tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post2683075400080863375..comments2024-03-21T06:36:04.196-05:00Comments on The Idol-Head of Diabolu, a Martian Manhunter blog: The Vile Menagerie: RIO FERDINANDDiabolu Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-72877655947465272102011-08-24T23:45:24.970-05:002011-08-24T23:45:24.970-05:00That's my hope, as well. Cornell's Demon K...That's my hope, as well. Cornell's <i>Demon Knights</i> and his comments on <i>Stormwatch</i> makes it clear that metahumsns/post-humans have been in the DCnU for a very long time. My hope is that the distinction is being bright/gaudy/public super-heroes. In this way, the Martian Manhunter gets another elevation by watching over us alone in the '50s and with Stormwatch thereafter.Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-7106945863594650292011-08-24T22:08:51.912-05:002011-08-24T22:08:51.912-05:00I hope that at least some of J'Onn's stori...I hope that at least some of J'Onn's stories can be kept. Maybe Paul Cornell will have a fairly free hand... as long as J'Onn is not exposed to the public before Kal-El bursted onto the scene.will_in_chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468337654400802576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-58936960573502174982011-08-24T20:02:45.403-05:002011-08-24T20:02:45.403-05:00Will, so little Martian Manhunter continuity has e...Will, so little Martian Manhunter continuity has ever stuck that pinpointing any one story would be a precarious proposition. Before the Human Flame came back, there was no indication that any pre-1985 Manhunter story was in the cannon for over twenty years. If Superman and Batman are now officially the first ever DCnU super-heroes, that means every single "period" story is likely out the window. I guess the silver lining is that if 90% of all Martian Manhunter stories never happened, "The Others Among Us" would hopefully count among their number. However, since the book came out under Didio and the trade collection remains in print according to the DC web site, who knows? That might be one of the only things to get in...Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-60345238815659307672011-08-24T18:22:09.743-05:002011-08-24T18:22:09.743-05:00Frank, am I correct in that this mini series will ...Frank, am I correct in that this mini series will NOT be part of the new continuity? If so, Rio Ferdinand will not be missed by me. Nor is a series where there were enough holes in plot and characterization to fly the Death Star through without a tight squeeze.will_in_chicagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468337654400802576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-14601708711225093512011-08-24T17:56:15.919-05:002011-08-24T17:56:15.919-05:00Then you'll love the next issue synopsis. I ha...Then you'll love the next issue synopsis. I had to bring in audio/visual aids to express my displeasure. Don't we have a world court to prevent that type of travesty from being foisted upon mankind?Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-14727593788711485472011-08-24T17:33:15.467-05:002011-08-24T17:33:15.467-05:00I'm not saying she doesn't belong. If Mr. ...I'm not saying she doesn't belong. If Mr. Moth can be in the Menagerie, anybody can. I just wanted to heap more scorn upon "The Coneheads Among Us".Tom Hartleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279973364279144136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-16689168845717722422011-08-24T13:36:37.826-05:002011-08-24T13:36:37.826-05:00Honestly? This was going to be a basic "Marti...Honestly? This was going to be a basic "Martian Detectionary/Encyclopedia" post, as were several others related to this series. Keane, Giggs and Rio are all non-powered humans who never actually stood up to the Martian Manhunter. I haven't decided on the other two, but Rio got in because of a combination of a) prominence, b) my intention of letting Vulture agents in, even though I'm now debating that, and c) Wiley Dalbert. If I apply the Wiley Dalbert rule of minimum standards for entry, of course Rio gets in. Y'know, this might be a prime subject for discussion in a post of its own...Diabolu Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685199809207954223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620698560611640068.post-6936124788666652402011-08-24T11:12:35.035-05:002011-08-24T11:12:35.035-05:00Blah mehnagerieBlah mehnagerieTom Hartleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00279973364279144136noreply@blogger.com