Showing posts with label Cyborg/Victor Stone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cyborg/Victor Stone. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Books of Disinterest: The Teen Titans series by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo

I was thinking of reading the Teen Titans comic book series by Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo but after looking at all the books in the series, I'm not sure if I want to. Because why did all the other characters (Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire and Robin) get solo books? And not to mention Raven and Beast Boy had another book together. But somehow Cyborg doesn't get a book. It's so disappointing and so is the so-called excuse that Kami Garcia gave for not wanting to write a book for him. She claimed he should be written by a person of color. That's such a cop out. Did she not feel like writing a book for him since she's not Black or doesn't share his culture/background.

So if that's the case, does that mean she's an alien from Tamaran like Starfire? Or is she a demon like Raven? Or a mutant or can change into various animals like Beast Boy? Or is she an orphaned circus performer who was adopted by a billionaire like Robin? Or was she raised and trained by an assassin whose father is also that same billionaire like Damian? Yet, she has no problem writing about these characters. And not to mention, she found their point of view but couldn't for Cyborg. Apparently, he will be featured in the final book with all the Titans together. A quick update, surprisingly Cyborg is in the Starfire book as a supporting character. Which again begs the question, why couldn't he have had his own book?

So, if she had no problem writing about him in both the Starfire book and the final book, why couldn't she have written a book for him? It just felt like she gave a poor excuse for not wanting to write for him. And it's a really bad look from both her and DC Comics that Cyborg is the only one who didn't get a book. If I do read this series, I'm going see if I can find the books used or at a thrift store.

Update to add: I kept thinking about this and I just don't get why she couldn't write a book for Cyborg. Like the others, he's a teen hero and due to an accident was given cybernetics that allowed him to be a living weapon. Cyborg is a pretty interesting character, and his race and ethnicity is only one aspect to who he is, it's just so disappointing that he didn't get a comic book in this series.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Art of the Day: Teen Titans


Artwork: Teen Titans by Gabriel Picolo

This looks like a fun random day of the Teen Titans just sitting around doing absolutely nothing. That is except for doing something fun and ridiculous such as Cyborg and Beast Boy doing the static electricity lightbulb trick. And Raven is reading as usual while Starfire seems to be cheering on Cyborg and Beast Boy. The only one missing is Robin, he's probably back in Gotham. And he's also the only one who doesn't live full-time at Titans Tower.

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Art of the Day: Cyborg


Artwork: Cyborg #1 cover by Ivan Reis, ink by Joe Prado and color by Adriano Lucas

Friday, October 19, 2018

Characters Reading: Teen Titans (Teen Titans Go!)

I love watching Teen Titans Go!, the show has so many amazingly random and wacky episodes such as when Robin was trying to teach the Titans about real estate. But one of my favorite episodes is "Books" and in that episode Raven gave each of the Titans a book to read as a way to alleviate their boredom.

Starfire read a book about pelicans, Robin read The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin, Cyborg read The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and Beast Boy read The Return of the Invisible Man. I was surprised that the writer included real book titles in this episode well all except for the book Beast Boy was reading. It's actually not a published book but the reworked title from the 1940s movie The Invisible Man Returns.

(Teen Titans Go! season 1 episode 27 "Books")

Monday, September 3, 2018

Love That!: Justice League Movie


I know that in general people tend to talk about things they don't like more than they do the things they like. And I'm no exception because I know I do the same thing which is why I'm going to start focusing on things I have enjoyed but rarely talk about with my new column, Love That!. For instance, I realized that I have never said anything about the Justice League movie.

Surprisingly, I actually really enjoyed watching this movie. I feel like they finally got the characters heading in the right direction, Bruce Wayne (Batman) was actually thinking things through instead of being the raging idiot he was in Batman v Superman. While, Diana (Wonder Woman) was dealing with her feelings of isolation and it was nice to see Clark Kent (Superman) not so melancholy as he was in both Man of Steel and Batman v Superman.

