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jumonji · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:19 pm Post subject: Powerless

Did anyone read the Powerless mini-series (the one starring DD, Spidey and Wolverine without their superpowers)? If so, what did you think of it? I'm just curious to see whether it's worth checking out.

/Christine

the truebeliever · Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject:

I've read it. And it's very much worth checking out. It has a very strong story and is better then many of the what if story lines in the past. It's definently worth checking out.

Gloria · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:13 am Post subject:

While I'm generally not enthusiastic about alternative timeline/universe stories (Which often leave you wishing to come back to the regular universe), I must say that "Powerless" was a rather accomplished "What if"... And actually managed to say at least to me- something new about characters as over-exposed as Spiderman and Wolverine, which is quite remarkable.

I think you would like reading it.
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jumonji · Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:16 am Post subject:

Thanks guys! I will definitely be checking it out then. Smile

jumonji · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 10:54 am Post subject:

I ordered this TPB, as I said I would, and read it yesterday. You guys were right, it was really good! After reading some people's reviews of the series elsewhere, I would say that I disagree with the point a lot of people were making in saying that the characters were too much like their usual selves. I didn't feel that way at all. They were certainly recognizable as themselves, but I think it was a nice balance for the most part.

For anyone who reserves a special place in their hearts for Matt Murdock (with or without his powers), it was a really depressing read, though. I'm not going to spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it, but man, that was some heavy stuff. The ending aside, I wasn't completely comfortable with some of the self-pity aspects of "powerless Matt." Sure, if you're going to go blind and lose your father to senseless violence, it's probably a whole lot more manageable if you get some nifty superpowers as part of the deal, but still. He certainly came across as really unhappy, although far from powerless I might add. Then again, his life isn't exactly a picnic even with superpowers, so maybe that's true to the character, after all. Wink

All in all, a very good read though, and a very emotional one at that. I might have to read it again in a couple of days when I've finished digesting it.
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Gloria · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:17 am Post subject:

jumonji · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:31 am Post subject:

Gloria · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:44 am Post subject:

Dave Wallace · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:56 am Post subject:

I remember quite enjoying this book. Here are a few of my old reviews, if you're interested:

#1: http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/reviews/108939772856646.htm

#2: http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/reviews/109162186386392.htm

#3: http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/reviews/109419603332775.htm

#5: http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/reviews/109995753496475.htm

#6: http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/reviews/110236292830577.htm

jumonji · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:04 pm Post subject:

Dave Wallace · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject:

jumonji · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:15 pm Post subject:

Dave Wallace · Posted: Wed Oct 31, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject:

Foggy is probably a better friend than Matt deserves, yeah.

I still love that Foggy-centric issue from the middle of Miller's run. Lots of fun.

Gloria · Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 9:26 am Post subject:

Christine, if you don't mind. I'll transfer, and answer, your latest comments to the Nelson thread

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