GrandHarrier
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I'd really suggest you read the previous issues, they are even more gorgeous, imo. But it's more of a resolution of the events of #6 and a prelude to the Superman/Doomsday Event so you should be fine.
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COMICS! |OT| April 2014. Truly, there is no shame in continuing to read awful comics.
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I'd really suggest you read the previous issues, they are even more gorgeous, imo. But it's more of a resolution of the events of #6 and a prelude to the Superman/Doomsday Event so you should be fine.
-Deadpool-
Member
I've just started reading the 2013 Secret Avengers series on Unlimited and enjoying it so far.
Will catch up with this before starting on the new run.
I like Prophet, it's a weird Future sci-fi comic.
i jumped in, it's very easy to get into, but i do want to go back to the previous run on Unlimited too when i resub.
Prophet is awesome, but weird... the best kind of weird.
BuddyJoeHooker
Member
Okay, Shutter was pretty damn cool.
Sigh... added to the pull
Speaking of strong female protagonist, I miss La Maquinon...
Sigh... added to the pull
Speaking of strong female protagonist, I miss La Maquinon...
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
This is a bad week to have to wait an extra day for my books. Doop and Secret Avengers and FBP--maaan.
ThyMusicMan
Member
Cool I'll check it out. Thanks.
I thought Iron Fist was awesome, a good #1. Really liked the story so far, really looking forward to #2.
Freezasaurus
Member
Batman Eternal #1 - Seems really compelling so far. Glad I only have to wait a week to get more.
Invincible #110 - OMG, I already knew what happened going in, but actually reading it.... There were no quiet moments this issue. It
. I found it disturbing, terrifying, and arousing. I....I don't want to talk about it any more right now.
Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1 - Fuck. Yes. This is the Iron Fist I've been waiting for since the Brubaker / Fraction run ended. I'm hoping this series goes the distance.
Invincible #110 - OMG, I already knew what happened going in, but actually reading it.... There were no quiet moments this issue. It
went straight from break-up to rape[-up]. (sorry, I had to)
Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1 - Fuck. Yes. This is the Iron Fist I've been waiting for since the Brubaker / Fraction run ended. I'm hoping this series goes the distance.
slightconfuse
Banned
Secret avengers is fun but fury and could on are the worst parts
Serpentine
Banned
Yeah! Will read it tonight and post impressions. Ended up getting Iron Fist in addition to Nightcrawler, Ultimates, and Ghost Rider. Would've picked up Deadpool but my shop had a lot of copies. not ready to spend ten bucks on one book right now
TheKaeptain
Banned
So yeah ANXM...
Batman: Eternal
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Nightcrawler was a fun read.
Doop's last page was the real shocker of the week.
Did they just confirm that when all this shit is over that everything will change the current timeline?
Batman: Eternal
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Nightcrawler was a fun read.
Doop's last page was the real shocker of the week.
-Deadpool-
Member
Unlimited only goes up to #9 on the '13 series anyway, so not great coverage.
Will probably pick up the new run locally.
Rrongfield
Member
Some thoughts here and there:
Batman Eternal #1: Not much happened but I liked it. I'm keeping this for the time being.
Superman Wonder Woman #7: Tony Daniels would have made this issue better, but it was a solid issue as usual. I didn't want to, but after this and Action Comics, I am looking forward to this Doomsday story. Hopefully Lobdell doesn't ruin it for me.
Invincible #110: ...damn. Kirkman doesn't pull any punches here...
Walking Dead #125: I'm finally dropping this.
All-New X-Factor #6: And this. I'm sorry PAD, I'll read your 2099.
Daredevil #1.50: Loved this.
Deadpool #27: I started with this and realized I hadn't read Deadpool: The Gauntlet, so I did. Duggan and Posehn's Deadpool is the best Deadpool.
Secret Avengers #2 CLAP FOR M.O.D.O.K!
Bloodshot And H.A.R.D. Corps #21: I only got this because of the crossover with Archer & Armstrong. I liked the crossover but this issue had really lackluster and inconsistent art. Dropping this (Not A&A, only Bloodshot. A&A is the shiet).
Batman Eternal #1: Not much happened but I liked it. I'm keeping this for the time being.
Superman Wonder Woman #7: Tony Daniels would have made this issue better, but it was a solid issue as usual. I didn't want to, but after this and Action Comics, I am looking forward to this Doomsday story. Hopefully Lobdell doesn't ruin it for me.
