I Brake for Voodoo #8! Beware of Spoilers and Discussion!

[Reginleif]

I was looking forward to this title all week and I was not disappointed, however not a lot happened.

Basically it begins where we left off, with Voodoo holding black jacks head in 'mecha' form. She says she did it in self defence, but Agent Fallon disagrees and threatens to kill the original Voodoo (from now on, V.1) to stop her from learning about her past. Fallon was not serious,but V.1 thinks she is, so she struggles and escapes leaving Fallon alone to deal with V.2 (the clone). V.2 shifts as the agent from issue #1 whom she killed to mess with her mind, before shanking her. Meanwhile Black Razors have been called to pursue her and V.1 returns realizing Fallon was not trying to hurt her, and engages V.2. V.1 gets a few shots in on V.2, but the Razors interupt them and in the confusion V.2 escapes. It concludes with the Black Hawks commander offering V.1 a job, to which we do not know of.

So for those who liked Black Hawks, it seems much of the characters are being meshed into this title. Also, the title eludes that someone who had been 'hiding' returned in Black Hawks #8, so I would not mind knowing who that is. Is it Hitler?

also, about Fallon;

I remember the solicits said she was in other another book...so...yeah...she probably ain't dead. But than again, solicits are surprisingly inaccurate...

[ArnoldoAAD]

i havent read it, nor your spoilers but just so you know it always felt to me that this threads were negative cause it sounds like you Broke the issue of Voodoo
so its a weird title thread

[Reginleif]

i havent read it, nor your spoilers but just so you know it always felt to me that this threads were negative cause it sounds like you Broke the issue of Voodoo
so its a weird title thread

one of the users on this site used to have 'I brake for Voodoo' as his signature, for like 6 months, I just copied it from him...its an inside joke kinda thing

[shingi70]

I'm confused you like this book that has a lot of killing but somehow dislike every horror. Book.

[Reginleif]

I'm confused you like this book that has a lot of killing but somehow dislike every horror. Book.

As long as its woman killing men, I'm fine, also as long as it is not entirely pointless. This book still has a significant degree of moral ambivalence in it, even when V.2 beheads people.

[shingi70]

But a good chunk of the dark books have strong female protagonists or duetagnists.

[Reginleif]

But a good chunk of the dark books have strong female protagonists or duetagnists.

Alot of it does come to art and story as well. I dislike JLD for these reasons.

[DrewHLMW]

I Really liked the Fallon Character so if this was her last appearance I'm pretty disappointed.

Overall it was a good issue but I really have no interest in the blackhawks and if this is voodoo's new supporting cast then they are a poor choice imo.

[CTpitch]

theres no use for trying to convince Reggie into getting a dark title even if Birds of prey might be getting tied to the green aspect from Swamp thing (Poison Ivy)

(one of my friends throughly enjoyed this issue)

[Rakzo]

Pretty good issue, I especially liked how they're trying to separate Voodoo from Priscilla and how Williamson is following the story that Marz was telling but more action oriented.

I just hope that fallon isn't dead, she's a really important part of this book.


As long as its woman killing men, I'm fine

So it would be okay if the person that killed you was a woman?.

[Reginleif]

Pretty good issue, I especially liked how they're trying to separate Voodoo from Priscilla and how Williamson is following the story that Marz was telling but more action oriented.

I just hope that fallon isn't dead, she's a really important part of this book.



So it would be okay if the person that killed you was a woman?.

it doesnt count in rl, though it still might, depends on the situtation

[Rakzo]

it doesnt count in rl, though it still might, depends on the situtation

Speaking as a really weird comic book fan myself and at risk of sounding hypocritical, I say:

You're weird.

[Jabare]

good issue. Curios about where this title is going, its been an unpredictable roller-coaster ride from issue #1

[FHIZ]

Williamson really cleaned house in terms of all of Ron Marz's characters, didn't he?


Speaking as a really weird comic book fan myself and at risk of sounding hypocritical, I say:

You're weird.

HA!

[Metal Sphere]

This was one hell of an issue, and I have to echo those who said that Williamson seems to be clearing out the previous writer's characters. Still, he did it while providing a good bit of action. Voodoo has an interesting idea about Priscilla, and I wonder why she hasn't read her mind yet.

[scouse mouse]

I'm not really digging what Williamson is doing with the book now. I think killing off Fallon is a huge mistake, she was a very interesting character. The fact that the Voodoo who we were introduced to in the first issue is now not really the lead character anymore isn't that great a move either. Basri's art is still absolutely gorgeous though, I'm surprised it has remained of such a high quality 8 issues in.

[Reginleif]

So...yeah, I went through the solicites and Fallon wasnt mentioned :frown: she might be dead....

[Zoch]

it was interesting issues not sure which Voodoo Im supposed care for good Voodoo or bad Voodoo and which one we end up with? shame see Fallon die but could see that coming I wonder blackhawks new supporting cast.

