Discussion for Avengers Vol 3 Issue 1 (Second Half)

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

Scans for the second half of issue 1 can be found here if you weren't able to get a hardcopy. Just remember to come back to the community for discussion!

Scans for the first half are here.
Discussion for the first half is here.

• Evil women and the twilight sword. For that matter, Wanda and the world turning white. Are the similarities in future storylines deliberate? If so, what do they contribute?


• In the scene where Cap's quinjet is caught in a whirlwind, one panel is on its side, complete with sideways word balloons. Would you have designed that page differently?


• What's the slashiest moment: Steve and Tony whispering to each other during Thor's speech, Steve thinking of Tony's feelings while the world disappears, or Sandman defending Spidey? (Anyone want to fill in a non-Spidey fan what their deal is?)


• On what other villains should Pietro use his speed-stripping technique?

Scans for issue 2 are up here, and will be discussed on Monday, February 29th.

Comments

[fictivore.livejournal.com]

Wow... that was bit of a mood whiplash, wasn't it? *wincewincewince*

[garrideb.livejournal.com]

LOL, it kind of was. I'm almost positive there have been superheroes vs. planes near-collisions, especially with new superheroes learning how to fly. Tony probably doesn't have to worry unless he's being mind-controlled or his armor malfunctions, but that wouldn't stop Steve from worrying, I'm sure. ;-)

[elspethdixon.livejournal.com]

Well, Carol actually crashed one in canon during her alcoholism arc. Although IIRC she may actually have been trying to throw Tony into it/hit Tony with it/I think it involved an "I just want to help you"/"leave me the hell alone" shouty mid-air rage match between the two of them, anyway.

[flufflenecharka.livejournal.com]

I've debated this with my parents. /nerdage

Basically if Tony did that there would be multiple crimes he could be charged with - off the top of my head is endangerment of minors and destruction of property if it's a commercial flight - and the lack of adherence to rules as basic as flight plans and transmissions broadcasting that yes there is something headed your way would get his pilot's lisence revoked if it weren't for the fact that he has none. If Tony, say, takes off a wing via collision and thus ensures the death of multiple people, you could argue for the air equivalent of reckless driving and flying under the influence would very certainly get his ass some jail time, before we even factor in that causing a crash can be considered manslaughter.

And that's Tony, who has money for lawyers. Other heroes would not get off as lightly. But I can't fathom Tony having NOT accounted for at least basic levels of sky safety. In IMAA he has back up systems specifically designed to, if he's crashing, at least let him control the direction and impact of his fall. Kind of like how most planes are designed to keep the landing gear controls alive and the very basic directional controls in tact even if you've got virtually no power left.

Also I know you meant planes but now my mind is picturing an Invader Zim-esque situation where a bird/bee/bug smacks into Tony's face and causes an embarrassing crash.