Marvel Comics-Time for another hero to die
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The Torch got snuffed.
Twelve. That's when they hit issue #600.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-01-25-FantasticFourDeath_N.htm
"By this time next year, it will be something completely different that will still have some of the touchstones and flavor of the current Fantastic Four, but that hopefully it will seem exciting and different and new and modern to people who maybe have taken the FF as a property and a crew of characters for granted because they've been around for so long."
Reed makes a deal with Mephisto to bring back the dead member but the consequences will never be the same again!!! They are transported back to high school before the space mission but get to keep their powers. It's like Twilight with super powers.
"By this time next year, it will be something completely different that will still have some of the touchstones and flavor of the current Fantastic Four, but that hopefully it will seem exciting and different and new and modern to people who maybe have taken the FF as a property and a crew of characters for granted because they've been around for so long."
Reed makes a deal with Mephisto to bring back the dead member but the consequences will never be the same again!!! They are transported back to high school before the space mission but get to keep their powers. It's like Twilight with super powers.
my prediction for a Human Torch replacement.
H.E.R.B.I.E.
Yes, he was actually his replacement on TV. The Network was afraid kids would set themselves on fire and jump off of buildings... I'm not making this up.
H.E.R.B.I.E.
Yes, he was actually his replacement on TV. The Network was afraid kids would set themselves on fire and jump off of buildings... I'm not making this up.
Incorrectamundo!my prediction for a Human Torch replacement.
H.E.R.B.I.E.
Yes, he was actually his replacement on TV. The Network was afraid kids would set themselves on fire and jump off of buildings... I'm not making this up.
http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2005/09/15/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-16/
You're not making it up, but you're not correct either. Marvel licensed out the rights to the Human Torch for live action and they were therefore tied up when NBC commissioned a cartoon the next year. Thus, HERBIE. The "light themselves on fire" reason was stated by some writers from the show, either out of blind guessing or because it was a better story, but a glance t the facts shows it to be false.
Citation: http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2005/09/15/comic-book-urban-legends-revealed-16/
EDIT: Fuck, ninja'd.
That is still as unsubstantiated as the stupid suits rumor. Likely true though.
It could also date back to the Terrible Haloween costume ideas for kids, on SNL at the time.
Buck Roger's helmet: plastic bag
Human Torch: bottle of lighter fluid.
It could also date back to the Terrible Haloween costume ideas for kids, on SNL at the time.
Buck Roger's helmet: plastic bag
Human Torch: bottle of lighter fluid.
figmentPez
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Lesser known members of the Fantastic Four!
to sum up:
Luke Cage
H.E.R.B.I.E.
Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man and the Hulk.
She-Thing
Mentioned, but not detailed, are: Black Panther, the Inhumans Crystal and Medusa, She-Hulk, and Reed and Sue's kids.
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Hmm, I'm pondering. What if they replace the Human Torch with the Human Torch? Oh, he's already dead. Nevermind.
to sum up:
Luke Cage
H.E.R.B.I.E.
Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Spider-Man and the Hulk.
She-Thing
Mentioned, but not detailed, are: Black Panther, the Inhumans Crystal and Medusa, She-Hulk, and Reed and Sue's kids.
Added at: 13:49
Hmm, I'm pondering. What if they replace the Human Torch with the Human Torch? Oh, he's already dead. Nevermind.
HAHA! It's the economy, stupid!
They do it to sucker people into buying the comic for sales.
As of the recent mini "The Torch", he's actually alive again. As is Toro.
So Human Torch is dead. Looks like Spiderman is going to join The Fantastic Four The Future Foundation. Seriously, that is their new name. And a picture of their new costumes (Spidey has a new costume as well, for the life of me I can't figure out why) is also there.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-09-spider-man-fantastic-4_N.htm
According to the article The Fantastic Four ended with issue 588. Is the series continuing with issue 589 etc or have they discontinued that comic for The Future Foundation? It would be a shame if they stopped that series.