It was interesting watching Bruce trying to make amends for the terrible decisions he made in BvS while he tried to put together a team of heroes. I absolutely adored Barry Allen (The Flash) and Arthur Curry (Aquaman)'s zany antics. Meanwhile, it was a little heartbreaking watching Victor Stone (Cyborg) struggle with trying to adjust to not only his new cybernetic body but also a feeling of isolation, but he worked through it. There were a lot of things I like about this movie including the scenes with Lois Lane and Clark at the farm and when Clark's mother Martha showed up. Those were really touching moments.

Justice League had plenty of action, humor and an interesting story, I found it to be far more enjoyable than the chaotic BvS or the depressing Man of Steel. However, it did have a problem with pacing, there were times when it felt like some scenes were moving at a snails pace. And that's a problem someone should have noticed either during filming or the editing process where it could have been fixed. I also had one more issue with the movie and that's with Batman and Lois calling Superman Clark while there were a few police officers nearby. I know they were mostly caught up in the moment of trying to calm down an enraged Superman after he was bought back to life. However, it will be harder for Clark to keep his identity a secret if more people know about it.

Aside from the pacing, this wasn't a bad movie, I don't know if DC Comics and Warner Bros. will continue this movie universe but I wish they would because Justice League felt like they finally listened to many of the complaints about Man of Steel and Batman v Superman. This is a movie that was actually fun to watch.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Art of the Day: Cyborg


Artwork: Cyborg by Rich Bernatovech

I can't believe Cyborg will have been featured in two big screen movie in two years: Justice League (2017) and Teen Titans Go! To The Movies (premiering this Friday 7/27).

Monday, October 9, 2017

Toy Corner: Funko Cyborg (Justice League movie)

The latest Justice League movie trailer which was released over the weekend at the New York Comic Con (NYCC already has fans talking. Since the release of the movie is a little over a month away, I thought I would start focusing a bit on the merchandise. And I hope as I search through all the Justice League merchandise that Lois Lane will not be left out or forgotten.

As a Cyborg fan I do wonder how much of his story will be shown in the movie. All that aside, isn't this Funko Cyborg super adorable. I already know that this is going to be one of the first items that I get.


Funko Pop! Justice League Movie: Cyborg                                     Price may vary depending on stores

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Book Review: Cyborg vol #2 (DC You)


Book: Cyborg volume #2: Enemy of the State (issues #7-12) by David F. Walker (#7-9) and Marv Wolfman (#10-12)

Illustration by Claude St. Aubin (#7), Felipe Watanabe (#8-12), Daniel HDR (#8, 10-12), Julio Ferreira (#8-12) and Ivan Reis (layout #10),

Ink by Andy Owens (#7), Oclair Albert (#8-12), Julio Ferreira (#8-12) and Daniel HDR (#11-12)

Color by Adriano Lucas (#7-12) and Letters by Rob Leigh (#7-9, 11-12) and Corey Breen (#10)

Edition: Single Print Issues


Rating: 5 stars

Review:

Cyborg volume #2 has a good balance of good story telling, humor, sci-fi and action. I love seeing all the moments between Victor and his father because they were very fun and heartwarming. The writing is good and the plot seems to be very thought out and although the writers may have changed midway, there is no difference in the writing.

Friday, June 2, 2017

Currently Reading: Cyborg vol #2 (DC You) and Hawkeye vol #4 (Marvel Now)

I was going through my books and found two I know I should have finished a while ago. I don't know how I forgot about them especially since Cyborg vol #1 was a great read and the Hawkeye series has been nothing but fun.


