 am (UTC)I didn't even know I wanted to read that.
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