Invincible #110: ...damn. Kirkman doesn't pull any punches here...
Walking Dead #125: I'm finally dropping this.
All-New X-Factor #6: And this. I'm sorry PAD, I'll read your 2099.
Daredevil #1.50: Loved this.
Deadpool #27: I started with this and realized I hadn't read Deadpool: The Gauntlet, so I did. Duggan and Posehn's Deadpool is the best Deadpool.
Secret Avengers #2 CLAP FOR M.O.D.O.K!
Bloodshot And H.A.R.D. Corps #21: I only got this because of the crossover with Archer & Armstrong. I liked the crossover but this issue had really lackluster and inconsistent art. Dropping this (Not A&A, only Bloodshot. A&A is the shiet).
Freezasaurus
Member
I think they just confirmed that
Beast is the one who kills the Watcher, because damn.... a verbal ass-whooping like that has to sting. Watcher said that Henry disgusts him
slightconfuse
Banned
RE: ANXM
Prett sure that wasn't the watcher but am impersonator
It's good but an acquired taste. There's lots of cool and weird worldbuilding in there. It's kind of Conan in space. Things really open up after the first arc. Worth trying out at the very least.
Storm Chamber
Banned
I'm giving it about 2 more issues. Very disappointed.
I dropped it today. First book I've ever dropped. Can we throw a party or something? Anyone got party hats and balloons?
April 30th my bro!
Rrongfield
Member
If only Kris Anka did interiors on X-Factor...
PaulExcellent
Member
Walking Dead #125:
Ugh. Dropped. Is this really going to be how it goes down?
nothankyou
Ugh. Dropped. Is this really going to be how it goes down?
nothankyou
Sweet. Just put in my order for IST. Went with Jonah Hex: Shadows West, Elephantmen Vol 2, and Prophet Vol 1, 2, and 3. Ended up at $50.15 to JUST get that free shipping. I'm really excited to read all this stuff.
I'm probably slightly insane for buying more stuff even though I still have to finish the last little bit of Fear Agent vol 1 (these Tales of the Fear Agent shorts are fantastic), read Fear Agent vol 2, and read Colossal Conan (not to mention Ronin and Immortal Iron Fist complete collection on my shelf unread), but oh well.
I'm probably slightly insane for buying more stuff even though I still have to finish the last little bit of Fear Agent vol 1 (these Tales of the Fear Agent shorts are fantastic), read Fear Agent vol 2, and read Colossal Conan (not to mention Ronin and Immortal Iron Fist complete collection on my shelf unread), but oh well.
Sweet. Just put in my order for IST. Went with Jonah Hex: Shadows West, Elephantmen Vol 2, and Prophet Vol 1, 2, and 3. Ended up at $50.15 to JUST get that free shipping. I'm really excited to read all this stuff.
I'm probably slightly insane for buying more stuff even though I still have to finish the last little bit of Fear Agent vol 1 (these Tales of the Fear Agent shorts are fantastic), read Fear Agent vol 2, and read Colossal Conan (not to mention Ronin and Immortal Iron Fist complete collection on my shelf unread), but oh well.
This is what I found happening to me. It's a slippery slope and I still haven't recovered. So much stuff to read and yet there's always something new to buy on top of it all.
All new Ultimates #1:Wow what a letdown. The art is horrible and the story seems all over the place. None of the characters feel distinct like they did in Ultimate Miles-Man. Not even Miles.
Doop #1: I have no idea what I just read. Some of it made me laugh. I do love his infatuation with kitty. <3 Kitty
I can't believe they changed the awesome Spider Woman into hipster black widow. Biggest turn off of the whole book
Doop #1: I have no idea what I just read. Some of it made me laugh. I do love his infatuation with kitty. <3 Kitty
Welcome to the party.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
nother thought experiment I had: Favorite and Least favorite runs/sagas/stories/versions of your favorite comic book superheroes. Your most preferred and your least preferred. The Best vs the Worst.
