"The Sound of Her Wings" is generally agreed to be the place where the book starts to become its own thing.
As it should be! jingles ankh necklace
Can't drink, smoke, diddle my willy. Doesn't leave much to do other than watch you blokes stumble around playing Agatha Christie.
Spike ,'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Other Media 2: It's Astounishing!
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Atropa - Apr 19, 2012 12:03:06 pm PDT #4103 of 5059
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
DebetEsse - Apr 20, 2012 10:38:17 am PDT #4104 of 5059
Woe to the fucking wicked.
In "I forget that other people aren't like us" news, apparently there are people media-savvy enough to be doing a read-along with Mark to whom the name "Arkham Asylum" means nothing. Now, granted, there was good animated Batman on tv when I was a kid, but, really? With the movies, and the games, and the...these being things that people should just KNOW.
At this point, Mark's reactions seem to be basically "this is cool." It will be interesting to see how he responds when things kick into gear.
So, do people think that Daniel lets Nada out of Hell ?
Polter-Cow - Apr 20, 2012 10:46:21 am PDT #4105 of 5059
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
In "I forget that other people aren't like us" news, apparently there are people media-savvy enough to be doing a read-along with Mark to whom the name "Arkham Asylum" means nothing. Now, granted, there was good animated Batman on tv when I was a kid, but, really? With the movies, and the games, and the...these being things that people should just KNOW.
Arkham is an institution! I mean, yes, literally. But also metaphorically.
At this point, Mark's reactions seem to be basically "this is cool." It will be interesting to see how he responds when things kick into gear.
Yeah, I think he'll have a lot more to say once we hit A Doll's House.
DebetEsse - Apr 20, 2012 11:14:03 am PDT #4106 of 5059
Woe to the fucking wicked.
I'm feeling motivated to come up with a list of References Everyone Should Get, Goddammit. But that would mostly be a procrastination technique. Or a mildly diverting party game.
Yeah, I think he'll have a lot more to say once we hit A Doll's House.
Agreed. Doll's House is where the plot actually kicks in, which is appropriate, given the name of the first volume. I'm trying to remember if I've re-read since my first time through (relatively unspoiled. Like, I didn't know the ending.), and I don't think I have, since I didn't remember noticing Mervyn on the bus before.
chrismg - Apr 20, 2012 11:18:50 am PDT #4107 of 5059
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
Re: References Everyone Should Get:
Xander: Who was the real power, The Captain, or Tenille?
Buffy: Who are these people?
Xander: Boy, someone was raised in a culture-free environment.
Polter-Cow - Apr 20, 2012 11:49:30 am PDT #4108 of 5059
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
I'm trying to remember if I've re-read since my first time through (relatively unspoiled. Like, I didn't know the ending.), and I don't think I have, since I didn't remember noticing Mervyn on the bus before.
I noticed but didn't recognize on this re-read until someone pointed him out, and then I felt dumb, because I love him! Doesn't he defend the Dreaming with a machine gun and shit?
chrismg - Apr 20, 2012 12:19:51 pm PDT #4109 of 5059
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
In The Kindly Ones, yes.
Polter-Cow - Apr 20, 2012 12:42:03 pm PDT #4110 of 5059
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Just one more reason that's my favorite.
Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 20, 2012 3:36:14 pm PDT #4111 of 5059
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I think A Doll's House is my favorite (it was the first full arc I read), but Season of Mists managed to give me chills with almost every issue.
Tom Scola - Apr 21, 2012 6:11:16 am PDT #4112 of 5059
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
The preview for next week's Young Justice showed Jaimie Reyes and Cassie Sandsmark !!!!