Best Villain write-in?
Joe Quesada? ha ha ha that's funny. XD
It's cool to see that Iron Fist won by one vote. See kids your votes really do matter!

Posted by doncorswhazie on 2008-02-04 22:09:38
Cable & Deadpool
Thanks for recognizing Cable & Deadpool in the write-in votes! Look for the bonus-size series finale on February 20th. Congrats to the winners.

Posted by Nicole Boose on 2008-02-05 08:38:16
You know, free speech is one thing
But so called Marvel "fans" declaring Iron Man a villain is a pretty sad indictment on what a small minority of people think about a creator and his characterisation of one character, who frankly, is going to be THE character in the public mindset in 2008.

On what planet is Iron Man a villain? In what universe. Because, you know, I read Iron Man (which, under the Knauf's, is possibly the most underrated and overshadowed book published by Marvel), and, you know, he's fairly heroic in it. And, given my political viewpoint, and background in journalism, I though he was in the right in Civil War aswell. I'd love for one, just one of his detractors (or Mark Millar's detractors, as the case may be), to come along, and point to a panel, THE panel, as it may be, where Iron Man, Tony Stark, is portrayed as villainous.

Also, read Iron Man.

Posted by Dave James on 2008-02-05 11:31:38
That would be me
Actually, I voted Iron Man as the best villain, but I love Iron man. A villain doesn't have to be evil, IMHO. I voted him that way because he opposes so many other heroes and he sets up the central conflict in which so many have been caught. Not a slam on Tony Stark, but an acknowledgement that in the Marvel U, he is the most powerful "opposition" of many heroes out there. He is a Machiavellian prince doing what he thinks is right for everyone else, even if it causes loss of freedoms to guarantee the future. I think he's a great villain right now, but he's not evil.

Posted by bigdaddyhub2 on 2008-02-05 13:31:16
Iron Fist - David Aja
wow... great to see the Iron Fist team getting some love here. no question, the best book Marvel is currently publishing. i was one of the many to write in for Aja as best penciller, that guy is knocking that book out of the park!

Posted by irate snowman on 2008-02-05 17:02:40
Nova: ROBBED!
How did the Human Rocket not win any awards? Who the hell is "Captain America"?!?!?!

Expect a full Marvel.com investigation into this matter...

Posted by Ben Morse on 2008-02-05 21:53:32
As I Declared Long Ago...
(and this was long before it became popular internet sentiment)

Ed Brubaker AND Steve Epting's Captain America is to Cap's legacy as Frank Miller's Daredevil run is to Daredevil and Walt Simonson's Thor run is to Thor. Everybody finally caught on, and it's now an awards success, sales success, and the series with the longest running creative team in the Marvel Universe proper. (Spider-Girl is #1)

Steve Epting deserves every award in comics. Marvel had best push him for the Eisner this year, or face my wrath! He's every bit the reason for Cap's success as Brubaker is, and I doubt Brevoort or Brubaker would disagree.

I don't think many would disagree that Ed Brubaker is clearly the king of all comic writers. His comics are the most liked, with very few critics. Some of it is good ol' fashion butt kissing internet lackeys (actually, there's a scary number of these types who are trying to make "points" with creators) and some of it is because he's just damn good at his craft. Captain America jumped the shark after issue 25, but I digress.





Posted by Dusty. on 2008-02-05 23:54:31
That's not a villain
bigdaddyhub2 wrote: "villain doesn't have to be evil, IMHO. I voted him that way because he opposes so many other heroes and he sets up the central conflict in which so many have been caught."

A better word for that description is "antagonist." Villains really do have to be evil, but an antagonist is anyone who opposes the main character of a story.

Posted by Jason M Bryant on 2008-02-06 05:54:12
Iceman
It makes me glad that my write in vote for Bob D. made the list. No Golden Loeb, but hey, there's always next year. (right?!)

Posted by cody44 on 2008-02-06 11:22:26
Awww frank cho and Mighty avengers both deserved awards!!

Posted by Seru1 on 2008-02-06 11:26:43
Time to lockdown
Marvel, it's time to lockdown any attempt in showing Iron Man as a villain or else you lose your opportunity to create the perfect foil for Batman. Iron Man is the best answer to the DC Comics character and by coincidence their movies come out at the same time, yet I don't see a concerted effort to paint the Golden Avenger in a better light whereas there is always that 110% support happening on the other side for the Dark Knight. Iron Man comic sales are languishing, people talk about how they enjoy Iron Man as a villain or acting idiotically beaten by other heroes. What a mess.

So how would you make your character as big as Batman in the future or the movie franchise a success if you or some of your readers don't give him any respect? Half-hearted effort could only produce half-finished result – might be better if not doing it at all, finding other characters like the well-liked Nova, Iron Fist or Captain America for public spotlight.


Posted by frogleg on 2008-02-06 11:59:49
just a guess frogleg...
...but I bet that Secret Invasion will clear up all this Iron man doubt. He will be proven a true hero in every since of the word.

Posted by bigdaddyhub2 on 2008-02-06 12:30:36
I Agree About IM in Secret Invasion
In these types of stories in the past, be it Secret Wars or Infinity Gauntlet, Cap was the leader of the forces of good, and he was very responsible for the outcome. Superhero leadership now falls squarely on Tony's shoulders, so it's the perfect opportunity for a redemption story, if Bendis is up to the challenge.

Posted by Dusty. on 2008-02-06 17:39:59
WHY...?!!!!!!
Matt Fraction is working with Howard Chaykin.....
it's so unfair...

Posted by notapotatoe on 2008-02-07 12:47:02
The Order
I'm so glad it made Runner Up. Can this book keep going? The latest was awesome.

Oh, and a Villain in any story can also refer to Antagonist. In comic book land, it may describe someone who's absolutely evil, but that's rare even in comic books. Most every villain that's interesting sincerely believes in the righteousness of what he's doing.

Iron Man has made a great Villain and Hero in 2007. In 2007, though, especially n the last half, he certainly became the hero of Marvel.

-J

Posted by jmarquiso on 2008-02-07 17:28:49
X Factor
At least X Factor got a right in in two categories. I wish they had won and I wish Peter David had one best writer, but still. I guess Ed really deserved that one, I mean, he is great. But being a write in is like honorable mention, right ? If so, that that's kool.

Posted by Cosmic_Avenger on 2008-02-09 04:23:24
Okay, another working definition of villain for comics: Someone the hero can beat the poo out of and have the readership applaud. In that regard, Iron Man is THE central villain for 2007. Cap, Spider-man, Thor, Winter Soldier, (am I missing someone, oh yeah...) and Hulk all had that experience in 2007. Every time those guys beat up Iron Man, the readership applauded them for it because they felt that Iron Man "deserved" it. Tell me that's not the sign that a character is being handled as a villain. I still like Tony, and I look forward to his redemption.

Posted by bigdaddyhub2 on 2008-02-09 17:44:06