Batman:
The Best - DCAU Batman
Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett go over 50 years of Batman stories and cherry pick all the elements that worked, leaving a streamlined hero not just in the features, but his personality as well. A Dark Knight, but rarely grim and angsty. Stern, but not above the occasional smile or joke. A world-class detective and martial artist, yet still recognizably human in his physical limitations. My favorite trait is the underlying compassion and empathy he has for the criminals of Gotham. My absolute favorite scene in the Batman Animated Series comes at the end of Harlequinade, where he succinctly why he wanted to believe Harley could be reformed and brings her that dress she wanted. This is a man who feels pain every time he has to face down his former friend Harvey Dent, who feels pity at Mr.Freeze's tragic circumstances, who genuinely believes Selena Kyle can stop her criminal ways and be a respectable member of society. Because he's been down that hole, he's been hurt by the outside world, and he knows how easy it is to turn out that anger back at it. His plan is to set an example of justice that everybody and Gotham can strive for, even the Joker.
Worst - Kevin's Smith Batman
I think resident Batmanologist Chris Sims said as much if not more than I was gonna say, but in short: its like all the worst fanfiction about Batman you've ever seen or heard rumors about...but DC published it. IDK what's worse, pissing on one of the greatest Batman moments of all-time or bringing back Batman's best love interest for cheap sex jokes, Batman beating her up, then killing her for Geoff Johnsian shock value.
Batman:
The Best - DCAU Batman
Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, and Alan Burnett go over 50 years of Batman stories and cherry pick all the elements that worked, leaving a streamlined hero not just in the features, but his personality as well. A Dark Knight, but rarely grim and angsty. Stern, but not above the occasional smile or joke. A world-class detective and martial artist, yet still recognizably human in his physical limitations. My favorite trait is the underlying compassion and empathy he has for the criminals of Gotham. My absolute favorite scene in the Batman Animated Series comes at the end of Harlequinade, where he succinctly why he wanted to believe Harley could be reformed and brings her that dress she wanted. This is a man who feels pain every time he has to face down his former friend Harvey Dent, who feels pity at Mr.Freeze's tragic circumstances, who genuinely believes Selena Kyle can stop her criminal ways and be a respectable member of society. Because he's been down that hole, he's been hurt by the outside world, and he knows how easy it is to turn out that anger back at it. His plan is to set an example of justice that everybody and Gotham can strive for, even the Joker.
Worst - Kevin's Smith Batman
I think resident Batmanologist Chris Sims said as much if not more than I was gonna say, but in short: its like all the worst fanfiction about Batman you've ever seen or heard rumors about...but DC published it. IDK what's worse, pissing on one of the greatest Batman moments of all-time or bringing back Batman's best love interest for cheap sex jokes, Batman beating her up, then killing her for Geoff Johnsian shock value.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I'm probably slightly insane for buying more stuff even though I still have to finish the last little bit of Fear Agent vol 1 (these Tales of the Fear Agent shorts are fantastic), read Fear Agent vol 2, and read Colossal Conan (not to mention Ronin and Immortal Iron Fist complete collection on my shelf unread), but oh well.
I think most of us have this issue lol
I have a stack of trades waiting to be read.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Those who can't dig on a rad cross between Leandro Fernandez and Igor Kordey are doomed to one wackly drawn comic industry.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Worst - Kevin's Smith Batman
I think resident Batmanologist Chris Sims said as much if not more than I was gonna say, but in short: its like all the worst fanfiction about Batman you've ever seen or heard rumors about...but DC published it. IDK what's worse, pissing on one of the greatest Batman moments of all-time or bringing back Batman's best love interest for cheap sex jokes, Batman beating her up, then killing her for Geoff Johnsian shock value.
I don't think it's the worst Batman comic I've read, but just in terms of following one of Sims' complaints, and yours, on the topic of doing research and maintaining logical realism, Kevin Smith did research on the bladder spasm/Year One moment. Apparently, firefighters faced with intense fires or flare-ups are known to have bladder spasms and piss themselves. Did that part of the story need to be tied to that moment in Year One, probably not.
Serpentine
Banned
Suicide Squad
Best - Ostrander
Worst - Glass
wow that was easy. when you've only been reading comics off and on for 3 years, there's not a whole lot to pick from
Best - Ostrander
Worst - Glass
wow that was easy. when you've only been reading comics off and on for 3 years, there's not a whole lot to pick from
KoruptData
Member
Dude, the art was bad. The faces were deformed, faces of meth style. Was not an attractive book to look at.
