Superhero fandom is ruining the golden age of comic book movies. Comic book movie fans are ruining comic book movies. However, since there are so many comic book films now and because i enjoy talking about this stuff, id like to know from fans how they feel both universes treat their heroes compared to the source material im aware that comic books arent always 100% consistent. So good,it may reform some horror fans,to also appreciate how good the. Meet faith, the valiant superhero comicbook fans deserve. Matts creations include the savage henry and those annoying post brothers comics series. But when you have the ear of those in power, its important to have something reasonable. Dec 02, 20 many comic book fans are like this, so be careful. Sure, a lot of fans may not think that 20th century fox gives a damn about how they feel about the xmen franchise but its undeniable that on the whole, studios listen to fanboys about superhero movies more than they listen to young couples assessment of the latest trends in romantic comedies. With so many xtitles on the shelves today it takes a lot to be considered different than the rest. The postcredits stingers have become marvels stock in trade, but. Dec 22, 2015 the valkyries, a collective of current female comic book store owners and employees started by comic writer kate leth, was founded in late 2012early 20, and has grown to almost 500 members. But the real reason this one is a hot book is because it is a canadian white, one of two books on this list that are.
Clark kent is comicbook character but superman is more than comicbook character this for the most annoying haters, although i will add a third argument they like to use. I made my first attempt at writing about comic book fans in 2002 with an essay that was intended to be part of a university press collection. During this period, fans came to recognize that she was quite powerful. Every time an actor of a different race is cast in a role, there is a group of comic book fans who talk about how the filmmakers dont know what theyre doing, and how the movie is going to automatically stink because their favorite character doesnt look identical to the comic book. Fans of comic books the world over unite come here to share your love of comics. She is among the newer characters in marvel comics. For decades, the cca controlled what you could and could not say in comics. Doctor strange may seem like a risky prospect at this falls box office, but director scott derrickson has two aces up his sleeve that seem to promise satisfaction to hardcore fans of the comic. Letter pages and fanzine credits are rife with the names of people who would go on to become wellknown comic book professionals. The opinions of our members are not those of site ownership who maintains strict editorial agnosticism and. Who has the worst marveldc superhero fanbase and why. Today, the comic book publisher unveiled its new cover design, which replaces the banner in favor of a sleek corner box. Apr 12, 2015 some people have never been on a comic book message board, but check the hawkeye initiative every week.
Five of the most annoying and incorrect stereotypes about. A fancomic, or fan comic, is a comic created by a fan for other fans. That being said, if said fans take advantage of the comic fan they know to start reading the comics, they shoot right up in my book really fast. He seems to hate superman as much as i love him, and has no respect for the history of the character or wh. The conversations have generated multiple reddit threads by fans.
Now that dan didio is back in charge once again at dc comics. Feb 21, 2018 comic book fans can surely get carried away, and with marvel reigning supreme on movie screens, the number of fanatics has multiplied. Matt howarth is a uniquely talented writerartist who draws much of his inspiration from electronic and progressive music. Why 2016 is the year we need to stop pretending women aren. Every once in a comic book fans life, there comes a time when they meet people who have no idea of the comics universe and what follows is a. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. Five of the most annoying and incorrect stereotypes about comic book readers. Theyre engaged with comics, just in a different way.
Christopher reeve was a major part of this, adding charisma to the title role, helping usher in dc comics greatest superhero to the masses. Richard donner kicked off the definitive era of comic book movies and put superheroes on the mainstream map with superman in 1978. Captain marvel is a solid character driven book that every comic book fan should own. Comic book reader stereotypes posted on 080510 at 12. The ccf twelve days of classic comics christmas 2018. Some people have never been on a comic book message board, but check the hawkeye initiative every week. The valkyries, a collective of current female comic book store owners and employees started by comic writer kate leth, was founded in late 2012early 20. This note is fictional, it is a fiction, but it would be good if warner bros. More often than not, extreme comic book fans scoff at every decision made by the studios without merit or without a solid and grounded reason. Marvel fans are kinda arrogant because the mcu is on fire. Matts creations include the savage henry and those.
Mar 16, 2015 the return of the comics code authority. Why do dc comic book fans hate zack snyder so much. Big announcement tomorrow friday june 23rd with more details. Marvel and who encourage diversity in the comics medium. Iron man was still eight years away, and the largeruniverse model that the xmen. Dc comics fans have likely grown used to the blue rebirth banner on their comic book covers, but those days will soon come to an end. During world war ii, comic books like captain america were definitely moralefilling feelgood comic books. The comicbook fans said, no, no, not him the new york times.
San diego comiccon is now in full swing, and cosplayers are bringing their agame in celebration of their favorite shows, films, and comics. However, no one is more annoying than game of thrones fans who read the books. Im not a comic book fan and im not emotionally invested in the mcu or dcu. The story of a few sciencefiction fans caught in real sciencefiction adventures. People seem to think they have us comic book fan s all figured out and this is usually based on some pretty wrong assumptions and stereotypes. That said i dont really mind if you dojust means more sweet sweet comics for me. This is the third type of comicbook film adaptation guardians might usher in. There was absolutely nothing wrong with the style of sonic adventure 1 and 2 sonic heroes got the formula down a hundred percent all they needed to do was fix their collision and their camera problems and that was it instead they start from scratch and reintroduce features that people already didnt want in the first place for example in sonic adventure 1 the main thing people complained about. Most of marvel fans today are mcu fans and dont read many comic books. Why 2016 is the year we need to stop pretending women arent.