Book: Cyborg volume #2: Enemy of the State (issues #7-12) by David F. Walker (#7-9) and Marv Wolfman (#10-12)

Illustration by Claude St. Aubin (#7), Felipe Watanabe (#8-12), Daniel HDR (#8, 10-12), Julio Ferreira (#8-12) and Ivan Reis (layout #10),

Ink by Andy Owens (#7), Oclair Albert (#8-12), Julio Ferreira (#8-12) and Daniel HDR (#11-12)

Color by Adriano Lucas (#7-12) and Letters by Rob Leigh (#7-9, 11-12) and Corey Breen (#10)

Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

CYBORG—PROPERTY OF THE STATE!

With his cybernetic tech continuing to evolve, Victor Stone may not know exactly what he is anymore, but he knows that he’s a hero. But ever since Vic helped to repel the alien invasion force called the Technosapiens, the U.S. government has been keeping a close eye on cybernetic enhancements. And that means they’re keeping a close eye on Cyborg.

Now, a new piece of legislation called the Cybernetic Regulation Act has made Vic himself the property of the United States! And if the government gets their hands on him, they can use his technology to reverse-engineer the ultimate weapon…at the cost of Victor’s life.

But Victor has a plan to find out what’s behind this sudden interest in cyber-enhanced individuals. It involves Shazam and Vic’s friends in the Justice League and putting himself right in his enemy’s clutches!





Book: Hawkeye volume #4: Rio Bravo (issues #12-13, 15, 17, 19 and 21-22) by Matt Fraction

Illustration by David Aja (#13, 15, 19, 21-22), Francesco Francavilla (#12) and Chris Eliopoulos with David Aja (#17)

Color by Francesco Francavilla (#12), Matt Hollingsworth (#13, 15, 19, 21-22) and Jordie Bellaire (#17) and Letters by Chris Eliopoulos

Cover Art by David Aja

Edition: Trade Paperback

Description:

The Final Chapter of Matt Fraction and David Aja's Eisner-Winning Reinvention of the Arrowed Avenger!

Reeling from recent events, even Hawkeye wants to know his new status quo. Who's with him? Who's against him? Who's trying to kill him, and why? And just when Clint's rock bottom couldn't arrive fast enough, his brother shows up. After a lifetime of bad decisions, Clint and Barney Barton realize they'll have to save one another -- if they don't kill each other first. But when Clown and the Tracksuit Draculas lay siege to their building, round one doesn't go well. Deafened and bloodied, will the Bartons make easy pickings for the Tracksuits? Ever seen Rio Bravo? The brothers Barton double down in a new kind of shoot 'em up! Don't miss it, bro.

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Book Review: Cyborg vol #1 (DC You)


Book: Cyborg volume #1: Unplugged (issues #1-6) by David F. Walker

Illustration by Ivan Reis (#1, 2, 3, layouts for issues #4-6), Eduardo Pansica (#3), Felipe Watanabe (#4-6), Daniel HDR (#5 and 6) and Cliff Richards (#6)

Ink by Joe Prado (#1 and 2), Ray McCarthy (#2), Scott Hanna (#2-4), Albert Oclair (#3, 5 and 6), Ivan Reis (#3), Wayne Faucher (#4), Julio Ferreira (#5 and 6), Andy Owens (#5), Juan Castro (#5) and Cliff Richards (#6)

Color by Adriano Lucas (#1-6) and Pete Pantanzis (#4-6) and Letters by Rob Leigh (#1, 2, 4 and 5), Corey Breen (#3) and Travis Lanham (#6)

Cover Art by Ivan Reis, ink by Joe Prado and color by Adriano Lucas


Edition: Single Print Issues

Description:

Victor Stone has had his share of near-death experiences—it’s part of what made him the cyber-enhanced superhero Cyborg in the first place. But after his latest brush with death, something has changed with Vic’s cybernetics. They’re evolving, and no one can explain why!

But there’s more to Vic’s evolution than a new look and new powers. Something in his technology is calling out between worlds—and the message has been received by invaders who will stop at nothing to possess it. These Technosapiens aim to absorb all of humanity into their collective if it means a chance to get their hands on Cyborg.