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No!! Rock & Roll is DEAD, eat your meatloaf & go to your room!!!

Thanks Rubén! Perfect combination of nostalgia & new!

Thanks Lance!!

For sure…in the dark, understaffed, under equipped…having their eyes opened and them getting their act together is going to be quite satisfying to watch!

Appreciate it man! I agree the colors definitely add the mood to each page, but the emotion & action is all here! Tom’s more open style of art sure does leave a lot of room for a colorist to have some fun! This book, when it comes down to it, so far has been ALL about the relationships. You can say it about almost any two characters that interact with each other that it’s an interesting interaction. Love the approach they are taking here!

Thanks bud!! See you next week!!

@@bunkmastab Thank you!! Vision is what I know his name from! I’ve not read that one (but know I should) but have seen pages of the art & really dug it. I agree, it was a tough issue to chat about because I really do like the art style, but having it place in this opening arc is just a let down. Granted it’s (mostly) all flashback but we’ve seen flashbacks in each of the first three issues too, so it’s not like it is a clear division & stands alone as “the flashback issue.” I’d love to see more of his own take on Batman & I’d likely very much enjoy it!

It’s so funny because I thought they were going to throw us a curve and do something uncharacteristic by giving us an entire issue of almost singularly focused action on the combiner fight with tidbits of other threads being advanced and nope! I agree I very much approve of the work they delivered instead. The thing that most surprised me was how much time was dedicated to Elita & Cliffjumper. Very intriguing storyline developing there! Pretty masterful all around with this issue!

Absolutely! “CHOO CHOO” is the new sound to signal the start of a new round of fighting!

They really do. It’s almost like taking Spicer’s pallet and adding a layer of rich warmth to really make these images stand out. She really suits Jorge well!!

Sorry Rubén, yeah…that was a quite the memorable last page!! As for the 2x speed thing, milage may vary, it works for some videos I watch and sometimes it’s too fast. All depends on the natural speaking pace of each video. I just press record and start talking & then when I’m done, I’m often surprised how long it was. It’s probably better if I were to keep it shorter but hey, it is what it is right? This series really has been so fun to study more in depth than almost anything I’ve read in recent memory. Last time I was reading a series & I would feel compelled to read each new issue multiple times was the Snyder/Capullo Batman run. It’s just not something I’d have expected from Transformers!

@@CarlsCollection Oh, I would suggest to NOT worry about the length. I'll never forget how, for the longest time, I would apologize every single week on every episode I did, for letting the stream go as long as it did. Until I eventually realized I wasn't losing any live viewers. In fact, just the opposite. Regardless of how long the episodes went, aside from the people on the east coast who have to get up really early on Mondays, they all stuck around. That's when I learned to stop caring about the algorithm and all the supposedly negative aspects that would happen to my videos if I did long form content. Just keep doing what you're doing. As long as you have something to say, keep recording! The people who enjoy the content will make the time regardless of the length. 👍

Ultimately, I truly don’t care. As long as I don’t feel like I am just rambling, (and I have edited out some of those sections before) the length is the length! Algorithms be damned! I just find this series so easy to talk about!

@@CarlsCollection That's the right attitude to have, proven out by the already 407 views this video has as of this writing!

Thanks man!! What an issue! CHOO CHOO!!!

@@Moonbase3 I’ve yet to dive into Geiger and it’s funny because I almost grabbed that trade on the cheap too phew the holidays but had already picked up a few too many “me presents” so I passed…for now. Let me know what you think of it once you give it a read! The past few months of VR have indeed been pretty “brisk” (at least when compared to previous issues. I still don’t fully understand what is going on or where it’s heading but that is very much part of its appeal!

It’s a great companion, but by design it’s not reached its heights yet. Unlike Transformers where each of the individual storylines move at a pretty fast pace, the storylines here get a little movement each issue making it for one heck of a slow burn. There are times where things progress at a faster pace but this one is a for sure marathon not a sprint. That’s honestly why I recommend reading it as the collected editions come out. It’s certainly not required reading now, but long term I do feel like this whole space opera will be essential.

Delta's such a hater smh

It’ll be ships filled with Mr & Mrs Howell’s & no Skippers or Gilligans.

Oh and I think I’m going to read Absolute WW in trade or on the DC app.

The Krypton story is worth reading. We're more than halfway through this first arc and it turns out to be the meat of the story.

@@marcuswai That's what scares me though. I love the Superman mythology, EXCEPT for the Krypton stuff. So when an alternate universe Superman begins and the readers are all saying that the Krypton stuff is the most interesting, I can't help but cringe. I WILL give it a try at some point though.

I’ve yet to really read a Krypton based story that intrigues me until this came along, so I’m with you there Rubén. That said, if they continue down this path and the Krypton elements survive the destruction of the planet somehow…that alone will likely keep me hooked. That might then make the Superman parts of the story even more interesting. We’ll see, time will certainly tell. I’ll also happily tell you to not waste your time if it comes to that! You’ll see it on my face!

@@CarlsCollection Hah! I certainly appreciate your willingness to look out for me and not have me waste my time needlessly, Carl! I WILL give it a chance, mainly because you and Marcus keep saying you actually enjoy all the Krypton stuff! I just don't know if I'll try it soon or just wait for the arc to be completed first so I can read it all in one sitting.

I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts once you do!! It’s been a very fun discovery (thanks to you)!

That’s a great idea Kavi! Maybe I’ll just do a separate video dedicated to that topic. I agree, not enough people talk about the maneuvering that happens when our goals and tastes change! Appreciate the kind words my friend!

