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COMICS! |OT| April 2015. Everyone's burned out and looking for an excuse to quit.
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TheDarkKnight774
Member
That is a bizarre collection of series for this weeks CMX a sale. So random
https://www.comixology.com/Convergence-Week-1-Sale/page/6095?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC90YWJsZXQvbGFyZ2VDYXJvdXNlbA
Was the Simone and I guess remender Atom series any good?
Oh and Bendis's DD run is on sale
https://www.comixology.com/Convergence-Week-1-Sale/page/6095?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC90YWJsZXQvbGFyZ2VDYXJvdXNlbA
Was the Simone and I guess remender Atom series any good?
Oh and Bendis's DD run is on sale
Poodlestrike
Banned
It's certainly... eclectic. Guess Atom is gonna play a decent sized part in Convergence.
Sad that Jaime's pre-New52 stuff isn't in there, would have loved to see that cast come back, even for a little while.
That face always reminds me of a whale, for some reason.
I dug it.
BuddyJoeHooker
Member
I think everyone should learn the valuable lesson JL: Cry for Justice teaches us.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Never thought I'd see that one on sale. I'd imagine Dc would pretend it never existed
Serpentine
Banned
why are only 3 issues from the Steph Batgirl there. they're good (great, even), but why only the last 3? it's very random. Gonna try out that Atom book though.
also AGE OF ULTRON is on sale for $10. Get prepared for the movie!
also AGE OF ULTRON is on sale for $10. Get prepared for the movie!
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Brahs picking up Age of Ultron is the equivalent to the cheap knock off DVDs of kids movies you get at Walmart. There's going to be some disappointed children come Christmas when they realize their Cap is a strategic sitter.
Can't wait for people to buy AoU thinking it's the movie.
Why waste your money on Rage of Ultron when there is the real thing on sale for only $9.99.
Oh good, you saved me money. Was gonna drop some cash on Rage of Ultron but decided to go with that $9.99 sale instead. Thanks!
not like this psychbat
Eva overshadows her. And Dazzler being an agent is made redundant so fast.
Wind outta my sails, Psych >_<
SOMEONE had to say it :3
Gambit 1138
Banned
Secret Wars
Convergence was thrown together at the last minute to kill a bunch of birds with one stone while DC takes a few months off to move their HQ to CA.
StormyTheRabbit
Member
Hey guys, so this post has been a long time coming.
I'm really into comics...but I've never been a "monthly" reader. I generally just look up the best runs of my favorite characters and end up reading those. For example, I'm re-reading Joe Kelly's Deadpool run at the moment.
While I consider myself generally well versed in comics, both DC/Marvel/Image, I've always felt completely overwhelmed with trying to pick up a currently running series. Mainly because I just don't know where they begin, what tie-ins to read, etc.
However, with the new Secret Wars about to kick off, I really want to get involved and try to keep up with it as it is current. Maybe even buy a few hard copies/variant covers while its coming out.
So I ask you guys, what do I need to do in order to prepare and properly understand Secret Wars when it comes out?
Appreciate it!
I'm really into comics...but I've never been a "monthly" reader. I generally just look up the best runs of my favorite characters and end up reading those. For example, I'm re-reading Joe Kelly's Deadpool run at the moment.
While I consider myself generally well versed in comics, both DC/Marvel/Image, I've always felt completely overwhelmed with trying to pick up a currently running series. Mainly because I just don't know where they begin, what tie-ins to read, etc.
However, with the new Secret Wars about to kick off, I really want to get involved and try to keep up with it as it is current. Maybe even buy a few hard copies/variant covers while its coming out.
So I ask you guys, what do I need to do in order to prepare and properly understand Secret Wars when it comes out?
Appreciate it!
Gambit 1138
Banned
So it appears that this new comic called "star wars" has jumpstarted the comic industry and become quite the phenomenon
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/02/advance-reorders-star-wars-beats-convergence/
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/04/02/advance-reorders-star-wars-beats-convergence/
You'll need an unreasonable amount of comics to get the most out of Secret Wars most probably -- like, at least 3 years worth of comics across 3 titles close to 100 issues unreasonable. It's probably the most impenetrable event Marvel's put out in the last few years.
The most cost-effective way if you have a tablet is to subscribe to Marvel unlimited and read the recent Avengers/New Avengers stuff that Johnathan Hickman wrote as well as the Infinity event.
Are you reading anything recent in collections right now?
StormyTheRabbit
Member
Not a single current issue unfortunately.
Its this exact reason that I always hesitate to get into monthlys because if I don't keep up, I'll miss out on an event like this. I've been slowly working my way through the original Ultimate Spiderman, but thats about as recent as I get, discounting random runs that I pick up. For example, I'm caught up on Marvel Zombies.
