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05-24-2011, 01:58 PM | #21 |
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I think that's an important thing to note: Even if it's all "just work" for Mr. Hama, it was definitely his experiences as a Vietnam Veteran that colored his views on the Joe-verse, and you can definitely see that reflected in some of the storylines and attitudes in the original Marvel run. Those experiences, in a lot of ways, provide the Marvel run with the depth and nuance that separated it from its' animated counterpart. It was still a "kid's comic" but there were some mature elements there that have helped it age better than many similar efforts from that day and age.
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05-24-2011, 03:35 PM | #22 |
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When he spoke about bringing what he learned from the militatry mindset (there for each other and not for an ideology) was he talking about his time in the military or what he wrote into the comics? Both?
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Go larry!
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05-24-2011, 06:28 PM | #24 |
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Such a great guy, & a small part of us all, it was a pleasure meeting him.
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05-25-2011, 01:34 AM | #25 |
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Yes; Mr. Hama comes across as a really great guy.
But, my question remains. Was he talking about his time in the military or was he talking about what he wrote into the comics that mean so much to us, or both? |
05-25-2011, 06:49 AM | #26 |
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It's pretty much a recurring theme throughout Hama's run. |
05-25-2011, 06:53 AM | #27 |
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Great interview. Thanks.
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05-25-2011, 08:34 AM | #28 |
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Then why do so many guys on this site misconstrude it and behave in a totally contradictory way, like they're Fred Savage in camo on a big wheel?
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05-25-2011, 09:35 AM | #29 |
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Uh...what?
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05-25-2011, 09:53 AM | #30 |
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So while he was trying to convey soldiers fighting for each other, he was doing it in an era where soldiers enlisted of their own free will, or atleast as an option to avoid jail time and a record in some cases. The Joes weren't fighting solely to make sure their buddy got home from the jungle, and their own survival. Basically, poor execution on his part as a writer. With the exception of the SE origin setting any of the Joes could have left when their enlistment or commitment was up. In addition, Joe isn't exactly a standard enlistment track, it would require seeking out many of the specialties that are requisite in Joe. It's not like you are forced to go Airborne, Ranger, SEAL, or SF. The experience, and motivations of a drafted enlisted man during a war, and that of the Joes in the 80's would have been different. What he was trying to convey would have been better delivered in a vehicle like The 'Nam, or the old pulp style War comics. Ironically, the fact that he completely missed the mark in what he was conveying is part of what is to blame for the behavior you are trying to put down. Had he used a different setting, or vehicle he would have been able to more effectively convey his ideals. Otherwise he should have made all the Joes disgruntled about how their recruiters deceived them, or how they regretted taking the judges offer to serve 4 years and have their record expunged instead of serving the sentence that was handed down. Then have them bail as soon as they were allowed.
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