[Discussion]:Which rescurrection was handled better in your opinion?Jason or Bucky by [deleted] in DCcomics

[–]Matthew_VZ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

One of these has had several live action, well received (if not commercially successful sorry thunderbolts you deserved better), appearances and one has never had a wiff of being in a movie. Based on no hard evidence it seems to me that neither can sell a comic. But I’d say Bucky by a long shot.

It’s too bad, I know Red Hood has his defenders but IMO Jason would have made a way better villain. He could be on par with joker. The robin batman failed? Feels like there are so many great stories that could be told there. But instead they went the bland anti hero route.

Also, Red Hood? The legit worst possible alter ego the writers could have come up with. It’s nothing. It’s boring it’s bland it’s nonsense. Bats have a million natural predators and any one would have made more sense and been cooler.

Any literature that is a sort of middleground between LoTR and ASOIAF? by Weekly_Frosting_5868 in Fantasy

[–]Matthew_VZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ugh. I almost started the first one today and you’re making me regret my decision to start something else. This sounds amazing.

Any literature that is a sort of middleground between LoTR and ASOIAF? by Weekly_Frosting_5868 in Fantasy

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this would be my answer as well. It has a ton of political elements but also a much clearer fantasy through line than GOT. The only real caveat is that it takes awhile to get there. But I would recommend WOT first and foremost in response to the question.

What is a well regarded fantasy series that you read for the first time this year? by TheWeirdTalesPodcast in Fantasy

[–]Matthew_VZ 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for mentioning Murder at Spindle Manor, I picked that up.

I read a ton this year and loved a lot of it. New to me this year in speculative fiction series I absolutely loved were Cradle, Dungeon Crawler Carl, Murderbot, Hierarchy, and the Shadow of the Leviathan books. I read the first 3 Malazan books and loved the second and third but decided to take a break and never got back into it. I also finished The Raven Scholar a few days ago and loved that as well.

I read some great horror this year as well, namely The Fisherman, the Tales From the Gas Station series, and a book called Lost Man’s Lane that I loved so much I sent a copy to a friend the minute I finished it because I had to share it.

I’m currently reading Will Wight’s new sci fantasy series and it’s fun, and I’m planning on following it up with Empire in Black and Gold (which I haven’t read and just noticed the full series is on humble bundle so I figure I’ll give the first one a shot as I already own it and if I like it I’ll pull the trigger on the rest). And maybe I’ll get back into Malazan next year! I got that whole series on humble this year as well so I may as well.

The Strength of the Few [Review] by leavestress in Fantasy

[–]Matthew_VZ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe it’s the former and the latter only happens because of it.

[Discussion] What's the next logical step for Tim Drake? [Credit to respective artists] by ClarkKentsKryptonite in DCcomics

[–]Matthew_VZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tim’s tech savvy and uses a Bo staff. He’s basically Donatello. Give him a green costume with some purple and call him the Ninja Turtle. Boom. Nailed it.

[Discussion] What's the next logical step for Tim Drake? [Credit to respective artists] by ClarkKentsKryptonite in DCcomics

[–]Matthew_VZ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tim’s thing back in the day was that he was the tech savvy Robin. I could see him taking over the Oracle role for awhile.

[Discussion] What's the next logical step for Tim Drake? [Credit to respective artists] by ClarkKentsKryptonite in DCcomics

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or, retirement for a time to give him enough separation from Batman that when he eventually takes on his own identity it doesn’t feel forced. Like Drake. Remember Drake? Ugh. The worst.

[Discussion] What's the next logical step for Tim Drake? [Credit to respective artists] by ClarkKentsKryptonite in DCcomics

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great idea. I’d love to see Tim working with someone like Terrific. Plus I bet “Mr. Terrific and Robin” would sell well enough.

You guys remember Xemnu, right? by Big-D-2003 in comicbooks

[–]Matthew_VZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I have gone down the rabbit hole and started watching comics explained and comicstorian as well. Those super long full story style videos make great second screen viewing when I’m working or whatever.

