TheDarkKnight774
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COMICS! |OT| April 2015. Everyone's burned out and looking for an excuse to quit.
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Tyrant Rave
Banned
I really want Bartkira, it looks amazing
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Omfg did you see samnee's Howard the duck variant? Wow
Bloodember
Member
DC is doing Convergence for the next two months, you might want to wait for them till June, new series start, and good jumping on points for others.
As for marvel, they are starting secret wars, which is a summers long event, destroying their worlds, Angela is ending at #6, spider-gwen is OK, Silk is awesome though, not sure if she will have a tie in to secret wars though. Your best bet with marvel is to get a marvel unlimited subscription and read some stuff on there until secret wars is over in September I think, unless you want to read any of the 80 or so tied ins.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Making my way through the new MU comics
Wow the edge of spider verse #4 was freaky and dark as hell. Pretty messed up Parker there.
Introduction of new cap was alright. I don't mind falcon getting a run at cap, but it bugs me Bucky wasn't even mentioned since he was cap for a while. Plus the stupid plot clearing with Zemo seemed so rushed.
Didn't like the Bucky: the winter soldier at all. I hated the premise for nick fury and then to reveal it and pass it on to Bucky makes me hate it more. Like nobody knows he's doing it? Why does it need to be done? Ugh
Wow the edge of spider verse #4 was freaky and dark as hell. Pretty messed up Parker there.
Introduction of new cap was alright. I don't mind falcon getting a run at cap, but it bugs me Bucky wasn't even mentioned since he was cap for a while. Plus the stupid plot clearing with Zemo seemed so rushed.
Didn't like the Bucky: the winter soldier at all. I hated the premise for nick fury and then to reveal it and pass it on to Bucky makes me hate it more. Like nobody knows he's doing it? Why does it need to be done? Ugh
my name is ed
Banned
The colors are awesome too
MM was his deconstructive take on Miracleman which is a copy of Captain Marvel/Shazam. So in a roundabout way, yes.
But I think Supreme is how he would have actually written Superman which is a really fun Silver Age type of take. Really good comics.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Editors deserve to be placed on the cover of comics.
Freezasaurus
Member
Here's that J. Scott Campbell Vampirella statue from the Brewing Factory. More than just CG concept art this time!
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
is someone selling it????
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I saw copies at my comic shop... Are you telling me it's not sold everywhere? I would've scooped it up if I knew that
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
I saw copies at my comic shop... Are you telling me it's not sold everywhere? I would've scooped it up if I knew that
It's two licensed properties illegally glued together by like 300 people working for free and making a 4000 page book, who in the hell published it???
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Is it this art book:
http://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/bartkira
Or was that somehow the craziest typo in the history of fingers and you meant to type Kaijumax??
http://floatingworldcomics.com/shop/art-books/bartkira
Or was that somehow the craziest typo in the history of fingers and you meant to type Kaijumax??
I can see the art putting people off perhaps, but it was quite a journey and made me have human feelings.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Yeah that's the one. So cool.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Thank you for bringing it up! I had no idea they made a book! Do want!!
whatsinaname
Member
Starman #30: Work's been keeping me busy but I got to read this today.
Also, how do you guys pronounce Dian when you read it? I've been pronouncing it this way way but recently realised people also use it as an alternate spelling to Diane.
I just bought a GPU too. Thinking about making a screen size and res jump also (1600p 30" to 2160p 40").
It is a shame what they are doing with Montoya's character on the show.
Dian's letter.
Also, how do you guys pronounce Dian when you read it? I've been pronouncing it this way way but recently realised people also use it as an alternate spelling to Diane.
I just bought a GPU too. Thinking about making a screen size and res jump also (1600p 30" to 2160p 40").
It is a shame what they are doing with Montoya's character on the show.
Coriolanus
Banned
most likely classified as a parody, at which point it aint illegal.
MHWilliams
Member
Yeah, that was Marvel's issue. Just a cluster of bad planning and timing.
