Why I Read scans_daily

[filkertom]

So that I don't have to give money to the fucking shitheads at DC and Marvel, who seem to be actively working to make me despise characters I've loved since I was a child.

For instance: Having pointlessly killed off Captain America last year, Marvel is "bringing him back" by sticking Bucky in the suit.

Four words, just for the rasslin' fans: Fake Razor. Fake Diesel.

Oh, and he's "packing heat".

Cap.

With a gun.

These guys literally have no idea what to do with a character, let alone an iconic character. The fucking Punisher "packs heat", all right? And, oh yeah, he's a deranged psycho murderer who just happens to kill bad guys.

Avengers Disassembled. Civil War. Identity Crisis. Infinite Crisis. Countdown. Brand New Day. So, so many others. Some of the worst, lamest fanfic ever... except it's canon. Jayzus, how did these talentless, clueless hacks get ahold of the characters I love?

The only thing that looks halfway decent these days is the JMS-written Thor. And, even there, Loki was brought back as a woman. Which I can deal with, I suppose, but.

Anything really good, or rant-worthy, in your comics pile?

ETA: wormquartet reminds us of both good and bad: the amazing Fables, and the ludicrous House Of M.

Comments

[mythdude.livejournal.com]

Curses! I was about to edit my post and eliminate the many grammatical errors within but you spoiled it by posting a comment! I'm so mad, I think I'll send my Orange Lantern Corp after you! XD

And yes, Kyle forever!

[nightmarewriter.livejournal.com]

Hissss! See my comment above as for my love of Jordan. But then I started reading comics in the early 70s.

But Kyle? The guy who's first Girlfriend we saw was the origin of the 'girl in the refrigerator' meme? Never took a liking to him... dude just didn't live up to Hal.

[mythdude.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's on now buddy. It's time for a geek flame war! XD

*starts preparing comments about how you love Sinestro as space Hitler and derogatory remarks about you using a power ring*

Hehe, I kid, I kid. Actually, if Tom doesn't mind, I'd like to plug my favorite forum. Have you heard of http://www.thegreenlanterncorps.com/forum/ ?

[nightmarewriter.livejournal.com]

No I hadn't.... thanks for the head's up!