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Jimi wrote this in 1967 for
Are You Experienced?
; it was inspired by his girlfriend at the time, Kathy Mary Etchingham. He'd gotten into an argument with her about her cooking. She got very angry and started throwing pots and pans and finally stormed out to stay at a friend's home for a day or so. When she came back, Jimi had written "The Wind Cries Mary" for her.
Kathy Mary recalled, "We'd had a row over food. Jimi didn't like lumpy mashed potato. There were thrown plates and I ran off. When I came back the next day, he'd written that song about me. It's incredibly flattering." (Source
magazine February 2013)
Jimi wrote the song quietly in his apartment and didn't show it to anybody. After recording "Fire" (which was about his sexual relationship with Kathy), he had 20 minutes to spare in the recording studio, so he showed it to the band. They managed to record it in the 20 minute period they had. The band later recorded several more takes of the song, but they all seemed very sterile and they decided to go with the original recording.
This was the third single from
Are You Experienced?
. (thanks, Brett - Edmonton, Canada, for above 2)
A lot of people assumed this was about marijuana, which is also known as "Mary Jane."
This song begins with a distinctive and recognizable introduction, in which three chromatically ascending 'five' chords are played in second inversion. A 'five' chord consists of two notes (first or "root," and fifth) instead of three (root, third and fifth). The missing middle note gives the chord a more 'open' or 'bare' sound. A second inversion "flips" the notes in the chord, so that the fifth, not the root, is the lowest sounding note. This makes it more difficult for the listener to immediately identify what key the song is being played in. In addition, a syncopated rhythm makes it difficult for the listener to identify the "down beats" of the song. This combination of musical elements creates a unique and disorienting experience when the song is heard for the first time.
Jamie Cullum covered this song, replacing the guitar part with a jazzy piano. Other artists to record the song include John Mayer, Popa Chubby and Robyn Hitchcock. (thanks, Tonyz - Mandelieu)
According to the book
Jimi Hendrix: Electric Gypsy
, Hendrix wrote this as a very long song, but broke it down to fit the short-song convention and make it radio friendly. Hendrix was concerned that listeners wouldn't understand the song in its shortened form.
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The Jimi Hendrix song The Wind Cries Mary has long been understood by a few select individuals whom I know not one as of yet. Even when I try to express its meaning in details like the following examples it falls on dead ears. So let me try it again and see if anyone has ears to hear:
1- The wind is the spirit of God.
2- Mary is the Virgin Mary who bore the son of god
3- The king who has no wife is none other than God himself
4- The wind spoke to many prophets in the past to proclaim his will.
5. The queen is Mary the mother of Christ
6- The wind will call no more prophets as the son is the last in a line of proclamation of God's final word;Hebrews chapter 1.
Mike - Pawtucket, Ri
This song does not contain a reference to the BBC Test Card F, as previously noted, as the song was recorded on May 5, 1967, and the test card was first broadcast on July 2, 1967.
Lisa - New York, Ny
The Song With "The Never-Ending Ending"........................................
Jim Kimmel - The Blue, Blue Skies Of Albuquerque, Nm
I am actually teaching "The Raven" in my class, and as I was driving home, I heard "The Wind Cries Mary" and a lightbulb went on. It is amazingly similar! I'm glad someone else thought so.
Jana - Los Angeles, Ca
I agree with Jeff's comment below.
I think Jimi was emphasizing that he had
been burned one to many times by a
relationship gone bad...( "it whispers
no, this will be the last" in F major ).
Cool melody and interesting guitar riffs
during the solo.
Craig - San Diego, Ca
Try listening to this song alone in your bedroom at 2 am with the window open during a thunder storm. The last chords have a habit of synching up with the thunder. It's nothing short of incredible.
Chloe - St. Louis, Mo
Just as easily as the wind passes through your fingers, so can women. I believe this is what Jimi is trying to exemplify here, as cheesy as it sounds.
Jeff - Baltimore, Nv
Simply gorgeous, gentle playing, rivaled only by the likes of "Little Wing" or "Angel."
Some of the best songs are those with a wistful tone, and Jimi puts voice and guitar to that so well.
Oldpink - New Castle, In
The plot reminds me a bit of Poe's "The Raven". Its a weak link, But the first verse of both poems establish the time as late at night (...Clowns have gone off to bed... Midnight dark and dreary), The last verse in each poem has the protagonist wondering poetically if they will ever meet up with their lovers again. Both are bluntly denied by their respective antagonists (The Wind in the case of Hendrix (No this will be the last) and the Raven in the case of Poe (Quoth the Raven, "Never More".) Incidentally, both poets had a hankering for opiates.
John - Lafayette, La
thanks to Matt ..
John Mayer has a pretty good cover of this song..
you can hear it at:
Shivam - Ranchi, India
nope, for an F (the tone of the song and the third chord in the intro, the notes played are C,F and C (from low to high).
A power chord would be F,C and F (where the 1st two are the same notes as the last two in the one played by Hendrix).
I really like his psychedelic rock songs, but I have to say I have a thing for these ballads, little wing, castles made of sand, the wind cries Mary...
P.a. - Paris, France
im no music man, but is the intro to this song a power chord?
Sam - Seattle, Wa
Now we come to song #9 on my all-time list. Most people, if they play at all, can only mimic moods or even other sounds when they play guitar. Good guitarists show us the way a mood sounds; great guitarists evoke it. Jimi--especially in this song--makes what he plays into the moods themselves. And the lyrics fit seamlessly with his guitar work, and so do his vocals. To Shannon of Mobile, AK: One sign of a great artist is that he or she can create fine work out of mundane or dreary things. To Travis of Blicksburg, VA: Pat Boone doing this song? I've got to hear it to believe it. It sounds as implausible as Debby Boone covering "Love or Confusion."
Musicmama - New York, Ny
I have always believed this song has been about the women in Jimi's life and the few ones that were special to him. As someone who has been with a fair share of women, there are a select few who leave an impact and who you may regret tosssing aside. To me, Mary represents the last special girl in his life and the Wind basically tells him that Mary was the last special girl he was ever going to get. "It whispers no this will be the last"
Td - New York, Ny
I verry much like the cover of Cassandra Wilson.
Just heavenly.
Jef Van Ruyssevelt - Antwerp, Belgium
This song reminds me of my recently deceased dog.
