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COMICS! |OT| August 2014. Infinite universes, or just fifty-two? Thanos.
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whatsinaname
Member
That looks quite nice. Is the comic any good?
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
I liked the plot from what I read out of a few issues, so I'm planning to get the TPB. FWIW it features the spectacular art by Mike Mayhew so you can't go wrong on that aspect.
Wronglist Rrongfield
Freezasaurus
Member
Only one way to find out. And why not 37 volumes?
The only bad thing I can say about The Wake is that it feels rushed. Maybe a few more issues with a little bit more world building would have made it better.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Well, I traded in all my old comics and got $75 in store credit.
I traded in:
Rick Remender's run on Venom plus a bunch of Cullen Bunn's stuff after
Fraction's run on Punisher
Snyder's The Wake
Punisher Noir + Variants
Space Punisher
Punisher: The Return of Ma Gnucci
Foolkiller MAX White Angels
Punisher VS The Marvel Universe
Winter Soldier: The Bitter March (minus issue 3, which I never received)
FBP 1-11 (or 9?)
And GODDAMMIT, I FORGOT TO ASK FOR SECRET AVENGERS 3 AND 5.
Sigh.
In any case, now what to do about this 75 store credit. They had this on sale for $110:
Dare I purchase it...?
Or what else should I buy with my $75?
I traded in:
Rick Remender's run on Venom plus a bunch of Cullen Bunn's stuff after
Fraction's run on Punisher
Snyder's The Wake
Punisher Noir + Variants
Space Punisher
Punisher: The Return of Ma Gnucci
Foolkiller MAX White Angels
Punisher VS The Marvel Universe
Winter Soldier: The Bitter March (minus issue 3, which I never received)
FBP 1-11 (or 9?)
And GODDAMMIT, I FORGOT TO ASK FOR SECRET AVENGERS 3 AND 5.
Sigh.
In any case, now what to do about this 75 store credit. They had this on sale for $110:
Dare I purchase it...?
Or what else should I buy with my $75?
whatsinaname
Member
All the Hellboy talk got me interested. Ordered the TPBs that make up the first two Library editions from my library.
Absolute Planetary 1 is going for $95 for a copy in decent condition. Should I? It does seems like a volume that might be reprinted.
Absolute Planetary 1 is going for $95 for a copy in decent condition. Should I? It does seems like a volume that might be reprinted.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Why? A story arc is just a mini with different numbering. Meanwhile, Valiant has the tightest and most forward propelling continuity of any company publishing comics.
Mini away, Valiant!
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Sure that MGS statue is cheaper on amiami
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
indigo-cyclops
Member
I thought this wasn't out yet? Very tempting, I thought I had a few months to fight the urge to pick it up. Especially at that price...DAMMIT
This is definitely for me, shit. I LOVE The Shadow. Glad to see there's a few others interested in the character.
However many it may be. I may be taking one for the team.
Absolute All-Star Superman
Freezasaurus
Member
It comes out tomorrow. What IST generally does is update their website late Tuesday afternoon (around 4:30-5:00pm EST) with the new stuff they just got in.
I own all 37 volumes. But I started buying them around the time volume 13 came out, so I never took the financial hit on the series that you're about to.
Totally worth it, though. The art alone is fantastic, and there's barely any blank space left on the pages. The only thing that took a bit of getting used to coming over from the anime is that in the manga, everyone's faces are a bit w i d e r.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
One of my statues/figures arrived! An ArtFX+ Star Wars C3PO/R2-D2
Freezasaurus
Member
It comes out tomorrow. What IST generally does is update their website late Tuesday afternoon (around 4:30-5:00pm EST) with the new stuff they just got in.
I own all 37 volumes. But I started buying them around the time volume 13 came out, so I never took the financial hit on the series that you're about to.
Totally worth it, though. The art alone is fantastic, and there's barely any blank space left on the pages. The only thing that took a bit of getting used to coming over from the anime is that in the manga, everyone's faces are a bit w i d e r.
I have a problem with Berserk. You know what it is?
I buy them volumes 1 at a time, and it takes me maybe 20-30minutes to read it and I instantly want more. If I do get the rest, I will no doubt finish them in a day.
Freezasaurus
Member
At 20-30 minutes, you're not taking the time to soak in the art, man. And some of the stuff in later volumes.... Man, Ive seen some shit.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
yea they're the 1/10th scale Kotobukiya set. I've got a couple more Star Wars figures coming my way with a decent set pre-ordered.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Im sure this was discussed (though maybe not?) but for the Judge Dredd Comixology sale, what should I avoid/pick-up?
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
$249.99 +tax
Beautiful piece as is the Gwen one.
Marvel please give us a MJ & Gwen Ultimates book.
Rrongfield
Member
...thanks. I just noticed my whole calendar is wrong. I have a lot of things to fix now.
