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[KoruptData]

so the OT thread on That Cover has devolved to "what if the Joker raped Batman".

meanwhile the hashtag protesting it has been taken over by fucking gamergate of all people

I think these two things say it all.

MEANWHILE

You are making it a black and white issue. Without being insensitive or out of spite, I really think it's a work of art. I don't see male or female, I see good and evil.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

so the OT thread on That Cover has devolved to "what if the Joker raped Batman".

meanwhile the hashtag protesting it has been taken over by fucking gamergate of all people

I think these two things say it all.

Yikes.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

I have tried and tried to read the Roger Stern Spiderman omnibus but it is such a chore. If you don't know, Roger Stern started off on Peter Parker Spectacular Spiderman and then after a few years, took over on Amazing Spiderman with JRJR. Well half this book is the PPSSM run. After the novelty wears off, you are stuck with stories that rely heavily on narration and internal thought bubbles to tell a story and deliver characterization. We are on issue 47 of this run Roger Stern, why do you have to keep on reminding people through Peters internal thoughts that he has the proportional strength of a spider. Why does Peter have to always internalize, "if I do this, this will happen, and if that happens, then this can happen" all the time.

I have heard the PPSSM run was good but not great, should I skip to his Amazing Spiderman run with JRJR?

Classic Comics are sometimes hard to endure.

I think its Stan Lees fault. He had this everybook could be the first to someone doctrine.

 

[ElNarez]

You are making it a black and white issue. Without being insensitive or out of spite, I really think it's a work of art. I don't see male or female, I see good and evil.

I meant more "this is a clusterfuck that no one in their right mind should be this worked up about". The cover's a great piece of art. It's the context that makes it look way worse than it is.

 

[Messi]

I am never making another thread.

 

[Cheska]

Damn, I feel like I haven't posted a list in a while.

BATGIRL #40
BATGIRL ENDGAME #1
ALEX + ADA #13
CHRONONAUTS #1
BLACK WIDOW #16
LOKI AGENT OF ASGARD #12
SILK #2
UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #3

PLUS!
AVENGERS BY BUSIEK AND PEREZ OMNIBUS HC VOL 01
ANGEL AND FAITH SEASON 9 LIBRARY ED HC VOL 01

And probably more when I see all the goodness from IST updates.

 

[Messi]

Damn, I feel like I haven't posted a list in a while.

BATGIRL #40
BATGIRL ENDGAME #1
ALEX + ADA #13
CHRONONAUTS #1
BLACK WIDOW #16
LOKI AGENT OF ASGARD #12
SILK #2
UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #3

PLUS!
AVENGERS BY BUSIEK AND PEREZ OMNIBUS HC VOL 01
ANGEL AND FAITH SEASON 9 LIBRARY ED HC VOL 01

And probably more when I see all the goodness from IST updates.

Cheska. You betrayed Batwoman in her final hour? Say it ain't so

 

[GrandHarrier]

I have tried and tried to read the Roger Stern Spiderman omnibus but it is such a chore. If you don't know, Roger Stern started off on Peter Parker Spectacular Spiderman and then after a few years, took over on Amazing Spiderman with JRJR. Well half this book is the PPSSM run. After the novelty wears off, you are stuck with stories that rely heavily on narration and internal thought bubbles to tell a story and deliver characterization. We are on issue 47 of this run Roger Stern, why do you have to keep on reminding people through Peters internal thoughts that he has the proportional strength of a spider. Why does Peter have to always internalize, "if I do this, this will happen, and if that happens, then this can happen" all the time.

I have heard the PPSSM run was good but not great, should I skip to his Amazing Spiderman run with JRJR?