Johnny - Los Angeles, Ca
The lines
"After all the jacks are in their boxes
And the clowns have all gone to bed"
refer to the old BBC Test Carf "F" that used to be shown once programs had stopped broadcasting for the night. You can see it here http://usera.imagecave.com/spamm/BBC-TCF.jpg
Matt - Birmingham, England
My all time favorite Hendrix song, with Castle's Made of Sand, Hey Joe, and Remember right behind it.
Joe - Bethlahem, Pa
Jamie Cullum does a wonderful job with Radiohead,it's one of my favorite remakes, but I have to agree that he does not do justice to "The Wind Cries Mary". I was really dissapointed when I heard it.
Tracy - Normal, Il
The solo for this song, is one of Hendrix best in my opinion
Dane - Honolulu, Hi
thats sort of dissapointing that such a beautiful song was written because of sucky cooking ya know. but its still my favorite song i love it.
Shannon - Mobile, Ak
One of my fav Hendrix Songs
Johnny - Los Angeles, Ca
Cullum murders this song...in fact he murders all the songs he covers.
Rhedyn Williams - Bristol, England
great song... Jimi rocks!
Stefanie Magura - Rock Hill, Sc
This is about Fire. I got a valid explanation from Bassist Noel Redding. It was jan. 1969, and it was freezing in London. When the band got inside of Redding's mother's house, Jimi politely scooted up to her and asked if he could "stand next to her fire". Imagine what you wish, but this is the full explanation.
Kesami - Concord, Ca
Um, Fire was not about sex man. That is bs. Its about hm going to bandmates moms house for Christmas or something and wanting to stand next to the fireplace. Rover was the dog that was lying down in front of the fireplace vefore he got there. Hence the "Move over Rover"
Gage - Millville, Nj
Cullum is cool, check out his version of Cole Porter's, "I Get A Kick Out Of You" I don't know how old he is but he is on!
Tom - Fillmore, Ca
There's a newer jazz artist that I recently heard about that covers a different variety of songs in a great jazz format, and he did a wonderful job with Wind Crys Mary... his name is Jamie Cullum and I suggest you check him out. He also covered Pharrell & Jay-Z's Frontin', and Radiohead's High and Dry.
Ali - East Lansing, Mi
This is one of the best songs from Are You Experienced! Definetly a 'Want To Hear song'!!
Daniel - Cape Breton, Canada
Dawn from Colonial Heights... if you're who I think you are, we went to High School together... in fact, you were my very first girlfriend :) -Loran
Loran - Columbus, Ga
Hilariously as it seems , this song was covered by pat boone on his "In a metal mood " album
Travis - Blicksburg, Va
The arguement was over whether Kathy was using dirty pots and pans while cooking, if I recall.
Brett - Edmonton, Canada
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Author of parenting books blogs about raising children and health issues.
For kids' eating habits, preferences start at birth
Researchers find that breastfed children were exposed to more food flavors and were therefore more likely to be healthier eaters than their non-breastfed peers.
Wed, Sep 03, 2014 at 11:13 AM
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Think it doesn't matter what your baby eats in their early years? It's all just a bunch of baby mush, right?
Think again.
A new study lends credence to a theory that has been taking shape in the pediatric world for years – that babies' food preferences kick in at birth – or maybe even in the womb.
The study comes from scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers surveyed 1,500 mothers and found that the longer children were breastfed in their first year of life, the more likely they were to choose healthy foods at the age of six. These kids drank more water, ate more fruits and veggies, and drank fewer sweetened beverages than their peers who weren't breastfed or were breastfed for shorter periods.
They also found that children who were given healthy foods to eat between the ages of six months to one year were more likely to continue eating healthy foods as six-year-olds. In contrast, kids who were given juice or other sweetened beverages to drink in their first year were twice as likely as their peers to drink sweetened beverages instead of water later in life.
Bottom line: This research confirms what your pediatrician has been saying for years. The more you can expose kids to fruits and veggies in their first year of life, the more likely they will be to choose those foods as they get older. Your child's first year of life packs a punch when it comes to establishing the eating preferences that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Make sure it's a healthy one.
This study was published today in a special supplement to the journal Pediatrics.
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USS Nicholas (FFG-47)
USS Nicholas (FFG-47)
Career (US) | |
Namesake: | Major Samuel Nicholas |
Builder: | Bath Iron Works |
Laid down: | 27 September 1982 |
Launched: | 23 April 1983 |
Commissioned: | 10 March 1984 |
Decommissioned: | 10 March 2014 |
Homeport: | Norfolk, Virginia |
Motto: | "Carrying On A Proud Tradition" |
Status: | Held for foreign military sales |
Badge: | |
General characteristics | |
Class and type: | Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate |
Displacement: | 4,100 long tons (4,200 t), full load |
Length: | 453 feet (138 m), overall |
Beam: | 45 feet (14 m) |
Draught: | 22 feet (6.7 m) |
Propulsion: | 2 × General Electric LM2500-30 gas turbines generating 41,000 shp (31 MW) through a single shaft and variable pitch propeller 2 × Auxiliary Propulsion Units, 350 hp (260 kW) retractable electric azimuth thrusters for maneuvering and docking. |
Speed: | over 29 knots (54 km/h) |
Range: | 5,000 nautical miles at 18 knots (9,300 km at 33 km/h) |
Complement: | 15 officers and 190 enlisted, plus SH-60 LAMPS detachment of roughly six officer pilots and 15 enlisted maintainers |
Sensors and processing systems: |
AN/SPS-49 air-search radar AN/SPS-55 surface-search radar CAS and STIR fire-control radar AN/SQS-56 sonar. |
Electronic warfare and decoys: |
Armament: | As built:
Aircraft carried: | 2 × SH-60 LAMPS III helicopters |
USS Nicholas (FFG-47), an Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for Major Samuel Nicholas, the first commanding officer of the United States Marines. A third-generation guided missile frigate of the Oliver Hazard Perry class, she was laid down as Bath Iron Works hull number 388 on 27 September 1982 and launched 23 April 1983. Sponsor at her commissioning there on 10 March 1984 was the same Mrs. Edward B. Tryon who sponsored DD 449 in 1942.
