What Were They Thinking? Worst Comic Ideas.

[WizarDru]

Then later, I am made to understand, they brought Doc-Ock back to life via a lame plot device of some sort.

Misery and woe.

I hadn't known that he'd been killed off, since I'd been away from Spiderman for a long, loooong time. However, bringing him back, however they did it, was a good thing, since it allowed me to see him written properly, by JMS. The more recent story where someone stole Doc Ock's design (while trying to kill him) and turning himself into a new, "deadlier" villain, and then Doc Ock schools him, showing him that a newer design is no match for age and skill.

 

[Aaron L]

JMS rawks, and is why I read Spider-Man now.

 

[Ratenef]

Age of Apocalypse

I must state the the absolute worst idea that I have ever come across was the Age of Apocalypse idea that Marvel decided to push through the X books in the early ninties.

That series, its lead up, its conception and its delivery, just reaked of MARKETING!

"Hey guys, lets play around with the idea of What if the world was lead by Apocalypse all caused by Prof X dying in the 60's trying to protect Magneto's life." "Think of all the money we'll make."

The day I stopped collecting comics (for an 8 year gap) was the day that I picked up the last issue of the X-Men (now called the New X-Men) prior to this series. It was the last straw for bad summer crossover ideas. I was so disgusted by this series that I gave away my 1500 comic collection (except the good bits (i.e. Dr. Strange, Sandman, V for Vendetta, etc.)).

I recently began collecting again because of their being some series that are worth reading (Jim Starlin's The End & Thanos, Ultimate X-Men, 1602, Fantastic Four (the new stuff is really good), Dr. Fate and Transformers Armada (for my son who's 6).

I was glad to see in reading this Thread that there are a few Dr. Strange fans out there.

I also agree that the new Beast (who the hell came up with that idea) looking like a upright lion is just screwed up.

Also, how did Angel get his wings back after his stint as the Archangel with his cool razor wings.

And what I find truly funny is that despite the fact that most people will think of Hal Jordan when they think of Green Lantern the figure they decide to use for Hero Clicks is John Stewart. Heck, there isn't even a Guy Gardner!!!

Thanks for listening,

 

[Mog Elffoe]

Strikeforce: Morituri...I still think that was one of the coolest concepts. I wonder why I stopped buying it?

It wasnt' either a NU or Marvel universe comic, though it came out around the same time. In a slightly advanced future, aliens known as the Horde were invading earth, and the only hope was a process that created superhumans -- and guaranteed they'd die within 12 months.

A cure was discovered by the end of the series, and a 4(?) issue miniseries set a few years later featured the last members of the Morituri.

Cheers
Nell.

Man, Strikeforce: Morituri was COOL! They really need to put that series out in trade paperback. Mainly, because I only have two or three issues of it myself--I read a friend's issues back in the day.

 

[Allensh]

The Secret of Clark Kent's Glasses

THE worst comic book idea I have ever seen came about in 1979, in the pre-Crisis days of DC. They published an issue of Superman that purported to explain how Supes could disguise himself as Kent with just a pair of glasses. The story postulated that because his glasses were made from the glass of his Kryptonian rocket, they projected this unconscious illusion to everyone around Clark that made them see him as this balding, wimpy dweeb. I don't remember too much else about it, but I clearly remember thinking that this was the single stupidest idea ever in comics up to that time. (and since then, as far as I am concerned). I heard a rumor that the fan reaction was so bad that they actually retracted the entire story in the next issue letter column but I don't know if that's true or not...but they should have!

Allen

 

[Silver Moon]

THE worst comic book idea I have ever seen came about in 1979, in the pre-Crisis days of DC. They published an issue of Superman that purported to explain how Supes could disguise himself as Kent with just a pair of glasses....

I actually remember that issue! It was the same year that they also had a story where Clark Kent interviewed Superman on television, the theory being that he could move so quickly that he kept changing clothes on camera switching places back an forth so fast that everyone saw him in both places simultaneously. (Of course, that was in the old pre-VCR freeze-frame days).

 

[DarkSoldier]

Also, how did Angel get his wings back after his stint as the Archangel with his cool razor wings.

They grew back. Yet another reason to hate pretty much everything comics unconditionally.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

I've ALWAYS liked Angel better...as...well, ANGEL and not the metal Archangel.

 

[Villano]

Nth Man: the Ultimate Ninja ends as follows:

Thanks. Good thing I didn't continue collecting it. I would have hated that ending.

THE worst comic book idea I have ever seen came about in 1979, in the pre-Crisis days of DC. They published an issue of Superman that purported to explain how Supes could disguise himself as Kent with just a pair of glasses. The story postulated that because his glasses were made from the glass of his Kryptonian rocket, they projected this unconscious illusion to everyone around Clark that made them see him as this balding, wimpy dweeb.

One of the many reasons why we needed Crisis.

First off, thank you. This is one of the most cathartic threads I've read in a long time. It's nice to know I'm not alone. Plus, I'm learing the goofy outcome of plotlines that I bailed on long, long ago.

You're welcome.

I know what you mean about finding out the conclusions of stories...and being thankful that I didn't waste any more money to find out!

Speaking of wasting money, anyone else remember Marvel 2099? I remember there was a Spider-Man, Doom, Punisher, Ravage (an original character), X-Men, Hulk, Ghost Rider, and another series (2099 Unlimited?). There were a few good issues, but, mostly it was a terrible marketing gimmick. If they wanted to do a future of Marvel line, they should have taken a cue from DC and just did a single "Legion Of Superheroes"-type series.

 

[Alzrius]

They grew back. Yet another reason to hate pretty much everything comics unconditionally.

The way I understood it, they didn't grow back, but rather, had been there all along; Apocalypse hadn't cut off his original wings and added metal ones in their place, but rather put a metal covering over his wings...which recently came off.