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Leebenhouse · 08-03-2006, 12:17 AM

So who else is reading this book?

Since I'm a fan of "lost years" heroes, I'm wondering how the heck are they going to retcon Marvel Boy back into existance? After all, he grew up, went crazy when the Uranian Eternals died, and tried to kill the FF. Then he died.

Also I didn't read the Howling Heroes book, so I have no clue as to where Gorilla Man is coming from.

Beast · 08-03-2006, 12:24 AM

I enjoyed it. It was probably the best book of the week. Gorilla-Man rocks! :D

Will.S · 08-03-2006, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Beast

I enjoyed it. It was probably the best book of the week. Gorilla-Man rocks! :D

You just loved Gorilla Man's gun totting with his feet!

Jack · 08-03-2006, 06:27 AM

I liked it too.

Seems like there'll be a female Atlantean appearing soon, too, so that's interesting.

Chris Thomas · 08-03-2006, 06:37 AM

I loved this--a plot, interesting characters! PACING! OMG

and the narator is a gorilla. hmm. A+

Soundrave · 08-03-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Leebenhouse

So who else is reading this book?

Me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leebenhouse

Since I'm a fan of "lost years" heroes, I'm wondering how the heck are they going to retcon Marvel Boy back into existance? After all, he grew up, went crazy when the Uranian Eternals died, and tried to kill the FF. Then he died.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/ne...em.cgi?id=7475

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Originally Posted by Leebenhouse

Also I didn't read the Howling Heroes book, so I have no clue as to where Gorilla Man is coming from.

He was a member of the Howling Commandos, a S.H.I.E.L.D. unit comprised entirely of monsters that was started by Dum-Dum Dugan and later transferred to Clay Quartermain. They fought supernatural threats like Groot and Merlin. That's all there is to know.

Hybrid2 · 08-03-2006, 08:14 AM

It was GREAT!

Great art
Great storie
a mysterie
a Gorilla
a robot
a mostly naked goddess
Flying saucer

what's not to like?

Will.S · 08-03-2006, 08:40 AM

So I re-read the Agents of Atlas files here on CBR to get myself prepped for the book including the cool Jimmy Woo story there and I have to say, I quite enjoyed AoA.

This opening issue set things up in a cool way by use of both flashbacks and current happenings and it was interesting to see it being narrated by Gorilla-Man who comes off as a pretty likeable character (especially with M-11). I'm also most interested in Marvel Boy after having read up on the way he went out last time so he seemed to have undergone a good deal of change without having the Quantum bands to rely on.

Leonard Kirk's art here is very solid and almost seems like a mix of Stuart Immonen and Yanique Paquette's styles. So far I'm liking what I see and I dig the Human Robot's updated look and I'm anticipating seeing the whole team together under their new looks as well.

So far the book has me hooked based on it's past histories, current story and has me curious as to how Jeff Parker is going to tie in certain things and make other weirder concepts make sense.

drwho · 08-03-2006, 10:52 AM

If word of mouth continues to be as good as it is I may get this. I also reccomend you read some of Jeff Parker's work on the Marvel Adventures books. Top notch.

Sean Walsh · 08-03-2006, 02:12 PM

I loved it. :)

And I completely forgot about the CBR stuff about AoA. I'll have to read those...

(BTW - anyone else shudder a bit seeing that acronym used for a project that has NO special gimmicky holografx covers? ;) :p )

Beast · 08-03-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Walsh

I loved it. :)

And I completely forgot about the CBR stuff about AoA. I'll have to read those...

(BTW - anyone else shudder a bit seeing that acronym used for a project that has NO special gimmicky holografx covers? ;) :p )

Only when I think of AoA: 10th Anniversary. I liked the original. ;)

astronato · 08-03-2006, 05:04 PM

I also thought it was great. Mystery, action and President Eisenhower getting his donkey kong on. Loved it.

Reading it, it felt like I was learning about an almost secret/untold pre historic Marvel universe, which is very interesting to me, while at the same time this story could go anywhere because these characters are basically blank slates.

The dragon that we only get a glimpse of fighting Marvel Boy, is that a new creation or something vintage?

It reminds me of Manda from the Toho movies of the 60's. Very cool.

Don't wait for the trade. Buy this book.

Beast · 08-03-2006, 05:06 PM

I wish they would have released a 'Marvel Milestone' with the original "What If" as well as the stories that introduced all these characters before it came out. Maybe we can get that in the TPB for the series. :)

BeastieRunner · 08-03-2006, 09:46 PM

Wow!

I am so glad I picked up this over New Excaliber. That was the book of the week for me as well. And it wasn't slowly paced like a lot of minis are these days but it wasn't "WAM BAM THANK YOU M'AM!" style either.

Will.S · 08-03-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Beast

I wish they would have released a 'Marvel Milestone' with the original "What If" as well as the stories that introduced all these characters before it came out. Maybe we can get that in the TPB for the series. :)

That would have been pretty cool although I guess that depends on the success of this book.

