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Post by Admin on Nov 21, 2007 14:08:14 GMT -5
Please let us know what you think!
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Post by UltimateDC on Nov 21, 2007 22:02:13 GMT -5
Rip faked the kidnapping! Supernova's identity is a mystery! Mr. Miracle is involved! Skeets is back!
Big stuff happening here and I love it. The time travel is just a bit confusing, but I like where it's going and am looking forward to the next issue with great anticipation.
-UDC
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Post by starlord on Nov 24, 2007 1:08:40 GMT -5
This was a good issue with some good moments. I like a good mystery, and this is pretty good. The comment Ted makes about what time jumping feels like made me laugh, and the reply of (not in this reality) was even funnier. Unfortunatley, the follow up of that joke kind of fell flat, for me. But it was a perfect set-up.
The cover was terrific as well. I'll be back, for sure. You've got my curisosity set to maximum.
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Post by RocketeerZ on Nov 26, 2007 12:32:15 GMT -5
I'm glad you guys are enjoying the title so far. I have grand designs for the series long-term so we're still in the groundwork area, but things are moving along and some big surprises are on the way.
Question for the readers: Mark (our fearless EIC) and I were a little worried that this issue's last line (a quote from the time travel flick 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure') might be more confusing than be a funny 'easter-egg'. Has everyone got the quote so far or was it confusing?
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Post by lissilambe on Nov 26, 2007 13:39:05 GMT -5
Seeing as I couldn't stand Bill & Ted, I'd have to go into the confusing category as I didn't even get the idea is what an 'in-joke'.
Take care
Don
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Post by UltimateDC on Nov 26, 2007 14:08:37 GMT -5
Question for the readers: Mark (our fearless EIC) and I were a little worried that this issue's last line (a quote from the time travel flick 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure') might be more confusing than be a funny 'easter-egg'. Has everyone got the quote so far or was it confusing? Now I feel bad. I love that movie and yet I didn't pick up on the reference until now. Ah well. Glad you included some joke involving a time-traveller named Ted. -UDC |
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Post by darthsylly on Dec 15, 2007 17:44:27 GMT -5
A little late after #4 hit the forum, I've just finished reading.
I'm a real sucker for time travel stories - the more complicated the better! I think that what Pat is writing here rivals DC's new Booster comic with which we are racing neck and neck!
I couldn't single out any part of this issue that really got me going because the whole ride is a high point for me. Naturally there are many questions up in the air but I'm a patient fellow and I'm sure we'll all be rewarded soon!
As an aside, thanks for the kind words on the cover Brian!
- Syl
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Post by Susan Hillwig on Dec 16, 2007 18:51:24 GMT -5
A confusing in-joke? Are you kidding? "Strange things are afoot at the Circle-K" is a well-referenced line in our house, right along with "But you may call me Siggy." ;D
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Post by RocketeerZ on Dec 17, 2007 8:32:01 GMT -5
I could see it being a little confusing for those who didn't see the movie... Don, if you couldn't stand Bill and Ted, I'm guessing you had to have seen the movie, but it might have lost you by the point in the film that line is uttered so I can see where you might have missed the reference. I'm interested in seeing what you thought of the issue itself since you'll be a consistantly constructive critic I was curious to see if you liked this issue better than previous ones. Syl, I couldn't ask for a better partner on this project. I'm glad as heck you honestly enjoy the series 'cause your covers have just continued to enhance the experiance for me. I'm glad more people seem to enjoy the mysteries and the twists and turns I'm putting into the series... once this arc is over I'm going to try something a little more straight forward. Answers are coming people... by issue #7 just about every question you have will be answered. Thanks for the kind words guys... and those of you who aren't quite as taken with the series... tell me why! I'd like to get as many of you on board as possible. What don't you like? What DO you like? What direction do you want to see the series go in? Feedback guys! FEEDBACK!  |
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Post by lissilambe on Dec 20, 2007 1:41:38 GMT -5