It's not censorship. Cho is taking the piss and people are angry at people taking a piss. He knew what was up.
This week's comics:
Huh. Miles Morales Spider-Man #12 just ends. It feels like Bendis had to wrap up a ton of plots all at once because Secret Wars is wiping the ultimate universe. Dagger definitely wants to break off a bit of Miles though.
Deadpool #45 was a class act. Great end to the comics.
Spider-Woman #6 continues the fun tone from #5. Good stuff.
Convergence
The problem with a number of the Convergence books is they're all part 1 of 2, so they're mostly setup. The writers don't get enough time to really revisit the characters because
they're setting up their Convergence situation.
Convergence #1 is all setup, but it's important for those who've been following Earth 2, as it handles the fates of certain characters from the end of that book.
Superman surprised me, because it's a solid book, but I realized that I don't miss Lois & Clark and I don't miss the old Superman costume. Didn't understand that until I read this. Like meeting an old, beloved friend, but realizing you've moved on.
Nightwing/Oracle on the other hand, reminded me how much I miss Nightwing, Oracle, and the old Starfire/Nightwing relationship. Oracle going in too. Loved it, even if the art and a bit rough.
Speed Force, Atom, and Batgirl featured the return of certain characters I've missed - Wally West, Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown, and
Ryan Choi
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Simultaneously making me want that Convergence white lightning and being cool with waiting.
Well done, sir.
Well done, sir.
Freezasaurus
Member
Rat Queens and Saga so good. I actually read Rat Queens first. Did not disappoint.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Driller don't know what to do...
God dammit, Descender.
Also, really interesting that Jeff Lemire is writing two comics interweaving past and present stories, using distinct art styles to differentiate between the two time periods, and yet one is super successful right away--Descender--and the other is kind of, just, not connecting properly--Hawkeye.
Yep.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Surface #1 is one of my favorite comics that Kot has written so far. Really had doubts about Foss coming into the book (mostly based on how he draws people), but man, he earned my respect with Surface #1 easily. I'm going to read my Surface #2 and Winter Soldier tomorrow, as I want to be less than brain-shutting-down exhausted for them.
sol_bad
Member
Thanks for the reply.
Is the plan to have these older timelines incorporated into the New 52 timeline or will New 52 continue on it's merry way on it's own?
TheDarkKnight774
Member
More MU reading impressions.
Guardians 3000 #1 - not a bad start. I'm not familiar with these characters but a decent premise.
Uncanny avengers - the kickoff of SIXIS. Why is everyone shocked at magneto doing what he does? It wasn't a bad issue. Not great but that last reveal made me laugh and go Wha? Not sure how that makes sense but whatevs
Silver surfer #6- it's sucha genius idea to turn a Silver surfer book into Marvels Dr Who. Norrin, Dawn and Toomie off on a fun adventure and space ice cream! Slott is on fire. This is She hulk vol 1 level good Slott
Guardians 3000 #1 - not a bad start. I'm not familiar with these characters but a decent premise.
Uncanny avengers - the kickoff of SIXIS. Why is everyone shocked at magneto doing what he does? It wasn't a bad issue. Not great but that last reveal made me laugh and go Wha? Not sure how that makes sense but whatevs
Silver surfer #6- it's sucha genius idea to turn a Silver surfer book into Marvels Dr Who. Norrin, Dawn and Toomie off on a fun adventure and space ice cream! Slott is on fire. This is She hulk vol 1 level good Slott
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
dang, braithwaite
that's a lot of photos
that's a lot of photos
Superman surprised me, because it's a solid book, but I realized that I don't miss Lois & Clark and I don't miss the old Superman costume. Didn't understand that until I read this. Like meeting an old, beloved friend, but realizing you've moved on.
i agree with costume, but then again, ive always been ready to move on from his standard. i definitely miss clark and lois. they were so good together
Freezasaurus
Member
All-new Hawkeye was kinda bad
Yeah, I already dropped it. Not doing anything for me. Fraction run will be the GOAT Hawkeye book.
