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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 4:46pmSanction this postReply
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Batman is the coolest guy ever. He doesn't have any super powers, just his brains and some good training in martial arts. Plus he's angry. Very very angry.

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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 5:14pmSanction this postReply
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And a rich capitalist at that.

Adam

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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 8:05pmSanction this postReply
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I voted other and have a preference for the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

I loved the idea of using all the characters of late 19th century literature as superheros but they left out one of my most favorite characters Sherlock Holmes.

Beyond the above, I also prefer the superheros who are men like the greenhornet and the shadow (before they ascribed oriental mysticism to him).

~Eric.


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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 8:29pmSanction this postReply
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Though my favorite comics creator is the amazing Steve Ditko (co-creator of Spider-man and
creator of Mr. A, the ultimate Objectivist comic book hero), my vote  for favorite comic book hero
most go to sentimental favorite Superman for the incredible quantity of quality material produced
since his introduction in 1938.

Superman was the first super-hero I discovered from watching the TV show staring George
Reeves in the 1950's. When I discovered comics in 1961 at age eight, Superman was the king of
the comic book hill appearing in no less than eight different comic books. The Mort Weisinger
edited comics were special favorites of mine. Favorite Superman creators over the years include
Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, Murphy Anderson, Jim Streranko, Alan Moore, and John Byrne.







 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 


Truth, Justice and the American Way. Yeah, that's the ticket.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 9:03pmSanction this postReply
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Here's a clip of SoloHQ's own Jennifer Iannolo having dinner with Superman, albeit in his Clark Kent guise (Jennifer is in her Lois Lane guise):



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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 9:20pmSanction this postReply
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ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Bob, that is fantastic!!! 


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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 9:43pmSanction this postReply
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I always preferred Captain Marvel and Billy Batson.

Shazam! = Solomon, Hercules, Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, Mercury.

Captain Marvel first appeared in 1940 in Whiz Comics, courtesy of Fawcett publications.  The ancient wizard Shazam gave young orphan Billy Batson the power to change into Captain Marvel by shouting "Shazam". 

Cap's archenemy, Sivana, called him "The Big Red Cheese".  But soon Cap was outselling the mighty Superman, whose publishers filed a lawsuit against Fawcett alleging plagiarism.Captain Marvel first appeared in 1940 in Whiz Comics, courtesy of Fawcett


But Prince Valiant, although not a strict super hero, was great. The artistry of Hal Foster was superb, and Aleta, Queen of the Misty Isles ... she was a babe.

Volume 40: After ten years since the series began, Fantagraphics is proud to present the 40th and final volume of the complete Hal Foster comic strip Prince Valiant. Reprinting strips from 1970 through 1971 (the year Foster retired), Vol. 40 begins with the completion rescue mission begun in the previous volume. Returning home, Val discovers that Aleta has fled Camelot for the Misty Isles, descending our hero into fits of despair. He attempts to occupy his mind with various frivolous quests and with the help of Lionors, soon realizes that he must not lose Aleta to his own foolish pride. Returning to Camelot, Arn tells Val of the woe his parents' separation has caused. With King Arthur's permission, the father and son set out to bring Aleta home. Fighting their way to the Misty Isles, the two have no idea of the political trouble that has befallen Aleta. In full-color.


Sam



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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 10:29pmSanction this postReply
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Okay, I'll date myself. TARZAN OF THE APES was the greatest of them all!

Barbara

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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 10:57pmSanction this postReply
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Barbara, you aren't as old as you thought. Tarzan has appeared relativly recently in a Batman/Tarzan crossover (Claws of the Catwoman) as well as squaring of against the Predator of the Shwarzenneger movies (Tarzan versus Predator: At the Earth's Edge.) Lord Greystoke still reigns.

But he didn't wear long underwear.


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Sunday, November 7, 2004 - 11:13pmSanction this postReply
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Rogue.

(after she absorbed Miss Marvel)  "I will never know what it is like, to touch another human being".

I loved the X-Men, particularly the less than respectable  and the most intelligent ones.  For the former, Rogue, Gambit, Iceman, Jubilee; for the latter, Nightcrawler, Beast, Xavier... and Magneto (the immoralist speaks).  And generally the X-Men for the inherent power of a situation neither the left nor the right wishes to understand... that hatred of the different and the minority because of a fear of real of alleged superiority.  If one looks closely at sexism, at homophobia, at anti-semitism, is it always ultimately the fear that the next group has it better, enjoys more, carries more ability, shoulders less burden, achieves more, or is allowed something one is not.  And thus, the ultimate hatred in this world in the hatred of all societies for their true philosophers; those who have rejected all allegiance to the gods, morals, and patriotisms of their fathers on the sole ground of their value- hatred is most virulent against the highest kind of life.  The powers of the mutants of the universe of the X-men symbolize the qualities for which men and women are truly hated exquisitely.

We are denied to the right to feeling as the price of our efficacy, we are denied respect if we live for pleasure, we are denied shelter as the price of uncompromised youth, we are conscripted as harsh tools of social utility despite our sensitivities; we are forced to keep rigid control not to harm those who deserve it if we are powerful, we are denied movement because of our wisdom, we are called monsters despite purity, and scorned of love because of our intelligence, even if blue is beautiful.  Such is the too often misunderstood inhumanity of man to man.

