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COMICS!!! |OT| April 2017 - Now Featuring Superstar Artist Brett Booth - APRIL FOALS!
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Damn that looks awesome indeed, but yeah dat price lol.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
She has quickly become one of my favorite artists.
BKatastrophe
Member
Finished the first trade of Daredevil: Back in Black. Enjoyable arc, but I'm sad about how Tenfingers ended. Very much a paper tiger, and while I'm not a fan of that, the way that arc ended left me curious, though not exactly wanting. I like Blindspot. Cool chaacter and concept, though not a ton of depth as of yet, there's some super strong groundwork. I also want to say that the issue where Matt goes to see Steve is one of my favorite things I've read. Brilliant.
Really liking this book, so if this is a "starts slow, gets great" kind of book, then I'm fucking in.
Really liking this book, so if this is a "starts slow, gets great" kind of book, then I'm fucking in.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Cheers for that Sandman.
..............I will buy that 2DS XL. In 2017.
By all accounts I think that's how exactly how folks have reacted to that. Current basket for next order is Nighthawk + Powerman/Iron Fist, this Daredevil run, Black panther, Moon Knight & Black Widow. I only have 2 Marvel books left that aren't finished/team is leaving so need to try some new stuff.
It is.
LordOfLore
Banned
God, I love Darkseid.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Lol I always knew Grant Morrison was Glaswegian, but only now I learn he's from Govan specifically. God damn haha.
LordOfLore
Banned
Did you see the thread that sprung up when Orlando tweeted an old picture?
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Haha no! That's amazing though.
The Sam Humphries picture in that thread is hilarious
JordanDeGroot
Member
Yeah I was thinking about this the other day, even though DC is doing well at the moment, it is getting to a point now where if there not careful there going to possibly isolate new readers again.
The idea of rebirth seemed to be bringing things back to basics, giving readers a new start and jumping on point. Readers who had never read a characters series before could jump in get an idea of who the character was and his motivations/style, but as the series are going on there seems to be more and more call backs to past continuity. Superman has been bringing back loads of pre-rebirth continuity back, SS vs JL brought back loads of old villians/story points, flash/batman especially in the button are bringing back past continuity stuff. Its fun stuff to see for us readers who have been reading for years, but for new readers I imagine it could be seen as confusing and could put people off.
I mean I don't know if that was the plan all along or writers cant really help themselves from doing it, but you've got to keep that line where you throw in a few cool things for long time readers but still make thigns accessible.
TropicalFish
Member
When pay day comes next week I've promised myself to start trying out some comics outside the big 2.
So far I'm set on buying:
Pretty Deadly
Low: The Delirium of Hope
East of West year one
Trees
Rat Queens
Monstress
Paper Girls
Descender: Tin Stars
I chose these because their covers looked nice and their descriptions were alright. Is there anything on here which is a no go?
Also my Zatanna book finally arrived yaaas. I still wish Bloodspell was included but just having her entire 16 issue series pre N52 is good enough for me.
So far I'm set on buying:
Pretty Deadly
Low: The Delirium of Hope
East of West year one
Trees
Rat Queens
Monstress
Paper Girls
Descender: Tin Stars
I chose these because their covers looked nice and their descriptions were alright. Is there anything on here which is a no go?
Also my Zatanna book finally arrived yaaas. I still wish Bloodspell was included but just having her entire 16 issue series pre N52 is good enough for me.
JordanDeGroot
Member
Also Doom Patrol 6 was pretty fun, its weird how I didn't really like the first issue of the new series but as its gone its really grown on me and I can't wait for a new issue coming out now.
Its such a crazy ride of imagination, great art and comedy. I sometimes wish it would slow things down a bit so we could spend a bit more time covering the important points of the story before it moves on but I guess thats just part of the crazy style. Would have really loved if stories such as
, Casey and Sam just working everyday in the ambulance could have even covered multiple issue arcs. Feel like there was so much more story to tell there.
Its such a crazy ride of imagination, great art and comedy. I sometimes wish it would slow things down a bit so we could spend a bit more time covering the important points of the story before it moves on but I guess thats just part of the crazy style. Would have really loved if stories such as
Dannyland, Janes Cult
Everything here looks good
Would like to hear your thoughts
Sunstone. A beautiful funny touching bdsm lesbian love story about friendship and sex nerds by Stjepan Sejic.
Death Vigil by Stjepan Sejic
Deadly Class by Rick Remender
W're trying to ease gaffer in messi not scare the gaffer away
There is nothing extreme in Sunstone and it's one of images best books. There are no lies in my post, it's all upfront. Kill the stigma.
Also low is way more sexual and violent than Sunstone will ever be lol
Donniewahlberg
Banned
The only one with a caveat I'd add is Pretty Deadly, which Imo is awesome, but also a little unconventional in it's storytelling between the script and the art. It's great but just a little less for everyone than I'd say the others are. I wrote a bit about both volumes of the book earlier this week if you're interested in more thoughts. All the rest of those are great and easy to pick up though, the only ones I'm currently ignorant to are Monstress and Rat Queens.
Never read the book so if you say so
TropicalFish
Member
Added. Concerning Death Vigil though, the story doesn't end on any cliffhangers does it? I saw a tweet from Sejic way back in 2015 how it was dead due to low sales and I don't wanna start something and leave wanting more.
Also any malexmale romance recs? I know about Midnighter but surely Image/Dark Horse/etc would have a few stories on gay male romance?
