I did actually, and they sucked

Why did they suck?

They butchered the characters

Thats why I only read manga now. Western comics are just too busy virtue signalling, I can see why he went on a 1/10 spree.

Which characters? What virtue signaling?

Read em u'll see

I have. I think the vagueness is telling.

OK, I guess u always imagined batman (Asian) and joker in high school together.

The biggest problem for me with Kindred is that we have no idea how he is like that and both options raise so many questions that just cannot be ignored. Harry being remained as a demon for 12+ years is as big question mark as who this Harry is we've been seeing for 12+ years is, if Kindred is pre-OMD Harry. I didn't want OMD being completely undone after Last Remains or Kindred business being over. All I wanted was some answers to what is happening so that I could care about this.

It's very apparent that OMD caused Harry's shift to Kindred. He gets angry in issue 55, after Peter says he did it to himself, telling Peter "you did this to me". The implication is there isn't two Harrys. In issue 53, we get that extended recreation of the beginning of Brand New Day. The implication is that Harry wasn't in Europe, he was in Hell, and from then on, he's been Kindred.

This isn't the end of Kindred's story. I think now that we're out of the initial confrontation between Peter and Kindred, the exacts of it will be explored.

I do hope we get more of Kindred and soon, since I really like the idea of Kindred being Harry and I've loved the dialogue Spencer has written with that dynamic. Harry being Kindred this whole time raises so many questions though.

Like is Stanley half-demon, why hasn't Harry used this powers before when his family was in grave danger, why only now has Harry started to torment Peter. Why has he happy before what was done to him etc. Spencer has just rewrote a character's backstory of 12+ years and need to give very good answers. And since I've waited for 2+ years for answers to Kindred, these half-baked answers don't do it to me.

Spencer is keenly aware of continuity, usually. So I don't expect that to go unanswered.

You make a good point. This just wrapped up things with Kidred...for now. Usually these days this is how a writer ends his run, but Spencer was just wrapping up a mystery we've been following since his run started. But you are right. There's lots more ahead. I hope Spencer will at least have a part in the eventual downfall of Mayor Fisk. Even though he's way more likable, honest, warmer and cuddlier than the real mayor of New York, he can't stay in there forever. Right?

I don't know if ASM will be the title that brings down Mayor Fisk. I think it'll probably be Daredevil. But maybe it'll be a big crossover event, who knows? I think it's pretty clear that Kingpin being elected mayor was a Trump analogy, but with Trump gone soon, they may wrap it up within the next year or so.

I'm not going into a political discussion because that stuff is too venomous these days. With today's comics though I figure it will be a mini-series with a title like "Impeach Fisk" or something. Odds are a lot of heroes will get involved and it'll have tie-ins. Anything that will sell a lot of issues.

Probably. I wasn't trying to invoke a political discussion, it's just that those two things are very much related, so when one ends, the other probably isn't far behind.

Yeah, UK is a third world country right now, they're basically starving lol. Stop trying to pretend like you understand politics, stick to listening Donny Cates' podcasts, that's more your level.

Yeah, that's not what I said. Typical of your ilk to strawman. How about you stay on your level? I guarantee I'm more informed on politics than you've ever been.

Sure thing, dude.

Explain to me the efficacy of Brexit.

Well, since it's official since less than a year and all this time it was a period of transition, the simple fact that you're asking me this is embarassing. And just of out curiosity, where are you from? Because if you're not from Europe, I don't think I should bother. And it's not because I'm trying to offend you or something, it's just that if you're not from Europe, most of your news will come from the EU-side and if that's the case, of course Brexit is a major catastrophe.

Maybe elucidate a point rather than wank yourself over the prospect of fake news and national identity. I hope the brits enjoy their blue passports as much as they used to enjoy a reliable food supply.

Wow, you said it,you do have a way with words. Yeah, you're not worth it, it's not like you'd understand anything, like I said, stick to Donny Cates' podcasts.

Or you don't actually have a point, and are now backing out of having to make one, because you've been told what to think.

That coming from someone who wrote what you did in the original review is a whole new level of irony. :))

Still backing out of actually making a point. Maybe you should listen to more Brexit podcasts.

Britain will prosper outside the European Union. Other nations will assert their independence and break free from the EU over the next decade. Mark my words.

That's not a point, that's a platitude. The balkanization of the EU isn't going to work out well. Everything will lead towards Chinese dominance in the European markets, putting the former EU under a much different form of dependence.

I do agree with you re China. The west should be standing together over the rise of China, and not just economically. However the EU was not the vehicle for this. Britain can still cooperate with the EU if they can get over their sulk. But we are supposed to be reviewing comics so I'll leave it there.

At least you were able to say something instead of just back pedaling, Briton.

I think it was established near the start of Hickman's run that they leave certain imperfections intact for the sake of the mental wellbeing of the mutant. But I could be misremembering.

I don’t recall that. I know they showed Forge with a vat of Adamantium for Wolverine resurrections. But I would imagine Cyclops would want to return with full and proper use of his powers. Thanks for commenting. If you have Instagram, follow us @the_comic_book_club on Instagram for more reviews!

Whedon's Astonishing X-Men run established that Scott's lack of control was due to self-imposed mental blocks, and apparently those are hard to fix in the long term (see also, Byrne's explanation for the Thing's inability to remain human in FF).