Comics, or the lack of their mention here

[stinglikeabee]

Recently, buying comics seems like a chore. As noted before in the LJ, most of the time I don't get around to actually reading the issues I buy until days later. It would be a great shame if my interest tails off entirely, even as it decreases my monthly spending. The question though, is why? Why would it be terrible for instance, if I were to wake up the next day and not care who plays Hal Jordan in the live-action Green Lantern movie?

There's no answer now, but the time will come when I can articulate a response, and it'll be over.

I'm left a little relieved the craptacular conclusion of Battle for the Cowl has not turned me against reading mainstream superhero comics. Imagine that.

Comments

[22by7.livejournal.com]

I usually just read a lot of non-superhero comics to get the bad taste out of my mouth.

Still think the live-action Green Lantern movie is a weird idea. They had better pick someone AMAZING, because it's going to depend almost entirely on the lead actor's charisma.

[stinglikeabee.livejournal.com]

I usually just read a lot of non-superhero comics to get the bad taste out of my mouth.

I try to, and if there were any better crime/noir comics I could almost ditch superhero comics altogether.

Speaking of the GL movie, recent rumours suggest Bradley Cooper (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0177896/) as Hal. Nope, short on charisma (and height!). I hope it's an unknown, though.

[roguecatwoman.livejournal.com]

I haven't been to the comic book store since forever. The last thing I bought was 'Tec 850. And I used to be adamant about not missing an issue because I really hated having holes in my collection. But I've reached a point where I haven't liked what DC's put out and I've decided to speak with my money. So, they get nothing from me. Although, now that I mention it, it's bugging me a little that I don't have the conclusions to the Robin and Nightwing series...

I've been wondering something similar lately, what if one day I couldn't care less when Nolan's Batman 3 is scheduled for release or if Catwoman be in it? What would change? For one, I wouldn't be lining up for midnight showings! ;) Also, I didn't know they're planning a live-action Green Lantern movie?! I know they were making a direct-to-DVD animated one, but that's about it.

[stinglikeabee.livejournal.com]

<3 the icon, btw!

Are you buying comics for your kids too? One of the great joys of Wednesday is buying the Johnny DC titles: The Adventures of Supergirl, Tiny Titans, Superfriends, Billy Batson -- these are wonderful, kid-friendly titles that appeals to adults too. I can't think of anything better as an introduction to the DC universe.

Haha, yeah, GL movie rumours came at the heels of the animated one. I don't think I'd like one made, unless it was Guy Gardner and the movie was based on the JLI. Yay for Booster and Beetle!

[roguecatwoman.livejournal.com]

Thank you! =D

I haven't bought anything in months, but I kinda like the idea of getting those titles for them. My son and I used to go to the dollar bins and if he liked a cover (it was usually Batman or Superman) I made sure it was safe for them to look through. Simply picking up Tiny Titans might be easier! ;)

DC makes me nervous with their movie choices. Just look at CINO. I still want to know who greenlit that!

[cold-nostalgia.livejournal.com]

Nail on the head right there.

Aside from that issue of BOTC: Underground which I didn't have to pay for, and was complete gubbins, I haven't read any new stuff at all.

I'm keeping half an eye on all the goings-on but it's all a bit meh.