Nicholas was designed to provide in-depth protection for military and merchant shipping, amphibious task forces, and underway replenishment groups. Her 453-foot (loa) hull displaces 4,100 tons and her gas turbine power develops 41,000 shp (31,000 kW) for a single screw, giving a top speed of 29 plus knots.
Since her commissioning, Nicholas has deployed to the Persian Gulf, Mediterranean and North Sea, as well as participating in maritime interdiction operations and various fleet exercises. During her first four years as a commissioned vessel, she earned three Battle Efficiency "E" awards, and the Battenberg Cup as the best ship in the Atlantic Fleet. She earned the Top Ship award from Commander Battle Force Sixth Fleet during her first deployment to the Mediterranean.
During her first years, Nicholas was part of Destroyer Squadron Six in Charleston, South Carolina. her sister ships in DESRON SIX included USS Taylor and O'Bannon, which harkened back to the World War II Fletcher-class destroyers Nicholas, Taylor, and O'Bannon. These ships had such distinguished records in World War II, especially in the Solomon Islands campaign, that Admiral Halsey ordered all three ships be present with USS Missouri at the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay.
In July 1987, Nicholas, together with DESRON SIX sister ship Deyo, deployed with the Iowa Battleship Battlegroup to the Mediterranean. She was deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1988 during the Iran-Iraq War, where she participated in Operation Earnest Will, which was a mission to escort reflagged tanker ships. She earned her first Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
When hostilities with Iraq broke out during the Gulf War on 17 January 1991, Nicholas was serving in the extreme Northern Persian Gulf as an advance Combat Search and Rescue platform, more than 70 miles (110 km) forward of the nearest allied warship. During the first few weeks of the war she attacked Iraqi positions off the coast of Kuwait, capturing the first of 23 Iraqi prisoners of war, sinking or damaging seven Iraqi patrol boats, destroying eight drifting mines and rescuing a downed USAF F-16 pilot from the waters off the Kuwaiti coast. Nicholas also escorted the battleships Missouri and Wisconsin during naval gunfire support operations near Khafji off the coast of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
In her 1993 six-month deployment, Nicholas conducted operations in the Red Sea, Mediterranean, Ionian Sea and Adriatic Sea. This deployment was in support of the United Nations sanctions against the governments of Iraq and the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. During these operations, she safely conducted over 170 boardings of merchant vessels to inspect for illegal cargo shipments.
In 1995, Nicholas deployed to the Adriatic and was assigned to the Standing NATO Force Atlantic, again operating in support of United Nations resolutions in Operation Sharp Guard. She intercepted over 120 vessels in enforcing sanctions against the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. In September 1995 Nicholas located and rescued Albanian citizens seeking clandestine entrance across the Adriatic into Italy. Their boat was found capsized after reportedly being run over by a ferry ship and catching on fire in the night. Many sustained injuries, burns and were severely dehydrated. The ship's SAR swimmer with the assistance of the deck crew rescued 16 survivors including a four-year-old girl and her mother. Three bodies of deceased members of the group were also recovered with assistance from helicopter operations. All survivors were given immediate medical attention, water and food and brought safely back to port for full recovery.
The 2001 deployment took Nicholas to the Mediterranean and Persian Gulf. While in the Mediterranean, she conducted numerous boardings in support of United Nations sanctions. On 11 September, Nicholas sortied on an emergency basis from Valletta, Malta and conducted sustained underway operations until returning to her home port of Norfolk, Virginia six months later.
In 2003 the vessel became the first warship to enter Neum, Bosnia since 1917, and the first U.S. warship ever. While there, Nicholas hosted the Bosnian Tri-Presidency and numerous government and military officials.
Nicholas operated as the sole US warship in the Mediterranean for her six-month deployment and acted as a surrogate for the Argentina ship Sarandi, enhancing international relations and building new alliances. She participated in multiple exercises and operations and achieved historic distinction when she tracked and assisted in the interception of a merchant ship loaded with nuclear centrifuges bound for Libya. US Government officials directly linked the interception of this vessel to the abandonment of Libya's nuclear weapons program.
Nicholas deployed again in 2005 on a 3-month cruise, making port calls in Spain, Denmark, France and Greece. In 2006 she deployed once more to the Persian Gulf, conducting patrols around the Iraqi oil terminals Kaot & Abot, alongside USS McFaul, HMAS Ballarat, and other coalition warships. In 2008 Nicholas deployed once more as part of the Standing NATO Maritime Group-1.
On 1 April 2010, Nicholas came under fire from Somali pirates while deployed in the waters off of East Africa near the coast of Kenya and Somalia conducting anti-piracy operations. Nicholas seized five pirates, sank their skiff and captured a pirate mother ship.[1] The pirates were tried in the U.S. and convicted of piracy, which carries a mandatory life sentence.[2][3] Five Somali men were sentenced to life plus 80 years in prison for engaging in piracy and related offenses in last year's attack on a U.S. warship in the Indian Ocean. In November, a federal jury in Virginia convicted the Somali men – Mohammed Modin Hasan, Gabul Abdullahi Ali, Abdi Wali Dire, Abdi Mohammed Gurewardher and Abdi Mohammed Umar – of piracy, attack to plunder a vessel, act of violence against persons on a vessel, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with a dangerous weapon on federal officers and employees, conspiracy to use firearms during a crime of violence, and multiple firearm counts, including the use of a rocket propelled grenade.[4]
Nicholas has earned the Combat Action Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal (with three bronze stars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the NATO Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait), Armed Forces Service Medal, Sea Service Ribbon (with seven bronze stars), Meritorious Unit Commendation, a Coast Guard Meritorious Unit Commendation (with O for Law Enforcement), and six Battle Efficiency "E" awards as top ship in her squadron.[5]
On March 10 2014 Commander Cory Blaser (Commanding Officer) of USS Nicholas FFG-47, decommissioned USS Nicholas at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia 30 years to the date of commissioning on March 10th 1984.
This article includes information collected from the Naval Vessel Register, which, as a U.S. government publication, is in the public domain. The entry can be found here.
- ^ Nelson, Katie (1 April 2010). "U.S. Navy captures 5 Somali pirates; seizes pirate mother ship off Kenya, Somali coasts". New York Daily News. Retrieved 1 April 2010.
- ^ Mackey, Robert (24 November 2010). "Somali Pirates Convicted in Virginia". New York Times. Retrieved 28 November 2010.
