Argonite takes some time to wear off. During that time Lord Dax will be very weak, and he’s surrounded by superheroes. Besides, now that he’s in a position of weakness, Dax will be more amenable to negotiating. Besides, Dax [Redacted], so he’s not going to cause more trouble now that [Redacted].
If I recall, part of the reason Dax was super-upset was that he came for Ul-Ron, but Ul-Ron was nowhere to be found. Since he’s here, there’s less reason to be upset.
Also, Ron jr was able to do surprisingly well against Dax given the size disparity, so we expect that Ul-Ron would have the upper hand even without the kids, and the kids had been doing surprisingly well. Dax choosing to be too violent before getting back to Argos seems like it wouldn’t go well.
Unfortunately PS238 is often full of typos. Given that Aaron is the writer, artist, letterer and editor for every issue, we should probably cut him some slack. (I’m surprised he never asked anyone to proofread the dialogue baloons and captions though.)
Likewise, “the argonite back under wraps” should probably be “the argonite’s back under wraps”.
However, given that the books have been published long ago and this is just getting republished on the web now, it is probably too late for corrections.
I spent yesterday in detention with Zodon, Von Fogg, the Flea and the Angie-bot for revealing Spoilers; I’ve learned my lesson and will be commenting without revealing anything. (Or at least [Redacting] any spoilers.)
Argonite is obviously based on Kryptonite, just as Atlas is an expy of Superman. Atlas’ rocket was found by a farmer, who was convinced to adopt Ul-Ron by Tom Davison. The rocket was later turned over to the military, who tried to reverse engineer the Argosian technology. (During the testing of the experimental rocket plane Kevin’s father became the first Emerald Gauntlet.) Since Atlas is an expy of Superman, we’ve all assumed Argos was destroyed, as has Atlas himself. The question is: why did Atlas assume Argos was destroyed? In various continuities, Superman discovered this information from recordings made by Jor-El and Lara, and/or information provided by Brainiac, the Alien Cleric, the Guardians of the Universe, or Hawkman. (The last three being reliable sources of information who could corroborate Jor-El’s message. Post-Crisis, the Katar Hol Hawkman actually took Superman to see the ruins of Krypton, before Hawkman’s continuity got completely messed up.)
So who told Ul-Ron Peterson that his homeworld was destroyed? Lord Dax claims they lied to Atlas; if so why? And if Argos is still around, why was Ul-Ron sent to Earth, why did it take nearly forty years for anyone to check up on him, and where did Argonite come from? Well, I’m not telling! I do not want to spend any more time than necessary around a von Fogg. (Zodon’s not so bad; if he gets really worked up he usually starts singing songs from “Le Miz”. The profanity filter gives him a great singing voice! 🙂 )
My bet is still on ‘royal succession roulette’, with one possible heir being sent off to keep him safe from the more enthusiastic competitors, or just to get him out of the way.
I’m also surprised that no one mentioned that the Revenant’s symbol is on the container of Argonite when Atlas pulled it out at the end of the last issue.
Why? We were shown Atlas got it from Revenant, causing property damage. Like Atlas being an expy of Superman, Revenant is an expy of Batman ho keeps kryptonite ‘just in case’
Rev is bats with a balanced if bipolar personality and more enthusiasm. Basically the hero Batman could be without all the baggage. He’s helpful beyond heroism and playful where Wayne is guarded and jaded while being a hero.
Love the app.
That’s what makes Revenant the most responsible adult; he is asking Tyler, “This habit is going to get you further into the capes-and-tights dynamic, and like I asked when you reclaimed your cape and helmet from the memorial, ‘Are you certain?’ “
No, I think his tutoring was to help him survive the risks and dangers his parents wanted him to face. The toys and skills do that and he doesn’t try to hide like he did before he met Revenant.
They god an App for everything nowadays
You couldn’t, y’know, chain him up first? Or something? Generally restrain him…? *rolls eyes* Capes…
How? Once the Arognite is removed, he can escape pretty much anything.
Capes?
“but E…”
Argonite takes some time to wear off. During that time Lord Dax will be very weak, and he’s surrounded by superheroes. Besides, now that he’s in a position of weakness, Dax will be more amenable to negotiating. Besides, Dax [Redacted], so he’s not going to cause more trouble now that [Redacted].
If I recall, part of the reason Dax was super-upset was that he came for Ul-Ron, but Ul-Ron was nowhere to be found. Since he’s here, there’s less reason to be upset.
Also, Ron jr was able to do surprisingly well against Dax given the size disparity, so we expect that Ul-Ron would have the upper hand even without the kids, and the kids had been doing surprisingly well. Dax choosing to be too violent before getting back to Argos seems like it wouldn’t go well.
