tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.comments2021-08-22T22:44:31.813+01:00It Came From Darkmoor...Mark Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13499212500786272512noreply@blogger.comBlogger643125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-12480990580597985932020-09-03T00:06:15.355+01:002020-09-03T00:06:15.355+01:00I've only just seen this (and I haven't se...I've only just seen this (and I haven't seen that new Excalibur), but it's so nice to see you're still carrying the torch. CB needs a hero too!?Dan Ravenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303662482204550069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-52066517660078847222019-11-23T11:00:44.870+00:002019-11-23T11:00:44.870+00:00I agree with everything you've said here. I...I agree with everything you've said here. I'm a big fan of the original Seventies CB, the 80s Alan Moore version and of Excalibur. I wish there were a way to have all these characters exist in their original (and best) forms at Marvel. <br />I started reading Hickman's grandiose X-reboot and it was interesting but like his sci-fi Avengers arc, it's an approach for a graphic novel or miniseries, not for a franchise.Dougiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965448821892833703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-40559254525404444852019-08-07T11:53:49.526+01:002019-08-07T11:53:49.526+01:00At present, looks like just another 90s-revival X-...At present, looks like just another 90s-revival X-Men melange. I have still to read Hickman's much-lauded X-Men relaunch comics but this latest batch of rehashed tiles, staffed with random characters, doesn't appeal. Dougiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965448821892833703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-25614376479399907362019-07-26T22:14:05.942+01:002019-07-26T22:14:05.942+01:00I would've preferred to see Betts as the new C...I would've preferred to see Betts as the new Captain Britain, but along with Brian, Meggan of course, Pete Wisdom, Spitfire and Union Jack--and maybe one or two of the Clan Destine Brits (Vex/Dominic and Walter/Wollop). Supporting cast and guest stars could include Maggie (the kid), and Allison whom might be a good supporting cast member to help mind Maggie. Guests? Black Knight, Lionheart, Tangerine and any number of other British-related mutants and heroes. Hell, they coulda even put Chamber, Banshee II and Wolfsbane on this team and it'd have made more sense! Uh...I think I'm going to get off my soapbox now!K.A.T. https://www.blogger.com/profile/18074371161778628095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-38368439415252023202019-07-23T08:11:54.555+01:002019-07-23T08:11:54.555+01:00Also - good to see It Came From Darkmoor again. Y...Also - good to see It Came From Darkmoor again. You have been missed.Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959991960274070113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-26290295690012792142019-07-22T23:01:55.328+01:002019-07-22T23:01:55.328+01:00I'd have to respectfully disagree...with *some...I'd have to respectfully disagree...with *some* of this.....for now....until I see a finished product ;-) . I was never over enamored of 'Excalibur' whenever Alan Davis was absent. Especially when after his excellent writer/penciller run which did a lot of damage control/retcon of the first 40 issues. Over the years I've pulled away from the toxic environment of the forums and message boards, particularly as I saw a lot of false memes reoccurring that would invariably find themselves as plot points in subsequent new creative reboots. CB suffered greatly from this. Rick Remenders run on 'Secret Avengers' being a prime example. I saw a lot of vitriol spat in Mr Braddocks general direction....so much so that I believe it tainted his use for future writers. Only Paul Cornell seemed to care.......Whereas Betsy has always been given a favourable spotlight in the X. Maybe a tad more clothing would have been a good idea....but nevertheless she has a happier fanbase. This wipes the slate clean to build a new brand for Captain Britain. And she was CB before. I personally hope that they let Brian retire to run the Braddock Academy.<br /><br />Marvel of late have really pulled me back in. They're using characters like Blade and Death's Head (both will be written by Tini Howard also!).<br /><br />That said......I am totally miffed that none of the other original cast is here. AND Betsy is the only Brit! Now that....is simply not cricket!Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959991960274070113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-72932325334564872192019-07-21T18:16:03.333+01:002019-07-21T18:16:03.333+01:00I want to look forward to this and will be picking...I want to look forward to this and will be picking it up on launch for the name but I gave Exiles about five issues before dropping for being a bit naff and this will probably get less if it's not any good.Daniel Mckibbinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668140502328455089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-13739109610827613712016-09-19T13:54:05.737+01:002016-09-19T13:54:05.737+01:00Hi Chris,