- ^ "Convicted Somali pirates get life sentences in US court". BBC News. BBC. 14 March 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
- ^ "Five Somalis sentenced to life in piracy case". CNN. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ Dunham, Daniel N.; Smolinski, Mike (10 January 2012). "USS Nicholas (FFG 47)" (Navsource Online: Frigate Photo Archive). NavSource Naval History. Retrieved 12 September 2013.
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to USS Nicholas (FFG-47). |
- USS Nicholas official website
- navsource.org: USS Nicholas
- navysite.de: USS Nicholas
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Within the top-ten teams alone there is a lot of variation from system to system, with the largest such discrepancy belonging to the Jaguars, who have rankings has high as 3rd (Covers) and as low as 13th (What If Sports). The Jets have the highest difference between two ranking systems, with What If Sports putting them 6th, and Fox Sports ranking them 27th (although, they last made their rankings on July 31st), but most have the J-E-T-S ranked in the 15-20 range. Two teams all the publications agreed on were the top-ranked Patriots (no lower than 2nd in any ranking) and the basement-dwelling Falcons (no higher than 31st in any ranking).
It looks as if most believe the AFC dominance of the league to be over, as the top-ten is evenly split between AFC and NFC teams. The NFC East is thought of as the strongest division, with all teams ranked in the top 15 (3, 6, 13, and 15); while the NFC West is thought of as the weakest (9, 21, 25, and 28). The NFC South is the only division without a team ranked in the top 10 (12, 16, 19, 32).
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German farm, Peter-und-Paul-Hof, has collaborated with vending manufacturer Stuewer to create farm vending machines, according to Springwise. The Regiomat machines sell fresh milk, eggs, butter, cheese, potatoes and sausage in thirteen German towns and communities.
We love the update to the traditional farm stand and hope to see more fresh vending options that cater to local foods.
The avant garde new designs celebrating beverage and fashion go on sale in Milan starting on September 25th.
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That said, we're honestly intrigued with Burberry in the role of the comeback kid since 2001 when creative director Christopher Bailey came on board. The succession of well timed and expertly executed shifts in consumer perceptions has transformed a traditional British clothes manufacturer with a dusty plaid past into an international fashion player.
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In our opinion, this years advertising campaign featuring Emma Watson will not be the brands highpoint.
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Joe Thornton won't be available next summer, and neither will Vincent Lecavalier. Martin St. Louis and Marian Hossa are locked up, too. In other words, all that cap space the Rangers will have available for a franchise player in 2006 is looking more and more as if it will be nothing more than vast, empty air. Moreover, it is likely to remain that way in 2007 and 2008. Liberalized freedom in the NHL has essentially erased the distinction between restricted and unrestricted free agents. If a new paradigm has been established in this first capped off-season in league history, it's that teams will pay whatever is required to keep young, marquee talent off the open market. Which, among other reasons, is why the Rangers should immediately extend a six-year, maximum-contract offer sheet of $7.8 million per year to Atlanta's unsigned Ilya Kovalchuk, the 22-year-old left winger who, three seasons into his career, has emerged as the NHL's most dynamic goal scorer.
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According to the LCC, the latest concentration of killings by security forces happened in the Jobar district of Homs. The group said 20 of the dead belonged to a single family, and 16 to another.
It said the deaths were reprisal killings, coming days after security forces retook Homs from rebels, having pounded the city for weeks.
The claims cannot be verified as international media inside Syria are heavily restricted.
After visiting Homs, one of the first cities to join the uprising last March, the UN humanitarian chief Baroness Valerie Amos said the bombed-out Baba Amr district felt like it had been closed down.
"The devastation there is significant, that part of Homs is completely destroyed and I am concerned to know what has happened to the people who live in that part of the city," Baroness Amos told Reuters news agency.
Activists said troops committed massacres after they went in to the district, but Damascus blamed the rebels for many deaths.
The BBC's Jim Muir in neighbouring Lebanon says activist groups continue to report the summary execution of men from Baba Amr, the butchering of entire families, and the systematic mass rape of women.
Our correspondent says opposition groups are urging Baroness Amos to go back and delve deeper.
The UN says more than 7,500 people have died as a result of the violence in Syria over the past 12 months.'
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This page contains Turok: Dinosaur Hunter Hints for Nintendo 64 called "Various Cheats and Hints" and has been posted or updated on Aug 21, 2008 by hellfireburns. Let us know what you think of this Hint by thumbs voting.
- Developer: Iguana Entertainment
- Publisher: Acclaim
- Genre: Action Shooter First-Person
- Release Date: Feb 28, 1997
- ESRB: Mature
- Other Platforms
Various Cheats and Hints
Cheat codes:
Enter the following codes in the "Enter Cheat" screen. Resume game play, then pause. Enter the cheat menu and set each enabled code as desired. All cheats entered can be saved after reaching a save point.
The Big Cheat
Enter NTHGTHDGDCRTDTRK as a code. This will enable invincibility, all weapons, unlimited ammo, infinite lives, full map, big head, level skip, and warps (Long Hunter, Mantis, T-Rex, Campaigner).
All weapons
Enter CMGTSMMGGTS as a code.
Unlimited ammo
Enter BLLTSRRFRND as a code.
Disco mode
Enter SNFFRR as a code. Colors will flash and the animals and people will dance.
Enter THBST as a code. Allows enemies to be viewed, scaled, and rotated in 3D.
Infinite lives
Enter FRTHSTHTTRLSCK as a code.
Pen and ink mode
Enter DLKTDR as a code. Graphics will be in black and white line art, similar to a sketchbook.
Robin's cheat
Enter RBNSMTH as a code. Enables credits, big heads, all weapons, unlimited ammunition, and invincibility.
Greg mode
Enter GRGCHN as a code. Enables all the features of Robin's cheat except invincibility.
Dana's cheat
Enter DNCHN as a code. All enemies will be smaller.
Display credits
Enter FDTHMGS as a code.
Spirit mode
Enter THSSLKSCL as a code. Enables invincibility with slow-moving enemies.
Show enemies
Enter NSTHMNDNT as a code. Enemies will appear as red arrows on the map.
Purdy colors
Enter LLTHCLRSFTHRNB as a code. The game environment will appear in rainbow colors after the next cut-scene or using a teleport-portal.
