Superhero Weekend

[Scheherazade]

It is officially Friday in my corner of the world so happy Superhero Weekend everyone!

A whole weekend (and thread) dedicated to the discussion of superheros of present and past
(even though Superman is still the greatest! :D)

Play nicely and have fun!

[papayahed]

Allllll Riiigghhhhhttttt, do I want to leap tall buildings in a single bound OR run really fast?????

[Scheherazade]

I always had a thang for X-ray vision! :D

[Niamh]

woohoo! I get my laptop back today (found out yesterday) so i'll be uploading my tried and trusted!

[toni]

Great choices, Scher and Papaya.


"This... is... unbearably cool."

[DanielBenoit]

Hmm, I hope mine's stylish.

[stephofthenight]

HAHA catwoman, not an easy one to find a pg picture of... but anyone who can wear that much leather and still move deserves reconization

althou, underdog is supppper cute too

[Lokasenna]

I always found Superman a bit boring to be honest - he is, to all intents and purposes, omnipotent, and his only weakness is an extremely rare, highly noticable mineral.

Batman, while as ridiculous as the next spandex-clad loon, has at least appeared in some fairly decent films, although he is not usually what makes them interesting. Much as I loved The Dark Knight, Christian Bale's ludicrous growling made it hard to take seriously in places...

Do the heroes have to be modern? Beowulf all the way!

[papayahed]

Hmm, I hope mine's stylish.

Very Stylish.

What is your super power? Super Cuteness??

[The Comedian]

"In brightest day, in blackest night,
No evil shall escape my sight
Let those who worship evil's might,
Beware my power... Green Lantern's light!"

EDIT: So does anyone here read superhero comics? I always seem to find a way to sprinkle them into my reading habits. Right now, I'm working through the Green Lantern "Darkest Night" issues, which are spectacular. Geoff Johns, who is the lead writer on the series, has done an excellent job bringing life and drama back to one of my all-time favorite characters (the Green Lantern/Hal Jordan).

I've also started to read Jeff Lemire's "Sweet Tooth" series from Vertigo -- one of the best new comics going, though it is not quite a "superhero" story.

[Veho]

Daniel's made me laugh!

I've decided to join in :D

[Helga]

so many to choose from... but I'm going with Storm, she was my favourite in the comics... I'd like to be able to change the weather... it would snow a lot if I had the power

[Taliesin]

It's me, Flash! Flash by name, Flash by nature. Hurrah!
Woof-woof! Let's do-oo-ooooo it!

[Whifflingpin]

Arcane relics for ever

[DanielBenoit]

Very Stylish.

What is your super power? Super Cuteness??

Not exactly. .. . .

http://mintyferret.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/lolcat7.gif

[Scheherazade]

Beowulf all the way!Is that him in your avatar? :D

*ignoring all the slur against the one and only true superhero who has ever graced the comicdom* :p
EDIT: So does anyone here read superhero comics? Unfortunately, no. I grew up reading them but stopped for some reason. However, recently discovered that my library now has a small comics section so will have a look to see what is on offer.

Helga> Love Storm as well.

[Hank Stamper]

It's me, Flash! Flash by name, Flash by nature. Hurrah!
Woof-woof! Let's do-oo-ooooo it!

"Ask me why I don't wear any underwear"

"Why don't you wear any underwear?"

"Because the pants haven't been invented that will take on the job!"

[Lokasenna]

Is that him in your avatar? :D

I wish!:lol:

[SleepyWitch]

<---------------- what do you reckon?

[Annamariah]

Yippee, I always wanted to be a superhero! :banana:

[Weisinheimer]

I've always liked Beast from x-men...good looks, super strength, AND smarts. :ladysman:

[Virgil]

I always found Superman a bit boring to be honest - he is, to all intents and purposes, omnipotent, and his only weakness is an extremely rare, highly noticable mineral.

Batman, while as ridiculous as the next spandex-clad loon, has at least appeared in some fairly decent films, although he is not usually what makes them interesting. Much as I loved The Dark Knight, Christian Bale's ludicrous growling made it hard to take seriously in places...

Do the heroes have to be modern? Beowulf all the way!

:lol: That is very funny Loka. :)

Ironman!!

[Janine]

Hey, Virgil...we kind of match...at least our patriot colors! :lol:
Edit: Oh silly me, I thought Scher was Virgil. This is going to be a confusing weekend, I can see that already....