Its a shame that there isn't an easier way for people to get into things for an event like this, despite me totally understanding it. I guess that is what the reset is ultimately for anyways, I just wish I could enjoy it as a late-comer.
Also, considering my current job, I have TONS of free time. I can sling about 20 issues a day if I'm that into the story. So even if it is like 100 issues spanning 3 titles, I can still probably do that before Secret Wars drops.
It's an event and probably has it's own trade due to the fact it crosses over two books.
Yeah, dude if you're willing then go for it. On the other hand if you're looking for something less "I gotta read this so I can read this other thing" Marvel's done a bunch of pretty good and self-contained solo titles in the last few years for a lot of their characters.
Hawkeye (Fraction, Aja)
- 1 issue left which will be out... eventually
Ms. Marvel (Wilson, Alphona)
- ongoing
Daredevil (Waid, Samnee)
-like 50 issues it's gotta be by this point?
Moon Knight (Ellis, Shalvey)
-6 issues/1 trade
I still think very highly of the first 10 issues of the last Cap series by Remender and Romita Jr as well as the first 11 issues of Thor: God of Thunder but there are a bunch of these and I'm sure people will recommend others.
basic_text
Member
This week's subs list:
All this talk of bad comics is dredging up memories of Thanos Rising. Hands down the worst comic I've ever read.
All this talk of bad comics is dredging up memories of Thanos Rising. Hands down the worst comic I've ever read.
It crosses over like four books, actually. The trade is $35 digital, but I just bought the two unique issues, the two for ANXM, and the two for UXM. Ran me a little more than $11 in total. I'm only reading ANXM and UXM, so that should be more than enough.
Part of the problem.
It has its own Trade
sol_bad
Member
I am so confused by this Convergence series. Are there any good links that will help me understand what is what? I have only been reading DC comics since the New 52 started.
The books I have read are Batman, Nightwing, Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, Justice League and recently Superman when Geoff Johns jumped on.
Should I just stick with the main Convergence series?
The books I have read are Batman, Nightwing, Green Lantern, Swamp Thing, Animal Man, Justice League and recently Superman when Geoff Johns jumped on.
Should I just stick with the main Convergence series?
GrandHarrier
Member
So, Convergence is part event and part nostalgia / celebration of history. If you have no connection to any previous incarnations of characters than I'd suggest one of two things: either just pick up the main event title and avoid the individual issues, or read up the solicits for the individual issues and cherry pick ones that sound interesting to you. Example, if you like Batman and Nightwing, consider getting Nightwing / Oracle, Batman and Robin (as it's Dick and Damien), and other bat titles like Batgirl. Use the event to get windows into other, iconic versions of the characters throughout the ages.
It's also worth noting that continuity aside, most DC characters have key features that tend to stick with them no matter the version, golden, silver, bronze or modern, that make them relatable regardless.
Newsarama: Convergence explained
Newsarama: All April Convergence Solicits
doniewhalberg
Member
Caught up on Remender's creator owned stuff over the weekend, through volume 2 for both Deadly Class and Black Science now, and read the first volume of Low too. RR hasn't always been my favourite writer, I actively disliked the end league and didn't like FEAR agent as much as I'd like to have, but he's putting out some really great stuff right now. Sometimes the themes he wants to put across through his stories & characters are way too heavy handed and unsubtle but at least he's trying to get at something, better than some books. Black Science is worth a buy for Matteo Scalera alone. No idea what you guys are reading these days but I'd recommend those. Latest volumes of Zero, Abe Sapien and BPRD next.
Gambit 1138
Banned
It's already bigger than Spawn dude!
ThyMusicMan
Member
Thank Gawd,, DCBS finally got back to me to let me know they do have more Francis Manapul Batman Black & White statutes in stock..
So now I know it will be replaced hes is my broke ass staute.
So now I know it will be replaced hes is my broke ass staute.
ThyMusicMan
Member
Well said,, hes been on fire! Deadly class is one of my most satisfying books I pull...
C2E2 just recently added him to the guest line up,, pretty hyped for that.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Dude wait until you catch up on BPRD and Abe.
ThyMusicMan
Member
I'm starting to put together my next DCBS order (June).. This is hard guysss.
All the new DC and Marvel titles.. my order is already past $100 and still going. Its difficult to not blindly try everything.. how do yall do it. lol
All the new DC and Marvel titles.. my order is already past $100 and still going. Its difficult to not blindly try everything.. how do yall do it. lol
GrandHarrier
Member
Was at IKEA, I have now finally a new Shelf for my books
Pics or it didn't happen.
We are still waiting in the Hotdog Line.
Will try to build it later. Finally time to bring my books out of my bedroom.
GrandHarrier
Member
We'll settle for pics of the hotdog line for now.