tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post4927590666388176322..comments2024-02-29T14:12:01.955-05:00Comments on Flashback Universe Blog: Top Ten Off Brand SuperheroesJim Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-18542862124002922302015-02-25T16:55:03.215-05:002015-02-25T16:55:03.215-05:00Thank you +JimShellyThank you +JimShellyHowardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389340596277465449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-47378164692046987042012-04-28T11:43:32.045-04:002012-04-28T11:43:32.045-04:00@AbbaStudios - Thank you. I checked out your blog ...@AbbaStudios - Thank you. I checked out your blog and you have some good stuff and artwork posted there!Jim Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-52957338249905520572012-04-28T11:38:41.179-04:002012-04-28T11:38:41.179-04:00@Nude0007 - try to find some of the old Atlas comi...@Nude0007 - try to find some of the old Atlas comics at your local comic shop. You can usually find them in the quarter bins. They are interesting for a number of reasons.<br /><br />You can also use the search bar of this blog to find some that are downloadable.Jim Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-39703465398360535252012-04-26T17:56:40.777-04:002012-04-26T17:56:40.777-04:00Very cool list. I haven't read all of the comi...Very cool list. I haven't read all of the comics listed, so I will make an effort to check them out.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389340596277465449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-40322675560725528432012-04-25T11:21:36.603-04:002012-04-25T11:21:36.603-04:00Invincible is a more juvenile, bloody, and fun tak...Invincible is a more juvenile, bloody, and fun take on the "son of superman" concept and the DC universe in particular.<br />I really liked it for some reason, though.<br /><br />I've only read a little Nexus, but it is very adult, yet fun<br /><br />Dreadstar is, of course, awesome, but Starlin insisted that the character change dramatically throughout, and it seems that although he sets out to "save the universe" (or so it seems), he ends up failing to do anything close to that. Too real?<br /><br />Strangers. I really liked that book. I thought the Magnus revival was nothing short of miraculous. It kept all th eold elements of Magnus, and built a better, modern story that I found hard to put down. I didn't read any of the issues where his son took over, though.<br /><br />Justice Machine just has such unusual concepts going for it. The mystique is often bigger than the comic, though.<br /><br />I still think the original Atlas characters have a lot of untapped potential. Unfortunately, the recent revival, if it has actually happened, seems to be screwing with the good parts of their concept too much. Haven't actually READ any of them, though.<br /><br />I agree that Miracle man should have been in there somewhere, and THUNDER agents.<br /><br />I've never read next man, southern knights or division 13 (although I read some comic that sounds a lot like division 13, can't remember the name right now, but I liked it.)nude0007https://www.blogger.com/profile/17427383503777946860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-81867107325116428532012-04-24T09:33:21.970-04:002012-04-24T09:33:21.970-04:00I, for one really miss the Ultraverse titles! And ...I, for one really miss the Ultraverse titles! And didn't they have a short lived animated series on UPN? <br /><br />Welcome back Jim, and if you liked the Southern Knights, did you see the Champions/Southern Knights crossover by Heroic Comics? <br /><br />There seem to be more "off brand" heroes popping up. For something really off brand, and if you are a fan of the golden/silver age type stories it is always a joy to read almost anything by Big Bang comics!Popbox Entertainmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089785595537390797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-39796946247491828432012-04-24T07:09:12.419-04:002012-04-24T07:09:12.419-04:00@Blitzdawg - I remember Prime. At one time, there ...@Blitzdawg - I remember Prime. At one time, there was going to be a Prime movie, but that never happened unfortunately. And your hometown must be near me down here in Columbia, SC.Jim Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-24994253353530883372012-04-24T07:07:38.904-04:002012-04-24T07:07:38.904-04:00@Diotek - I think you owe me money.@Diotek - I think you owe me money.Jim Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-6856686229648292652012-04-24T07:07:09.020-04:002012-04-24T07:07:09.020-04:00@Trey - good additions! Keep your eyes on this blo...@Trey - good additions! Keep your eyes on this blog for an upcoming All Alan Moore Off Brand Heroes article.Jim Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-58143729577861989612012-04-24T07:06:18.190-04:002012-04-24T07:06:18.190-04:00@Caine - Thank you Caine! You know I have a soft s...@Caine - Thank you Caine! You know I have a soft spot for both the Ultraverse and CGW.Jim Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05006833955333061262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-22732623972050268012012-04-23T15:30:40.943-04:002012-04-23T15:30:40.943-04:00Hard list to argue with in terms of titles selecte...Hard list to argue with in terms of titles selected (one cold maybe argue of the placing because of so many factors). Very glad to see you have read at least one Southern Nights. I had a few of these issues in the 80's because Butch Guice did the art on them and he was in my hometown at the time! I would have a hard time choosing just one Valiant title.<br /> Anyone remember Malibu comics and their flagship hero "Prime?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-44895379750219512072012-04-23T12:39:03.392-04:002012-04-23T12:39:03.392-04:00@Trey
I always liked Power & Glory my self as ...@Trey<br />I always liked Power & Glory my self as well.Cainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654286795401273101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-25583292734306496372012-04-23T01:33:15.317-04:002012-04-23T01:33:15.317-04:00Hello!
interesting post!
Please visit our blog Di...Hello!<br />interesting post! <br />Please visit our blog Diotek-World.blogspot.com and see our mobile software!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13682004883811141786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-50363025479756333982012-04-22T20:34:49.290-04:002012-04-22T20:34:49.290-04:00What about Miracle (Marvel) Man? Or Alan Moore'...What about Miracle (Marvel) Man? Or Alan Moore's take on Supreme?<br /><br />I think those would easily top my list.<br /><br />After that I'd maybe go to Chaykin's Power & Glory, though since that's a bit of a satire maybe it doesn't count.<br /><br />The T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents are also worth a mention.Treyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04647628467658839351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4778276361957351199.post-4079918523442315422012-04-22T19:50:52.229-04:002012-04-22T19:50:52.229-04:00FANTASTIC LIST!
Jim,
you sure did bring your A ga...FANTASTIC LIST! <br />Jim,<br />you sure did bring your A game. "Justice Machine"? Very cool. You covered an ULTRAVERSE book, a VALIANT book, and a COMICS GREATEST WORLD book. Great job. Glad to have you blogging again.Cainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654286795401273101noreply@blogger.com