And speaking of Spiderman here is some news on the new Venom. http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-08-NewVenom_N.htm Now that Marvel has wiped out the past 20 years of Spiderman stories the symbiote no longer comes from Secret Wars. It's a government program and is given to Flash Thompson. It's a military weapon and Flash gets it for 20 missions before it's passed on to the next individual. Quote from the article " Readers can expect "a big dollop of high adventure, dipped in international intrigue puree and sprinkled with a healthy love of Sean Connery 007 films,"
I am so glad I quit reading Marvel.
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-09-spider-man-fantastic-4_N.htm
According to the article The Fantastic Four ended with issue 588. Is the series continuing with issue 589 etc or have they discontinued that comic for The Future Foundation? It would be a shame if they stopped that series.
And speaking of Spiderman here is some news on the new Venom. http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-08-NewVenom_N.htm Now that Marvel has wiped out the past 20 years of Spiderman stories the symbiote no longer comes from Secret Wars. It's a government program and is given to Flash Thompson. It's a military weapon and Flash gets it for 20 missions before it's passed on to the next individual. Quote from the article " Readers can expect "a big dollop of high adventure, dipped in international intrigue puree and sprinkled with a healthy love of Sean Connery 007 films,"
I am so glad I quit reading Marvel.
Ugh... this on top of the Blue Beetle news? Sad day for comic readers.
figmentPez
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"Damn it. Marvel is killing one of their heroes? They're going to get all the press. Who can we kill? ... Blue Beetle! We've already killed Ted Kord a few times in various stories, we can kill Jaimie this time. Then we'll kill him on Smallville too."
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Wut.
figmentPez
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Did they buy their new costumes in the gift shop at Tommorowland or EPCOT?
WHY are they so god damn happy in that picture?! Johnny JUST died! Did they all secretly hate him!?
There's no blood, so it's possible he's alive. If he's not, then why kill him? Blue Beetle's been getting a lot of exposure thanks to Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Killing him instead of exploiting him doesn't make any sense.
http://insidepulse.com/2011/02/09/s...tle-die-in-justice-league-generation-lost-19/
Looks like a pretty good head shot to me. But if there's anything we've learned from Rep. Giffords is you can recover from a head wound.
figmentPez
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What if Jaimie isn't inside the armor?
That's my idea. Besides, last time I checked, Humans don't bleed black and head wounds usually have more blood.
Wait...again? Max killed Ted Kord, too. Shot 'em in the head.
I haven't read it yet, but this just don't wash for me. Blue Beetle is not only getting a lot of positive attention based on Batman: The Brave and The Bold (he was one of four partners in the video game for goodness sake!) but he is slated to appear in an episode of Smallville later this season. Written by Geoff Johns himself. I say fake out.
As moss said over on IRC: Spiderstig!
Wut.
Spider-Trooper
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what? what is that floating head? It looks the same as the floating head behind blondie's ass there.
and there's a parrot? 2 parrots?
What's with Mr. Fantastic's left arm? is he scratching his ass? is he waving at us but looking away because he's really not happy to see us. What an obnoxious jerk.
and there's a parrot? 2 parrots?
What's with Mr. Fantastic's left arm? is he scratching his ass? is he waving at us but looking away because he's really not happy to see us. What an obnoxious jerk.
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Personally I thought Spidey's Civil War outfit was pretty good though.
I'm guessing the blondes are the kids.
I'm guessing the blondes are the kids.
Not really....it's still the same symbiote. It's just in government possession after getting removed from Mac Gargan.
Exactly. Venom has been kicking around in a prominent role in the Marvel U since Civil War. Brand New Day had no effect on the Venom symbiote...except it was Peter's serious girlfriend Mary Jane Watson that it harassed, not his wife Mary Jane Parker.
No you're not. I'm trying real hard to not buy this new series (can barely afford my comics week to week as it is) but the Flash Thompson sub plot has been SO interesting during BND (which I like...not One More Day, but the stories they followed it) that I am sorely tempted.
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