[JuniperWoolf]

Cool, I pick Rogue (the classic tough southerner Rogue, not the more modern crybaby one).



So does anyone here read superhero comics?

Mhmm, lots. My favorite superhero comic so far (not including Alan Moore stuff) is Batman: The Long Halloween. I like how they drew Poison Ivy.

[billl]

Inspired me to do an avatar for once.

[Virgil]

Hey, Virgil...we kind of match...at least our patriot colors! :lol:
Edit: Oh silly me, I thought Scher was Virgil. This is going to be a confusing weekend, I can see that already....

Oh Janine. You always get confused with avatar changes. :lol:

[Janine]

Oh Janine. You always get confused with avatar changes. :lol:

You said it! I have enough trouble, even when we keep our own. :lol:

[Heathcliff]

I'm super sleepy. I made me myself. The picture is tiny, there is a big one though, check this out: http://www.online-literature.com/forums/album.php?albumid=711&pictureid=5972

My power is the ability to sleep.

I guess I am a superhero...

[Helga]

now that's a power Heathcliff. I'd be the robin to your batman

[Maximilianus]

Joining the fight for justice!! :D


I always found Superman a bit boring to be honest - he is, to all intents and purposes, omnipotent, and his only weakness is an extremely rare, highly noticable mineral.
And let's not forget the underwear over his trousers :lol:


Batman, while as ridiculous as the next spandex-clad loon, has at least appeared in some fairly decent films, although he is not usually what makes them interesting. Much as I loved The Dark Knight, Christian Bale's ludicrous growling made it hard to take seriously in places...
I like Christian's version. Not much the others. Stupendous analysis, I think :D


Do the heroes have to be modern? Beowulf all the way!
Beowulf at your service... provided you let me kill your monster :D


Daniel's made me laugh!

I've decided to join in :D
Claire Bennett! :banana:


Not exactly. .. . .

http://mintyferret.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/lolcat7.gif
Crouching dog, hidden cat :lol: :lol:


Yippee, I always wanted to be a superhero! :banana:
Any special secret technique? :D


Inspired me to do an avatar for once.
Great bill, now you have an identity :p


I'm super sleepy. I made me myself. The picture is tiny, there is a big one though, check this out: http://www.online-literature.com/forums/album.php?albumid=711&pictureid=5972

My power is the ability to sleep.

I guess I am a superhero...
Cool super power. You can sleep your enemies to death :p

[Lokasenna]

Maximilianus, hooray for Beowulf! Even if the film did make me want to tear my eyes out and block up my ears with them!

Beowulf doesn't need to wear his underpants on the outside... like any true nutter, he fights as nature intended!

[Petrarch's Love]

I like the Beowulf choice, Lokasenna and Maximillianus.


Maximilianus, hooray for Beowulf! Even if the film did make me want to tear my eyes out and block up my ears with them!


I had been thinking I should just move it up on my netflix queue and see the thing already, but after reading that I think I'll defer some more. I suppose I'll have to break down and see it eventually if for no other reason than to have an opinion of my own when students ask me about it.

I was just thinking the other day that it might be time to change my avatar around anyway, so this thread gives me a good excuse. I can't actually remember which story my little MS image of the Medieval female warrior is from, so I'll consider her an every-woman stand in for an array of lady warriors from Brunhilde to Bradamante and Britomart (was there some sort of law in the late Middle Ages/Renaissance that women characters who fight should have names starting with "B"?).

[Annamariah]

Any special secret technique? :D

If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore, would it? :banana:

[kilted exile]

I always preferred the villians more so I have gone with the delightful doctor doom

[Paulclem]

Bananaman - wielder of the savage fruit.

I keep my eyes open and the banana peeled and ready...

Good idea for a thread. It's nice to have an alternate avatar.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Oh, I wondered why everyone had changed their avatars and I didn't even cotton on to the fact that they were all superheroes - (us Yorkshire folk are a bit think y' know). I don't really like superheroes and I can't think of one that I would want to represent me.

[Paulclem]

I used to read marvel and DC comics when I could get them as a kid - x-Men, Dr Strange, The Fantstic Four, Batman, Spiderman, The Hulk - superb. Some of the films are good - liked the last Batman. ity bout Heath Leger. He ws a greay Joker.