For good or ill alot of comics will take the approach that "This could be someones first comic" and thus there will often be a repeat of information like that;

. o O ( I can use such and such power to do such and such... ! )

The key is to find the right balance.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

John Byrne's Superman had that "this could be someone's first comic" thing real bad. It's like he learned how to write by listening to radio plays

 

[KoruptData]

John Byrne's Superman had that "this could be someone's first comic" thing real bad. It's like he learned how to write by listening to radio plays

That is exactly how I read this Spiderman. It sounds more like a radio show than a comic book.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

John Byrne's Superman had that "this could be someone's first comic" thing real bad. It's like he learned how to write by listening to radio plays

It was a staple in comics until 90s-2000s. Just like in the past every line of dialogue ended with an exclamation mark.

 

[Poodlestrike]

It was a staple in comics until 90s-2000s. Just like in the past every line of dialogue ended with an exclamation mark.

Yeah, that's one of my biggest pet peeves from a lot of older comics. You can really feel that radio show influence.

 

[MG310]

Noto Spider-Gwen. Hopefully he does one of the conventions I'm going to this year.

 

[barrin87]

Haven't read a ton recently since I've been reading more regular books that I desperately need to take back to the library. The few more recent reads:

Blankets
For how many glowing reviews this had on Amazon I was expecting more out of this book. It was OK and the story was touching in parts but I felt like it didn't go anywhere at the ending.

Ms. Marvel Volume 1
I had already read the first four issues on MU so only the last bit of this was new to me. Still loved the full thing and eagerly can't wait for the next trade to come out. I have MU but Ms. Marvel definitely deserves to be purchased.

Fables #19-20 (Deluxe Book 3)
First two issues in the third deluxe book are pretty good so far. Can't say I expected to see

Spoiler

Red Riding Hood

again.

 

[Cheska]

Cheska. You betrayed Batwoman in her final hour? Say it ain't so

I haven't been picking it up since that issue in space. Just started to fall apart IMO.

 

[TetraxShards]

Damn, I feel like I haven't posted a list in a while.

BATGIRL #40
BATGIRL ENDGAME #1
ALEX + ADA #13
CHRONONAUTS #1
BLACK WIDOW #16
LOKI AGENT OF ASGARD #12
SILK #2
UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL #3

PLUS!
AVENGERS BY BUSIEK AND PEREZ OMNIBUS HC VOL 01
ANGEL AND FAITH SEASON 9 LIBRARY ED HC VOL 01

And probably more when I see all the goodness from IST updates.

This is this week?

WHYYYYYYYYY? I'm flat broke for another few weeks.

 

[Kipp]

TetraxShards, it seems.

The best thing I have done on GAF.

Ah, right! My bad.
Tetrax, I congratulate you on those.

Bob's Burgers vol 1

That's this week!? YESSS.

 

[Messi]

Ah, right! My bad.
Tetrax, I congratulate you on those.



That's this week!? YESSS.

The show needs more regular sized rudy

 

[frye]

Man, Murphy's had a miniseries every year for the last few years hasn't he? That's pretty cool even if none of them are particularly great comics outside of him.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I haven't been picking it up since that issue in space. Just started to fall apart IMO.

You missin' out, Cheska! It's funny because that issue was a complete one-off. They're not finishing that plotline until Annual #2, which is the final issue.

 

[Cheska]

You missin' out, Cheska! It's funny because that issue was a complete one-off. They're not finishing that plotline until Annual #2, which is the final issue.

I thought issue 40 was the final issue. So is she hooking up with vampires now?

 

[GAMEPROFF]

This New Frontier Sketchbook is gorgeous.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

This is this week?

WHYYYYYYYYY? I'm flat broke for another few weeks.

I'm not broke but I'm trying to spend money on things I need... Wanna grab those omnis too

 

[Messi]

I thought issue 40 was the final issue. So is she hooking up with vampires now?

Among other stuff,yes.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Erm.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Ugh, I cant touch the New Frontier Paper, it feels like Newspaper paper....

But the spine of the newer DC Deluxe Editions is great. Far superior to Marvels spines.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Erm.

I'm glad you own Mad Love and All-Star Superman and display them side by side, Baron.