Quack mode
Enter CLLTHTNMTN as a code. The graphics and game animations will be degraded.
Fly mode
Enter LKMBRD as a code. Then, press R or L to move up or down.
Secret moves:
The following moves are not listed in the game's manual.
Side dash
Quickly tap Strafe Left or Strafe Right twice, and Turok will do a quick hop and a slide to the left or the right.
Air jump
Run or drop off of a ledge. The instant Turok begins to fall, press Jump. Note: If falling onto water, repeatedly press Jump to skip across the surface of the water.
Fully powered arrows
Instead of rapidly firing one arrow after another, always count to two before releasing the trigger button. This way, the arrows will fly straighter and further.
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As you might have inferred from my last post, my finances are not in the best shape. I would normally be mildly embarrassed sharing a detail like this, except that I am 99.9% sure that I am not the only person who has ever been in this sort-0f -broke situation in her twenties. In fact, some of you might be there right now in which case you are probably thinking something like "there is no way I am making this recipe because it's so expensive to stock my kitchen full of ingredients for a recipe that I will only use once."
Yeah, I hear you, but don't get ahead of yourself. Despite my unrequited love for Whole Foods, I haven't set foot there in weeks (except for one particularly traumatic evening when I stopped to buy two slices of pizza for $5 and left, miraculously, with only the pizza). Instead, I have adopted the practice of shopping at Trader Joe's and going no more than once a week. This has led to more than one instance where I have eaten oatmeal with peanut butter for breakfast and lunch and pasta with some version of frozen vegetables for dinner. I say this not to elicit pity or sympathy, because on the bright side, I am losing weight!
In reviewing my bank statements and financials from 2011, I expected to discover that I had spend the lion's share of my disposable income on 365 brand organic non-perishables. Instead, I was not entirely shocked to find that the money I spent taking cabs over the past twelve months could have probably fed a small country, flown me halfway around the world or purchased an island in the South Pacific. I only bring this up because I know that a lot of people spend this kind of money on take-out and purchased lunches.
Since I clearly can't provide any solid advice about how to reduce transportation costs when you live in a large city, I can share an alternative to ordering takefout next time the craving for spicy, Asian-inspired noodles strikes. To be fair, I've never been especially tempted by take-out and despite my love for the Pad Thai from the noodle joint down the street, it isn't hard for me to look to the spaghetti in my cabinet every time an Eastern-style craving strikes.
Spicy Noodles with Szechuan Tofu
Serves 4
Inspired by Weight Watchers One Pot Meals
What You Need:
1 14-ounce block of tofu, drained and patted dry
2 tablespoons corn stach
2 teaspoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10 ounce) package of broccoli slaw
1 bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, broken in third and cooked according to package
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Mirin (OR rice wine vinegar OR white wine vinegar)
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons peanuts, toasted
Combine tofu and corn starch in a large zip-close plastic bag. Squeeze out air and seal bag. Shake until tofu is coated evenly.
Heat a wok or a large, deep, non-stick skillet over high heat until a drop of water sizzles in pan. Add 1 teaspoon of oil and swirl to coat wok. Add tofu and stir-fry until cooked through, about three minutes. Add garlic and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Add scallions and pepper flakes; stir-fry 2 minutes.
Return tofu to wok along with spaghetti, stir-fry until heated through, about two minutes. Add soy sauce, vinegar and sugar; stir-fry until mixed well, about 1 minute. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.


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Here's a Sale as a new New Year gift for you!
Holidays are coming!
As well as new great Sale!
Come back tomorrow to get it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
And don't miss our Black friday SALE!
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Hi everyone,
I have really good news!
New version is coming really soon (actually it's already submitted for Desura approval):
1) Some bug fixes and improvements ... including fix for movement issue in Linux
2) Built-in localization for 6 languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian!
Thanks everyone who support us!
Can't wait to be able to move!
At first it was like "you use linux so you're so hardcore you don't even need to move your character to play."
And now I'm super excited and can't wait for the update to become available because soon I can see beyond the edge of the first screen.
Thanks for being awesome.
It is fun being able to move. I posted a comment about install in MS Windows to try this game (though I ended up installing 70 other games) and well I thought it was awesome. Now to reinstall on my *nix partition.
I thought I would let everyone using Linux that hasn't played it under MS Windows that I have installed it on a brand new Win7 part on my main rig. I haven't played it for very long but from what little I did I have to say it is pretty cool. I died a lot and to me that means I either really suck at it or it rocks. Maybe a both? I think it rocks! Ok well this is just my opnion. Good job Devs.
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Tadeo, Giorgio
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Tadeo, Giorgio
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- found: Mozart, W.A. Idomeneo [SR] p1986: labels (G. Taddeo)
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So here's a question! The Gibson instructions get all hairy eyed about not tightening the straps beyond 85 pounds. So how on earth do I know? I thought about using a suitcase measuring scale that I've got to tighten the strap? Is that what they mean?
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CV's Roundtable User Discussion 022 - Death
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Greetings Comic Vine readers! Welcome to the twenty-second "Roundtable User Discussion"! [Applause]
- "But what is a Roundtable User Discussion, Self?"
- "I'm glad you asked, Voice Inside My Head!" (The voices in the host's head are for entertainment purposes only. Yellow boxes are sold separately)
Well you see, a couple of CV users virtually met up to talk comic books and other comic-related topics. That conversation has been posted here for you guys to see, read and enjoy. Be sure to comment below where you can submit your own opinions after reading ours. Also, go back and read our past conversations (Here) and share your thoughts. Even if you disagree with us, we like comments.
I am Geo, known to the internet as sora_thekey and I will be moderating this discussion and giving my amazing insight along the way. Don't worry the voices in my head will not interfere because in reality I'm not crazy (I think).
Please welcome the participants of this Roundtable (RT): For the first time welcome Decoy Elite (Decoy), thanosrules (TR) andThe Impersonator (Imp). Also give a warm round of applause for the amazing Icarusflies (Icarus) making her RT comeback. Wave to the crowd puppets... I mean, poppets.
Icarus: No Mr. Bond….I expect you to die. >strokes guinea pig<
O_o Uh….I mean…this isn't a death ray! It's a…a new shower fixture! :D
>_> / <_<
Decoy: Hello, I am Decoy Elite, the ultimate distraction. Master of all things webcomics... except for the things I haven't read.