Thanks Tom. I’m for the most part, rebooted out but there was an appeal this time because of it being so different. I’d much rather see a completely new take on the character than something that resembles a soft reboot. I’ve seen enough of those to know I’m not interested.

Thanks Lance!! Hope you’re having a great weekend!

I agree, it very much should’ve been! It was a standout amongst the unused cover layouts that Dan submitted to DC for approval. I’m thrilled I was able to have Dan & Brett properly bring this one to life!

Glad you enjoyed that explanation! Thank you so much for watching!

Thanks Lee! It was such a treat to be able to sit down and chat with Dan! It was also certainly bittersweet having that piece from Ramona found in her studio, but ultimately it was a very fitting “last commission” to get from her!

Thanks Nick! Been having so much fun engaging with my fellow collectors through these videos! All about the people we meet along the way!

Thanks Rubén! Always appreciate the kind words, spirited discussions and constant support! Let’s do more of that next year!

@@CarlsCollection Of course, Carl, my pleasure. Looking forward to more in 2025 for sure!

Much appreciated Rick! Thanks for all the support!

Thanks man! Appreciate you being part of it!

I definitely feel quite fortunate to have been able to get that recorded!

@@CarlsCollection Be proud of your efforts, it is hard not to turn into a fanboy. Met Dan twice all I did was praised him. He had pile of pages he was selling I picked up a Day of doom page that had BILL SIENKIEWICZ inks, for cheap under $50.00 cheap. I enjoy your channel keep up the great work

Thanks Marcus! Feels pretty great to have settled into a bit of a groove while also leaving the door open for new discoveries!

Exactly! Love them all for various reasons!

Thanks Tom! Kudos on the bringing the mics & the videographer skills!

Thanks Lance! Looking forward to adding to my John Amor collection at OAX! Picking another one up from Jiggy!

It fueled my 2024 & I crave MORE!!!

It just feels like a winning combination, 80’s action hero, retro animation vibe in the clean line stylings of Tom Reilly. Just makes for a darn fun action book!

This is a pretty big swing too with the launch of the Absolute titles. With most things DC, Batman is the flagship title. Getting this right should be top goal. We’ll see if this was a planned one off fill in or if this becomes a trend. Time will tell.

Now to be fair I’m not sure how much of that time was devoted to Batman himself or just the crafting of the whole Absolute universe and mapping that out because Snyder is pretty much the architect of that. Still though, it’s a bit disappointing. Also, in some interviews I’ve watched since recording the video it may be that this issue 4 isn’t part of the initial 5 part “The Zoo” story or just an interlude issue. So it’s possible that in trade they will collect issues 1-6 and have this issue 4 placed at the end after the 1-5 “The Zoo” story. So basically, I don’t want to over react with annoyance until I fully see how this plays out. I do hope they are thinking about how it will be presented in collected format (as most things are written for that format these days anyway). We shall see. I’m still enjoying the story overall and am willing to see where it goes, just a few potentially troubling signs that I hope I am just misreading.

@@CarlsCollection I'm well aware that the two years may have primarily been spent thinking and formulating all his ideas for the universe itself, so your point is fair enough in that regard. But even if we completely disregard those two years, my point still stands because every time a new title is launched, you get more lead time than you do when you just hop onto an existing title. As someone who loves, appreciates and understands the importance of CONSISTENCY in comic book publishing, there is no good excuse for launching a new title and already needing a fill-in issue after only 3 issues. If the story gets really good, this will ultimately be forgiven and forgotten. But right now I see it, for me personally at least, as many nails in the coffin.

It is, and it was one i immediately added to my pull list when it was revealed awhile back. Not shying away from his fate! Respect!

I was honestly excited to read how they were going to deal with a slow paced car chase! I’ve been robbed of that! Very much agree about Rocketfellers. So charming but some elements of real threat looming & a weird floating eyeball. A fun book for sure!

In my head, that is EXACTLY how it happened.

There are so many variants that do nothing for me, but yeah, these all got me!

He really does! It might not be for everyone, but I love it!

For me, it all comes down to his storytelling. Maybe one of the best examples to show from my own collection would be the page I have from Duke #1 & how he intelligently condensed multiple pages of DWJ action from the Duke/Starscream encounter from TF #2 & put it all on one page. He has a knack for placing the camera in the right place. I do quite understand the critique though. I also agree that with Duke & now GI Joe…it does feel leveled up.

@@CarlsCollection As I said, it's simply a question of stylistic preference, not a negative critique on the art quality itself. But yes, your Duke #1 page is fab indeed! 👍

Poor word choice on my part, i honestly didn’t take anything you said as negative. I just took it as an opportunity to talk some more about what I really dig about his art! Wasn’t trying to convince you to love it or have the connection to the art that I do. I just love these sorts of conversations!

@@CarlsCollection Don't worry, pal, I DIDN'T take it that way at all. I was just wanting to make it clear that I wasn't denigrating the art, but rather pointing out that his art style isn't the kind that typically grabs me. All good, man!

Thanks man!! Pretty sure they’re still listed on Modern Mythology at the holiday discounted prices. Some really nice gems there too. (I look often because it’s just what we do, right?)

I do think it benefited greatly. Each of the mini series established and defined relationships of these versions of the characters. You could start with GI Joe and understand what is going on for the most part, but it will be a much more rewarding read for anyone who has read each of the 4 individual mini series titles.

Thanks brother!!

Thanks Tom!

Appreciate that man!!

I agree!

I best get on that then!