JediSage

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Join date: 22-Mar-2005
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Post: #148978
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148978/action/topic#148978
Time: 19-Oct-2005 3:09 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Off Topic: Nice quote there in your sig, Sage.

Thx...

Anyways, I agree. I know releasing Essentials without color keeps the price down, but it takes so much out of the experience. I've been tempted to color them myself, sometimes. Yeesh. That would take forever.

A monumental undertaking, to say the least. That's why I'm hoping they release more cds like they did with Amazing Spidey, although that has the disadvantage of the cds having less tactile feel than having the book in your hands, not to mention a watermark on all the pages.

Anyways, I'm not really a huge fan of anything Marvel except Spiderman, so I normally stick with DC.

I was a perennial DC nut for years. However, due to the movies and because I really like Straczynski, I've given them a chance, and I'm glad I did. Their "MAX" and "ICON" imprints for mature readers offer some quality stuff, and I think their art is ahead of DC, to be sure. My current pull list:

Amazing Spidey
Friendly Neighborhood Spidey
MK Spidey
Supreme Power
Astonishing X-Men
New Avengers
Batman
Detective
Gotham Knights (bleh...don't care for the artwork)
Legends of the Dark Knight (bleh)
All-Star Bats
All-Star Supes
JLA
JLA Classified
JSA Classified
Green Arrow
Green Lantern
Ex Machina
Superman
Wolverine
Supergirl
Teen Titans

I'm hoping Marvel's "The Sentry" goes to a regular series. Picked up the first issue and I love it. Interesting concept:

The Sentry

Post: #149005
Topic: AIM Screen Names?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/149005/action/topic#149005
Time: 19-Oct-2005 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by: Nanner Split
Okay, now it's my turn. What is ICQ?

It's a quasi-Internet Relay Chat client (I know people will disagree with that assessment...it's along those lines!). The acronym means "I Seek You", get it? ICQ...

Anyway, you're assigned an ICQ "number" which people can use to contact you via the chat client and chat in real time.

Post: #148923
Topic: AIM Screen Names?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148923/action/topic#148923
Time: 19-Oct-2005 4:36 AM

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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
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Originally posted by: Warbler
call me stupid. What does AIM stand for?

I was wondering about this too. I'm an MSN Messenger man myself - my username is mattfitch at hot mail and you are all welcome to join my contact list. I think it would be very cool to chat to some of you in real time.

I was wondering about the MS and Yahoo people myself. Microsoft and Yahoo have just announced that they're making their IM products cross-compatible, which would mean a much wider audience.

Post: #148817
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148817/action/topic#148817
Time: 18-Oct-2005 10:14 PM

Originally posted by: MeBeJedi
I remember reading that series. It was really cool.

What was the name of the series where Thanatos(sp?) got the Glove of Power(?) and the five stones which made him ultra powerful? THAT was a fun read as well.

I always wondered, though: why didn't Wolverine cut off his arm, instead of stabbing him in the heart? Wouldn't cutting the glove off have taken away his powers?

I'm just getting into Marvel now. Was always a DC person while I was growing up (from about 86-92), then I got away from collecting. I think Marvel has some interesting characters to say the least. I just wish they'd make their "Essentials" series in color or do more CDROM releases of their archives so I can catch up.

Post: #148793
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148793/action/topic#148793
Time: 18-Oct-2005 9:03 PM

Originally posted by: TheSessler
TFAW is reasonable, they even offer a discount if you preorder items. Thats how I get my comics(though I only really follow two or three lines)

TFAW?

BTW: Finally read Infinite Crisis #1.

SPOILERS

I thought the final "discussion" between Supers, Bats, and Wonder Woman was done quite well, although I'm still a little in the air about why she was going to kill Mongul.

The ending was awesome, but also frustrating. I haven't read Crisis on Infinite Earths in MANY years, and will now have to pick up the TPB just to catch up on it again. Should blow the whole weekend for me now! GRRRRRR....

Post: #148735
Topic: BEAUTIFUL WOMEN NEW RULES IN FIRST POST (NSFW) UPDATED RULES
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148735/action/topic#148735
Time: 18-Oct-2005 5:39 PM

*Bump*

Also, not sure if she's been listed or not, but:

Evangeline Lilly

Post: #148706
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148706/action/topic#148706
Time: 18-Oct-2005 3:27 PM

I hate...death vigils. Wife's got a family member near the end right now. It's the typical roller-coaster ride, ok one day, bad the next. Lots of fear and suffering on the person's part, and a massive drain on the family.

