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The Great Wadeboski wrote:
Literature and the visual medium usually has the fight of normal people against pure evil (and whatever Godly/demonic powers the evil people possess). It makes for such a more dramatic story when the characters overcome the odds. Thus I don't believe Stan will ever have Usagi gain supernatural powers.
Yes, but it's not uncommon in these kinds of stories for a divine power to offer indirect assistance, forcing the main character to be strong and make the journey on their own, but not unassisted and unrewarded for their allegiance to the cause of good. Often they're given a special weapon (not unlike Grasscutter), rescued and healed when all seems lost, or even just given direction on a quest.
I suppose it's possible that a divine power planned for Usagi to find Grasscutter, but the message was never made clear to Usagi. He was never of the belief nor understanding that Grasscutter was his to use.
I've just heard back from my local comic store owner. He tells me #104 probably won't be in until next Tuesday. Next. Tuesday.
This is absolutely insane. We live right next to the United States, for crying out loud. How difficult can it be to haul in one measly comic book? Do they use Crippled Turtle Express, or something?
Sorry. It's just that I've waited two straight months for this one, and frankly I've stopped caring. At this rate, I'll have to "guess" what happens in an issue so I can keep up with the rest of you guys.
MikeM wrote:I haven't read Grasscutter II yet, but Usagi had the sword in the first book, so he has been empowered by the Gods at least once. I'm not sure I'd like to see him get supernatural powers though I'm sure it would be handled in an interesting way.
Literature and the visual medium usually has the fight of normal people against pure evil (and whatever Godly/demonic powers the evil people possess). It makes for such a more dramatic story when the characters overcome the odds. Thus I don't believe Stan will ever have Usagi gain supernatural powers.
The only sympathy Jei previously displayed was to the little girl. Stan references this in 104 - but once again doesn't state why - and leaves it to the audience to make up their own minds. I think Stan will reveal rthe little girl's story in a future issue
I read the MikeM quote and was thinking, I dont remember ever saying that. Then I realised, I didn't! LOL, somehow it says MikeM quote with someone elses text. Im guessing when you edited the comment section you got rid of the wrong tags. Its all good now though. Just as long as I'm not losing my mind.
