#not x-men

[wetsandmemories]

I know it's a common knowledge that yuji likes jennifer lawrence but I just now learned that it was "silver lining playbook" he first saw her in. had no idea he knew ball like that

[rei-ismyname]

The Power Fantasy

I don't want to spoil any of it, I just want to get across how disgustingly good this book is. The premise revolves around the Superpowers - which carries a different meaning in this alternate history - an individual with the destructive capability of the USA's nuclear arsenal. Think about that. There are 6 of them currently, and they can NEVER fight directly because it would destroy the world. Kieron Gillen wrote that TPF is in conversation with Immortal X-Men, except it's a creator owned comic so the kid gloves are off. A deconstruction of cape comics because these people are so powerful that there's a constant necessary balancing act to avoid destroying the Earth. Superheroes, except not. They're all invested in the world continuing to exist (so far) but have vastly different beliefs on how to achieve that. Therein lies the tension.

Light spoilers henceforth

Take this guy, for instance, Brother Ray 'Heavy' Harris. He has absolute control over gravity, so much so he lives with his family (fellow powered individuals - Atomics - but not Superpowers) in a floating city powered by a gravitational singularity he made.

He's been described as Magneto meets The Dude (The Big Lebowski) though Gillen has said that's really only where he starts. He has a Xavier analogue too, Etienne Lux, who makes Chuck look like Mentallo. Etienne is the character we know best as issue #4 drops, but it's Kieron Gillen so it's safe to say there's so much more to learn as the tension ratchets up.

This MF is who Chuck sees himself as, but much more effective. Kills the US president issue #1.

There's no comic I recommend more confidently, and Casper Wijngaard's art is transcendental. I'm still learning how to discuss visual art critically, so bear with me. Never have I felt the visuals tell as much story as the words - every choice is bold, purposeful and beautiful. 1969 looks like 1969 if pseudo Gods were a factor in the Cold War. 1999 looks like 1999 if that cold war never truly ended, with the nuclear powers realising and reacting to not being the supreme powers on the planet.

It's exciting, it's fascinating, it's existentially horrifying, it's only just begun. It's something new done by the best in the game with nothing to stop him cooking. Treat yourself.

[chucklesandrick]

Things Never to Say to Someone Who Just Came Out + Young Avengers

[myxmentrashblog]

I want the Earth to be flat so Galactus can eat it like a cookie.

[goodbye--old--friend]

I’m sorry I couldn’t resist

[petermaximoffdaily]

HnnnnnnnNNNNNGGGGggHhhhHHH

[rei-ismyname]

Emperor DOOM 2 2025

Now this is an event I can get behind! It's been set up for years DOOM is incredibly versatile so everyone has history and beef with him, and the dude is just incredibly capable. This will be the second time he's been Emperor, and he gave up last time but he's had 45 years to think about it.