Post: #148696
Topic: Worst cartoon characters ever
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148696/action/topic#148696
Time: 18-Oct-2005 2:33 PM

Wow...great list. I agree about Scrappy Doo and Lisa Simpson, and Apache Chief. Total losers. Serpentor...wasn't he the "Emperor" for the the Cobras? I kind of liked him.

Why stop here? Let's get genocidal and say that the entire Smurf race needed to be wiped out. Man, I hated that show!

Post: #148662
Topic: New forum software status - updated 1/4/2006
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148662/action/topic#148662
Time: 18-Oct-2005 12:09 PM

Jay:

I love it. Nice job so far....

Post: #148661
Topic: AIM Screen Names?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148661/action/topic#148661
Time: 18-Oct-2005 6:01 AM

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Originally posted by: ricarleite
I could give my MSN Messenger username or ICQ id if anywant wants it.

Actually, we'd probably be better off going with MSN or Yahoo given their new cooperation agreement...

Post: #148653
Topic: AIM Screen Names?
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148653/action/topic#148653
Time: 18-Oct-2005 5:44 AM

Anyone interested in posting theirs? Mine is JediSageOT.

Post: #148529
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148529/action/topic#148529
Time: 17-Oct-2005 9:42 PM

Originally posted by: ricarleite

Originally posted by: JediSage
Mister Simspson, this is going to be the biggest case of fraudulent advertising since I sued the producers of "The Neverending Story".

LOL I remember that one... It's an old one, in which Homer goes to a "all you can eat" buffet and isn't allowed to eat all he can.

"Your honor, let me show you how much mr Simpson ate that day"

* Lots of lawyers come in carrying huge sacs. One of them aproaches the judge and opens up the sac, filled with letters *

"Five thousand letters, all adressed to Santa Claus."

LOL..."Mrs Simpson what did you and your husband do after you were thrown out of the restaurant?" "We drove around looking for another all you can eat seafood restaurant" "And after that?" "We went fishing..." *Marge breaks down and starts sobbing* "Ladies and Gentlemen, I ask you...do these sound like the actions of a man who had ALL he could eat?"

Edit: You could write a book with all the classic lines from this show...

Post: #148462
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148462/action/topic#148462
Time: 17-Oct-2005 5:22 PM

Mister Simspson, this is going to be the biggest case of fraudulent advertising since I sued the producers of "The Neverending Story".

Post: #148427
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148427/action/topic#148427
Time: 17-Oct-2005 2:01 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
I've thought of that too, but since neither I, nor my legal guardian has a credit card at the moment, I'll probably hold off on that.

Right now I'm spending about $70/month going through my store. If I can get it to $60 or below that, I'll have to seriously consider it, as much as I hate to take the business away from my shop.

Post: #148388
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148388/action/topic#148388
Time: 17-Oct-2005 10:14 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
That's how much it did cost me (tax included)...

Really annoyed me, since I'd just looked at All Star Batman/Robin 2, which was only 2.99. I gave the guy the wrong amount. *grumbles at DC's prcing scheme*

I found myself contemplating direct-mail subcriptions. Get up to 20% off the cover. Problem with that is they tend to arrive after the shops get them, and also not in the greatest condition.

Post: #148369
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148369/action/topic#148369
Time: 17-Oct-2005 7:27 AM

Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
The Entire 'Homer Bad Man' Episode is a classic. My favourite Episode ever. (it's the one where Homer is accused of sexual harrasment). There are just too many great gags to list.

They should have showed that episode as a tribute to Dan Rather on his way out...especially the part where Homer's being interviewed and you see the clock going back and forth, back and forth. LOL

Post: #148367
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148367/action/topic#148367
Time: 17-Oct-2005 7:25 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab
Oh, sure. Just send me $4.38.

Won't be long until it costs that much per issue anyway...

Post: #148157
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148157/action/topic#148157
Time: 16-Oct-2005 8:10 AM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab

Originally posted by: JediSage

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab

Originally posted by: JediSage
Did anyone pick up Infinite Crisis? I picked up both variants, and my shop said they ordered heavily because demand is pretty high. Haven't actually read it yet because I'm still playing catch up a little on the pre-crisis tie ins.

I was rather dissapointed in how confusing IC1 was to people who hadn't read the tie ins. Crisis on Infinite Earths could easily be picked up and read by anyone, but Infinite Crisis has way too much backstory.

Still, the last page in the book.... Dang.

Still haven't read it. Darn got me hooked. I was thinking of heading to my shop to pick up the reprints of the Day of Vengence tie-ins but I'll wait 'till Wednesday to pick up my latest subscriptions. After that, the only ones I'd be interested in getting would be the Superman "Sacrifice" tie-ins, but that didn't stop me from reading all of OMAC. I think that the OMAC series would make a good movie, but probably never happen.

