Defenders Appreciation

[Rheged]

stay away. gotcha. which Defenders run would you guys recommend? i like buying collections of complete stories, so is there a certain hardcover i should get or something similar?

The first post of the thread has all the Defenders books that have been printed, I believe. If you like funny, I recommend the Giffen, DeMatties and McGuire DEFENDERS INDEFENSIBLE. It's hilarious. Old school, original Defenders, I'd got with either the Masterworks or the Essentials or if you want a taste, there's the Avengers Defenders War, which I think just came out in trade.

[HeroxMatt2.0]

So far, where does Fraction's Defenders rate alongside some of the other runs? Or is it too early to tell?

[Nomads1]

So far, where does Fraction's Defenders rate alongside some of the other runs? Or is it too early to tell?

I still need to see more to say (am a tradewaiter and have just skimmed an issue or two), but I have to admit I'm happy with the positive word of mouth it seems to be getting.

Peace

[chariset]

It's too early to tell.

It's missing a couple of things that were a hallmark of early Defenders -- a concern for social justice and a lot of Hulk/Namor bickering. This team doesn't bicker so much, and when they do there's a definite 'edge' to it. And I hate Fraction's take on Strange's sexual proclivities. But I'm enjoying it so far.

[Frank]

I didn't think much of the idea of John Cusack as Dr. Strange, even though I love the actor, until I saw this image from The Raven.

I like Cusak but those that saw the Raven are saying Cusak is pretty bland in the role. I want someone who has some int of Vincent Price's fun aspect. Hell a darker RDJ.

[HeroxMatt2.0]

A darker RDJ? Someone like Stephen Dorff, or Viggo Mortensen?

[Muldwych]

I am enjoying the first issues so far but have to say i wish there was a different member instead of the silver surfer, i absolutely love Doctor Strange, Namor, Red She-Hulk (prefer just She-Hulk though) and im even a Black Cat fan but ive never really liked Silver Surfer.

I was hoping he could change my mind when i started reading but i just think he seems a bit out of place.

[chariset]

A darker RDJ? Someone like Stephen Dorff, or Viggo Mortensen?

I've seen a couple people recommend Mark Ruffalo, of Hulk fame

He's nice, but he's not quite... angular... enough to play Strange

[Sebastos]

Ruffalo has a six picture deal with Marvel, I think he'll be busy being Banner for a while.

[Monty_Cristo]

i think Guy Pearce would have made a great Bruce Banner.

I like Cusak but those that saw the Raven are saying Cusak is pretty bland in the role. I want someone who has some int of Vincent Price's fun aspect. Hell a darker RDJ.

"Vincent Price fun?" so we're talking about Nic Cage, then?

[Monty_Cristo]

I am enjoying the first issues so far but have to say i wish there was a different member instead of the silver surfer, i absolutely love Doctor Strange, Namor, Red She-Hulk (prefer just She-Hulk though) and im even a Black Cat fan but ive never really liked Silver Surfer.

I was hoping he could change my mind when i started reading but i just think he seems a bit out of place.

he's an alien. of course he's out of place. i just think of him as Doctor Manhattan to get over it.

[Monty_Cristo]

A darker RDJ? Someone like Stephen Dorff, or Viggo Mortensen?

i'd be for Viggo Mortensen but he won't do it. and, no offense, but i can't stand Stephen Dorff. he's ruined perfectly good movies for me.

[chariset]

Viggo Mortensen... hm..



I can almost see it

[Monty_Cristo]

Viggo Mortensen... hm..



I can almost see it

he's got the right cheekbones. he's of appropriate age. he considers himself an intellectual/doesn't settle for ordinary character roles very often. i just doubt that he'd do a comic book movie after lord of the rings.

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1649850112/nm0001557
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1451212032/nm0001557

strange. i didn't realize that he was doing a movie with Fassbender. ive always thought that they bore some small resemblance to one another.

[Joe Acro]

i just doubt that he'd do a comic book movie after lord of the rings.

Technically he already did when he was in A History of Violence.