neowhobaz
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Post by neowhobaz on May 8, 2010 11:15:13 GMT -5
With three runs on Angel in the comics since the show has ended we've seen a lot of new faces surface into Angel's part of the verse. Some likable. Just curious to see where peoplestand on some of them. I'll start:
Character- Eddie hope
Why?he is incredibly new and we havent learned alot about him yet but he's very promising, almost reminescent of a demon version of the punisher. I think His role as neither an agent of the powers or a complete force of evil makes him very interesting and opens alot of possibilities for him.
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Post by Paul on May 8, 2010 11:56:03 GMT -5
My favourite new characters are:
Beck - Good chemistry with Spike, cool powers.
Marv the Werewolf - Werewolves are cool.
Tok - Very funny.
Jeremy - Good chemistry with Spike, plus he's Jim from The Office.
James - Cool visual/powers and backstory, potentially funny.
I'm currently indifferent to Dez and Eddie Hope, but they have potential. Laura Weathermill is intriquing, not made my mind up about her yet. She could make a good bitch. Betta George was cool in the Spike books, but he got more screentime than he deserved in AtF and I'm a little tired of him. I think the only new character who's been an actual failure is Spider, but she could be salvaged with the right story.
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Post by neowhobaz on May 8, 2010 11:59:18 GMT -5
I agree about Betta george. I don't have a beef with the fish (no pun intended) but he doesn't seem good for long term use.
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Post by Paul on May 8, 2010 13:03:10 GMT -5
I agree about Betta george. I don't have a beef with the fish (no pun intended) but he doesn't seem good for long term use. I liked him fine in the Spike books, but I kind of resented him being pushed centre stage in Angel: After the Fall while characters like Wesley and Lorne deserved more attention. |
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Post by BlueJay on May 8, 2010 13:30:10 GMT -5
I like Dez a wee bit more than James, but I definitely like the Lynch characters such as Beck and Non. However, I really am starting to wonder about Eddie Hope. While I hate the name, the character is really cool. Plus, he's kinda hot. Either way, he's pretty much the main reason why I'm still buying the current title.
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Post by Randi Giles on May 8, 2010 13:35:01 GMT -5
I absolutely love Jeremy. I like Marv too cause I agree that werewolves are cool.
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Post by neowhobaz on May 8, 2010 15:24:35 GMT -5
I forgot about non. She's pretty interesting. I hope she breaks out of mosiac in the spike series.
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Post by Hellbound Hyperion on May 8, 2010 15:35:05 GMT -5
Non and Eddie Hope. Such perfect characters for the Angel universe.
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Post by Wyndam on May 8, 2010 15:55:42 GMT -5
Cordelia (Dragon), Jeremy, Non and Eddie Hope, plus pretty much any new characters from Brian's first Spike stories (George, Beck, Tok).
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Post by neowhobaz on May 8, 2010 15:58:23 GMT -5
Eddie really needs some face time in the main story to reignite some interest.
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Post by winterdreamer on May 8, 2010 17:33:46 GMT -5
Beck is definitely my pick for new character to watch. Really glad she will be getting some time in the Spike series.
Actually I like the whole 'Mosaic gang'...Beck, Anna, Marv, Biv, Betta George, hell, even Thilbault. (sp?) I loved the vibe they were building...I wish the whole lot of them would come back. Mosaic has a huuuuge amount of potential as a setting. (Half the reason Spike:Asylum is my all time favorite of the buffyverse comics)
Eddie....still in limbo for me. He hasnt really grabbed me yet, but then he hasnt had much to do other than massacre a new baddie every month. I'll save my thoughts on him for when he starts doing more....
James and Dez I hardly ever remember.
Jeremy I kinda like, hes funny & a bit sweet. Looking forward to seeing him around more.
oooh, and the squished-in-the-trunk guy....the jello-skeleton demon. He made me laugh.XD
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Post by neowhobaz on May 8, 2010 18:41:18 GMT -5
Speaking of Squished in the trunk guy, The Demon lords were a sold concept for Bad guys in Hell-A. I'm sure that was part of Joss's intended sixth season. I hope theres some more resolution to that story, not that its pivotal but It'd be nice Berge and crew get theres.
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Post by Hallow Thorn on May 8, 2010 18:45:16 GMT -5
-James
-Cordelia (Dragon)
Yet to read the new Angel Comics but Eddie and Weathermill seem OK from the bits I have seen.
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Post by The Night Lord on May 8, 2010 18:57:59 GMT -5
Beck, George, None. Not a fan of Dez, still unsure of James (reminds me a teeny weensy little of Castiel), as well as Laura, but the first three I mention, I quite like, though I don't mind Eddie either
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Post by Paul on May 8, 2010 19:55:59 GMT -5
Eddie Hope is such a non-entity to me. IDW seem to be promoting him as a big deal, but I must admit I don't even read his back-up stories anymore because they're so boring. I read the first couple, didn't care, and just ignore them completely now. If he actually does something relevant to the main story I might go back and read them.
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Post by neowhobaz on May 8, 2010 20:02:22 GMT -5
Back when WIllingham was first announced and the back up stories cropped up I do remember hearing that Eddie would eventually migrate over but I just don't remember if it was specified how many issues in.
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Post by angeliclestat on May 9, 2010 5:36:35 GMT -5
I love nearly all of Lynch's creations. Yes Betta george got a bit too much screentime in AtF, but hey - it was Lynchs right:)
Of the new ones I *love* Eddie Hope. My hope is that when he does come into the main title that he is 1st an enemy of AI, then an ally.
I also am intrigued by Laura Weathermill....I am looking forward to seeing more of her.
Am totally ambivelent to James and Dez though.
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Post by Billie Erin on May 14, 2010 8:05:43 GMT -5
Speaking as his claimer- BETTA GEORGE
2nd Favourite- Jeremy
3rd favourite- Gwen, I know she's not really new but they've really fleshed her out and given her more depth
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Post by neowhobaz on May 14, 2010 14:52:03 GMT -5
Nice use of old character Billie. I agree about Gwen. I would really like a one shot or an issue dedicated to her so we can see where she's at based on all her development in the comics so far.
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Post by Billie Erin on May 23, 2010 10:44:12 GMT -5
Nice use of old character Billie. I agree about Gwen. I would really like a one shot or an issue dedicated to her so we can see where she's at based on all her development in the comics so far. I toally agree; she's such a deep, interesting character I think it would be really interesting to explore her further |
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