I absolutely loved that issue. Hit all ...Hi Chris,<br /><br />I absolutely loved that issue. Hit all the right notes, in my book. It was always my intention to go back and recap the remaining issues of Revolutionary War, but life got in the way. Never say never, though. <br /><br />Ultimately it set up a principle which I would certainly like to see more of - namely DH, working with himself, in an unorthodox Buddy Book. :)Mark Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499212500786272512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-26921177097708571652016-08-25T09:36:17.666+01:002016-08-25T09:36:17.666+01:00The transformers US comics were part of the Marvel...The transformers US comics were part of the Marvel Multiverse. They had a universe # assigned.Sean Kouryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092030838176167509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-86388125655179549222016-07-29T11:13:07.201+01:002016-07-29T11:13:07.201+01:00Marvel are marking the Captain's 40th annivers...Marvel are marking the Captain's 40th anniversary with a trade paperback entitled 'CAPTAIN BRITAIN: LEGACY OF A LEGEND'. It goes on sale in November, apparently has Brian wearing his original (and best!) costume on the cover, and will contain stories from CAPTAIN BRITAIN #1 - 2 (1976), MARVEL TEAM-UP #65 - 66, HULK COMIC #1, 3 - 5, INCREDIBLE HULK WEEKLY #57 - 59, MARVEL SUPERHEROES #377 - 384, DAREDEVILS #3 - 4, MIGHTY WORLD OF MARVEL #8 - 12 (1983), and CAPTAIN BRITAIN #14 (1985). fenrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612110451975641628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-75113238951385772612016-07-15T15:04:14.913+01:002016-07-15T15:04:14.913+01:00What were your thoughts in the Deaths Head II issu...What were your thoughts in the Deaths Head II issue of Revolutionary War? I was so looking forward to a recap of that from you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131644899963606858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-52609387314252866402016-06-22T10:28:39.563+01:002016-06-22T10:28:39.563+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ahamedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941590433247270275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-66597638497661882882016-06-12T21:05:50.951+01:002016-06-12T21:05:50.951+01:00It would be very interesting to start a Capt Brita...It would be very interesting to start a Capt Britain series with a death of the last incumbent at the hands of Thanos - in an obviously alt UK, then pull back and dissolve to scientist Brian working away. Rest of the series deals with origin story, with a slowly fragmenting universe as the meta plot until a green-ish Brian is introduced to the Corps in time for a largeish Role in the Avengers vs Thanos movie...Ogrebearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537825963842920382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-29796561102744596892016-06-09T19:08:14.585+01:002016-06-09T19:08:14.585+01:00Death's Head appears on the cover of X-MEN ...Death's Head appears on the cover of X-MEN '92 #6 which ships in August, so presumably he features in that issue as well.fenrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05612110451975641628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-33106008182278862882016-04-17T20:58:19.075+01:002016-04-17T20:58:19.075+01:0040 years and sadly the numbering CB introduced is ...40 years and sadly the numbering CB introduced is gone along with the corps whose responsabilities are now with Spider-People...<br /><br />Not a good time for the character when Secret Wars and Battleworld had so much promise (although the whole event sizzled out and no ome did anything particularly notable during it.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02965163347788555061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-4668725765483883002016-04-16T10:19:09.237+01:002016-04-16T10:19:09.237+01:00The costume above is very "Ultimates" bu...The costume above is very "Ultimates" but it's also very bland.I want to see the return of the original CB; although I enjoyed the stories, the comedic Alan Davis "guardsman" always felt like a different character.Dougiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965448821892833703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-83319962351136623472016-04-13T09:58:34.064+01:002016-04-13T09:58:34.064+01:00That would likewise be my own hope. He may genuine...That would likewise be my own hope. He may genuinely have been unaware of it. Marvel have a huge opportunity, here. I think I'm going to detail my own thoughts on how an why in