- Batman #34
- Batman Eternal #19
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #37
- Sex Criminals #7
- Zero #10
- All-New X-Men #30
- Avengers Undercover #8
- Captain America #23
- Deadpool #33
- Original Sin #7
Yeah, it's still wrong. Harley Quinn is missing.
I read each volume about two or three times waiting for the next. It's wonderful. I would honestly say that mangaka have far more gorgeous and consistent art than comic artists
Selfie cover FTW.
Freezasaurus
Member
It varies by artist, really. But there are definitely some excellent mangaka out there.
I'm going to travel an hour to my "local" store tomorrow in hopes of getting the selfie cover. Rarely they get variants and usually staff take them but I am hopeful
Sometimes I score big, like cover price for the Adam Hughes 1-25 #1 variant.
Freezasaurus
Member
I'm going to travel an hour to my "local" store tomorrow in hopes of getting the selfie cover. Rarely they get variants and usually staff take them but I am hopeful
Sometimes I score big, like cover price for the Adam Hughes 1-25 #1 variant.
Wow, the guys at your shop soumd like shitbags.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
The guy who does Prison School is amazing
I'm gonna buy the Harley selfie variant tomorrow!
They are. I asked them to leave a copy of Harley and a copy of the Variants each month (not the 1 in whatever covers, the regular ones like the 75th and selfie ones) in my box and they refused the variants as apparently they can't order them. Funny how the staff always seem to have them. Ah well
Going to comic shops in Florida was an eye opening experience. They were so helpful and had many copies of regular and variant issues. I even got the recent 1-25 Harley cover.
This one
They only got one seemingly.
indigo-cyclops
Member
They are. I asked them to leave a copy of Harley and a copy of the Variants each month (not the 1 in whatever covers, the regular ones like the 75th and selfie ones) in my box and they refused the variants as apparently they can't order them. Funny how the staff always seem to have them. Ah well
It's crazy how shitty some LCS folks can be. I've experienced those types. Fucking boneheads. I really wish I could up and move the LCS from my hometown and plop it here in Buffalo.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
man you know what's a fun comic?
Flash Gordon, by Parker/Shaner/Bellaire
Flash Gordon, by Parker/Shaner/Bellaire
So glad to hear this! I remember really hoping that it'd be a great, fun comic when it first came out.
I'll almost definitely pick up the trade for this. I love the modern pulpy sci-fi stuff.
Dynamite's been doing good with the Gold Key stuff, Turok and Magnus Robot Fighter are also really fun.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Yea. It's a blast.
slightconfuse
Banned
magnus robto fighter is fun as well
Sooo in love with my new macbook keyboard <3 <3
This was yours last time it was posted? I couldn't deal with it. I struggle enough with a plain keyboard lol.
Oh, I don't know. Was it posted before? I only just applied them all this morning.
purnoman3000
Member
I swear my eyes were tricking me when I saw the non-ridic 44.95 Incal/Before Incal hardcovers in stock at my store but, lo and behold, it looks like they're getting reprintings.
Serpentine
Banned
I picked up the first issue of Judge Dredd: Mega City Two in the sale. The art looks pretty nice
Someone did like last week
Ahahaha! Man, I don't remember that at all. Well, either way, we share the same great tastes
Serpentine
Banned
Genius #1 was pretty okay. The art grew on me by the end but the plot and characters aren't very dimensional.
Tech Jacket #2 - not a lot of developments, but Khary Randolph continues to deliver the good shit
New Warriors #8 - That Inhuman plotline is tired to me, but good thing that's wrapped. and Nova, lol fuck outta here. Next issue promises Scarlet Spider fighting Justice and a bear, which should be great. The Marcus To/Ruth Redmond art team is really underrated, very good stuff. I hope this doesn't get cancelled
Tech Jacket #2 - not a lot of developments, but Khary Randolph continues to deliver the good shit
New Warriors #8 - That Inhuman plotline is tired to me, but good thing that's wrapped. and Nova, lol fuck outta here. Next issue promises Scarlet Spider fighting Justice and a bear, which should be great. The Marcus To/Ruth Redmond art team is really underrated, very good stuff. I hope this doesn't get cancelled
Are these Batman's issues on sale on comixology related to this trade paperbacks or is it a completely diffrent story?
The Arkham Unhinged, Arkham City and Arkham City: End Game comics are related to the Arkham video game universe. The Arkham City books in the sale are the same as the Dini trade in your post.
The other books on sale are just random stories and one-shot collections revolving around the villains and Arkham.
Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth is basically a standalone book that has become the definitive tale involving Arkham Asylum. Not directly related to the video game universe, but an obvious influence. These issues are not found in the sale.
Hopefully that answers your question.
CalhounBurns
Neo Member
I would also like to know this. Got a 7 hour flight this weekend and need stuff to read on the plane.
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