Such a good week of comics so far. Birthright, Copperhead, Descender, Rebels #1, and Saga. Copperhead I'm especially happy to have back. I hope people are reading that.
If no one else has posted about Rebels, it's basically a historical-comic story set during the American Revolution. I like history a lot, so it appeals to me. I think anyone who is into real history would like it, or maybe if you liked the TV show Turn from last year.
And Darth Vader #4, man. That series has turned out to be completely fantastic. Great characters and great storytelling from the "evil character" perspective.
I think I'll leave Convergence for tomorrow
If no one else has posted about Rebels, it's basically a historical-comic story set during the American Revolution. I like history a lot, so it appeals to me. I think anyone who is into real history would like it, or maybe if you liked the TV show Turn from last year.
And Darth Vader #4, man. That series has turned out to be completely fantastic. Great characters and great storytelling from the "evil character" perspective.
I think I'll leave Convergence for tomorrow
in case it ruins everything.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I have lots of comics to catch up on, but a special word on Deadpool 250, the grand finale. My emotions, in chronological GIF:
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
All-new Hawkeye was kinda bad
I'm not gonna say bad but it seems a bit misguided. Like, it's super fucking cliche right now, with the brothers' backstory, but the present-day stuff is all right. I'm giving Lemire some more issues because the man knows how to write stories about families. That's his fucking jam (just look at Descender), so I'm hoping the story gets some more emotional momentum by the next issue.
Freezasaurus
Member
The big
horns
why Hannah's mother was killed
NeonZ
Member
They won't reboot the New52 timeline or anything like that. The new 52 characters are appearing towards the last few issues of Convergence, but it shouldn't have any big impact on their world itself.
They've mentioned that after Convergence they'll be able to use the older versions of the characters too, but no books have been announced featuring them yet, so it's just words at this point.
MHWilliams
Member
I assume this means they're opening the door for the best-selling books to see a return.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I think I read an interview about them relaxing editorial control in general, so not necessarily.
Have you read Guardians of the Galaxy (2008) by Dan Abnett? It's on MU I highly suggest reading it if you haven't already before getting into Guardians 3000. It's not required to "get" Guardians 3000 but you'll have some back story to some characters.
All-new Hawkeye was kinda bad
*sigh*
I picked up #2 because #1 was decent. Guess I'll have to read it tonight and see if I hate it.
Coriolanus
Banned
Saw some ad for 100 Bullets hardcover, remembered that Brother Lono was a thing that existed.
Fun read, really. Still prefer 100B Lono, obv.
Fun read, really. Still prefer 100B Lono, obv.
Bloodember
Member
Some people need to learn the use of spoiler tags.
Alright, I read All New Hawkeye #2.
I don't wanna be the threads official Hawkeye stan, but honestly? I thought it was good.
Is it moving slowly? Yes. (It's actually doing exactly what Fraction says comics need to move away from: Giving you five minutes of story a month).
Would you be better off trade waiting? Yes. Yes, you would.
I'll keep reading it monthly until I just can't take the pace of it anymore because I'm a sucker.
I don't wanna be the threads official Hawkeye stan, but honestly? I thought it was good.
Is it moving slowly? Yes. (It's actually doing exactly what Fraction says comics need to move away from: Giving you five minutes of story a month).
Would you be better off trade waiting? Yes. Yes, you would.
I'll keep reading it monthly until I just can't take the pace of it anymore because I'm a sucker.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Reading Convergence #1 now. Also picked up six (!) of the tie-ins: Harley, Batman & Robin, Question, Superman, Speedforce, and Nightwing & Oracle. Because I'm weak.
I'll also probably grab the rest over the next few days, because see above.
Anyway, Convergence:
I'll also probably grab the rest over the next few days, because see above.
Anyway, Convergence:
Extremely weak first bit, but picked up later. I dunno if it's just my unfamiliarity with the Earth 2 crowd or what, but them standing around moping at each other was not good reading. Still, seeing all the various 'verses and namedrops was fun. I think I saw Alan Moore in his own panel