You're right about Crisis on Infinite Earths to a point. Anyone not familiar enough with the DCU at the time would have been lost. Myself for example...I was *just* starting to read at that point, and that was really only Batman, and I was having trouble with the multiple universe deal. However: I can now read it without a problem. It was pretty much the defining comics event of the last 30 years in terms of DC.

You mean it was defining comics ten years before it was published?

This year is the 20th Aniversary of Crisis, not thirtieth. And though I might see how it could be confusing if you'd never read a comic in your life, I knew enough about DC, mostly due to JLU, to know what was what. There were a bunch of characters, I didn't recogonize, but I knew that who they were was pretty irrelevent and just tried to read the story as a whole.

Yes, that is what I mean. DC was a bleak place in the 70's. Marvel was rolling.

Post: #148065
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148065/action/topic#148065
Time: 15-Oct-2005 6:13 PM

Originally posted by: ricarleite
"Bart sells his soul" is a great episode too...

Milhouse playing with soldier toys over a piece of paper that is supposed to be Bart's soul: "If the Ayatolah can't have it, no one will!"

Or the Sideshow Bob episodes... most of them were good.

And the one about the pretzels, featuring Jack Lemon. In which the Yakuza figthed with Fat Tony's gang.

"But Marge, that little guy still didn't move, and I think he is going to do something cool!"

"May that doughnut forever be on your head!!" - Devil Flanders "Homer that'll never heal if you don't stop picking!" "Awwww, but I'm so sweet and tasty!"

Ric: Do you watch the show in English, or is it dubbed in Portuguese?

Post: #148041
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148041/action/topic#148041
Time: 15-Oct-2005 2:37 PM

Originally posted by: Darth Chaltab

Post: #148002
Topic: The Things We Hate And Love Thread .
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/148002/action/topic#148002
Time: 15-Oct-2005 8:03 AM

I hate...The Daily Show with John Stewart. Time to call it quits, IMO.

Post: #147915
Topic: The Simpsons
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147915/action/topic#147915
Time: 14-Oct-2005 9:18 PM

Originally posted by: ricarleite
Oh, another episode I like is the Homer the Inventor. My favorite quote form that episode goes as something like this:

Marge: "I don't think women like being shot in the face."
Homer: "Women will like what I tell them to like."

"Homer, you had it set on "Whore"!" - Classic episode.

Tonight was another classic (they're showing a LOT of the older ones here right now)...the one where Marge is afraid of flying.

Homer gets kicked out of Moes, a man with a top hat and tails walks in and looks exactly like him "Hello. My name is Man In-Cognito" "Oh yeah right Homer" "Homer? Who is Homer?" - They kick him out onto the street and Homer walks by him like a minute later. That's classic Simpsons humor...one joke on top of another on top of another.

Post: #147921
Topic: Awesome Rock Bands
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147921/action/topic#147921
Time: 14-Oct-2005 3:24 PM

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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Well, I'm more of a prog-rock, alternative and indie rock fan, I don't like metal or grunge or punk or anything of the sort.

So I enjoy:

Pink Floyd
Yes
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Radiohead
Beatles
Queen
Neutral Milk Hotel

Also local and overseas prog-rock bands: Mutantes, Som Nosso de Cada Dia, O Terço, Banco Del Mutuo Soccorso, Equilibrio Vital

Huuhhhh...I'm always wary of the term "Progressive" much like when being discussed in politics. It seems like it's the only word in ANY language the left considers not open to matters of perception or interpretation. ANYWAY

Back on topic...I heard a funny story about the Beatles the other day. My brother-in-law was in a music store the other day and heard a couple of kids talking about Paul McCartney. One of them said "He was in the Beatles" and the other said something like "The Beatles?" and the other replied "Yeah, you know. That band before he was in Wings". They're slowly becoming anachronistic along with everything else we hold dear (not that I was ever a big fan).

Do you listen to Steve Miller or Alan Parsons? My brother was big on Parsons.

Post: #147918
Topic: Awesome Rock Bands
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147918/action/topic#147918
Time: 14-Oct-2005 3:19 PM

AC/DC
Guns N Roses
Kiss (seen them 4 times, including when I was 8 years old)
Aerosmith
Creedance (Classic Rock)
ELO
Kansas
Queen
Van Halen

Post: #147799
Topic: Comics Fans
Link: https://originaltrilogy.com/post/id/147799/action/topic#147799
Time: 14-Oct-2005 6:25 AM

Did anyone pick up Infinite Crisis? I picked up both variants, and my shop said they ordered heavily because demand is pretty high. Haven't actually read it yet because I'm still playing catch up a little on the pre-crisis tie ins.