Oh, I wondered why everyone had changed their avatars and I didn't even cotton on to the fact that they were all superheroes - (us Yorkshire folk are a bit think y' know)

Ditto Neely - it took me a while to work out the avatar thing.

[Maximilianus]

Maximilianus, hooray for Beowulf! Even if the film did make me want to tear my eyes out and block up my ears with them!
:lol:


Beowulf doesn't need to wear his underpants on the outside... like any true nutter, he fights as nature intended!
Ditto :thumbs_up


I like the Beowulf choice, Lokasenna and Maximillianus.
Thank you, it's a great choice :D


I had been thinking I should just move it up on my netflix queue and see the thing already, but after reading that I think I'll defer some more. I suppose I'll have to break down and see it eventually if for no other reason than to have an opinion of my own when students ask me about it.
It won't hurt to see it once. If you don't like it you can always choose not to see it ever again :D


I was just thinking the other day that it might be time to change my avatar around anyway, so this thread gives me a good excuse. I can't actually remember which story my little MS image of the Medieval female warrior is from, so I'll consider her an every-woman stand in for an array of lady warriors from Brunhilde to Bradamante and Britomart
Great choice!


(was there some sort of law in the late Middle Ages/Renaissance that women characters who fight should have names starting with "B"?).
A putative explanation: "because brave babes wear no blouse but kick butt" http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/to_clue.gif http://smiles.kolobok.us/standart/scratch_one-s_head.gif


If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret anymore, would it? :banana:
Makes sense :rolleyes:

[LitNetIsGreat]

Oh, I wondered why everyone had changed their avatars and I didn't even cotton on to the fact that they were all superheroes - (us Yorkshire folk are a bit think y' know)


Ditto Neely - it took me a while to work out the avatar thing.

Good, at least I'm not alone. Also note my purposeful Freudian error of "think" instead of "thick"; really I must have meant that I am a genius or something...

When I was about 6 I used to have nightmares about the Incredible Hulk, does that count?

http://blogs.ajc.com/radio-tv-talk/files/2009/09/ferrignohulka.jpg

The real one, not any of this CGI nonsense Hulk.

Jesus, I'm even scared now...

[Paulclem]

But the 70's productions always killed the stories. Even as a kid I was convinced that there was a proforma for any long running series, and The Hulk was no different. Each episode seemed to remind me of something else - 6 Million Dollar Man, Planet of the Apes, The Hulk - it was like watching the same programme with a different character and setting.

Nowadays the story is sacrificed to the special effects. Both equally boring in the end.

[LitNetIsGreat]

That's true, but when you are six, a big angry green man with a ripped shirt is scary as hell.

[Scheherazade]

Each episode seemed to remind me of something else - 6 Million Dollar Man, Planet of the Apes, The Hulk - it was like watching the same programme with a different character and setting.

Let's leave the Major out of this, please:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6008/major.jpg

[papayahed]

But the 70's productions always killed the stories. Even as a kid I was convinced that there was a proforma for any long running series, and The Hulk was no different. Each episode seemed to remind me of something else - 6 Million Dollar Man, Planet of the Apes, The Hulk - it was like watching the same programme with a different character and setting.

Nowadays the story is sacrificed to the special effects. Both equally boring in the end.


Come on now, Buck Rogers was something special!!

[Paulclem]

Yes, point taken. That seemed to be the only thing he did though. Ripped his shirt off and threw a few filing cabinets about. Disappointing.

I never liked the 60's Batman series either. I wanted it to be more serious. I'd probably laugh at it more now.

I used to like Dr Strange, and I always thought that would be a good film. A relative tells me that it too is disppointing. I don't want to watch it in case it is. It was on sky over the Christmas Hols.

[papayahed]

Let's leave the Major out of this, please:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6008/major.jpg

That's true, who still doesn't do the "dunnnnnn duunnnnnn"

[Paulclem]

Let's leave the Major out of this, please:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6008/major.jpg

It had so much potential. My brother and I used to watch it, and he even got the figure with the lifting arm thing and the telescopic eye that you could see through whilst making that di-di-di-di-di sound.

Great idea. Terrible script - though I've only formulated that thought today. At the time I was left feeling ... disappointed.


Come on now, Buck Rogers was something special!!

I missed the Buck Rodgers thing. A whole chunk of my TV history is missing in the 80s when I was perpetually out and probably at the pub - drowning my disappointment at Planet of the Apes on TV and - gah - Knight Rider.


