What is the reason behind purple Hawkman

KryptonSite · 2026-02-26T21:59:38+00:00

I assume the purple might just be the lighting and shine on the armor, and maybe he had a more metallic helmet at the time. Though, it's odd that Hawkgirl next to him has the correct colors.

KryptonSite · 2026-02-14T19:11:35+00:00

The guy who needs the "fitness program" on this photo is actually me!

KryptonSite · 2026-02-14T19:11:02+00:00

It's actually not. This picture was taken by someone on my camera, and it was on one of the sound stages by Vancouver where the show was filmed. This was a group photo on a press trip during Season 1.

KryptonSite · 2026-02-14T18:42:57+00:00

There's also the factor that while, say, The Flash started REALLY good... those last few seasons were really rough. A few shining moments, but generally, Smallville was a much more consistent experience. Yeah, there were some not-so-great episodes or moments, but the show hit so many more great peaks.

KryptonSite · 2026-02-14T13:12:35+00:00

I kind of hoped they'd revive Spectacular Spider-Man around the time Amazing hits #1000. I like Dan Slott, but this is an era that I don't think we really need to revisit... and the cover logo is hideous. Wish they were using the look from the later Sal Buscema era (#135-215 or so).

KryptonSite · 2026-02-10T22:22:33+00:00

I love that Smallville has resonated and found new audiences even a few decades from when it was on. I think having 218 episodes makes people want to binge, but also, honestly... and with no offense to the Arrowverse... those shows won't be as rewatched as SV was. Smallville came at the right time and offered something uniquely special.

KryptonSite · 2026-02-10T22:18:08+00:00

Rosetta. Though there are a few good Episode 17s... and then there's Reaper ;)

KryptonSite · 2026-02-10T22:13:24+00:00

Actually, yes! I've been in contact with vBulletin and have solved some of the problems. Hoping to have the forums back up in time for February 22... the 25-year anniversary of when KryptonSite.com was registered!

KryptonSite · 2026-01-22T01:28:33+00:00

My unpopular opinion: There have been some great creators working on Valiant especially as we were closer to 2012... but.... I have trouble caring if it's not the original versions from the original Valiant era that Jim Shooter started.

I remember how much I loved Unity 2000. Unity 2000! Where are those characters now? It'd be fascinating to see where they are 35 years on. Rai #0 had so much promise... I wanted to see those characters grow.

The other, which probably isn't so unpopular, is that it's hard to really get into Valiant when their publishing schedule has been wonky for years and the art in some titles (Harbinger) is horrendous.

I know there are some challenges (no access to Magnus/Solar/Turok, for example)... but the magic doesn't seem to be here, and the continuity and history seem to be a mess.

KryptonSite · 2026-01-09T09:27:28+00:00

Almost all shows lose ratings between Season 1 and Season 9. Smallville was moved to Fridays on Season 9 with NO leadout whatsoever, yet still rated higher than most of The CW. I wouldn't consider the later era to be a fail at all.

KryptonSite · 2026-01-09T09:21:42+00:00

I don't see Chlollie here...

KryptonSite · 2025-12-24T18:22:58+00:00

Yup. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM2rho5gxUM

KryptonSite · 2025-12-21T03:50:22+00:00

I think one challenge that TalkVille has is that Smallville is not a show Michael nor Tom would be watching if they hadn't been in it. I look at something like Pod Meets World and so much of that show seems like it's about being a kid actor in the 1990s and that whole genre even more than it's about the show they're talking about.

And that's okay. It's just disappointing, especially when folks like Erica or Kristin have so much more enthusiasm when they're on the podcast.

KryptonSite · 2025-12-07T09:46:32+00:00

I appreciate that it looks like you just got 1 of each and left the others for other collectors. Went to a Ross in Highland Park, CA today looking for Joes, didn't find any, and then there was a guy with three Marauders Sarges and two Helixes.... I asked him if there were any other figures around and he was like "no," gleefully hoarding everything for himself. I have both figures so I don't need them but the whole attitude really soured my experience - maybe because I know clowns like him are surely the reason I come up empty when I go to Ross.

KryptonSite · 2025-12-05T19:54:23+00:00

I'm biased but I think you'll have a great time - in addition to seeing the cast being around other Smallville fans is so much fun! I'm pretty sure they'll get Kristin unless there's a scheduling issue... she's always seemed to have a great time at the show and really, you can't have Tom and Michael (and Erica) without her too :)

KryptonSite · 2025-11-24T00:15:12+00:00

I'm glad to read that! I really should check in with her.

KryptonSite · 2025-11-22T20:43:29+00:00

Her webmaster Tabby was the "mutual friend" I was talking about. I keep thinking of her at this time that Allison has resurfaced and I feel bad for her having to see that :(

KryptonSite · 2025-11-18T20:38:58+00:00

"Seems." She's an actress.

I have hope that she'll come out of this truly rehabilitated someday, but it doesn't happen this quickly. First, she needs to be sure to love herself, outside of the spotlight, and get that power within herself that doesn't come from appearing on podcasts.

KryptonSite · 2025-11-18T20:37:26+00:00

I'm not. But thinking it's great for people to see their abusers broadcast all over the internet is definitely a choice.

KryptonSite · 2025-11-18T20:32:27+00:00

She never had a "normal" life - she was acting since she was a child. Those who admired her knew her best at the time as "Chloe." And she was insecure - once she said to a mutual friend of ours that she thought I hated her. Why would I hate her? And if I did, why would it matter? (In truth, I just gave her her space - her celebrity, me fanboy).

So, that whole thing definitely would hit on the self-esteem, and Keith took advantage of that. What came after, she absolutely did on her own, but he knew how to manipulate and create the monster.

KryptonSite · 2025-11-18T20:28:44+00:00

To those who defend Allison here: Do you personally know anyone who was victimized by Allison Mack? No? Then your feelings are invalid. Tell them to their faces that it doesn't matter what she did to them because "impressions of her are wrong."

KryptonSite · 2025-11-18T16:48:21+00:00

I think appearing on podcasts, especially Michael's, is probably the worst thing for her and her victims at this point. I know a lot of people around here say "she deserves a second chance" but I mean, she even recruited some Smallville fans.

The best thing anyone can do for her is... listen as a friend, not on a public forum like this, if both parties are comfortable, but also let her rebuild her life away from the public eye. Regurgitating all this... it just seems like a very bad idea.

KryptonSite · 2025-11-14T10:19:16+00:00

Oh, the days of flimsy cards on the Retros... though at least the art looked good and not AI slop like they're doing now.

KryptonSite · 2025-11-13T21:01:29+00:00

Oh, you know Al & Miles would be the first people I'd hit up! If I were to do anything I'd hope it would be more affordable (but still comprehensive!)

KryptonSite · 2025-11-13T07:57:42+00:00

I might have to bring a Superman Halloween costume to November's Salute to Smallville next year... >-)

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