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#175929 2003-11-19 1:22 AM
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I'm thinking of getting it, but.....Dunno. [eh... i dunno... ]

#175930 2003-11-19 1:32 AM
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I just bought all 10 issues cuz my local comic shop sold me the whole set for 50% off. I ended up getting it for $21 (instead of the $27 it woulda cost me if I bought it right off the shelf). Its okay, I guess. Its basically about normal people who get ahold of the HERO device from the old "Dial H for Hero" comic. everytime they spell out H-E-R-O they gain a different ability. If you decide to start from the beginning, the first 4 issues are one story.

#175931 2003-11-19 2:03 AM
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Are they good enough to buy FULL price?

#175932 2003-11-19 3:06 AM
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It's a great comic.

#175933 2003-11-20 3:59 AM
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It's one of the better new books DC has put out lately, which usually means it'll be cancelled shortly. I like that it's pretty much just a "what if" about normal folks suddenly getting superpowers. The stories range in tone and theme, but quality has been very consistent. The art, I like it, but I realize that not everyone will. The covers are amazing. It's been very solid and entertaining so far.

One caveat, it's a concept that could get old really fast without an overall arc. I can only hope that some sort of overall framing story begins to appear.

#175934 2003-11-20 5:34 AM
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I agree with Mr Nobody. It's a great series, but I fear it's showing signs of fizzleing.

#175935 2003-11-20 8:20 PM
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I read the first arc and thought it was an interesting concept, but poorly executed. I didn't find main character's reason for wanting to kill himself very believable, and I thought the writer took 4 issues to tell a story that could have been told in 1 or 2. It made the supposed "cliffhangers" seem like stalling.

#175936 2003-11-20 8:21 PM
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The art was better than I expected(though not right for the book's style and pace, in my opinion).

#175937 2003-11-20 8:23 PM
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quote:
Anyone here like HERO?
I preferred it when he was called Jonah'sWhale

#175938 2003-11-21 1:22 AM
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.....deja vu....

#175939 2003-11-21 4:22 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Nowhereman:
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Anyone here like HERO?
I preferred it when he was called Jonah'sWhale
I just like that guy no matter what. He was my bitch.

#175940 2003-11-21 10:09 AM
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I liked the first 2 issues I lost interest after that.... probably for the sames reasons as animalman (uncapitalized).

#175941 2003-11-24 4:42 AM
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quote:
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I agree with Mr Nobody. It's a great series, but I fear it's showing signs of fizzleing.

I am sad but I have to agree with you. Neanderthal HERO? Cross Gender HERO? I was afraid the idea of realistic would run out quickly but I never though it would be this quickly.

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