Imp: Alright! It's good to join the club. WHOO!-HOO! :D Now where are the drinks? :P
Ooops. I forgot to introduce myself. I was just drinking the Molson Canadian beer. :P By the way, I'm the Impersonator who likes to impersonate anyone. It's nice to meet you all. CHEERS! :P
TR: Hello, my name is thanosrules, and I'm a comiholic. I surround myself with comic related items. They are my yellow sun, green lantern, power comic? ;)
Imp: Nice to meet you, thanos and a good username too. Can I have one of your infinity gems? :P
TR: Nice to meet you Impersonator, but apparently you forgot, I gave you the Time gem, you messed things up and I had to go back and change things back. ;)
Imp: LOL! yeah, I did kinda messed up with time. Sorry about that. :P Well, it's time for the discussion. :P
This should prove to be an interesting discussion with all of you here. Today's topic of discussion is DEATH! (Cue dramatic music and lightning). But before we begin talking about this controversial subject I want to know what you have all been up to.
Right now I'm working on catching up with some comics because I've been gone for some time: Avenging Spider-Man in one hand and Ultimate Comics X-Men in the other. Plus a new Batman: The Black Mirror HC is calling me out as I write this. Oh and I've been drawing, a lot, I just haven't posted any of my drawings for the past few months. Right now I'm working on a interesting Loki and Scarlet Witch image.
What have you been reading, writing, watching or drawing that is comic book related?
Icarus: Comics:
B.P.R.D: Hell on Earth: Russia
Sweet Tooth
Action Comics
Animal Man
Justice League International
Red Lanterns
Swamp Thing
Demon Knights
Green Lantern
My Greatest Adventure
Justice League
Tiny Titans
The Flash
I, Vampire
Teen Titans
Dr. McNinja
Let's Be Friends Again
Romantically Apocalyptic
Hark! A Vagrant
Boxer Hockey
The Punchline is Machismo
Featuring Talking Guinea Pigs
Hyperbole and a Half
String Theory
Rare Candy Treatment
Dr. Cat
Johnny Wander
Battle Pug
Jhall Pokémon
Hipster Hitler
Whoa that's a lot of comics Icarus!
Imp: Well, I was busy writing Wolverine fan-fic series. The series is titled, Project X: The Birth of Wolverine. So far I wrote 65 chapters. It's been a lot of work which I have done in the fan-fic forum lately. I never thought I had the full energy to do it. Man. that was quite a healing factor there. But for now, I'll be taking a break and enjoy the snowy ashes of winter. :P
On the other hand, I'm also reading other user's fan-fics. Their stories were brilliant. Most of the writers I find talented are KisserNe, TypingKira, and Mechanical_Ape.
On the TV side. I watch Naruto Shippuden episodes in crunchyroll. :)
TR: Hmm... what have I been up to? Well... buying comics, reading comics, reviewing comics. Yikes. This was a big week on top of all that - massive purchase on Wednesday (relatively). I just read/reviewed Magneto: Not a Hero #2, I have The Shade #3 up next and was going to listen to the CV Podcast once I had some free time. In fact, I have been listening to all the back podcasts for a while now, taking forever to catch up (I just joined CV on October 7th, 2011). The rest of my current read/review list is here.
I am not sure I can list all the other comics I am trying to get in, but my near term plans include all of the following issues:
- What If? (both series, and all the one-shots)
- Civil War (trades and related tie-ins)
- Fear Itself (non-tie in issues)
and more!
Recent notable purchases:
- All 10 Starman Trades
- All available Walking Dead Trades
- All available CHEW Trades
- All available The Boys Trades
- Both Cowboy Ninja Viking Trades
and more!
You see, I have been out of the comic game for 15 years now... I am just catching up where I left off. I have A LOT to catch up on. Comic Vine FTW!
Finally, on a very long drive from Illinois to Texas last night, I thought up of a new character I want to start writing about. :)
Imp: Oh yeah, I also forgot to mention that Icarusflies is a talented writer too. Since she's already with us at the roundtable. Right, Icarus? :P
There are also other talented writers in the fan-fic forum. Amazing work! :)
Man! Everybody has been busy!
Decoy: Honestly I'm not current with any print comics right now, but I've been reading lots of old stuff. I actually just finished Sandman, blasphemy to take this long I know. Also, as usual, I've been reading lots of webcomics such as Gunnerkrigg Court which stands out amount them just because it's plot is starting to move a bit more again.
You know, I've never read Sandman...
Decoy: You should. It's one of the few times I've liked Death in comics. ;)
Nice segue Decoy!
Fine lets get on topic then. Like I mentioned before today we are going to talk about comic book deaths so I want to know what you all think about them.
Q1: We all know that comic book deaths are a big deal in comics and that in most cases death is not a definite ending point to a character. What is your perception of comic book deaths?
Decoy: I don't like Comic Book deaths, mostly because they're either pointless or a waste of a character. There's a few exceptions for the most part, but overall Comic death is just all-around a bad idea.
TR: Thanos says, "Don't get any ideas, Death is mine!"
On a more "serious" note... Because I have been off of the comic tread-mill for so long, I was surprised to hear of all the "deaths" over the past few years. It wasn't like when Captain Marvel died and the first "Marvel Graphic Novel" was born. Now, it feels like a "last resort" plot device, meant to churn advertising and interest. My comic fan heart does not want to admit that many of the recent deaths have been a marketing ploy, but it does feel that way at times. It also feels like "comic deaths" are way more important to the "big two" publishers...
Icarus: Comic deaths have two tiers: Major and Minor. Major character deaths tend to be worthless, reversed, and pointless. HOWEVER, it's all about the story with those. If one can write a good death AND resurrection the death is worth it. If not, it's just a money-making scheme.
Minor character deaths are often not reversed and make the more dedicated fans sad.
Imp: Comic book deaths are really necessary. Well, not most of the character deaths. If you think about it, it does have an impact on their friends, heroes, or whatsoever. But a comic book fan might not like the fact that their favourite character is dead. How will she or he react? But it depends on the story and where it's going. To me, a death could be temporary if a certain character has to return. If not, then its permanent.
So would you say you like them Imp? Or are you just giving us an elaborate "depends"?
Imp: I wouldn't say I like the character deaths. If the character dies, I would accept it since it's part of the story.