08-03-2006, 12:17 AM	#1
Leebenhouse Laughing it up Freestyle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,041	Agents of Atlas So who else is reading this book? Since I'm a fan of "lost years" heroes, I'm wondering how the heck are they going to retcon Marvel Boy back into existance? After all, he grew up, went crazy when the Uranian Eternals died, and tried to kill the FF. Then he died. Also I didn't read the Howling Heroes book, so I have no clue as to where Gorilla Man is coming from. __________________ Wishing that Luis Lane would sleep with me when I take my glasses off and pull a switchblade out of my underwear. http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/44b...-willy-roberts Grrrrrrr!!!! NEXTWAVE!!!!!(it sucks this series didnt last, but it wasn't meant to, otherwise it would start to suck.)

08-03-2006, 12:24 AM	#2
Beast Agent of S.W.O.R.D. Join Date: May 2004 Location: X-Club (The Fringe Science Team) Posts: 39,253	I enjoyed it. It was probably the best book of the week. Gorilla-Man rocks! :D __________________ THE SPY. THE SPACEMAN. THE GODDESS. THE ROBOT. THE GORILLA. AGENTS OF ATLAS - Returns in Early 2009.

08-03-2006, 06:27 AM	#4
Jack Give Me Your Sins Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,349	I liked it too. Seems like there'll be a female Atlantean appearing soon, too, so that's interesting. __________________ Slayven ftw. "Looksky! Birdplane!"

08-03-2006, 06:37 AM	#5
Chris Thomas Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 523	I loved this--a plot, interesting characters! PACING! OMG and the narator is a gorilla. hmm. A+ __________________ "You owe me nothing. But one day you will 'pay.'" My friend Peter...the puffer fish...is calling me

08-03-2006, 08:40 AM	#8
Will.S Bionic commando Join Date: May 2004 Location: New York Posts: 18,074	So I re-read the Agents of Atlas files here on CBR to get myself prepped for the book including the cool Jimmy Woo story there and I have to say, I quite enjoyed AoA. This opening issue set things up in a cool way by use of both flashbacks and current happenings and it was interesting to see it being narrated by Gorilla-Man who comes off as a pretty likeable character (especially with M-11). I'm also most interested in Marvel Boy after having read up on the way he went out last time so he seemed to have undergone a good deal of change without having the Quantum bands to rely on. Leonard Kirk's art here is very solid and almost seems like a mix of Stuart Immonen and Yanique Paquette's styles. So far I'm liking what I see and I dig the Human Robot's updated look and I'm anticipating seeing the whole team together under their new looks as well. So far the book has me hooked based on it's past histories, current story and has me curious as to how Jeff Parker is going to tie in certain things and make other weirder concepts make sense. __________________ To unite against a common threat and talk about Avengers comics! The Avengers Assemble Podcast!

08-03-2006, 08:14 AM	#7
Hybrid2 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Quebec,Canada Posts: 5,934	It was GREAT! Great art Great storie a mysterie a Gorilla a robot a mostly naked goddess Flying saucer what's not to like?

08-03-2006, 10:52 AM	#9
drwho Sleep Walker Cosmic Pimp Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 8,602	If word of mouth continues to be as good as it is I may get this. I also reccomend you read some of Jeff Parker's work on the Marvel Adventures books. Top notch. __________________ Hi, my name is Peter Parker and I make satanic pacts with demons. .I shall not buy Amazing Spider-Man until the marriage returns. Be a part of the movement.

08-03-2006, 02:12 PM	#10
Sean Walsh Mindblowing! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 9,818	I loved it. :) And I completely forgot about the CBR stuff about AoA. I'll have to read those... (BTW - anyone else shudder a bit seeing that acronym used for a project that has NO special gimmicky holografx covers? ;) :p ) __________________ Sean "Some day [Alan Moore] is going to come back as a ghost to insist his name be taken off his tombstone." - Anlatt the Builder, RACDU

08-03-2006, 05:04 PM	#12
astronato Laugh Fanboy Laugh! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Avenue of Tomorrow Posts: 332	I also thought it was great. Mystery, action and President Eisenhower getting his donkey kong on. Loved it. Reading it, it felt like I was learning about an almost secret/untold pre historic Marvel universe, which is very interesting to me, while at the same time this story could go anywhere because these characters are basically blank slates. The dragon that we only get a glimpse of fighting Marvel Boy, is that a new creation or something vintage? It reminds me of Manda from the Toho movies of the 60's. Very cool. Don't wait for the trade. Buy this book.

08-03-2006, 05:06 PM	#13
Beast Agent of S.W.O.R.D. Join Date: May 2004 Location: X-Club (The Fringe Science Team) Posts: 39,253	I wish they would have released a 'Marvel Milestone' with the original "What If" as well as the stories that introduced all these characters before it came out. Maybe we can get that in the TPB for the series. :) __________________ THE SPY. THE SPACEMAN. THE GODDESS. THE ROBOT. THE GORILLA. AGENTS OF ATLAS - Returns in Early 2009.

08-03-2006, 09:46 PM	#14
BeastieRunner +5 to sexterity Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A place with three cities. Posts: 3,475	Wow! I am so glad I picked up this over New Excaliber. That was the book of the week for me as well. And it wasn't slowly paced like a lot of minis are these days but it wasn't "WAM BAM THANK YOU M'AM!" style either. __________________ Flash: "He looked like he was going to hit you." Batman: "Trying and succeeding are two different things."

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