That's true, who still doesn't do the "dunnnnnn duunnnnnn"

Funny how we remember all the sound effects. I think i still make that funny metallic echo when I lift heavy things...

[Idril]

Because he is such a lovable tool...The Tick!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a371/IdrilCelebrindal/tick.jpg

[papayahed]

Nice!! I was debating on dressing as Arthur.

[Idril]

Oh, that would've been a good one! Did you know that Micky Dolenz of the The Monkees voiced Arthur for the 1st season? I just found that out!

[Gilliatt Gurgle]

None of your superhero's can hold a tail up to UNDERDOG!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcjOi_3H7gw

I know, I know; don't "hound" me too much for not changing my avatar.

[Paulclem]

Oh, that would've been a good one! Did you know that Micky Dolenz of the The Monkees voiced Arthur for the 1st season? I just found that out!

Is that the Arthur cartoon from the 1970's with the catchy theme tune?

[Idril]

Is that the Arthur cartoon from the 1970's with the catchy theme tune?

No, Arthur from The Tick cartoon, he was The Tick's sidekick. He was an accountant who wore a moth costume that being was always mistaken for a rabbit, that's him hovering above the the Tick in the picture. I remember that cartoon though, Paul. In fact, my brother and his family were actually in an episode of that which still boggles my mind a little bit. I have no idea how they came to the attention of the producers and then it's seems so weird that they would come all the way to ND and then there is the really odd thing...I've never seen it! My sons have but I never caught it. I should check youtube...

[Paulclem]

No, Arthur from The Tick cartoon, he was The Tick's sidekick. He was an accountant who wore a moth costume that being was always mistaken for a rabbit, that's him hovering above the the Tick in the picture. I remember that cartoon though, Paul. In fact, my brother and his family were actually in an episode of that which still boggles my mind a little bit. I have no idea how they came to the attention of the producers and then it's seems so weird that they would come all the way to ND and then there is the really odd thing...I've never seen it! My sons have but I never caught it. I should check youtube...

I couldn't find it, though it must be there. I'm not sure of the title.

The Tick is a great name for a Superhero. I'm surprised Hong Kong Phooey isn't here, or Batfink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW54W9y6-eU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMiDOkzfEZ4

[papayahed]

The Tick is a great name for a Superhero. I'm surprised Hong Kong Phooey isn't here, or Batfink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW54W9y6-eU


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMiDOkzfEZ4

I love me some Hong Kong Phooey!!

Also Shazaam and The Man from Atlantis:

http://www.factualopinion.com/.a/6a00d83455e40a69e200e553df4d358833-320wi

http://blogs.journallive.co.uk/journalblogcentral/atlantis.jpg

[Idril]

I couldn't find it, though it must be there. I'm not sure of the title.

I don't know what the name of it is either. I googled Arthur + North Dakota + canoeing because that's what they were doing but of course nothing showed up. I'll have to ask him. He has a copy of it but despite living in the same city, I have never made the effort to get it. :p

I have fond memories of Hong Kong Fooey but I don't remember Batfink. Shazam I loved...and Isis! But Great American Hero was on ABC and we didn't get ABC in my neck of the woods so I missed out on that one. Dark Wing Duck is another great superhero that is often overlooked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=375ENQbru8s&feature=related

He was a favorite of my boys when they were little, I even made a Dark Wing Duck Costume for them.

[Idril]

I don't know what the name of it is either. I googled Arthur + North Dakota + canoeing because that's what they were doing but of course nothing showed up. I'll have to ask him. He has a copy of it but despite living in the same city, I have never made the effort to get it. :p


Ok, it was actually a Postcards from Buster segment or spin off or whatever it was and the episode is called, Up The River but I couldn't find it on youtube.


107 Up the River (Mandan and Bismarck, North Dakota)

Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, Buster takes a canoe trip with the Stensley family. Along the way they introduce him to the Norwegian music, language, and dance that make up their family traditions...

They spelled the name wrong but it is the right episode.

....and now back to talking about superheros... :redface:

[Paulclem]

I love me some Hong Kong Phooey!!

Also Shazaam and The Man from Atlantis:

http://www.factualopinion.com/.a/6a00d83455e40a69e200e553df4d358833-320wi

http://blogs.journallive.co.uk/journalblogcentral/atlantis.jpg

I don't know Shazam, but we watched the Man from Atlantis. Did you try to swim like that in the pool?