Decoy: I wouldn't accept it because if they're a major character they'll be back in a month. I mean, just look at Captain America.
As for minor characters, well my rage over the death of Stilt-Man is well documented.
TR: I accept them for what they are. If they are a good and necessary part of the story arc, then so be it.
It seems like the prominent reaction is negative.
Q2: Can you think of a comic book death that made you evoke some emotion? Whether it'd be positive or negative?
TR: I have to say, Silver Surfer Requiem did make my heart sink a bit...
Imp: Hmmmm. Interesting question. I would say the recent death of Batman. I felt mad about it at first, I thought he was totally killed by Darkseid. I mean, he never gets killed or beaten down (Well Bane did break his back though). Because he's Batman.
Icarus: I have cried SO HARD over several comic deaths.
Ted Kord.
Sue + Ralph Dibny.
Ted Kord.
Agent "!"... and did I mention Ted Kord?
Imp: Ted Kord was a gruesome death to watch. I can't imagine a superhero like him gets shot by none other than Maxwell.
Icarus: Oh, and I did kinda cheer over the deaths of Magog and Libra. >_>
And probably some other people I'm forgetting right now.
TR: Also notable for me, the death of Thanos in Annihilation - awesome. I was impressed. Happy for Drax, happy for Thanos, and I loved his reaction. "Interesting."
For me it would have to be the recent Death of Spider-Man. That was very well handled story arc.
Decoy: I didn't like Ult Spider-Man's death because even if it was well written it had gimmick written all over it.
Get out!
Decoy: When it's done right I actually love comic deaths, they can be a great goodbye to a character or a fitting end for a villain. But more often than not it's just a cheap gimmick or the writer throwing a character "no one" know about under the bus. Which I find really, really annoying.
Icarus: I think writers have been a bit better about not killing characters I actually care about recently…so no.
Please keep in mind that since I'm a big DC reader there's been more character RETCON than character DEATH as of late.
Imp: I'll be back, guys. I'm going to make some tea. :P
Bring me some!
TR: Because I am catching up on years of stuff, the older ones are what I have "fresh" in my mind. The rest I hear spoilers about, like Human Torch, Nightcrawler and even Spidey. Because I have not caught up to read those stories, I hear about them and I am like "wow, really?" So sadly, I do not have more of a comment on recent deaths.
Even Thor's "sacrifice" to ensure the death of the Serpent generated no more than a "meh, he will be back" - and there he is, still in the comics, fighting giant whales in the afterlife. ;)
Decoy: See? Deaths have just been so badly handled for so long that at this point they're just pointless. At least when it comes to the big two. Marvel seems to be the worst offender, with writers openly admitting they brought in a newish character just to kill him off.
I guess because he's a god then death is handled differently, but we'll talk about Gods later. I keep mentioning Ultimate Spider-Man's death because like Decoy mentioned, the story was well handled but it seemed like a gimmick from the start.
Q3: There are some cases where the return of a deceased character is very well handled, how do you feel about those deaths then? (Like Fantastic Four #600 or when Bucky became the Winter Solider.)
Icarus: As I mentioned earlier, the resurrection is just as important as, OR MORE IMPORTANT THAN the death. Superboy's death and resurrection, for example, were masterfully handled, and lead to stories that actually expanded him as a character.
TR: PROPER resurrection is critical a death/resurrection story arc. It will define whether or not the reader feels cheated (or if the death was just a marketing ploy by the publisher).
That said, I am embarrassed to say that I have not yet read about the resurrection of Thanos for the Thanos Imperative, but I like the idea of it. This, due to how Thanos has always "transcended" physical death and how he has an actual relationship with the "idea" of death. Resurrecting him makes him angry, because it takes him away from his love. In a way, it is a nice play on the concept, close to breaching the fourth wall in terms of how the reader may conceptualize the concept of death as a character and an event.
Imp: I'm back!
Now to answer that question about being back :P, I felt it's important to bring those characters from the dead. Because there bound to be stories to tell about them. It may be a long time to see that they have been dead for ages. For Jean Grey, I can't say for sure when she'll be back. But who knows? She may appear sometime in the future. It could be a surprise for all we know. Right? And we'll be like WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?
Decoy: Not to be morbid, no not in our death discussion here, but for me it depends on how warm the body is. Bring back a character after years then I still can view the death as meaningful, bring them back in the same issue and I'm going to be calling the writer some very bad words that I can't say on this site.
Icarus: I have to agree with Decoy on that. An issue-long death doesn't really count. Give some time for impact, and then make fans exuberant when…SURPRISE! They're back!
The EXCEPTION being with death-based characters whose powers could easily bring them back…(ready for a mandatory Umbrella Academy reference?) The Séance for example.
Decoy: I just wanted to add that they death and resurrection also needs to be done well. Although that probably goes without saying.
So wait are you two actually saying that the return of a dead character doesn't bother you unless it is handled right and there is a significant amount of time in between?
Icarus: Yes, that is exactly what I'm saying.
Decoy: Yup. Simple as that.
Okay then, follow up question(s) for everyone.
If the resurrection of a character is well handled and there is a significant amount of time between the death and the return, does that mean that Captain America, Cable and Batman had enough of that time in between to make their deaths significant? Does that mean that Nightcrawler has been dead for long enough? Does this mean that it applies for Jean Grey?
Decoy: I would motion to say Batman was never really dead.
Cap, I felt seem to have enough time, but maybe that was just because of how sloppy and pointless his death felt. Cable, eh, not really. But Time travel can help with that.
Nightcrawler...I want to say yes, but honestly it's only because I really like Nightcrawler. They should wait a bit longer, assuming they're going to bring him back..which they totally are.
Icarus: Well Sora, I think with those characters it's a somewhat different matter: everyone KNEW they would be back. And I don't think most of the resurrections OR deaths were handled well with most of them. Batman's barely made sense (I liked it anyway. >_>). I don't even know how Captain America came back. Cable is lame and is being written by Loeb.
Nightcrawler is adorable and needs to be brought back. Jean Gray just needs to STAY DEAD ALREADY.
TR: I guess it also depends on HOW they died.
Captain Marvel has been dead for a LONG time. He died of cancer. His death had meaning, both to the story and socially.
