tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post4944163791573697920..comments2024-03-19T10:41:35.976-05:00Comments on Bronze Age Babies: Face-Off: The Inhuman SistersDoughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04248324005584963229noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-83180304627617247552010-11-23T12:28:49.123-06:002010-11-23T12:28:49.123-06:00I'll go with Medusa here,easily a more interes...I'll go with Medusa here,easily a more interesting character. In fact,her appearances as a member of the FF are probably my favorite issues featuring Medusa. In most appearances,she simply sits around Attilan fawning over "poor Black Bolt".<br />Besides, I can't pick Crystal here for one(albeit silly)reason. Why doesn't her team uniform have a "4" on the middle? She only gets one on her belt? What's the deal with that?J.A. Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15800901321134394272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-63316549197227883202010-11-23T09:35:12.830-06:002010-11-23T09:35:12.830-06:00Medusa.., Medusa.., Medusa.. My 'first comic&#...Medusa.., Medusa.., Medusa.. My 'first comic' after years of missing the FF cartoon show of the 60s was FF 138 (1973) on a LONG summer road trip with my parents across country, and birthed my joy of comics for the rest of my days. <br /><br />I loved how Medusa's personality fit more dynamically into the FF than any of the Crystal issues I ever read. The FF seemed more functional with Medusa than even Sue at times. She was definitely more daring, more eager to prove herself and be a powerful team player, rather than simply be the sometimes confidant to Johnny, or date for Reed (FF 142/143). <br /><br />So fighting-wise, as well as interpersonal relationships, Thomas really carved a special niche for her in the ranks, which was very cool to read each month. I think readers cared for her as a team member more than Crystal by that time. I loved how John Buscema would draw her as well. <br /><br />Definitely loved her daring outfit as well.. As for the cover of 138, certainly her 'bursting out' pose/expression was delightful eye-candy for many years to come :). <br /><br />As always, EXCELLENT TOPIC..!david_bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218727673816200051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5293155946761960913.post-29449697874957527472010-11-23T08:59:36.986-06:002010-11-23T08:59:36.986-06:00The trouble I had with Crystal, leaving aside the ...The trouble I had with Crystal, leaving aside the fact she was a bit insipid as a character, was that she was just too powerful. With her control of earth, air, water and fire, she was probably more powerful than the other three FF members put together. The odd thing was this rarely came across in the comics, where she was usually as much use as a candy floss umbrella.<br /><br />On the other hand, Medusa had a power that was even more feeble than Sue Storm's but I always felt she had a bit more character than Crystal. She also wore nice boots. So, as drama is all about characters (and footwear), my vote goes to Medusa.Steve Does Comicshttp://stevedoescomics.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com