stonegirl77 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 "A redhead walks into the back room of a notoriously shady bar. Inside, ten other people, men and women, are gathered - the local Assassin’s Guild. The redhead walks to the center of the room, to the round table at its heart, and unsheathes her dagger, throwing it point-first onto the wooden surface." “I want in.†I'm a violinist who stumbled onto NerdFitness from her Tumblr feed. I’m looking to get myself into functional superhero shape - not the aesthetic movie shape, but to be able to do all the things we see heroes do in those movies (parkour, martial arts, running - lots of running, etc.). I did a lot of ballet as a kid, but I gave it up to pursue violin. I’ve fenced and done some Jeet Kune Do at uni, and I like to run, but I’ve always been wary of strength training, especially upper body stuff, as I haven’t wanted to injure myself and not be able to play. However, I’ve lately realized that attitude is, well, silly. Nerd-wise, I love written sci-fi, especially space operas, Dr. Who, Buffy, and the Marvel cinematic universe. I’m fluent in a bunch of video games even though I’ve never played them, just hung around with people who did. I’m just getting into comics and loving Black Widow, so any recommendations for trade paperbacks/series I should try would be more than welcome. I hope to keep a regularly-updated battle log, so I hope some of you might check it out! Best, Petra 1 Quote PetraAssassin Level 0Battle Log, Intro, Challenge #1 (Sept 15) Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Welcome fellow Whovian Petra/stonegirl77 ! I'd recommend not going with a cape for your super hero look ... just saying! I've not read any current Black Widow but can definitely recommend the recent Captain Marvel runs by Kelly Sue DeConnick Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
stonegirl77 Posted September 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks Strickland5! In the words of Edna Mode, no capes! (Seriously though, capes seem contraindicated for pretty much anything you want to do. Except look fancy.) And I've heard great things about the new Captain Marvel - next time I'm near a comic book store... Petra 1 Quote PetraAssassin Level 0Battle Log, Intro, Challenge #1 (Sept 15) Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 If you're into Sword and Sorcery or D&D check out Rat Queens - it is SUCH a great romp of a book! Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
Sahara Knight Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 I took some JKD too, very nice Quote Link to comment
Amdhiel Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I just picked up black widow over the weekend and second captain marvel. I'd also look at hawkeye by Matt Fraction (Kelly's husband). Quote Assassin Battle Log | MFP: Amdhiel Challenges: Current, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 "Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." Alfred - Batman Begins Link to comment
Strickland5 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I'd also look at hawkeye by Matt Fraction (Kelly's husband). HAWKGUY! Seriously that run of Hawkeye starting in 2012 is FANTASTIC! Quote Half-Ork Scout Leader Running PRs : 5K 24m16s | 10K 53m32s | 15K 1h18m09s | Half Marathon 2h1m44s | Marathon 4h42m2s Past Challenges #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 #19 #20 #21 #22 #23 #24 #25 #26 #27 #28 #29 #30 #31 #32 #33 #34 #35 #36 #37 #38 #39 #40 Current Challenge : Don't Call It A Comeback Link to comment
Amdhiel Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I love Hawkguy and Hawkeye . I bought 2 Hawkeye shirts a few months ago from his WeLoveFine store. I need moar! 1 Quote Assassin Battle Log | MFP: Amdhiel Challenges: Current, #7, #6, #5, #4, #3, #2, #1 "Why do we fall sir? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up." Alfred - Batman Begins Link to comment
stonegirl77 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Hawkeye's on my list too - and I didn't realize Matt Fraction and Kelly Sue were married (neat!) Thanks so much, Strickland5 and Amdhiel! 1 Quote PetraAssassin Level 0Battle Log, Intro, Challenge #1 (Sept 15) Link to comment
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