Well, it was asked for. Directly. So I guess I'll give my comments.  More seemed to happen this issue. I got to see Blue beetle, which is great. I've always loved the pairing of Booster and Beetle, and love to see them hanging out together (in all kinds of weather). I read this back about a week after it first came out. At this point, I had to glance back over the first few paragraphs to remind myself if I had read it. The fact that I can't recall many of the events in the issue is a poor sign to me. You have plenty of people who are enjoying the series and that's great. For me, I'm just feeling a bit lost and uninspired to continue reading it. For some reason, it still felt like a dealer shuffling cards and not really moving forward anything. I think. As I said, the issue is a blank to me right now, but I do recall not really being enthralled by the story that seemed to have no real point behind it. Booster is bouncing around time to save time from...time. I guess. I just don't understand what's going on. And find very little reason to care, sadly. Something else that's leaving me uncaring is that Booster also seems to be a guest-star in his own book. With something called "Booster Gold" I would want BG to be the central figure. Instead, he seems to be in an ensemble piece, and perilously close to a bit player at points as well. It doesn't help that I don't care much for characters like Walker Gabriel or Supernova or Chronos. The writing was good. Dialog snapped pretty well overall, and characters remained distinctive and sparked well off of each other. Booster and Ted in particular came through very strong, and you did an admirable job matching the wonderful chemistry these two have. You impress me with some good indicators that you have solid control over a very confusing and twisting story, and that's a great accomplishment indeed with something like you're trying to present. I just wish I enjoyed the series more. The story just seems lacking to me, and the hint that it's got three more parts to go before I can understand any of it leaves me less inspired. Despite certain other people's opinions of me, I hate being negative and contrary, by the by. I want to really love everything I read. But I'll always try to give positive comments as well as negative. And with this very knotted tale, you've shown a good strong grip on events and on the characters. Good writing, and the pace of the story pleases the people who enjoy your work, so that's a solid indicator of your ability to pace out the story you have in mind. I'm not sure I'll be around for issue 5. But I wish you the best and keep up the hard work regardless. Take care Don |
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Post by RocketeerZ on Dec 21, 2007 9:40:18 GMT -5
Hey Don,
You're not the only one who has commented to me that Booster Gold seems to be more of an ensemble piece. The vision I had for the book seems to fit a grander scale than what some have expected... and I hear you guys. My next arc will be a singular tale with just Booster and none of the Time Agents or supporting characters.
I appreciate your candor on this... I know I cannot please everybody and I'd be a fool to think I could. Some of the points you brought up is good food for thought.
I see Booster Gold and the timestream as the nexus of the universe. Every move he makes... every mission he's on could potentally effect everything. When you have that sort of canvas, I think it requires a heaping amount of paint. Many do not agree. What I do in the end is tell the best story I think I can and I fully admit that continuity and little "sixth Sense" type plot twists are a HUGE part of my story make up. Many times people just want a straight up, regular story. I'll get to those eventually. I just decided to bring Booster in with a huge bang.
Thanks for sticking with it as long as you have. Obviously you gave me a good shot to grab you and I'm glad you gave it that oppertunity. Also thanks for the kind words about my writing.
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Post by The Shadow on Feb 1, 2008 12:54:23 GMT -5
Well, a slight stumble here, but not a huge one. Some of the chapters were great, although one or two fell a little flat. I really liked the idea behind future shock and the scene in 1986. As a big baseball fan the reveral of the '86 World Series was a fun way to show that history is being changed. I have to say as much as I like the guest starts and co-stars on this book, it might make more sense to call it something like'Booster gold and the Time Agents' or something because this is much more of a team bbook than a solo series. I'm enjoying it but I can see where others might feel thast Booster is being short changed in his own title. The last line seemed a little too forced for me. It was like you needed to stretch things a bit to fit that line in. As much as I like the fact you ened every issue with a time travel movie quote, the first two were smooth and this seemed more pigion holed in. The cover was a little choppy, although the experssions were great and the in-joke about it had better not be Booster in the Supernova costume was funny. I have my suspicions on who Supernova is, and I hope we find out soon becasue I want to see if my theory is correct.
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