[Perfection/Emma 2]

Voodoo continues to slay. I hope the Black Razor are going to prepare Priscella for the Queen Bitch herself. I sincerely hope this series isn't cancel, one of the few DC books I care a great amount for.

[grifter78]

Josh Williamson keeps the craziness coming as we get another action packed issue with new revelations, new characters joining in, and old characters biting the dust. Mix this with Sami Basri's exceptional art and you've got one of the most under-appreciated titles of the New 52.

I'd love to see Williamson's notes and see which characters he has listed for termination because we've lost two in the last two issues (I realize the 'death' from this issue is still questionable but still). It's no wonder Williamson has chosen to import Andrew Lincoln of the Blackhawks into this title. At this rate, there may not be any other characters left besides new ones. This has made for some great story-telling because suddenly no one is safe in this title. This increases the threat level for the characters and makes it more real. It's nothing against the current characters, it just keeps you on edge.

I hope DC appreciates Sami Basri. He's one of the few artists that has made it to the 8th issue of these New 52 titles without missing an issue. On top of that, at no point has his art felt rushes. Not only that, I think his art has actually improved from the early issues as he seems to have gotten comfortable with these characters. I'm not sure if he's listed for issue 9 but he's back for 10 and 11. Regardless, if he's gone next issue, it's a well deserved break because he has been extremely reliable on this title.

I thought I wasn't going to like the fact that there are two Voodoos now but it's actually turning out to be pretty interesting. I'm more accepting of the original Voodoo now that I know she was a clone. I know these are not the same characters from the Wildstorm Universe but I feel like everyone else still kept the spirit of the old characters. I didn't feel that way about Voodoo until the clone revelation. Voodoo always had a dark side to her but how dark depended on who was writing her at the time.

The first trade for this can't come out fast enough (listed for Oct. I believe). I know some people are trade-waiting this title but I just hope it can survive until then. For now, I'll just continue to enjoy the craziness Williamson is throwing at us each month. And trust me, when Williamson has throw his stories at us before, it hits you right in the face!

[BugsySig]

Not a bad issue, though it only encompassed a very short amount of "real time" so there is little development other than the final scene.

So if Lincoln's offer to Pricilla means charaters from that cancelled book will now be part of Voodoo, it may be a way to draw some additional readers to Voodoo and wrap up some storylines. We have seen this with some other cancellations like Mr. Terrific and OMAC appearing in new books. It's an interesting approach that keeps characters around and potentially boost strugling books. If it works, then Voodoo may have a chance to stick around for a while. Just add Grifter and you basically have WildCATS ready to go...

[grifter78]

Ooops, didn't realize this thread was already started so posted my own, but I'll bring my review over here:

Josh Williamson keeps the craziness coming as we get another action packed issue with new revelations, new characters joining in, and old characters biting the dust. Mix this with Sami Basri's exceptional art and you've got one of the most under-appreciated titles of the New 52.

I'd love to see Williamson's notes and see which characters he has listed for termination because we've lost two in the last two issues (I realize the 'death' from this issue is still questionable but still). It's no wonder Williamson has chosen to import Andrew Lincoln of the Blackhawks into this title. At this rate, there may not be any other characters left besides new ones. This has made for some great story-telling because suddenly no one is safe in this title. This increases the threat level for the characters and makes it more real. It's nothing against the current characters, it just keeps you on edge.

I hope DC appreciates Sami Basri. He's one of the few artists that has made it to the 8th issue of these New 52 titles without missing an issue. On top of that, at no point has his art felt rushes. Not only that, I think his art has actually improved from the early issues as he seems to have gotten comfortable with these characters. I'm not sure if he's listed for issue 9 but he's back for 10 and 11. Regardless, if he's gone next issue, it's a well deserved break because he has been extremely reliable on this title.

I thought I wasn't going to like the fact that there are two Voodoos now but it's actually turning out to be pretty interesting. I'm more accepting of the original Voodoo now that I know she was a clone. I know these are not the same characters from the Wildstorm Universe but I feel like everyone else still kept the spirit of the old characters. I didn't feel that way about Voodoo until the clone revelation. Voodoo always had a dark side to her but how dark depended on who was writing her at the time.

The first trade for this can't come out fast enough (listed for Oct. I believe). I know some people are trade-waiting this title but I just hope it can survive until then. For now, I'll just continue to enjoy the craziness Williamson is throwing at us each month. And trust me, when Williamson has throw his stories at us before, it hits you right in the face!

[Rud]

Im still rooting for bad Voodoo by the way, screw this Pricilla chick.

[Reginleif]

Im still rooting for bad Voodoo by the way, screw this Pricilla chick.

that word is so offensive!

[SilverZeal]

I was looking forward to this title all week and I was not disappointed, however not a lot happened.

