Category Archives: Comics
Forgotten Characters: Vibe
Whatever happened to Vibe?
The dance-loving former Justice League Detroiter has never been more high profile than right now, with Cisco Ramon a popular, ongoing character in The Flash TV show. And before that, there was a big Vibe push in the New 52 from no less than Geoff Johns himself, putting the character front and center in the new Justice League of America.
But that fizzled out pretty fast.
Look at him fizzle!
Vibe was never a popular character. But with the New 52 relaunch at DC Comics, everything was new again, and Vibe was allowed to party like never before. He was part of a big promotional push in the lead up to Trinity War and Forever Evil, then starred in not only the relaunched Justice League of America comic, but also his own spin-off solo series by writers Andrew Kreisberg and Sterling Gates. And like I said, Vibe was chosen, out of all possibilities, to be one of the main characters in the supremely popular Flash TV show. His origin story has been an ongoing plot since the start of the show.
So why has Vibe been missing in comic book action for years now?
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Hench-Sized Comic Book Reviews – 2/20/16
What a phenomenal week for comics! I’m not just talking about DC’s new Rebirth announcement, which looks fine. I’m talking about the specific comics I read this week, almost all of which were good to great! If you told me 5 years ago that I would love comics about Thor, Harley Quinn and Luke Cage, I would have told you you were silly! But here we are!
Comic Book of the Week goes to the first issue of Power Man and Iron Fist. This was a rock solid start for the revived series, one that will hopefully help define the characters ahead of their upcoming TV shows. Honestly, after only one issue, I would watch this show.
Kids today
It’s even got Jessica Jones in a supporting role! Though considering her Netflix success, where’s our new Jessica Jones comic?
Comic Reviews: Harley Quinn #25, Mighty Thor #4, Power Man and Iron First #1, Silver Surfer #2 and Spider-Woman #4.
Geoff Johns Finally Introduces DC’s New Rebirth
Making things nice and easy for me, Geoff Johns made a little video for Comic Book Resources about the new Rebirth at DC Comics. It’s not a reboot.
Johns also sat down for a big, explanatory interview with CBR. You can read it here!
So basically, to sum a lot of it up, there’s going to be a big one-shot coming out in May to kick this whole thing off. Then all the comics are going to get a new #1 issue, except for Detective Comics and Action Comics, which will be going back to their original numbering. That means we’ll soon get to #1,000s! That’s pretty darn cool.
In fact, CBR also has the full list of comics coming out of DC in Rebirth!
Among the news, it looks like Dick Grayson will go back to being Nightwing, which is cool (unless someone else is going to be Nightwing). There will be more Titans, which is cool. They’re going to try again with Blue Beetle, which is fun, but sadly, no sign of Batwoman yet. She’s always been a favorite.
I’m fine with whatever DC has planned, as long as they keep putting out enjoyable comics. I long ago gave up on caring about continuity or legacy or whatever. As long as you’re producing good comics with characters I like, I’ll keep reading.
My only complaint is that I think the Batgirl creative team is changing. That’s borderline unacceptable.
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The Top 6 Water-Themed Comic Book Characters
Someday, this harsh, freezing winter will end, and the glorious days of summer will once again be upon us. That means fun in the sun, and it definitely means swimming! Water is the great equalizer. Everybody loves a good soak. Especially superheroes!
King of the Seven Seas, baby!
Carrying on my ongoing tradition of ice and fire-themed superheroes, I scoured the comic book bins and Internet sites for a list of the best and wettest water-themed comic book characters! They have the power to bend H2O to their will! And I’m getting closer and closer to making a List of Six Captain Planet!
Join me after the jump to take the splash!
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