Comic book talk marvel legacy september 2017 return of legacy heroes and numbering marvel legacy hits in september before the make mine marvel initiative. Aug 11, 2016 its pretty easy to get comic book fans outraged. Apocalypse awakens early because of the fight between those mutants and promptly takes over the world. Noncomic book movies for comic book fans the classic. In point of fact, many comic professionals were themselves fans before earning a living as comic professionals and they often remain comic fans as they break into the industry. Hollywood celebs you never knew were comic book nerds cbr. After the crummy third studio album graffiti, and the mass exodus of fans due to his woman beating incident, brown has a lot to prove and with f.
Still, us as comic book fans should take the responsibility to not lower ourselves to the level of those lesser humans who are merely average viewers hell, the average viewer finds adam sandler. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. The subversive amazon series, adapted from the comic book created by garth. Im a huge poe fan, so when i saw these books i was absolutely thrilled. Comic book fans, how do you feel about the characterization. Aug 08, 2018 i then usher them out the door so that i can watch more mature things like scoobydoo. A fancomic might be released as a published work or as image files over the internet. Apr 28, 2002 the comicbook fans said, no, no, not him. Comic book fans are familiar with the comics code authority, a long running censor for the comics industry. Comic book fans can surely get carried away, and with marvel reigning supreme on movie screens, the number of fanatics has multiplied. Sep 14, 2018 now that dan didio is back in charge once again at dc comics. Sep 08, 2017 epic comic book collection pickups thrift store haul silver age bronze age key issue comics video duration. I dont mean to suggest that comic book characters are important as either of those two things, only that racists and sexists have historically hidden behind the same excuses.
Any fan of a character who only knows the cartoon or movie and thinks that they can argue with fans of the comics about in comic continuity. Woe betide any movie theater usher who wants to get the jump on. Epic comic book collection pickups thrift store haul silver age bronze age key issue comics video duration. Guardians could be a film that it is, truly, a comicbook film. Night shyamalan released unbreakable, comic book movies werent a sure thing. The piece ended up being about 30 pages and presented a ninestep model for how comic book fans develop from the days when they first discover the medium up through when they might go on to become. Whats annoying isnt just that it undercuts a potentially great ending in. Really, even now, there arent many more fulfilling fantasies than punching out nazis. Why comic book fans will be very happy with the doctor. Some comic book fans are not just normal, but famous and totally hot.
Christopher nolan as exemplary case studies, it proposes that these figures mediate fan. It almost seems like a dark avengers version of anxm and watxm. Nov 27, 20 why comic book fans are annoying rubbish78. Go into a comic book shop or a comic convention while appearing to be a woman. Just have captain america say hail hydra, cut some joker scenes out of your movie or make a movie that critics hate and fans love, or. There are many, many, many very supportive male fans who attend geek girl con, for instance, who buy and enjoy titles like the new ms. Why postcredits scenes are slowly ruining blockbusters film the. So yes, gamora and drax show up for the guardians team, but if youve only seen the movie, youll probably have to flip the card and see who it is. The filmography 2019 check out the new mashup for movies. Five of the most annoying and incorrect stereotypes. Inspired by edgar allan poes the fall of the house of usher babylit first.
Even if it were adapted to be as film believable as possible there is, inherently, a lot of ridiculousness involved. Yes, comic book readers dont all fit the mainstream stereotype of the scrawny glasseswearing nerd. Marvel comics may have slumping sales, but dont blame its. I then usher them out the door so that i can watch more mature things like scoobydoo. Marvel comics may have slumping sales, but dont blame its diverse heroes jane foster, a female thor, in the mighty thor, issue no. In reality, there are comic books that can appeal to people of all backgrounds, not just a few. And i find it amusing that this theyre fans of moments but wont buy anything complaint was being made at fans who were at a comic convention. For example, comics about vampires, werewolves, and zombies were banned, as was the use of. Dec 28, 2012 to assume that all us comic book fans are the same and to write comics off as nothing more than childrens pictures books as so many people still do is to deny yourself the amazing tapestry of stories being told in comic book form. Nine times out of 10, some helpful man will approach to ask you. Usher and elisabeth shue deconstructs the superhero tales that. They are hands down some of the worst childrens books ive read. Pictures and cartoon network studios made it happen.
The fantastic four are a fictional superhero team appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Sep 21, 2017 some comic book fans are not just normal, but famous and totally hot. To assume that all us comic book fans are the same and to write comics off as nothing more than childrens. Respecting opinions one of the unfortunate responses that people seem to have in response to disagreements is the instinct to invalidate, dismiss, or question the motives of those with. Professor xs son legion goes back in time to prevent his dads dream from failing. Should hollywood listen to fanboys about comic book movies. It can be in any comic form, such as a comic strip, comic book, graphic novel, or webcomic. The ccf twelve days of classic comics christmas 2019. But legion screws up, kills the wrong guy, and the future that we know of disintegrates. I was afraid that my unfamiliarity with the universe may hamper my ability to become invested in the story. Get ready for a new dawn true believers one whose rays will touch every corner of the. But when retcons are used to explain away stories that were previously in continuity, comic fans have a tough time accepting it.