Basically it begins where we left off, with Voodoo holding black jacks head in 'mecha' form. She says she did it in self defence, but Agent Fallon disagrees and threatens to kill the original Voodoo (from now on, V.1) to stop her from learning about her past. Fallon was not serious,but V.1 thinks she is, so she struggles and escapes leaving Fallon alone to deal with V.2 (the clone). V.2 shifts as the agent from issue #1 whom she killed to mess with her mind, before shanking her. Meanwhile Black Razors have been called to pursue her and V.1 returns realizing Fallon was not trying to hurt her, and engages V.2. V.1 gets a few shots in on V.2, but the Razors interupt them and in the confusion V.2 escapes. It concludes with the Black Hawks commander offering V.1 a job, to which we do not know of.

So for those who liked Black Hawks, it seems much of the characters are being meshed into this title. Also, the title eludes that someone who had been 'hiding' returned in Black Hawks #8, so I would not mind knowing who that is. Is it Hitler?

also, about Fallon;

I remember the solicits said she was in other another book...so...yeah...she probably ain't dead. But than again, solicits are surprisingly inaccurate...

wow...voodoo vs 'voodoo'/prscilla relly came 2 a head in dis issue & really sad abt Fallon luks like its d end 4 her but perhaps not 4 Black jak. Priscilla joins d BH's.


Black Hawks was a rally gr8 buk dat really REALLY pikd up after #5...#8 was d last issue sadly but we/sz ver very strongly recommend readers 2 still et d title from #5-#8 if not d trade. It had sum really gr8 xcters.

[coveredinbees]

I don't like this book anymore. Fallon was a jerk, but I liked her as an antagonist. Clone Voodoo's lost her mind.

[Roldan]

I don't like this book anymore. Fallon was a jerk, but I liked her as an antagonist. Clone Voodoo's lost her mind.

She's a clone. That's usually the case. Ever seen Pokémon: The First Movie?

[coveredinbees]

He wasn't crazy. He was just having a bad week.

[Bookem Danno]

Not a bad issue, though it only encompassed a very short amount of "real time" so there is little development other than the final scene.

So if Lincoln's offer to Pricilla means charaters from that cancelled book will now be part of Voodoo, it may be a way to draw some additional readers to Voodoo and wrap up some storylines. We have seen this with some other cancellations like Mr. Terrific and OMAC appearing in new books. It's an interesting approach that keeps characters around and potentially boost strugling books. If it works, then Voodoo may have a chance to stick around for a while. Just add Grifter and you basically have WildCATS ready to go...

So, Lincoln is from Blackhawks which is cancelled? Why did he fake his death there and why did that title die? Where is OMAC going and what is HE doing?

As for Voodoo, this ish was... alright. There is so little new stuff going on here to appreciate is more - it's a pleasant ride so far but it's sort of on cruise control. Will the shock of Fallon's death outweigh the loss of an interesting (the only) recurring character. Actually, while the return of Blackjack would feel a cheat, oddly, some kind of high tech operation on Fallon seems more plausible as it was just a gut wound and not a decapitation. I to, do not know how much to root for the fake/evil Priscilla at this point...

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[BugsySig]

So, Lincoln is from Blackhawks which is cancelled? Why did he fake his death there and why did that title die? Where is OMAC going and what is HE doing?

As for Voodoo, this ish was... alright. There is so little new stuff going on here to appreciate is more - it's a pleasant ride so far but it's sort of on cruise control. Will the shock of Fallon's death outweigh the loss of an interesting (the only) recurring character. Actually, while the return of Blackjack would feel a cheat, oddly, some kind of high tech operation on Fallon seems more plausible as it was just a gut wound and not a decapitation. I to, do not know how much to root for the fake/evil Priscilla at this point...

92571

OMAC is appearing in JLI, at least for a story arc, but no permanent home.

I can't answer any of your Blackhawks questions because I wasn't reading that book, but with so many references to Spartan in the previous issue I expect that character to appear soon. Possibly Blackjack's brainwaves will be used to create him. I also agree Fallon may not be dead given her wound. It could go either way.

[Perfection/Emma 2]

Not a bad issue, though it only encompassed a very short amount of "real time" so there is little development other than the final scene.

So if Lincoln's offer to Pricilla means charaters from that cancelled book will now be part of Voodoo, it may be a way to draw some additional readers to Voodoo and wrap up some storylines. We have seen this with some other cancellations like Mr. Terrific and OMAC appearing in new books. It's an interesting approach that keeps characters around and potentially boost strugling books. If it works, then Voodoo may have a chance to stick around for a while. Just add Grifter and you basically have WildCATS ready to go...

I been wanting Voodoo and Grifter in the same book like forever. Now just give me Zealot, Warblade, and Maul and I'll be set.

[Reginleif]

I been wanting Voodoo and Grifter in the same book like forever. Now just give me Zealot, Warblade, and Maul and I'll be set.

the problem with that though is the book may be to violent, unless DC changes them to make them about friendship...