Serpentine
Banned
i flipped through Ultimates, it looks fine to me rn. I do wish Marquez was doing it though
JLateralus
Member
It didn't really dawn on me that the digital codes had any value. I just checked eBay and people are trying to sell some for $2-$3? Seems a bit steep to me, but whatever.
Is it frowned upon to swap them at all? I prefer to read my books physically, but it'd be cool to try out a book that I was on the fence for.
flaxknuckles
Member
I missed the boat on those All-New Ultimates codes on Reddit. Anybody got any they want to offload? I'm not sure if we can do this in this thread....
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Superman:
Best: All-Star Superman
Again, we have an iconic DC character crafted by a few incredibly talented comic creators who seemed to have studied the entire history of his existence until they found the perfect version. It feels like the script was chiseled down into the most brief, precise bits of dialog that gets right down to the core of the character. The most powerful man in the world, and just wants the best for all of us. Not because his parents died or guilt over his weapons being used for murder or because he was assigned a magic ring to protect his sector of the galaxy; he honestly just believes its the best thing to do. I could probably sit here all day listing off adjectives about All-Star Superman, its inspiringly good. You close the book and there's no doubt in your mind he's the greatest superhero of them all. Its clever and beautiful and poignant and hilarious and sorta perfect.
Worst: Superman: Grounded
As forgettable as most of these non-Gene Ha/Aaron Kuder/Jae Lee drawn issues of Nu52 Superman may be, rest easy knowing they aren't as bad as JMS' abomination. Its like the ur-text of how not to write Superman. It should be taught in school. A bullying, patronizing, child-endangering, lazy, pouty, speechifying dullard of a character that attempts to solve "real world issues" and you find out real quick why it doesn't happen more often. It doesn't help when its performed in the most cliche, ham-fisted way possible, attacking one stupid strawman after another. Give this book to small children if you want them to grow up hating Superman.
Best: All-Star Superman
Again, we have an iconic DC character crafted by a few incredibly talented comic creators who seemed to have studied the entire history of his existence until they found the perfect version. It feels like the script was chiseled down into the most brief, precise bits of dialog that gets right down to the core of the character. The most powerful man in the world, and just wants the best for all of us. Not because his parents died or guilt over his weapons being used for murder or because he was assigned a magic ring to protect his sector of the galaxy; he honestly just believes its the best thing to do. I could probably sit here all day listing off adjectives about All-Star Superman, its inspiringly good. You close the book and there's no doubt in your mind he's the greatest superhero of them all. Its clever and beautiful and poignant and hilarious and sorta perfect.
Worst: Superman: Grounded
As forgettable as most of these non-Gene Ha/Aaron Kuder/Jae Lee drawn issues of Nu52 Superman may be, rest easy knowing they aren't as bad as JMS' abomination. Its like the ur-text of how not to write Superman. It should be taught in school. A bullying, patronizing, child-endangering, lazy, pouty, speechifying dullard of a character that attempts to solve "real world issues" and you find out real quick why it doesn't happen more often. It doesn't help when its performed in the most cliche, ham-fisted way possible, attacking one stupid strawman after another. Give this book to small children if you want them to grow up hating Superman.
Serpentine
Banned
Ya, check your PMs
Storm Chamber
Banned
Batman:
Best: Morrison's entire run.
Worst: War Drums/Games/Crimes
The fuck outta here Leslie
flaxknuckles
Member
Oh lord!!! Thanks man! I didn't think you would give it away for free though, I'm gonna go dance around for a bit
Serpentine
Banned
Yeah no problem. I never use the codes anyway so I don't mind just giving them out
slightconfuse
Banned
Igor Kordlys art was ass on New X-men. not reall selling it Birdie!
Wolverine
Best
Tie: Jason Aarons run and Wolveine Enermy of thr State By Millar and JRJR/
Worst
paul cornell
jeph loeb
Wolverine
Best
Tie: Jason Aarons run and Wolveine Enermy of thr State By Millar and JRJR/
Worst
paul cornell
jeph loeb
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Was that the one where Leslie Thompkins, longtime beacon of compassion and warmth, let everyone's favorite Stephanie Brown die so she could teach Batman a lesson
because LMAO
Storm Chamber
Banned
The one and only. Awful. Terrible. GARBAGE.
And I'm not even a huge Steph fan like that but come on.
slightconfuse
Banned
Larry Hama's Batman
oooof
oooof
KoruptData
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