Flip of a swotch and its back on… besides this properly isn’t his first time fighting the super package.
aaargh.
“elicit”.
not “illicit”.
aargh. physical pain. must… inject… morphine.
Unfortunately PS238 is often full of typos. Given that Aaron is the writer, artist, letterer and editor for every issue, we should probably cut him some slack. (I’m surprised he never asked anyone to proofread the dialogue baloons and captions though.)
Likewise, “the argonite back under wraps” should probably be “the argonite’s back under wraps”.
However, given that the books have been published long ago and this is just getting republished on the web now, it is probably too late for corrections.
Ok, screw the Super-feebs and their magic rocks. The real story in this episode is the Revenant’s smart assed commentary.
I agree, I too enjoy his witty dialogue with Moon Shadow. Best part of the comic.
yes yes yes….i loved that.
“But seriously, the planet’s still there.”
*click*
“Aaah! STOP IT. You… jerk…”
I spent yesterday in detention with Zodon, Von Fogg, the Flea and the Angie-bot for revealing Spoilers; I’ve learned my lesson and will be commenting without revealing anything. (Or at least [Redacting] any spoilers.)
Argonite is obviously based on Kryptonite, just as Atlas is an expy of Superman. Atlas’ rocket was found by a farmer, who was convinced to adopt Ul-Ron by Tom Davison. The rocket was later turned over to the military, who tried to reverse engineer the Argosian technology. (During the testing of the experimental rocket plane Kevin’s father became the first Emerald Gauntlet.) Since Atlas is an expy of Superman, we’ve all assumed Argos was destroyed, as has Atlas himself. The question is: why did Atlas assume Argos was destroyed? In various continuities, Superman discovered this information from recordings made by Jor-El and Lara, and/or information provided by Brainiac, the Alien Cleric, the Guardians of the Universe, or Hawkman. (The last three being reliable sources of information who could corroborate Jor-El’s message. Post-Crisis, the Katar Hol Hawkman actually took Superman to see the ruins of Krypton, before Hawkman’s continuity got completely messed up.)
So who told Ul-Ron Peterson that his homeworld was destroyed? Lord Dax claims they lied to Atlas; if so why? And if Argos is still around, why was Ul-Ron sent to Earth, why did it take nearly forty years for anyone to check up on him, and where did Argonite come from? Well, I’m not telling! I do not want to spend any more time than necessary around a von Fogg. (Zodon’s not so bad; if he gets really worked up he usually starts singing songs from “Le Miz”. The profanity filter gives him a great singing voice! 🙂 )
Super-detention. The one detention I would be fine with getting.
My bet is still on ‘royal succession roulette’, with one possible heir being sent off to keep him safe from the more enthusiastic competitors, or just to get him out of the way.
I’m also surprised that no one mentioned that the Revenant’s symbol is on the container of Argonite when Atlas pulled it out at the end of the last issue.
That’s cause no one was surprised, he’s Batman, what does Batman always have?
Why? We were shown Atlas got it from Revenant, causing property damage. Like Atlas being an expy of Superman, Revenant is an expy of Batman ho keeps kryptonite ‘just in case’
Hm?
?p=1257 – “Where is Argonaut? Where is my son!?” *face seen* “You’re… Atlas?”
?p=1261 – ‘still trying to convince a mysterious stranger’ *face completely concealed*
It feels as though Atlas has revealed himself to the captain, and then that revelation been immediately retconned. Somewhat jarring.
I don’t think it meant to be concealing his identity it just the sun is still to his back, so nothing retconned.
That still doesn’t explain the ‘mysterious stranger’ line, though…
Rev is bats with a balanced if bipolar personality and more enthusiasm. Basically the hero Batman could be without all the baggage. He’s helpful beyond heroism and playful where Wayne is guarded and jaded while being a hero.
Love the app.
VOTE: progress or suppress?
Progress, he jumped into danger without a second thought to save someone.
Oh yes, definitely progress.
Though, when you think about it, he got in to this to learn how to AVIOD danger…hmmmmm…
That’s what makes Revenant the most responsible adult; he is asking Tyler, “This habit is going to get you further into the capes-and-tights dynamic, and like I asked when you reclaimed your cape and helmet from the memorial, ‘Are you certain?’ “
No, I think his tutoring was to help him survive the risks and dangers his parents wanted him to face. The toys and skills do that and he doesn’t try to hide like he did before he met Revenant.
It’s hard to gauge facial expressions under a full mask, but Revenant looks like a proud parent/teacher there. 🙂