FIRST IMPRESSIONS [FI] Every week we hope to bring you our literal, initial thoughts and ratings on comics (mainly), video games, TV shows, ...
FIRST IMPRESSIONS [FI] Every week we hope to bring you our literal, initial thoughts and ratings on comics (mainly), video games, TV shows, music, film books, theatre, maybe food, clothes and anything else, both familiar and unfamiliar. SPOILER ALERT ACTIVATED! Time Stamps Below. Sorry re: Audio this week.nnThis week from Carl Li and Jaysen Headley:nnCOMICS Aug 20, 2014 - First Impressionsn0:25 5 Star Rating Systemnn0:33 WHAT WE GOT THIS WEEK [Impulse/Blind Buys]n0:34 Batman Eternal #20 [DC] Carl:4 /Jaysen:3 Starsn1:50 Batman and Robin #34 [DC] SOLID BUY Jaysen:4 Starsn2:47 Dark Engine #2 [Image] SOLID BUY Carl:4 Starsn3:39 Dark Horse Presents #1 [Dark Horse] SOLID BUY Carl:4/Jaysen:4 Starsn4:35 Delinquents #1 [Valiant] SOLID BUY Carl:4 Starsn5:21 The Fade Out #1 [Image] Jaysen:4 Starsn6:05 Ultimate FF #5 [Marvel] Oldn6:20 Giant Robot Maintenance Crew #1 [Cosmic Times] Carl:3/Jaysen:4 Starsn7:36 Infinite Crisis #2 [DC] SOLID BUY Carl:4/Jaysen:4 Starsn8:57 The Life After #2 [Oni] SOLID BUY Jaysen:5 Starsn9:32 Little Nemo Return to Slumberland #1 [IDW] Carl:3/Jaysen:5 Starsn10:39 Ms. Marvel #7 [Marvel] Jaysen:4 Starsn11:06 Multiversity #1 [DC] SOLID BUY Carl4:/Jaysen:4 Starsn12:41 Supreme Blue Rose #2 [Image] Carl:3 Starsn14:04 Teen Titans #2 [DC] SOLID BUY Carl:4/Jaysen:5 Starsn16:22 The Wicked and the Divine #3 [Image] Jaysen:4 Starsn17:08 Sensation Comics Presents Wonder Woman #1 [DC] Jaysen:2 Starsnn18:04 BOOK OF THE WEEKnCarl: Teen Titans #2 [Multiversity runner up]nJaysen: The Life After #2 [Teen Titans runner up]nnRevenge of the Green Dragonsnhttp://youtu.be/3c-YiIC5Bz4nnLike, Subscribe and comment belownnLIKE us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/FirstImpressionsCarlJaysen nnLearn more about Carl Li:nwww.twitter.com/carlklinwww.carlkli.wordpress.comnwww.kcrrlives.wordpress.comnnMore about Jaysen Headley:nwww.twitter.com/kookamungakatnwww.jaysenwrites.wordpress.comn----------------------------------nWhy First Impressions [FI]?nThere's value to creators and industries to know what truly comes across and what doesn't, initially, for for those familiar and not familiar with what's being reviewed. Products don't always have the benefits of an established brand/name and hype attached, and with an over saturation of product, consumers don't have the luxury to give everything a first chance, let alone a fair chance. Brand/name recognition factor alone isn't enough either, though it'll help with it's initial launch, but beyond that, in my opinion, regardless of brand/name recognition, there are certain factors (ie. for comics, including cover, story, art and hype), that are very important for a product have in order to GRAB the consumer right off the bat on multiple levels (ie. impulse, point of purchase buys, with just 1 issue), to ensure they will continue to support and invest in it long term.n---------------------------------------------------------nCOMICS FIRST IMPRESSIONS FORMATnWhat We Got This WeeknLiteral initial thoughts [First Impressions]nGeneral thoughts [likes/dislikes]nWhat we think might happen nextnBook of the WeeknRATING (5 Star System) 2 for Art, 2 for Story/Writing, 1+nnDIGITAL BUY - Got only digitallynIMPULSE BUY - Bought on the fly, based on the cover, the property, publisher, creators, hearsay, and a flip through look at art.nBLIND BUY - Bought even though I'm not caught up.nSOLID BUY - You should get this! nEverything Else: Caught Up with, definitely getting based on previous issuen---------------------------------------------nPOSSIBLE FUTURE FEATURESnBetter production quality :-) Anyone wanna help with that?nnGuest Reviewers to have diverse representation of perspectives; from those who are familiar and not familiar with what's being reviewed.nnA follow-up, Second Impression - a comprehensive review after thoughts have settled and gathered.nnInterviewsn—————————nDISCLAIMERnMy knee-jerk views are what they are, my own views, specific to who I am, but they don’t necessarily reflect how I really feel about anything given the chance to gather my thoughts. Can I trust myself to say, or do things, when I confuse myself sometimes? It’s a risk, but I do take responsibility for putting it out there, and try not to be irresponsible, in order to provide something raw. I’m a philosopher and devils advocate at heart. I really do feel I can see the both sides of everything, even though expressing them through language/words sometimes is a struggle as I feel, I’ve been losing my grasp of vocabulary, and ability to focus overtime. I’ve always been more of a feeler; how I remember things, and in decision making (which is a whole other struggle). Language/words have always seemed limiting to me. As with anyone else, my views, can and do, change with time, additional exposure/experience, and the influence of others. Less