I heard Backstagers has a lot gay and bi characters in a all male cast, so that might be something you are looking for
Death Vigil is now going forward as an OGN. Either later this year or start of next. Sejic never let's go of projects. It's endearing. The first volume is a meaty 8 issues too. First volume wraps up well but you will want more as the characters are lovely.
I can't think of any gay male books oddly enough.
TropicalFish
Member
Okay now I'm really excited about reading Pretty Deadly.
Aaaand added.
So do you read Saga? You should read Saga.
Durrzerker
Banned
Ideal Avengers team:
Aikku Jokinen/Enigma
Toni Ho/Iron Patriot
Laura Kinney/Wolverine [X-MEN REP]
Sam Wilson back as Captain America [There must always be a Cap on the Avengers]
Hercules [I don't care what anyone says, best part of the new run]
Jane-Thor [I don't need to explain this]
Sam can lead, or maybe Herc. Herc leading a team would be HILARIOUS.
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Ideal Thunderbolts team:
Taskmaster [leader]
Mentallo [aww yeah, underrated as fuck]
Mockingbird [team morals/heart]
TESS-one [the muscle]
Gwenpool [For the dynamic]
MAKE IT HAPPEN, MAHVEL
Aikku Jokinen/Enigma
Toni Ho/Iron Patriot
Laura Kinney/Wolverine [X-MEN REP]
Sam Wilson back as Captain America [There must always be a Cap on the Avengers]
Hercules [I don't care what anyone says, best part of the new run]
Jane-Thor [I don't need to explain this]
Sam can lead, or maybe Herc. Herc leading a team would be HILARIOUS.
--
Ideal Thunderbolts team:
Taskmaster [leader]
Mentallo [aww yeah, underrated as fuck]
Mockingbird [team morals/heart]
TESS-one [the muscle]
Gwenpool [For the dynamic]
MAKE IT HAPPEN, MAHVEL
TropicalFish
Member
Oh Saga's like the one book outside the big 2 I've been reading. Adore it, but haven't read past #30 due to life getting busy.
I love ghus so much ugh.
Oh Saga's like the one book outside the big 2 I've been reading. Adore it, but haven't read past #30 due to life getting busy.
I love ghus so much ugh.
I love Ghuus maybe not as much as these people but still.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Haha yea, it is an exciting book, and engaging, you can spend quite awhile with it. I love that each book is a different era too, the first being the old west and the second WW1. It really opens up the story opportunities. I believe the next one is the 1920s and then back to the Viking era.
I've being going back and forth on checking out Bitch Planet, I liked Pretty Deadly so much. Alot of it was to do with Rios' art though so unsure.
RepairmanJack
Member
X-O Manowar
Really liking this book so far. This issue felt a little light compared to the first issue though, it just kind of read fast and didn't really progress a ton as we leave off in pretty much a similar situation.
X-Men Gold
Thought this was pretty good, better than the first issue.
Underwinter
Trash
Kill or be Killed
I really like how this started off before the previous issue and then kind of synced up. Basically seemed to work as a sideways issue as basically the same timeline but the different POV.
Really liking this book so far. This issue felt a little light compared to the first issue though, it just kind of read fast and didn't really progress a ton as we leave off in pretty much a similar situation.
X-Men Gold
Thought this was pretty good, better than the first issue.
Underwinter
Trash
Kill or be Killed
I really like how this started off before the previous issue and then kind of synced up. Basically seemed to work as a sideways issue as basically the same timeline but the different POV.
whatsinaname
Member
Green Lanterns Rebirth #1, #1: Yeah, I am done with any and all Green Lanterns. Maybe it wasn't Johns. I've given three different writers a shot now and they all follow the same Basic template. Not wasting any more of my time.
LordOfLore
Banned
Green Lanterns Rebirth #1, #1: Yeah, I am done with any and all Green Lanterns. Maybe it wasn't Johns. I've given three different writers a shot now and they all follow the same Basic template. Not wasting any more of my time.
Tim like
Poodlestrike
Banned
Hates Midnighter, hates Green Lanterns... Is whatsinaname the Anti-tim? If they met, would the energy from the explosion destroy the earth?Tim like
Discuss.
whatsinaname
Member
Correction. I disliked the current run of Midnighter. ( I loved him in Authorty and Stormwatch).
But yes, I think I now hate everything GL.
<ALL CAPS BECAUSE EVERYONE IN GL BOOKS SEEMS TO BE SO LOUD>
GREEN THOUGH BOX: I DON'T KNOW WHY THE RING CHOSE ME.
ENTER SINESTRO/DIFFERENT COLOR LANTERN
GREEN THOUGHT BOX: OMG AM I WORTHY OF THE RING
GREEN THOUGHT BOX: THE RING CHOSE ME SO I MUST BE WORTHY
GREEN THOUGHT BOX: OMG THANKS DAD/SISTER/NEPHEW/OBAMA
GREEN THOUGHT BOX: IN DARKEST NIGHT!
/FLY TOWARDS READER WITH ONE KNEE RAISED
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Not sure if whatsinaname is Snyder alt account now? Need to wait and see if he recommends more my father stories for lanterns.
Great list don't listen to anybody telling you to add more. Read those decide what you want to continue and go from there. Best part is a lot of those books have less than 4 volumes.
BoogieWoogie
Banned
This new Spider-Man costume is rad as hell:
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Evolution is a mystery!
This book looks awesome. Haven't the faintest about the writer or what makes him tick, but Ward is going to kill it visually.
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