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DC versus Marvel Reading Challenge 2016
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Jul 20, 2016 08:22PM
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Shawnie wrote: "Sorry you're not getting it, Wayland. I think you'd like it. I ended up buying it and added the audio for an additional $4. I rarely do that, and I am so happy I loved this book enough to go back a..."Oh darn Shawnie! - when I checked toward the end of June, it wasn't available on Audible in the US. Now I see it is, but I hadn't noticed until just now. I wish I'd noticed before because my non-commute reading time is more limited. I'm over half done now with my paperback though; so I'll probably keep going that way. At least it's a good book!
Shawnie wrote: I ended up buying it and added the audio for an additional $4I got the Audible version too and it was excellent. Patricia Rodrigues did a really good job of portraying the characters. I never once got confused over who was speaking which is sometimes difficult for a single narrator with a whole bunch of main characters like this book.
DCNimoa/ Evol Society/ The Return of the King/ 3 of 3
*castle on the cover of my audio version
Nimoa recruited!
Audrey wrote: "Same here. I'm #3 but it's still "Being Processed" as a new order. That means they're putting barcodes and stuff on the books. That can take weeks."Is that what that means? Huh, I always wondered but would forget to ask the librarians.
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:D My library copy expired before I finished it, and I was so into the book that I HAD to buy it and add the audio.
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I got the Audible version too and it was excellent. Patricia Rodrigues did a really good job of portraying the character..."
She did an awesome narration. :)
Brainiac defeatedMarvel/Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/Brainiac/Shrinking Ray/3 of 3
Alice shrinks
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Read a book with a panther or other predatory cat on the cover or where a feline predator (lion/tiger et.) is part of the story.
The book is about Tigers in Eastern Russia.
1/3 for Black Panther
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Audrey wrote: "Isn't Brainiac DC?"The villains are the same for DC & Marvel Audrey. Only the heroes & chosen portal heroes are different.
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You still have 8 more days, Audrey, to defeat Brainiac! :)
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Squirrel Girl recruited
Small rodents are characters: mice, rats, a squirrel named Hotpants. :)
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The villains are the same for DC & Marvel Audrey. Only the heroes & chosen portal heroes are different."
Ooooooooh. Learn something new every day.
I just got notified that "Angry Planet" came in at the library. I'm not sure I can finish it by the end of July.
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You'll just have to find another category for it. Maybe you can use it on a villain later.
DC/Fantastic Voyage/Brainiac/Shrinking Ray/3 of 3Crew of the Proteus gets miniaturized.
Brainiac defeated
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Brainiac defeated!
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Read a book with “King” or “Queen” in the title or where one of the main characters is a king/queen.
King in title. 2/3 for Black Panther
Wayland wrote: "Black Panther 2. T'Challa- The Death of King Arthur: A New Verse TranslationRead a book with “King” or “Queen” in the title or where one of the main characters is a king/queen.
Ki..."
How was this translation Wayland? I want to read it again someday, but I'd like to try a different translation than the one I read last time.
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For Team DC Nich was the MVP by being ..."
You are correct! Sorry about that. I changed it. :)
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For them Christina, Shawnie, Rinn and Kate defeated our villain. Shawnie took the MVP spot by additionally recruiting Squirrel Girl.
For Team DC Dawn, Milou and Veronica defeated Brainiac, while Melanie recruited Nimona. Dawn was the MVP by also recruiting Batgirl.
As it was aksed again this week, due to the release date of A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet in the US, you have until (and including) August 7th to finish it and make it count for an Energy Cell.
Speaking of Energy Cells, this week was a 3:2 win for Team DC.
And as the month is coming to an end we need another villain for you to beat in August.
In honor of all the things we learnt at this year's Comic Con about the upcoming Black Panther movie next year, we'll go with one of his classic villains, Man-Ape, the White Gorilla. Enjoy beating him. :)
Man-Ape
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1. Man-Ape
Read a book with an ape/monkey on the cover or with an ape/monkey appearing in it. (Can be a character, but doesn't have to be)
2. The White Gorilla Cult
Read a book with a predominantly white cover or with any sort of blood ritual (magic) in it.
3. Lethal Legion
Read a book with "lethal" or "legion" in the title or where a pov character is part of an army/military unit. Being in the army should be an active part of the story, so not a charcter where it was just mentioned that they are/were in the army, but it doesn't play a role in the story.
Mpauli wrote: "This week was focused on beating up Brainiac and Team Marvel won it by a margin.For them Christina, Shawnie, Rinn and Kate defeated our villain. Shawnie took the MVP spot by additionally recruitin..."
For Lethal Legion, does the character have to be a soldier or would being part of the military police count?
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I would suggest energy cells as it gives more opportunity for all of team DC to earn more points. But you joined the challenge late, so if it's important to you to finish the challenge before the year's end, focus on the recruitments. We're not actually picky as long as you are having fun and reading books you like.
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I agree with what Melanie said! I'd go for energy cells first. We're not hurting for points yet, but DC has lapped up already in cells. :)
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Marvel
Nova/Space Cop/Dune/1 of 3
(travel in space; some editions have a planet on the cover)
Nova/Cancerverse/Redshirts/2 of 3
(travel to alternate dimension)
Thor/To Asgard We Fly/The Sword of Summer/3 of 3
(based on Norse mythology)
*Thor recruited*
Vision/Married to a Witch/The Raven King/1 of 3
(main character's relatives have powers)
She-Hulk/Hercules is My Lover/Earthquake/1 of 3
(relationship with a god)
Star-Lord/Elemental Guns/The Kill Order/3 of 3
(main characters use guns)
*Star-Lord recruited*
DCEnergy cell/ Long Way to a Small Angry Planet
DCSupergirl/I Believe I Can Fly/3 of 3/The Book Thief
The character Death is depicted as flying at a few points in the book
******* Supergirl Recruited *********
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I think I just fell in love with that book title.
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Kirsty wrote: "Worth a read Veronica! :)"Looks fun Kirsty!
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Read a book with a jungle on the cover or where a jungle is one of the settings
a good bit of the book is in the African jungle
3/3 for Black Panther
Black Panther Recruited!
All Marvel Heroes Recruited!
Wayland wrote: "Black Panther 3. Wakanda- Between Man and Beast: An Unlikely Explorer, the Evolution Debates, and the African Adventure That Took the Victorian World by StormRead a book with a jun..."
That book looks good Wayland! - I'm thinking of adding it to my to-read list. Did you like it?
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