I like this. I really like this. Damn marvel is putting out so much good stuff they even got time to put out stuff I have always wanted I didn't even know I wanted.
"the F.F.... nobody's even taking my calls." Sheesh. So quick are they to forget the time they hired him as a technical consultant for their time machine and even had him download Doctor Doom's matter transference computer into it, and he stuck around and traveled to some other realities with them and fought the monster in Lyja's egg. Some people get no respect.
Argh, I forgot to pick this issue up. I was pretty sour on this series to start with due to the inevitable retconning to make Cassie more like the movie version and undo Ant-Man's character development from FF, but now that that stuff's out of the way I've found it quite enjoyable.
Nick Spencer showed himself to be great with the low rent side of the Marvel universe in Superior Foes of Spider-Man and this series taps into that affinity really well. Plus, there's always something nice about seeing sadsack supervillains who've been ignored for years get a sympathetic portrayal.
I'm still really not liking the loser-stink they've slathered all over Scott for this series. It just reeks of Marvel not even subtly aligning the universe alongside the MCU a little more, something I don't doubt we'll see more of after Secret Wars.
This is looking better and better. I may have to pick up the trade when it comes out. I like how he's working at making the Grizzly a decent schlub of an ex-villain. No more revenge-murders for him! I've always enjoyed it when the lesser villains get a chance to shine.
Until proven otherwise, though, I'll pretend that this is a rogue copy of Machinesmith's personality... a secondary incarnation, since the real one is a lot more devious and effective and would never end up in these circumstances. And for him, it's plausible he accidentally split off at some point.
Now I want to see what other ex-villains/villains anon members show up.
Worse, they're forgetting the time they asked him to lead a substitute team in their absence, during which time he saved the day and beat up Doctor Doom.
My theory: Tony, being a dick at the moment, placed software in the FF and Avenger systems, which rejects his calls so no one even knows he tried to get in touch.
Regardless of the issue itself, I love the cover. I'm sure there's some other 80's homage happening that I'm not getting (Back to the Future?) but the animal mask reminds me of Hotline Miami.
Agreed. Ant-Man feels like Marvel's Aquaman these days, in that they're trying to prove he's a great character and not just a joke but actual comic fans never thought of these characters as a joke in the first place.
Scott annoyed Tony Stark after failing to show up for his new job as a security guard in Stark Industries, and later used the Iron Man likeness without his permission so Scott could promote his own business.
One should probably keep in mind that Tony is still invertedafter the events oF AXIS.
IIRC Machinesmith is more of a program than a person, I can imagine more than one version of him being around at the same time. Maybe one decided to go legit.
He's a bit less reformed than he's been shown being, but at his worst moment, he's still nowhere near the level of douchebag that O'Grady was on his best day.
actual comic fans never thought of these characters as a joke in the first place.
Actual comics fans also didn't make Ant-Man a successful solo character. Neither did they make Guardians of the Galaxy successful; the movie, which recast them as lovable losers, did that beyond anyone's wildest dreams. That's what this is all about.
Seeing as the movie isn't out yet, I don't see how that's true. Plus I never mentioned guardians of the Galaxy, as I don't feel the same way about them.
I I haven't read this issue yet, but yeah, Cassie Lang got kidnapped at the end of the previous issue. Personally I'm hoping that she has an active role in the rescue beyond being a damsel in distress, because the complete disregard of her superhero career is one of this series' few sour notes.
Well, looking at the security measures Scott mentions, it may be possible that they're meant to keep Cassie IN as much as to keep Scott out. Though how someone could get the drop on a former Young Avenger and graduate of Camp Hammond is another thing.
You're right! But my comment still applies. Miami dwellers are just as blase as New Yorkers, that's all. ;)
Human beings are remarkably adaptable. After the first flurry of excitement over seeing flying heroes and such, their reaction must be, "Ho hum! Superman's flying by. Must be Tuesday. :)
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Sheesh. So quick are they to forget the time they hired him as a technical consultant for their time machine and even had him download Doctor Doom's matter transference computer into it, and he stuck around and traveled to some other realities with them and fought the monster in Lyja's egg. Some people get no respect.
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Nick Spencer showed himself to be great with the low rent side of the Marvel universe in Superior Foes of Spider-Man and this series taps into that affinity really well. Plus, there's always something nice about seeing sadsack supervillains who've been ignored for years get a sympathetic portrayal.
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Until proven otherwise, though, I'll pretend that this is a rogue copy of Machinesmith's personality... a secondary incarnation, since the real one is a lot more devious and effective and would never end up in these circumstances. And for him, it's plausible he accidentally split off at some point.
Now I want to see what other ex-villains/villains anon members show up.
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My theory: Tony, being a dick at the moment, placed software in the FF and Avenger systems, which rejects his calls so no one even knows he tried to get in touch.
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If he wanted to be villain again, yea, he could go higher up pretty easy.
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One should probably keep in mind that Tony is still invertedafter the events oF AXIS.
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Actual comics fans also didn't make Ant-Man a successful solo character. Neither did they make Guardians of the Galaxy successful; the movie, which recast them as lovable losers, did that beyond anyone's wildest dreams. That's what this is all about.
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Human beings are remarkably adaptable. After the first flurry of excitement over seeing flying heroes and such, their reaction must be, "Ho hum! Superman's flying by. Must be Tuesday. :)
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But the car looks like one of Sonny's later cars.