Archive for the ‘Secret Six’ Category
Or – “There Are Old Pilots And Bold Pilots, But Few Old, Bold Pilots…”
I saw recently that a clinical study proved that January 25th is the most depressing day of the entire year, scientifically and unequivocally. While I don’t disagree with that sentiment (especially as it regards the attendance of employees in Midwestern United States call centers) I find it fascinating that somebody actually got paid to try and figure out something that silly and (let’s be honest, here) banal. Still and all, it’s the kind of story that you read and go, “Yeah, I can see that.” Thus, to ease your slowly-receding ennui (and Stephen’s not-so-slowly receding hairline) I give you another batch of coverage of comics you might have read, but forgot to laugh at the first time… Rapid-Fire Style!
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Time for the dueling duo to move away from the super hero genre, and take a look at those who are not heroes. The Secret Six do what the wanna do, say what they wanna say, live how the wanna live, and allow only those who are really deserving into their group. What say you Matthew and Stephen?
Or – “Turkey Fact #12: If You Leave A Turkey Out In The Rain, He’ll Drown… Stupid Bird.”
Every year, I tell myself that I’m going to take it easy on Thanksgiving, and every year, I pretty much feel like a python who swallowed a wild boar. Yesterday, I had three slices of pie, an enormous wedge of ham, and half a bag of crackers with cheese spread, and that was the day BEFORE the holiday feasting. In order to help you digest YOUR Thanksgiving dinner, (Disclaimer: May not be valid in all areas!) we’ve got another line-up of things to be thankful for in the comics world… To Infinity – And BEYOND!!!!!
4 Comments »Or – “In Which The Six Have Split, And Wonder Woman Is On The Menu…”
My old friend Bruce used to have a saying… “It’s always darkest, before it gets pitch-black.” A founding member of the Justice League is about to be consumed by a demon, the Secret Six are at one another’s throats, and the Bana-Mighdall Amazons are free (and mightily irritable.) Think things can’t get worse? Possibly you’re not remembering some of the Secret Six’s previous missions…
Or – “Banshee, Debauchee, Back-Breaker, Immortal, Beast-Man, and Sharpshooter…”
Can’t you just hear Dungeon-Master intoning their names and giving them each their magical weapons so that they can fight Venger?
No?
Just me? Bygones…
Or – “Amazon Meets Criminal Vermin… This Oughtta Be Good.”
Recent issues of Secret Six have introduced the character of Jeannette, a super-strong, nigh-invulnerable woman who seems to be a banshee of legend. She is several orders of magnitude more powerful than any of the other members of the Six, and has performed feats of strength that dwarf anything the other members of the team are capable of… But, as Qui-Gon Jinn was heard to remark, ‘there’s always a bigger fish.’
DC has released a preview of Secret Six #12 that arrives next week. Take the jump to see Wonder Woman bring the smack down to the villains.
Or – “We Hold These Comics To Be Self-Evident…”
Today is American Independence Day, commonly referred to as July 4th, as it takes place on the 4th of July, hence the name, and that’s why the song is called Alice’s Restaurant… To all the faithful Spoilerites of the United States, Happy 4th of July. For those of you who are from elsewhere, sorry about all the hegemony and stuff. Either way, it’s time for another bout of our Rapid Fire Reviews, bite-sized chunks of comics that I either couldn’t write three paragraphs about, or ran out of time to cover. Give us your tired, your poorly drawn, your huddled masses of comics, yearning to be bagged in mylar…
10 Comments »Or – “The Abyss Gazes Also…”
It’s been an interesting ride for the erstwhile Secret Six, crossing the country while pursued by the DC Universe’s finest cannon fodder, crossing swords with a sincerely scary crimelord who turns out to be one of their own members’ siblings, picking up an immortal banshee to fill their empty sixth slot, and just basically having the bajeezus slapped out of them. After a short interlude with half the team on a date, and the other half filling the shoes of Batman, it’s time for the Six to get back to what brung them to the party: swift and blinding violence.
Or – “Love In The Time Of Cauliflower Ear…”
After last issue’s events, the members of the Six have discovered that one of their own is NOT a traitor at all, but a noble dunderhead who couldn’t think of any way to protect his friends other than shooting them and stealing their ride. Scandal Savage may have found the secret to bringing her lost love back from the dead, and Bane has had his brains beaten out with a series of bricks (and with Bane, you can’t imagine that he’s got much to spare.) This issue, an even worse fate faces three of the Secret Six: A DOUBLE-DATE.
Or – “Cut Me Some Slack, I Been Working For A Promotion…”
My day gig is a study in many things… Management theories. Inappropriate dress. The mating habits of the Bisexuals Of The Plains. But one thing that it is not, and has never been, is uncomplicated. Thus, I have come to you, our Faithful Spoilerites, with another batch of mini-reviews, just like a Chili’s mini-burger entree only less likely to make your @$$ look like a truck. (Also, be aware that I just barely decided not to do this one in limerick form, in honor o’ th’ wearin’ o’ the green…)
3 Comments »Or – “Protagonist Doesn’t Always Mean Hero…”
I’ve often suspected that if Gail Simone wrote a cookbook consisting of recipes for human flesh and stucco, I’d probably read it obsessively. Given an interesting cast of characters, a great artistic counterpoint in the form of Nicola Scott, as well as the presence of the DCU’s sarcastic master of the gun (imagine if Bullseye actually had a personality) and Secret Six is shaping up to be the best series in YEARS. Of course, last issue ended with the whole team ingesting a lethal dose of poison, so you might not want to get too hung up on them…
Or – “What Happens When I Continue To Fall Behind On Everything?”
What’s the scraping noise? Looks like the raccoon done busted out the heavy weapons, which means it’s time for another look at some of the comics that were too esoteric, too weird, or too numerous to look at individually: RAPID FIRE REVIEWS! BRAKKA BRAKKA BRAKKA! Make sure that the release lever is elevated, and that the debris shield is down, put on your safety goggles and PREpare… to REview!
11 Comments »Batman eats burritos? That can’t be good…
It’s the Bat vs. the Cat, need I say more? It’s the kick-ass issue you’ve been waiting to read, and here’s your Major Spoilers reaction to the second issue of Secret Six.
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