Recent questions tagged comics

Description : What is the reason why people think cartoons and comics are for kids?

Last Answer : Mimishu1995 That's an interesting summary of the history of cartoons. Based on this website, if you exclude cave paintings, the earliest recorded cartoon was by Leonardo Davinci. https://mentalitch.com ... /books/ocn259708589/ Can you give us a better understanding of how comics are used in Vietnam?

Description : What comic book character best describes the dark underbelly of the human condition?

Last Answer : I say Batman because of the Joker Trump.

Description : Is Superboy racist?

Last Answer : How many of us might you suppose are adroit on Superboy's biographical aspects to the extent of rendering an opinion on the subject loli? The stipulation that he has half the strength of a normal Kryptonian is ... I wonder how many people read this with any clue as to what he/she is talking about?

Description : Best Manga/Anime you've watched so far?

Last Answer : No links sorry but I have blu-rays of Wings of Honnemise, Cowboy Beebop, most of Miyazaki’s films, Ninja Scroll and Ghost in the Shell.

Description : What comic book are you reading right now?

Last Answer : I’m not. But if I was it would be Garfield. Or the Farside.

Description : Tell me about your favorite comics or graphic novels?

Last Answer : Now I’m ignoring you.

Description : Did you know that Stan Lee died today?

Last Answer : Yes, I had heard that late this afternoon. One of my problem children is a HUGE Marvel fan; so, now I’m wondering how the Marvel movies will proceed. I’m sure that we’ll be having long discussions about life & death once he hears the news!!!

Description : If you read comic books as a child, do you still read them or buy new ones?

Last Answer : I used to read Donald Duck and Mickey Mouse, as well as Asterix, Lucky Luke, Garfield and The Peanuts. I’ve “graduated” to Calvin and Hobbes, Gaston, and Pearls Before Swine.

Description : Which comics do you enjoy and which don't you?

Last Answer : I find most sunday comics unfunny, but I especially can’t stand the Pickles comic, it’s too smug for its own good

Description : Is Bill Watterson continuing to make Calvin and Hobbes?

Last Answer : Bill Watterson is alive and age 60 but the final Calvin and Hobbes strip ran on Sunday, December 31, 1995. Since the conclusion of Calvin and Hobbes, Watterson has taken up painting, ... practice after discovering that some of the autographed books were being sold online for high prices. Wikipedia

Description : Could Republicans be androids, cyborgs, or genetically engineered humans?

Last Answer : D. They are selfish, greedy, hypocritical bags of shit.

Description : What happened to the spider that bit Spiderman and gave him powers?

Last Answer : In the original continuity in the comics, it crawled off and died apparently. However, since that was off camera , it was always open to interpretation. More recently, Marvel retconned it so that the ... different, but it looks like they won't be addressing Spidey's origin in his MCU incarnation.

Description : In "Batman begins", Ra's Al Ghul explains Bruce Wayne parents' death is his father's fault, not Bruce's. Why?

Last Answer : Because Bruce was just a kid.

Description : Should Archie Andrews have married Betty and not Veronica?

Last Answer : Nope. He should have angled for a threesome with them both.

Description : What was your favorite printed cartoon character or series? Yep, comic books count in here also!

Last Answer : Bub Slug from the Edmonton Journal or Edmonton Sun news paper. It was canceled and it’s name changed to Betty.

Description : I want to start reading the X-Men comics, do I have to start with issue 1? Are there places I can read them online?

Last Answer : answer:Oh, that's cute. No, sweetie. X-Men started in, like, 1964. Unless you have 13 years to dedicate to reading comics, there's no way you're going to start at issue 1 and catch up. And that's ... Just pick it up wherever you can. That's the fun of comics - they're light reading, not a textbook.

Description : Help me compare One Piece and Fairy Tail?

Last Answer : According to which standard? Plot, setting, characters or general opinion?

Description : Does the Hulk ever have to use the bathroom?

Last Answer : He should shit Banner out & remain himself forever, either that or crap cucumbers. As ya mama always said…“eat your greens & stay healthy”

Description : Where does Clark Kent make his transformation into Superman these days?

Last Answer : I haven’t seen a Superman movie in a long time. Just a guess here, but maybe photo booths?

Description : How do you focus X-Ray vision?

Last Answer : I expect it would be a lot like how we focus our normal vision. When I’m driving, I can choose whether to look at the windshield or through the windshield. Similarly, I imagine that Superman can decide to look at a particular level or through it.

Description : Can you give me more details on the new female Thor?

Last Answer : Yeth. Her lover wath inexperienthed, and thee didn’t uthe enough lubricant.

Description : Can you draw any comparisons between Greek heroes and American comic book superheroes?

Last Answer : Actually, Hercules is represented in Marvel Comics.

Description : What would you do in this hypothetical situation?

Last Answer : answer:If they have a warrant, I’d call a lawyer and accompany them. If they have no warrant, no way. Do you mean some random society where you have no faith in the system? If my neighbor also refuses to share information, any trust would be quickly going dine the chute.

Description : Can you invent a superhero?

Last Answer : Name: Jack Shade Gunsche Gender: Male Age: 16 Nationality: German American Height: 5'9 Weight: 170 Hair: Dark Brown, Shaggy Eyes: Hazel Costume (if any): none, regular street clothes Abilities: Jack ... Jack could be reformed and thus was able to get Jack to begin his time at Super Hero High.