 

[Zombine]

I was playing H1Z1 and I shot some dude in the head because I liked his baseball bat. I looked at it and didn't even pick it up. What has King Carl done to me?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Bitch Planet #1 is free on Comixology with the code "PLANET"

guess I'll give it a try

 

[Freezasaurus]

Bitch Planet #1 is free on Comixology with the code "PLANET"

guess I'll give it a try

It is awesome sauce. The essay at the back is pretty good reading, too.

 

[Messi]

It is awesome sauce. The essay at the back is pretty good reading, too.

Keep your words without pictures out of my books Freeza. I don't want to have to tell you again.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Bitch Planet #1 is free on Comixology with the code "PLANET"

guess I'll give it a try

Sweet.

 

[Cheska]

Jesus, have you guys seen the nonsense and bitching Erik Larsen has been doing on Twitter about female costumes and redesigns?

I'm on mobile otherwise I'd link to it.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Bitch Planet #1 is free on Comixology with the code "PLANET"

guess I'll give it a try

Thanks. I really liked the issue.

I hope we get a Deluxe Edition of it.

 

[GrandHarrier]

Jesus, have you guys seen the nonsense and bitching Erik Larsen has been doing on Twitter about female costumes and redesigns?

I'm on mobile otherwise I'd link to it.

Erik Larsen Twitter

Seems to start around 24h ago as of 1pm PST.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Jesus, have you guys seen the nonsense and bitching Erik Larsen has been doing on Twitter about female costumes and redesigns?

I'm on mobile otherwise I'd link to it.

Erik Larsen is usually bitching about something.

 

[Hellers]

It is awesome sauce. The essay at the back is pretty good reading, too.

I'm really enjoying Bitch Planet. It's giving me a total 2000AD vibe

 

[ElNarez]

Jesus, have you guys seen the nonsense and bitching Erik Larsen has been doing on Twitter about female costumes and redesigns?

I'm on mobile otherwise I'd link to it.

Erik Larsen can get stuffed in a goddamn locker.

This is why we need female costumes that aren't skintight swimsuits.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Why even complain about Spider-Woman getting redesigned? She's a street level character so her new look is fine and her old costume was always pretty bland at best.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Why even complain about Spider-Woman getting redesigned? She's a street level character so her new look is fine and her old costume was always pretty bland at best.

I like the Spider-Woman redesign. Or "Hipster Spider-Woman" as it were. Is the book good?

 

[ElNarez]

Also, Wacker, who was in charge of making the Captain Marvel decision, nails it.

 

[GrandHarrier]

I do like some flamboyance to my costumes. It gets a little boring if it focuses too much on practicality.

 

[Owzers]

How am i supposed to buy girly hijinx statues if the costumes don't show some boob? At least give it a zipper.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I like the Spider-Woman redesign. Or "Hipster Spider-Woman" as it were. Is the book good?

I have no idea, Psych said it was an improvement over the first few issues. Not sure of how much of that is due to Rodriguez taking over on art duties though lol

I do like some flamboyance to my costumes. It gets a little boring if it focuses too much on practicality.

No I agree. But in a case like Spider-Woman it's not like there was much flare to begin with.

 

[ElNarez]

How am i supposed to buy girly hijinx statues if the costumes don't show some boob? At least give it a zipper.

here's a protip: that's what anime is for

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Erik Larsen Twitter

Seems to start around 24h ago as of 1pm PST.

He has a point about the one percent that is bitching on social media, but the rest... Oh boy... And I say this as someone who thinks that the classic costumes of characters like Carol Danvers, Jessica Drew, Barbara Gordon and Wonder Woman are way more better than their modern, more desexualized counterparts

 

[GrandHarrier]

No I agree. But in a case like Spider-Woman it's not like there was much flare to begin with.

I'm not referencing Spider Woman. I have no opinions on that particular redesign. I don't even care about sexuality. I just want awesome costumes, not something that looks like it was thrown together down at the local thrift store.

 

[Owzers]

here's a protip: that's what anime is for

Never.

 

[ElNarez]

I'm dead serious about the need for Erik Larsen to be stuffed in a locker.

What to do with the locker is up to anyone.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Ugh, that Savage Dragon page