Let's Read Volume 3!

Avengers volume 3 #7 discussion post (Live Kree or Die, part 4)

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:40:34 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Part 3 of "Live Kree or Die" occurs in Quicksilver #10 - Live Kree or Die: Blue Moon. Unfortunately, Marvel hasn't seen fit to add the 13 issues of the 1997-1998 Quicksilver series to their digital unlimited collection. However, a very brief summary of the issue (with cover art) is available on ComicsVine here.

Avengers #7 - Live Kree of Die: The Court-martial of Carol Danvers

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

Carol faces the music for her actions during the Kree invasion. Unfortunately, the Lunatic Legion are far from finished with earth.

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Captain America volume 3 #8 discussion post (Live Kree or Die, part 2)

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 15:24:42 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #8 - Live Kree or Die: Bad Moon Rising

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

The Kree Lunatic Legion have captured dozen of innocent humans - including Carol - and plan to experiment on them with the Inhumans' terrigen mist.

Outnumbered and unable to call the Avengers for help, can Carol and Steve save the day? Or even save themselves?

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Iron Man volume 3 #7 discussion post (Live Kree or Die, part 1)

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:49:40 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Despite the comm's title, we've reached our first crossover event. So instead of the usual "one issue of each title" discussion post format, I'm going to go ahead and post all ~~four parts~~ three parts available via Marvel Digital of "Live Kree or Die" (AKA "The Carol Danvers alcoholism storyline") in order, which will involve doubling up on some titles. Think of it as making up for skipping the postings last week.

Iron Man #7 - Live Kree or Die: Bad Moon Rising

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

From their secret base on Earth's moon, the Kree Lunatic Legion plans to carry out their vengeance on Earth, unaware that they are merely pawns in the Kree Supreme Intelligence's master plan.

Meanwhile, on Earth, Tony attempts to reach out to Carol, who is struggling with her damaged powers and growing alcoholism. It doesn't go well.

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Captain America volume 3 #7 discussion post

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 14:14:32 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #7 - Power & Glory: Hoaxed

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Dale Eaglesham

Steve continues his battle against the Sensational Hydra/Skrull, while public hysteria breaks out over the skrull threat.

I could add clever commentary, but really, the most important part of this issue is that it doesn't contain underage sex.

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Iron Man volume 3 #6 discussion post

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:31:31 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Iron Man #5 - In Deep

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Patrick Zircher

Teaming up with the Black Widow, Tony uses himself as bait to uncover a plot to kidnap famous scientists and engineers.

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Captain America volume 3 #6 discussion post

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:14:05 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #6 - Power & Glory: Exposé

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Dale Eaglesham

Steve struggles desperately to escape captivity, while his Skrull replacement reveals his nefarious purpose.

Is one out of every twenty Americans truly a Skrull in disguise?

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Avengers volume 3 #6 discussion post

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:01:01 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Avengers # 6 - Earth's Mightiest Frauds

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

The battle against Squadron Supreme continues.

Meanwhile, Clint and Steve settle their disagreements in a remarkable mature manner, and Wanda and Carol's respective problems can't be solved by a feminine bonding session.

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Iron Man volume 3 #5 discussion post

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:13:30 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Iron Man #5 - Into the Fire

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

Tony faces off against Firebrand, while Rhodey and Rumiko struggle to defend the resort from terrorist attack.Meanwhile, the countdown to volcanic eruption is ticking.

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Captain America volume 3 #5 discussion post

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:05:36 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #5 - Power & Glory: Credibility Gap

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Ron Garney

Steve and Thor team up to take the fight directly to Hydra, and Steve is embroiled in another hostage situation, where he comes face to face with a familiar foe.

Staring the Sensational Hydra! You may remember him from such capers as "Captain America Thwarts a Nuclear Strike," and "Captain America Versus the Smithsonian Institution."

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Avengers volume 3 #5 discussion post

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:48:14 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Avengers #5 - Accusation Most Foul

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

The Avengers face off against rival superhero team Squadron Supreme.

Meanwhile, Vision and Wanda's relationship (or lack thereof) is fraught and uncertain, and Jarvis makes ambrosial chicken picatta.

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Iron Man volume 3 #4 discussion post

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 03:03:21 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Iron Man #4 - Trouble In Paradise

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

Rumiko appears!.

(Also Stark Solutions and Stark-Fujikawa's conferance at an expensive tropical resort faces danger from crazed Marxist supervillains and volcanic eruptions,and Tony apparently invented Safari)

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Captain America volume 3 #4 discussion post

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 02:53:20 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #4 - Capmania

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Ron Garney

Steve faces his most embarrassing challenge yet - massive amounts of tacky Captain America merchandise. Hawkeye is less than supportive.

