Comments on: The Big Bang Theory – Comic References http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:42:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-106717 Johanna Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:33:45 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-106717 That's a great point! I think they did consider the character profiles in picking this material, especially when they made the Flash Sheldon's favorite hero. That’s a great point! I think they did consider the character profiles in picking this material, especially when they made the Flash Sheldon’s favorite hero.

]]> By: Bob http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-106714 Bob Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:53:03 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-106714 Speaking as both a science AND Silver Age comics geek, it's natural that these guys gravitate toward DC, like I did. The Julius Schwartz-edited comics (Flash, Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman, Batman, and in the 1970s, Superman) often quoted genuine scientific principles (exaggerated to the Nth degree) in their stories. Over at Marvel, Stan Lee usually pulled ideas out of thin air, and tacked on technical-sounding terms to make them sound authentic. Barry Allen used science. Reed Richards just used big words. Speaking as both a science AND Silver Age comics geek, it’s natural that these guys gravitate toward DC, like I did. The Julius Schwartz-edited comics (Flash, Green Lantern, Atom, Hawkman, Batman, and in the 1970s, Superman) often quoted genuine scientific principles (exaggerated to the Nth degree) in their stories. Over at Marvel, Stan Lee usually pulled ideas out of thin air, and tacked on technical-sounding terms to make them sound authentic. Barry Allen used science. Reed Richards just used big words.

]]> By: The Big Bang Theory Season 2 – Comic References » DVDs Worth Watching http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-106355 The Big Bang Theory Season 2 – Comic References » DVDs Worth Watching Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:16:56 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-106355 [...] Here’s a run-down of all of the comic book mentions in Season 2 of The Big Bang Theory. (I previously did the same thing for season one.) [...]

[...] Here’s a run-down of all of the comic book mentions in Season 2 of The Big Bang Theory. (I previously did the same thing for season one.) [...]

]]> By: FCG http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-99157 FCG Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:52:39 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-99157 Of course, being a Time/Warner show, it's much easier for the program to show DC images than Marvel. (Drew Carey, shot on the same lot, had Green Lantern and Batman stuff on the living room set). They sometimes mention non-DC characters, but I think they'll rarely show them. The House of Secrets posters (and the comics) in Sheldon's room came from the closest comic store to the Warner lot: http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=%22House+of+Secrets%22+Burbank&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 Of course, being a Time/Warner show, it’s much easier for the program to show DC images than Marvel. (Drew Carey, shot on the same lot, had Green Lantern and Batman stuff on the living room set). They sometimes mention non-DC characters, but I think they’ll rarely show them.

The House of Secrets posters (and the comics) in Sheldon’s room came from the closest comic store to the Warner lot:

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en-us&q=%22House+of+Secrets%22+Burbank&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

]]> By: Nir@ Belt Buckles http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98760 Nir@ Belt Buckles Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:16:33 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98760 It's amazing a few customers came to us the past few days and told us that all the buckles for the show were purchased from us at HotBuckles.com, we couldn't believe it and are very happy to be a small part of the show history. It’s amazing a few customers came to us the past few days and told us that all the buckles for the show were purchased from us at HotBuckles.com, we couldn’t believe it and are very happy to be a small part of the show history.

]]> By: BB Fan http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98508 BB Fan Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:38:22 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98508 You gotta love this show. Funniest sitcom since the 80's. There are some great video clips on the DVD site @: http://warnervideo.com/bigbangtheorydvd/ BANG! :) You gotta love this show. Funniest sitcom since the 80’s. There are some great video clips on the DVD site @: http://warnervideo.com/bigbangtheorydvd/

BANG! :)