This is 'comic books'.  This is fiction.  This is fact.  This is political philosophy.  The distinction is merely one of aspect; all are true.  X-men, whatever the political intentions of its writers, is the same world as Atlas Shrugged.  (and Dagny Taggart never picked up Cuffy Meigs and threw him through three or four walls... admit it, you like the idea).

By the way, I hate Storm.  Preachy saved-by-the-grace-of-moralism altruist traitor...  I don't care if she is very close first cousin to myself.  I still hate her, demeritable bitch.

An American escort apologizes for letting her street mouth come out for a moment.

regards,

Jeanie Ring    ))(*)((
stand forth!

P.S.  It's nice to see a poll this time on the graphic form of some ~kewl~ headbanging cauterwaulin'!  (hey, I am a 26-year-old kid)



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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 6:20amSanction this postReply
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I want to point out that, while this poll is titled “Long Underwear Showdown,” one of the participants is clearly not qualified, as evinced by the following:





There is clearly no long underwear of any kind in evidence here. There is very little in the way of “wear” at all, and not much in the way of “long,” except possibly legs. Of course, I hardly want to criticize Wonder Woman's choice of costuming—only to point out that the title of the poll is inaccurate and needs to be revised to ensure she remains qualified.

I also find it quite interesting that it took several pages of Google image results to locate a good cartoon image of Wonder Woman, since half of the top results seemed to be of people cosplaying as her.

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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 6:50amSanction this postReply
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Is it just me, or does she look like Catherine Zeta-Jones with muscles? 

It seems that Wonder Woman has done quite a few weight training sessions over the years (and has gotten implants?).  Nonetheless, her curves are still slammin'.  ;)


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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 7:00amSanction this postReply
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Yeah, Batman. Capitalist. Normal man trained to the height of physical prowess. Single-minded determination to become the most dangerous hand to hand combatant known to man. Gadgets. Fearlessly takes on super-powered foes. Usually wins through the product of his mind--solving the mysteries, etc. Plus, cool costume, and he scores the chicks in his Bruce Wayne personna. And in The Dark Knight Returns, he is an anti-PC, pro-reason force.

No comic fan can ever help but love Superman, though. Because of his abilities, he really got into some of the most interesting predicaments. And then, got out of them.

Wonder Woman. Wow. I think I have always loved Wonder Woman. OF course, it didn't hurt that Lynda Carter portrayed her on TV...

X-Men--great, great stuff in the 80's and 90's. I stopped following it when the completely ridiuclous money-grab began--3 different X-Men monthlies, and several corss-overs, special editions, meant that to follow a story arc, you need to buy about 20 issues per month--at 3 bucks a pop, and more ads, shorter comics, I was getting fed up. But still some of the most 'human' comics ever.

Spidey, Capt America, The Hulk, all great int heir own right. And let's not forget the Fantastic Four...

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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 7:48amSanction this postReply
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As a kid I always liked Superman.

When I grew up I liked Lois Lane.  (Teri Hatcher version - schhhwing).


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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 8:19amSanction this postReply
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I voted for Batman, but the X-Men (as written by Chris Claremont) is a close second.  I like the fact he did not have any super powers, only his intellect and his skill in unarmed combat.  Reading Batman was one of my motivations to study the martial arts.  I also liked Timothy Drake as Robin.  The first Robin mini-series, where Robin first meets Shiva (the finest female martial artist in the world), was a classic to me.

At the moment, though, I am addicted to the X-Men Legends video game.


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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 8:34amSanction this postReply
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Without a doubt, Batman. Especially the Frank Miller stuff (Year One, Dark Kight Returns, Dark Knight Strikes Again).

MH


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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 8:46amSanction this postReply
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Yes! Batman during the Frank Miller years!

John

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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 4:35pmSanction this postReply
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OK, at the risk of sparking a geek-fight, I'm going to go out on a limb and say all you people voting Batman are guilty of pure rationalism!

Let's face it, Batman is dark, brooding, bad tempered, unpleasant, and unable to enjoy life. And look at the persona he masks himself behind, that creature we all love and cherish so much - a vicious rat with wings and famous for its loveable alter ego, the vampire!

When you were kids, did you go "Wow! He's a capitalist! And angry! And a disgusting horrible bat! How wonderful!"?  No! Of course you didn't.

What you did was switch over to Superman. And there he was in his beautiful bright colours, the gorgeous Lois by his side, his dashing good looks and beautiful lock falling down over his forehead. And he could fly, fly for gourd's sake! I reckon that gave me the best dreams for a good 5-10 years. (Until, of course, Teri Hatcher came along).

Face up to it folks, on Sense of Life grounds, Superman can't be beat.

Batman? Bah!


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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 5:07pmSanction this postReply
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Anarky, at least in the later stages of that characters evolution - see here for more details.

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Monday, November 8, 2004 - 6:57pmSanction this postReply
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Asterix the Gaul and the dog from Footrot flats. Although Im not sure the dog is a hero, but who cares! And all the soldiers from comando killing the evil germans, Aucting!

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