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Avengers volume 3 #4 discussion post

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 02:42:12 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Avengers #4 - Too Many Avengers!

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

It's time for the traditional way to introduce a new team line-up - the "Who will be on the Avengers?" issue, complete with traditional photo-collage of potential team member headshots on the cover.

Meanwhile, Wanda and Vision have a painful conversation, Clint throws a temper-tantrum about not being considered a "founding avenger," and we see the beginning of Carol's alcoholism storyline.

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Captain America volume 3 #3 discussion post

Fri, 30 May 2014 01:04:31 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #3 - Out of Time!/Museum Piece

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Ron Garney

Steve must confront a HYDRA mastermind who has taken control of the Smithsonian Museum (of American History).

Meanwhile, Agent 13 has reactivated her status with SHIELD, who are once again using their classic secret barbershop entrance.

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Iron Man volume 3 #3 discussion post

Fri, 30 May 2014 00:56:13 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Iron Man #3 - The Art of the Deal

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

Tony uncovers the mastermind behind the attacks on himself and the Countess de la Spirosa.

Meanwhile, Happy and Pepper are settling in to their new roles at Stark Solutions, and Happy may have found a new girlfriend.

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Avengers volume 3 #3 discussion post

Fri, 30 May 2014 00:45:49 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Avengers #3 - Fata Morgana

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

Wanda goes head-to-head with Morgan Le Fay, with Simon's help.

Meanwhile, those Avengers woken from the spell must re-learn how to work as a team, and Cap continues to wear his truly hilarious helmet.

Sorry for the late post, you guys. Monday was a holiday here, and so I, uh, forgot that yesterday was Wednesday.

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Iron Man volume 3 #2 discussion post

Thu, 22 May 2014 02:18:57 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Iron Man #2 - Hidden Assets

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

Tony's first consulting job for Stark Solutions turns out to be far more dangerous than expected.

Also, Happy and Pepper are reunited (and make their first appearance in volume 3)!

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Captain America volume 3 #2 discussion post

Thu, 22 May 2014 02:05:05 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #2 - No Way Out!/To Serve and Protect...

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Ron Garney

Steve must save the crew of a submarine that has been taken over by HYDRA.

In doing so, he's called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice.

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Avengers volume 3 #2 discussion post

Wed, 21 May 2014 13:47:37 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Avengers #2 - Once an Avenger...

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

Morgan le Fay's magic has transformed the world into a medieval fairy-tale kingdom where she reigns as queen, and made the Avengers into her enchanted servants.

Thor is suspicious, Wanda is being used as a human magical battery, and Clint finally gets to live out his Robin Hood fantasies.

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Iron Man volume 3 #1 discussion post

Wed, 14 May 2014 14:22:07 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Iron Man #1 - Looking Forward

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: Sean Chen

Tony attempts to re-establish his life and regain control of his company after returning from the handwave handwave something something dead ~~let's never discuss the early 90s again.~~ Unfortunately, someone is determined to stop him. Very determined.

We're also introduced to Sunset Bain, get re-introduced to Morgan Stark, and witness Tony turning down a hot date in order to go hang out at a construction site and commune with iron girders.

(Marvel's Digital Collection seemed to have replaced this issue with a 404 message when I looked - sorry guys)

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Captain America volume 3 #1 discussion post

Wed, 14 May 2014 13:58:36 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Captain America #1

Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Ron Garney

Steve is in Japan, where a supervillain is attacking American cultural imperialism. ~~Why, Marvel? Why?~~.

Also, Lady Deathstrike carves a bowling ball into a flower with her claws, and Sharon is awesome.

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Avengers v3 #1 discussion post

Wed, 14 May 2014 03:29:59 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Avengers #1 - Once an Avenger...

Writer: Kurt Busiek
Penciler: George Perez

The Avengers return from being temporarily dead something something handwave ~~let's never talk about that last storyline again, guys; we relaunched this title for a reason~~ and discover that random villains all over the world are attacking former Avengers. The only solution is to reassemble!

And drink tea with Jarvis. Lots of tea. And bring Thor some mead and that cold mutton from the refrigerator.

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Volume 3 Reading/Discussion Schedule

Wed, 07 May 2014 17:32:52 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

We will be discussing one issue of each title per week. Discussions posts will be posted on Wednesdays, beginning next week on Wednesday, May 14, with Iron Man v3 #1, Captain America v3 #1, and Avengers v3 #1.

( Reading Schedule )

Posting schedules will be re-evaluated after a month, in case comm members want to make any changes (more frequent posts, less frequent, discussing different titles on different days, etc.).

( Acquiring Comics )

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Rules post

Mon, 05 May 2014 14:29:11 GMT

Posted by: elspethdixon

Below are the comm rules as they currently stand. Any suggestions for modifications or additions are welcome.

( rules as they currently stand )

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