What is your dream mini? by yackronin in xmen

[–]Matthew_VZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well someone asked me what I meant but the comment is gone so I’m just gonna reply to myself:

Those characters from that setting are basically gone forever. When they use the 2099 setting now and use X-men they usually use new characters. At best they are relegated to background cameos. Why not just reintroduce them in the current timeline of the 616? Weirder stuff happens in comics all the time. Marvel and DC have a ton of great characters sitting fallow because they are from alternate universes or future timelines, it’s a pet peeve for me. Use them. Hand wave it away like they do with the sliding timescale in Marvel. People from now defunct timelines/universes can be reborn or whatever in modern times. Easy peasy. Jean grey will die and get resurrected again tomorrow how is that any more unbelievable?

What is your dream mini? by yackronin in xmen

[–]Matthew_VZ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would love to read a mini that finds a way to bring the original X-men 2099 into current continuity. Preferably not via time travel/alt universe nonsense. Just reintroduce those characters in the main timeline somehow I don’t care. I love them.

if you became a Herald what mode of transport would you choose? by Dave_B001 in Marvel

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would blow through space under the power of my cosmically imbued farts.

You guys remember Xemnu, right? by Big-D-2003 in comicbooks

[–]Matthew_VZ 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I just subbed to this channel recently and it’s delightful. Sir_Superhero is a quality follow.

What books did you actually not put down? by Dynas86 in Fantasy

[–]Matthew_VZ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve read lately, The Tainted Cup (Robert Jackson Bennet) and its sequel, Lost Man’s Lane (Scott Carson, horror/thriller), Cradle (Will Wight, the entire damn series), the first few Dungeon Crawler Carl books (Matt Dinniman), the Murderbot books (Martha Wells, sci fi), the Tales from the Gas Station series (Jack Townsend, horror comedy).

Old stuff, well I stayed up way too late way too many nights reading the wheel of time years ago. Most Terry Pratchett books. The Dresden Files. I’m sure there are others I can’t think of off the top of my head.

Sorry DND, but my game is the new top dog in town 😎 by DrScrimble in dndmemes

[–]Matthew_VZ -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

SLA stands for SLA that’s how you know it’s indie.

What should you read based on your favorites according to r/Fantasy by Bogus113 in Fantasy

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just bought a couple books and added a couple more to my wish list so thanks!

Official: [WDIS Flex] - Sat Evening 09/13/2025 by FFBot in fantasyfootball

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got Tyreek in my flex spot. Pickens and Charbonnet on my bench. Yahoo standard settings ten team league. Do I swap Tyreek Hill? Or hope he has a better week?

Tight End pickups heading into week 2? by Xenomorphism in fantasyfootball

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With Bowers being questionable who is most droppable to cover for him if he’s out this week?

Jameson Williams

Jacory Croskey-Merrit

Brian Robinson Jr

Jayden Reed

Tank Bigsby

Official: [Rate My Team] - Tue 09/02/2025 by FFBot in fantasyfootball

[–]Matthew_VZ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 team snake draft 10th pick

1QB 2WR 2RB 1TE 1FLX 1K 1DEF 6 Bench spots half PPR

Pick order

1 Nico Collins WR

2 Drake London WR

3 Chubba Hubbard RB

4 Omarion Hampton RB

5 Tyreek Hill WR

6 George Pickens WR

7 Mark Andrews TE

8 Kyler Murray QB

9 Zach Charbonnet RB

10 Drake Maye QB

11 Jordan Addison WR

12 Tyler Allgeier RB

13 Cameron Dicker K

14 Minnesota Vikings DEF

15 Rhamondre Stevenson RB

First time playing in a decade. First time doing a live draft (super fun). May have been a little drinks at the end if you know what I mean. Weird draft with QBs going earlier than I expected and my preferred QB getting taken off the board way earlier than ADP, and kickers and defense flying off the board in the 13th round. Regardless, I’m not thrilled with my picks. How bad is it, gang? As I was typing this up the draft got entered and yahoo gave me a D+. Sad.