]]> By: Dan Coyle http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98502 Dan Coyle Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:16:59 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98502 I find it weirdly apropos that Leonard is into DC, being a fan of <I>Roseanne</I>. Johnny Galecki and Sara Gilbert's characters on that show were into comic books, and the producers must have struck a deal with DC, because one would often see posters of Sandman, Batman, Superman, and Starman in the backgrounds of either character's rooms. I find it weirdly apropos that Leonard is into DC, being a fan of Roseanne. Johnny Galecki and Sara Gilbert’s characters on that show were into comic books, and the producers must have struck a deal with DC, because one would often see posters of Sandman, Batman, Superman, and Starman in the backgrounds of either character’s rooms.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98462 Johanna Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:16:48 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98462 James, that's the pairing KC guesses as well. It would certainly be interesting. And I love your explanation! James, that’s the pairing KC guesses as well. It would certainly be interesting. And I love your explanation!

]]> By: James Schee http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98456 James Schee Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:05:04 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98456 True, I do hope the show breaks the pattern of having at least one romance between regular cast members happen. Oh and yeah that broken elevator thing is a great plot device. Though I was watching it with a friend this year and she said "If they are so smart, why can't they fix the elevator?" I told her, "They probably were the ones that broke it. Trying to make it faster or something, and shooting it out of the building." True, I do hope the show breaks the pattern of having at least one romance between regular cast members happen.

Oh and yeah that broken elevator thing is a great plot device. Though I was watching it with a friend this year and she said “If they are so smart, why can’t they fix the elevator?”

I told her, “They probably were the ones that broke it. Trying to make it faster or something, and shooting it out of the building.”

]]> By: Adam http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98455 Adam Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:02:32 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98455 >I wonder, if this series has a successful (ratings-wise) second season could a season three episode involve the San Diego Con?< I'm sure that whenever they do go to a con that it'll be a zillion times better than that Comic-Con themed episode of "Yes, Dear." >I wonder, if this series has a successful (ratings-wise) second season could a season three episode involve the San Diego Con?<

I’m sure that whenever they do go to a con that it’ll be a zillion times better than that Comic-Con themed episode of “Yes, Dear.”

]]> By: Richard J. Marcej http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98454 Richard J. Marcej Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:47:59 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98454 Hopefully, for the show's sake, that Penny won't wind up with either Sheldon or Leonard, as it will, I believe, ruin the frame of the show and it's humor. I just thought of another thing I really enjoy about the show. The broken elevator/stairwell. I really like this device, as it allows for a unique setting, giving a natural way for the characters to converse about the episode's subject. Hopefully, for the show’s sake, that Penny won’t wind up with either Sheldon or Leonard, as it will, I believe, ruin the frame of the show and it’s humor.

I just thought of another thing I really enjoy about the show. The broken elevator/stairwell. I really like this device, as it allows for a unique setting, giving a natural way for the characters to converse about the episode’s subject.

]]> By: James Schee http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98453 James Schee Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:36:05 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98453 I can understand them preferring DC to Marvel actually. Marvel characters strongest stories have been about real world issues and differences in people. These geeks had pretty much isolated themselves from the outside world prior to Penny. I don't know that they'd get stories like Spider-Man struggling with multiple girlfriends and job issues and the like. While DC has characters who tended to inspire, and were perfect. Add in obssessive history minutia to pick at, and I can see the geeks lapping it up. On the show it self, its weird. I hated Sheldon the first few episodes, as he just seemed cruel. Yet as the series progressed and I understood that he has no grasp as to how to interact with others because even among geniuses he's a genius. I got him, and he became my favorite character. I kind of wonder if he and Penny may eventually wind up together. The two characters just play off each other so wonderfully. I can understand them preferring DC to Marvel actually. Marvel characters strongest stories have been about real world issues and differences in people.

These geeks had pretty much isolated themselves from the outside world prior to Penny. I don’t know that they’d get stories like Spider-Man struggling with multiple girlfriends and job issues and the like.

While DC has characters who tended to inspire, and were perfect. Add in obssessive history minutia to pick at, and I can see the geeks lapping it up.