a separate post. But the 40th is a great time to generate interest in a character. Mark Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499212500786272512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-40399793750036472212016-04-12T21:50:09.176+01:002016-04-12T21:50:09.176+01:00I'm going to be optimistic and believe that &q...I'm going to be optimistic and believe that "no current plans, but that could change" means "I didn't know about that, but it's a good idea."thekelvingreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928260185408072124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-31442470942427736912016-04-08T22:59:37.843+01:002016-04-08T22:59:37.843+01:00I think Captain Britain would make a great choice ...I think Captain Britain would make a great choice if Netflix was considering a second wave of supernatural based shows for Marvel to go alongside their street level ones. Blade, Ghost Rider, Moon Knight and this, all leading up to a similar team up event? Ultimately Captain Britain on Netflix could be Spooks mixed with Game of Thrones and a healthy dose of Doctor Who to boot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958341133307802923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-46314651257978025032016-04-07T10:47:07.541+01:002016-04-07T10:47:07.541+01:00I have worked with independent film makers in the ...I have worked with independent film makers in the past and the Tweets read to me like that usual mix of youthful enthusiasm, hype and good, old-fashioned pipe dreams. I agree that CB on TV is a more realistic idea than the movie route. Dougiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965448821892833703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-55598801796118284442016-04-04T11:23:25.462+01:002016-04-04T11:23:25.462+01:00MI13 series with CB and Meggan as part of the ense...MI13 series with CB and Meggan as part of the ensemble with Union Jack, Spitfire, Dark Angel and Black Knight. Arc plots to include Mys-Tech and renegade Black Air/Hydra agents. Throw in appearances from 90s characters like Black Axe, Warheads, Motormouth and Killpower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00557441532678326334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-27901443682565699092016-04-04T09:31:23.538+01:002016-04-04T09:31:23.538+01:00Hello Meady. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad ...Hello Meady. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to see Marvel taking a chance on those kind of characters. But I do feel that the British corner of Marvel's universe is almost entirely unrepresented in All-New All-Different Marvel. And that's disappointing. <br /><br />Part of the remit for All-New All-Different Marvel was to offer a more diverse, more varied and interesting lineup of properties and characters. You would think that reinstating books like Captain Britain, or Alpha Flight, anything based outside of the USA would be a good fit for that kind of initiative. <br /><br />I don't think it's being done out of any kind of deliberate sight, or anything. I just think it's been overlooked. Mark Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499212500786272512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-24505696188881477702016-04-04T08:57:29.634+01:002016-04-04T08:57:29.634+01:00It really annoys me that we get the likes of squir...It really annoys me that we get the likes of squirrel girl and red wolf but no big brian. I want alan davis ongoing and I want it yesterday!meadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987889713345290455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-42075449376374717352016-04-04T08:21:19.051+01:002016-04-04T08:21:19.051+01:00Hi Kid. It far from implausible. Although, I'v...Hi Kid. It far from implausible. Although, I've always felt that TV drama is probably the better fit for adapting comics. There are just so many things which you can do with serial drama which you can't when trying to capture something in a 2hr movie. <br /><br />I know that things have changed a little in more recent times, but certainly at its roots there were huge similarities between the Marvel Studios movies and the (now defunct) Ultimate universe Avengers team 'The Ultimates'. On that series Professor James Braddock, and son Brian, played a relatively important (if slightly background) role. If were were looking at introducing the character that might be a good in-road, there. Mark Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13499212500786272512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5510941869814453320.post-34215835339925036422016-04-03T23:01:58.099+01:002016-04-03T23:01:58.099+01:00Maybe one day CB might pop up in an Avengers movie...Maybe one day CB might pop up in an Avengers movie. That might generate some interest in him carrying a movie on his own.Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07224781868125924337noreply@blogger.com