[Heathcliff]

<---------------- what do you reckon?

Weeeeeee!

I love your snail!!

[stephofthenight]

well, the weekend is over, twas fun. mayhaps we should have a theme every weekend.

[Heathcliff]

EVERY WEEKEND!!

It was hard enough to find something this weekend without destroying the life out of my copyright concerns.

Still... It would be fun.

[The Comedian]

Every day is superhero day for me. Now if only every day were a weekend, then I'd be rockin'.

[Paulclem]

well, the weekend is over, twas fun. mayhaps we should have a theme every weekend.

Good idea. What about a ridiculous hat weekend, or a monocrome weekend, or a lovely view weekend, or an urban deprivation weekend, or rusting car in a pond weekend, or a dead celebrity weekend, or a mask weekend, or a favourite nibble weekend - (don't google that!) - or an interplanetary weekend, or a strange shoes weekend, or a fish weekend, or a brilliand dessert weekend, or a brilliant desert weekend, or a colourful brush weekend or....or am I just being silly? I did enjoy the superhero weekend though. I'll have to pop along to Avatars-r-us to supply all the potentials.

Also do you want to forsake your unique identity on a regular basis? Or should we give in to our multi-facetedness. Are you still reading, or have you given up...

[Scheherazade]

Good idea. What about a ridiculous hat weekend, or a monocrome weekend, or a lovely view weekend, or an urban deprivation weekend, or rusting car in a pond weekend, or a dead celebrity weekend, or a mask weekend, or a favourite nibble weekend - (don't google that!) - or an interplanetary weekend, or a strange shoes weekend, or a fish weekend, or a brilliand dessert weekend, or a brilliant desert weekend, or a colourful brush weekend or....or am I just being silly? I did enjoy the superhero weekend though. I'll have to pop along to Avatars-r-us to supply all the potentials.:rolleyes:

We draw the line somewhere, you know... We only have "Steal an Avatar Weekend", "Mupper Weekend" and "Anime Weekend"... OK, on occassion we might have celebrated the arrival of the summer too but that is it... I think.

:p

Also, I might have started all these threads but Neely and JBI are the masterminds behind really.
Are you still reading, or have you given up...Why? You wanted to carry on?

:D



I would like to thank everyone who has taken part in our "LitNet Superhero Weekend Celebrations".

Please watch General Chat section for further social events.

[Paulclem]

I do go on a bit.

I've been to the Avatar shop - thought I'd have a change. I might make a habit of it.

[Virgil]

Yikes. I need to get back to me!

[papayahed]

Good idea. What about a ridiculous hat weekend, or a monocrome weekend, or a lovely view weekend, or an urban deprivation weekend, or rusting car in a pond weekend, or a dead celebrity weekend, or a mask weekend, or a favourite nibble weekend - (don't google that!) - or an interplanetary weekend, or a strange shoes weekend, or a fish weekend, or a brilliand dessert weekend, or a brilliant desert weekend, or a colourful brush weekend or....or am I just being silly? I did enjoy the superhero weekend though. I'll have to pop along to Avatars-r-us to supply all the potentials.

Also do you want to forsake your unique identity on a regular basis? Or should we give in to our multi-facetedness. Are you still reading, or have you given up...


Doh! You've opened up a whole can of ideas! Favorite land mass weekend, favorite dictator, condiment weekend.....

allll riiiiiggghhhttttt!!!

[Heathcliff]

Okay. That was fun.

Time to be normal again for me.

Well, normal enough.

[Janine]

Doh! You've opened up a whole can of ideas! Favorite land mass weekend, favorite dictator, condiment weekend.....

allll riiiiiggghhhttttt!!!

I was thinking the same thing...that was until Paulclem listed all of those....yes, Paul, you did go a little overboard....

I like your new avy, papayahed. Somehow one can never go wrong with Snoopy...he really make me smile seeing he's such an avid reader!

I haven't decided what I would like to be next; I am sort of enjoying being WW (that really translates to: I am too lazy to find anything and upload it).

[Paulclem]

Doh! You've opened up a whole can of ideas! Favorite land mass weekend, favorite dictator, condiment weekend.....

allll riiiiiggghhhttttt!!!

I like condiment weekend. Chunky chutney for me.