On the show it self, its weird. I hated Sheldon the first few episodes, as he just seemed cruel. Yet as the series progressed and I understood that he has no grasp as to how to interact with others because even among geniuses he’s a genius. I got him, and he became my favorite character.

I kind of wonder if he and Penny may eventually wind up together. The two characters just play off each other so wonderfully.

]]> By: Craig http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98451 Craig Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:17:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98451 The Big Bang Theory is hilarious. It is the best new sitcom in years. It is my new favorite show. Try it or you do not know what you are missing. The second season premieres on Monday, September 22 at 8:00 ET/PT on CBS. It is really funny. The Big Bang Theory is hilarious. It is the best new sitcom in years. It is my new favorite show. Try it or you do not know what you are missing. The second season premieres on Monday, September 22 at 8:00 ET/PT on CBS. It is really funny.

]]> By: David Oakes http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98449 David Oakes Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:16:51 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98449 I find it perfectly in character that any of the geeks would become exclusively obsessive about one particular style/brand of superhero. Though it is pushing it that out of a group of four not one has latched on to Marvel just to be different, or Comics Greatest World just to prove that they are even more not mainstream. (You have to work to be Alpha Male, even if you are a Geek.) Peronally, given the Summer Box Office reciepts, I expect by the third new episode we will discover that Howard has a secret shrine dedicated to Tony Stark in his closet. I find it perfectly in character that any of the geeks would become exclusively obsessive about one particular style/brand of superhero. Though it is pushing it that out of a group of four not one has latched on to Marvel just to be different, or Comics Greatest World just to prove that they are even more not mainstream. (You have to work to be Alpha Male, even if you are a Geek.)

Peronally, given the Summer Box Office reciepts, I expect by the third new episode we will discover that Howard has a secret shrine dedicated to Tony Stark in his closet.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98448 Johanna Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:06:20 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98448 Oh, right! I forget about them. :) Oh, right! I forget about them. :)

]]> By: odessa steps magazine http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98446 odessa steps magazine Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:05:57 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98446 As "a DC guy," I'm not complaining, but you'd think geeks would also love Reed Richards and Tony Stark and Hank Pym and so on. :> As “a DC guy,” I’m not complaining, but you’d think geeks would also love Reed Richards and Tony Stark and Hank Pym and so on. :>

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98445 Johanna Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:48:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98445 Odessa, yes, Big Bang comes from Warner. But I think it's totally in character for the geeks to be DC guys. Odessa, yes, Big Bang comes from Warner. But I think it’s totally in character for the geeks to be DC guys.

]]> By: Ed Sizemore http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98439 Ed Sizemore Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:57:19 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98439 Personally, I think it's a list of only the highest quality comics. Thankfully, none of those second tier publishers and their huckster front men ;-). (Just kidding Stan, you know I love you. You made Saturday morning fun.) Personally, I think it’s a list of only the highest quality comics. Thankfully, none of those second tier publishers and their huckster front men ;-). (Just kidding Stan, you know I love you. You made Saturday morning fun.)

]]> By: odessa steps http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98438 odessa steps Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:30:06 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98438 Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of marvel stuff in that list? Is this a t/w production? Is it just me or is there a distinct lack of marvel stuff in that list?

Is this a t/w production?

]]> By: Koalacaust: It's Not Funny, but it's updated M-W-F, so that's cool. http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/comment-page-1/#comment-98435 Koalacaust: It's Not Funny, but it's updated M-W-F, so that's cool. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:48:04 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/09/02/the-big-bang-theory-comic-references/#comment-98435 [...] on the Comics Worth Reading blog, they’ve done a collection of all the comic references in The Big Bang Theory sitcom, a show I love, and you should, too. Don’t be surprised to find me singing praises of [...]

[...] on the Comics Worth Reading blog, they’ve done a collection of all the comic references in The Big Bang Theory sitcom, a show I love, and you should, too. Don’t be surprised to find me singing praises of [...]

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