MisterKyleW

May 20, 2013 12:49 pm I had seen the 2009 film but aside from that, my familiarity with the franchise is pretty cursory. I had heard of Khan but had never seen the original films or the TV series. I knew Spock died in Wrath of Khan somehow, but knew nothing about the circumstances. That said, I really enjoyed this film, and really, the only thing that I didn't really like was Nimoy's Spock cameo. It seemed very out of place and unnecessary. It was about as gratuitous as Alice Eve's underwear scene. It was nice to see but all it did was distract and didn't really have to be there. But the characters, the action, the sets, the pace, everything was very enjoyable to me as someone without any Star Trek history.

May 17, 2013 8:00 pm I keep hoping for an update where DC and Robinson work it out.

May 17, 2013 5:54 pm This is so upsetting. I just finished re-reading Starman and the Shade maxi-series and I've FINALLY caught up on Earth 2 and it's clear that Robinson has a lot more to say about this world and the characters in it and that he was building toward something. It is tragic that he won't get to continue that narrative. Earth 2 and Batman are the only DC Comics I had been reading regularly. So sad.

May 13, 2013 9:52 pm @Conor I wonder if having Disney backing Marvel changes this. I doubt we'll ever see it, but hypothetically, could Disney keep Marvel afloat should they ever decide to venture in direct distribution again? Or does that come out of Marvel Publishing's pocket so Disney money wouldn't make a difference? (Disclaimer: I have no background in business or economics. I have very little clue how this stuff works).

May 13, 2013 9:43 pm I like the sort of Torchwood/X-Files in the Marvel Universe potential this series has. Can't wait to see Coulson in action again! Looking forward to this

May 3, 2013 4:20 pm spoiler spoiler spoiler spoiler .... ....... The Mandarin struck me as somewhat reminiscent of the Batman Begins turn with Ras Al Ghul, and I actually didn't mind it once I started accepting Guy Pearce as the "real" Mandarin instead of Ben Kingsley. It was an odd turn but really, I can't say I'm that bothered by it. Great review, Paul

April 29, 2013 2:22 pm I think a legal drama based in the Marvel Universe with some noir vigilante crime-fighting thrown in would be amazing.

April 11, 2013 2:20 pm Looks like a Legion of the Unliving thing. I can't imagine he'll be around for long.

April 10, 2013 3:43 pm I love the "What's Wrong With You?" columns. Thank you!

April 8, 2013 1:34 am Gotham Central is a great answer. I'd throw Captain Britain and MI:13 in there too. In fact, doing a Booksplode on either of those would be great, although I guess those may be too long. If you're looking for strictly non-superhero comics, I'd suggest something like Brian K. Vaughan's "Pride of Baghdad" or "Torso" from Bendis. I'd love a Booksplode about Fear Agent just as an excuse to hear you guys talk about that series again. The second omnibus should be out in the next few weeks, right? Again though, maybe too long for a Booksplode. Maybe some of Remender's other earlier stuff. I've read good things about Strange Girl, for instance. I'm just rambling off names at this point.