Description : Is there a difference in content between the Dragon Ball VIZBIG edition and the newer, smaller editions that recently came out?

Last Answer : Are they released by Funimation? If they are, they’re cut. I don’t care what the box says, they’re edited for content.

Description : What did you think of the movie "Watchmen", and do you agree with this article?

Last Answer : Zack Snyder does not know the meaning of the word Satire, much less how to make one. That said, I have never, ahem, watched watchmen.

Description : Who is your favorite Sonic the Hedgehog character?

Last Answer : Sonic. He’s a very cool dude in a totally groovy kind of way.

Description : Help understanding an article and how to start an essay on it?

Last Answer : answer:To understand any article, you must first eleminate the fluff and get down to the key points. To do this, you need to separate each sentence, read one at a time, paying special attention ... and the predicate. Make notes, write down the simple two or three word meaning of each sentence.

Description : What character is the the most unconventional superhero ever created?

Last Answer : I’m rather fond of The Tick (and if I can have a vote for an anti-hero, I thought Moist was brilliant “Need anything made damp… or soggy?”).

Description : What is the most ridiculous story ever crossed your mind?

Last Answer : Where do I start…

Description : If Casper the friendly ghost finds a friend then will he move on? (Details inside)

Last Answer : I think you’re on to something here. We may finally get Casper to cross over.

Description : Are there any Coheed and Cambria fans out there? I have a question on the Amory Wars comic book series.

Last Answer : Good Apollo, I’m burning! I had no idea about this comic book. This page appears to be in reverse chronological order. i know what I want for festivus

Description : How many episoides of "Committed by Michael Fry" were made?

Last Answer : answer:Here ya go: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committed_(2001_TV_series)

Description : If you were a super hero, would you wear a cape?

Last Answer : How about a cape, a thong, and no tights. I think I just channeled ucme.

Description : What late comedian(s) or actor(s) do you especially miss?

Last Answer : Douglas Adams . Not only was he a satirical genius and brilliant author he did a lot of environmental activism. The world lost Adams far too soon.

Description : How do I make this Cyclops costume item?

Last Answer : It seems to be secured by the goggles. You'd need some way of clamping or otherwise fastening the goggles to the fabric, and the fabric would need a finished edge that could take the tension without ... and error to figure out how to do that-especially with fabric that's stretchy enough to move in.

Description : Halloween Costume: Hipster Iron-Man?

Last Answer : Get a vinyl record and put some LED lights on it like that iron man plate thingy. Make sure to hold a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon at all time.

Description : Do you still read the comic strips in the newspaper? (Did you ever?)

Last Answer : I read the comics loyally. Big Nate, Baby Blues, Dilbert, etc. When Calvin and Hobbes ended I was sad.

Description : How did Bruce Wayne's parents become billionaires?

Last Answer : answer:History of Wayne Enterprises (his dad’s fortune): http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Wayne_Enterprises His mom controlled Kane Chemicals: http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Martha_Kane_(New_Earth)

Description : If you could get one or two reasonably priced comics signed by Stan Lee what would you have signed.

Last Answer : answer:Frankly, the old ones are probably the best to get signed and those tend to be pricey. However, a cheaper classic is the Secret Wars series. The trouble is finding them… Otherwise, any Marvel comic that he likes is perfectly fine.

Description : DC announces The Green Lantern is gay! Thoughts?

Last Answer : answer:This smacks of desperation, because his movie stunk so bad, they had to do something big. All in all, I will reserve judgment until I find out who his boyfriend is. Like the Flash? Aqua-man?

Description : What is your favorite comic strip?

Last Answer : Far Side and Doonesbury. It’s a tie. No, I take that back. I’d say Far Side over Doonesbury, but Doonesbury is very entertaining, too.

Description : How do I buy tickets for San Diego comic-con 2012?

Last Answer : answer:This link to the Registration section of their website may help. Once you have registered for a Member ID and confirmed your e-mail, you will be added to our special E-List to receive ... Comic-Con Member ID will receive first notice (via e-mail) when open online registration opens in 2012.

Description : If you were a superhero, what would be your day job?

Last Answer : I’d like to work in a bakery during the day to earn some cash. I could eat to my hearts content and then burn off all of the excess calories while I zip around the globe saving damsels in distress.

Description : Does anyone have access to Tom Tomorrow comics from the early 1990s?

Last Answer : You could try contacting him and asking.

Description : Comic books: escapist fantasy or also a sophisticated social critique?

Last Answer : Maybe some of both. Lil’ Lucy or Heavy Metal.

Description : Which superhero should I dress up as?

Last Answer : Red Son Superman

Description : Ideas: Why would undead clay puppets break into a strip club?

Last Answer : An evil doer has created an app to detect superheroes and clay puppets just happen to be his choice of minion.

Description : Where would I get these items for my cosplay?

Last Answer : answer:I'm not a fan of Trigun or any anime, really, but I've been to a few cons here in Toronto. Most of the time when people cosplay as characters with gigantic weapons or the like, they' ... There's a page here that shows a crazy awesome Wolfwood costume. Maybe that site will give you some ideas?

Description : Who is the lamest superhero of all time?

Last Answer : Under dog. :-/