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January 23, 2012 8:14 pm Perfect analogy for this title that explains exactly why I dropped it.

January 23, 2012 4:35 pm Why are Mid-level books starring mid-level characters dying? It is real simple: the $3.99 price point and double shipping. Comic readers have budgets and spending $5 more a month on many series means cutting titles and mid-level books are the first to go.

January 22, 2012 11:41 am Wow, the POTW percentage is crazy.

January 20, 2012 7:56 pm Exactly, Josh. I saw his work on another site's weekly art feature and immediately thought of Samnee. I commissioned the Winter Soldier piece and bought some other art he had done previously. I definitely see Walsh as an up and coming artist and he is an incredibly nice guy to deal with. I'd suggest anyone that likes his stuff to let him know and pick something up.

January 20, 2012 3:20 pm Nice seeing the Winter Soldier commission Walsh did for me. It will fit nicely next to my Bucky and Cap pieces done by Samnee.

January 18, 2012 5:15 pm The negative view of Marvel likely stems from the $3.99 price point, double shipping(which causes constant artistic changes), gimmicky numbering, and the disappointing recent events(Fear Itself specifically). All of these problems are serious issues that Marvel should and will likely address eventually. Another factor that compounds the negative view of Marvel is the fact that Marvel publishes almost twice as many books as DC, so there are inevitability more bad Marvel titles than bad DC titles. You named a number of great Marvel titles, most of which I read or have heard great things about, but those titles are only a small percentage of Marvel's output. The biggest problem many have with Marvel is the company's attitude compared to the attitude of the competition. When DC raises a titles price, the company concedes that readers are on a limited budget and it makes an attempt to provide additional content. DC also appears genuine when discussing its excitement about stories and its cross-overs appear more natural than cash grabs. Yes, DC did re-number all of its titles recently but prior to the relaunch re-numbering was rare. Marvel on the other hand says they charge $3.99 for certain comics because people will pay for it, and Marvel also shamelessly uses numbering and title changes to manipulate readers into buying new series. I won't shut myself completely off from Marvel because there are some great Marvel titles but I can express my disappointment with the way the company does business by cutting back on borderline titles.

January 18, 2012 2:01 pm Wasn't blown away by Tocchini's art and felt it detracted from the story at times. I miss Opena and really enjoyed Robbi Rodriguez's art last issue.

January 18, 2012 1:56 pm X-force existed before Remender. X-force was a solid series before Remender but when he took over the team, its been incredible.

January 17, 2012 9:13 pm I'm glad you received my email SmoManCometh. Sometimes the comic book fan rules get lost in the spam folder. I also agree, Morrison doesn't make any "since" at all. On a serious note, I'm more disappointed with Fraction's current work than hating on it. I loved Fraction's early Iron-man work, his run on Iron Fist with Brubaker, and Casanova. Fraction once was one of my favorite writers and his name alone demanded my money. Unfortunately, Fraction's X-men run was caught between Second Coming and Aaron's Schism, so it never got off the ground. Invincible Iron-man lost it's way during the reliance arc and is still struggling to find it's way back. Thor suffered from it's lack of connection to Fear Itself and then it's direct connection to the end of Fear Itself. The first few issues of Fear Itself were well done but the title quickly went off the rails. Fear Itself lacked the proper weight and consequences of a good event and also suffered from weak characterization. Sometimes a popular opinion is popular for a reason and not just a product of group think. I agree that the opinions of many are shaped by group think but not all.

January 17, 2012 8:49 pm If you're not reading this title, definitely jump on. Remender is an absolute beast on this title. My favorite Marvel title and favorite team title on the stands.