I am not sure how you come back from that. He wasn't put in a time capsule or frozen "until there was a cure". I guess someone could time travel and kill Nitro before he caused any issues for Cap, but then again, someone could just go kill Death and no one will ever die again. ;)
Imp: I don't think Nightcrawler has been dead long enough. It doesn't apply to Jean Grey since she's dead a long time ago. But since Nightcrawler AoA version is crossing over to Earth 616. I would say Nightcrawler's death is permanent.
I felt like it was the right time to bring Cap back since Bucky doesn't prove to be the next Captain America. Because Steve is always the Cap.
For Cable, I can't say for sure if he can die. Time travel has a lot of ways to bring this X-character back.
TR: Anyway, to answer specifically for those characters:
- Batman - he was just misplaced in time right?
- Jean Grey - Phoenix is another word for "crying wolf"
- Nightcrawler - he died to protect hope (literally I guess), he should come back, and there are many plot devices that can be used to make it "feel right"
- Captain America - no comment
Decoy: Hasn't Jean Grey only been brought back once? I never understood why she got so much flack. I think Captain America has been brought back more times than her.
Jean Grey is not dead! She's alive somewhere in the universe! (Phoenix: Endsong) But anyways, there's another type of death we haven't talked about.
Q4: How should gods' (or god-like creatures) deaths be handled? Thor and Loki died but their stories didn't end the moment they died.
Icarus: Depends on the character. I think the way the Endless die and are replaced is a good example. Don't want to give spoilers though.
Decoy: Gods deaths should be handled as a big deal and maybe not even possible.
Personally I liked how The Sandman dealt with the possible death of abstracts, not going to spoil it, but it was pretty awesome in my opinion.
Icarus: Copycat. xP
Do you guys think gods should even die?
Decoy: Depends on the situation and the God. I think guys like Thor can, I mean his death is embedded in Norse Myth itself.
Icarus: [I say] Yes. When they outgrow their usefulness and become obsolete.
Decoy: Outgrow their usefulness? How does a character even do that?
Icarus: Gods are created for specific purposes. Once man ceases being afraid of the dark, moon gods become useless, for example.
However, I don't think this is common in comics, AT ALL, the only real exceptions being the Sandman and Lucifer series. Just kinda Neil Gaiman's thing.
TR: I do not think gods or god-like characters actually die. I think their characters are either "put on pause" or immediately seen in an "afterlife" (like Thor).
Counter-Point: We do see Aegis and Tenebrous actually get absorbed by "The Crunch" at the end of Annihilation... and they were as powerful as Galactus, so I guess they do not fit my statement above... unless of course their "physical body" is really just a manifestation of energy which could be re-formed at a later time (thus "put on pause").
I guess it does depend on the character and the circumstance. But that is another conversation entirely - then we have to talk about power levels, physical composition, relationship to death and the afterlife, etc.
In a way I say most of the comic book characters who die are "put on pause".
Imp: I don't think the Gods should die because they're supposed to be immortal. They do have some weakness though. For example, the Golden Hind can kill the Greek gods. For the Norse mythology, a mistletoe can kill the Norse gods. But then what's the point of calling them Gods if they can die. Right? :P
Decoy: It really is just a varied mess when it comes to Gods. :P
Rule of thumb seems to be that they should only temporarily "die" most of the time. Helps with the whole resurrection thing in comics.
Okay then, lets move away from the immortal and move toward the mere mortals of the comic book universe.
Q5: Are secondary character's deaths more meaningful because there's less of a chance that they will resurrect the same way a primary super-powered character would?
Like Uncle Ben, Gwen Stacy, Ariel, Marla Jameson or Lola Maclntire?
Icarus: YES. >cires< I MISS MY SECONDARY CHARACTERS!!!
This is what I was talking about earlier. They don't come back usually, so their deaths are meaningful and sad. :(
Decoy: Secondary characters do have more of a death impact, assuming they're established well, but you can still screw that up. Pointlessly killing a secondary character is in many ways worse than killing off a hero. A certain little girl comes to mind when I think of doing a secondary characters death badly.
Icarus: AGREED!
TR: Yes. They are the REASON for the existence of many characters, as we know them.
Secondary Character deaths often occur to strengthen the primary character's character. Where would Batman be without the death of his parents? Spider-Man without the death of Uncle Ben?
Interesting input. I just have one last question for all of you:
Q6: Is there a story, that involves death, you would absolutely recommend?
A story that makes you say: "Everyone needs to read this!" You don't have to spoil who dies in the story just mention the title, issue or story arc.
Icarus: Um…hm, that's a hard one. I think that Infinite Crisis is definitely a must read.
Decoy: Sandman: The Kindly Ones and Sandman: The Wake (I can't read one without the other, ever.)
Icarus: Ooh, also what Decoy said.
Decoy: Haha, Sandman is just getting so much love in this RT.
Icarus: I know, it really is. Don't care though, because Sandman DESERVES it. It is just THAT GOOD.
Fine I'll read Sandman!
TR: I can't imagine that people haven't already read Annihilation, but it is certainly worthwhile.
Maybe a better choice is the "Life and Death of Captain Marvel" - it is a classic story and very meaningful to the Marvel Universe.
Imp: I would say the death of Spiderman arc in Ultimate U. I was surprised that Spidey actually dies in a comic book. Poor Ultimate Spidey. May Ultimate Spidey rest in peace.
I love Death of Spider-Man. Did you ever watch the fan-made motion comic of this arc? Everybody should watch it!
In my case Gwen's death will always be my favorite death because of the emotional effect on Spidey.
Anyways we need to take this Roundtable to Rest In Piece... (Get it?)
Bring it home Roundtable-ers!
Imp: Now, it's time to swing out! Bye, folks and see you next time. :D
Decoy: Good bye everybody hope you enjoyed Round-table discussions: Death/You really should read Sandman, seriously read it.
TR: Thanos here... I have a date with Death. See you later Comic Viners!
Icarus: Oh no! Mr. Bond has escaped! Clementine, fire the moon laser!
I guess I have to go attend my own funeral now, but before I go I have a question for you the reader...
Reader Question: Time to ask a question to you. Yes you, the person who is reading this post! As weird as this question my sound, what is your favorite comic book death? Be sure to comment below and let us know.
So, if you liked this Discussion and would like to join future Roundtables please let us know in the comments below or PM me.
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