They had a great Final Crisis review video!
Honestly, go on Youtube Thursday mornings and search for reviews of the comics you are interested in and watch a few. Hopefully you can find a reviewer you like.
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COMICS! |OT| August 2014. Infinite universes, or just fifty-two? Thanos.
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Honestly, go on Youtube Thursday mornings and search for reviews of the comics you are interested in and watch a few. Hopefully you can find a reviewer you like.
I liked to watch those guys 'cause they introduced me to a bunch of new stuff I didn't know about. Seems like no one is doing videos like them on Youtube.
On another subject.
Maybe I'm being super impatient but it's been 3 days and instocktrades.com still hasn't processed my stuff yet. I heard they're moving locations so their shipping might be slower right now, I assume. I dunno.
I can't handle this. Doom Patrol is just relentlessly incredible.
Just read the issue that introduces Danny the Street and the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E.
Such an amazing issue.
Firstly, Danny the Street is the best thing ever.
Secondly, that whole
And then the fact that the Men from NOWHERE's weapons are
is so creative and cool.
Also, special shout out to this line of dialogue for being a perfect summary of the fantastic weirdness of this Doom Patrol run: "
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I knew I'd enjoy this, but I never imagined I'd be enjoying it this much. And it's just been getting better and better.
True story.
Yeah, that's not too uncommon for IST even in the best of times. Since they're moving locations, I'd imagine it could be even a little longer. When I put my order in today, I just assumed it would be a while before it ships out.
Just read the issue that introduces Danny the Street and the Men from N.O.W.H.E.R.E.
Such an amazing issue.
Firstly, Danny the Street is the best thing ever.
Secondly, that whole
sitcom/laugh-track thing was brilliant and creepy and amazing. While I was reading those scenes in the house with the Men from NOWHERE guy and his wife who he decides to stab in the eyes, I was getting mad Eraserhead vibes. And then sure enough, later in the issue, the random guy on the street says "Have you BEEN on the subway recently? It's like 'Eraserhead.'" Love it. (Also pretty pleased with myself that I got that allusion. )
)made from the shadows cast by their hats
Also, special shout out to this line of dialogue for being a perfect summary of the fantastic weirdness of this Doom Patrol run: "
Gentlemen, this street is a shameless TRANSVESTITE.
I knew I'd enjoy this, but I never imagined I'd be enjoying it this much. And it's just been getting better and better.
True story.
Yeah, that's not too uncommon for IST even in the best of times. Since they're moving locations, I'd imagine it could be even a little longer. When I put my order in today, I just assumed it would be a while before it ships out.
Tony from Comic Vine was doing video features for a while but I haven't been to that site since Whiskey Media broke up.I liked to watch those guys 'cause they introduced me to a bunch of new stuff I didn't know about. Seems like no one is doing videos like them on Youtube.
Final Crisis, Action Comics, Multiversity
Edit: meant to reply to freeza
This will be mine.
thank you! I'd been ignoring the Multiversity talk cuz I didn't plan on buying it, but I did. That plus Comixology sale... I'm so weak.
I once had to wait two weeks for my items to ship, because one of them was on back order. They eventually sent one of the items, and then sent the backordered item a few days after that.
If you're ordering from IST, it's for the shipping quality and the low prices. It's surely not for the speed.
Freezasaurus
Member
Most of us are patient enough to see the virtues of those amazing prices. If I order Tuesday when the new books go up, I usually get my order on Saturday or Monday.
Comixology makes it so damn hard for me to save money. I had no plans to read Hack/Slash but I got it because it was dirt cheap.
TheDarkKnight774
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Hah. You and me both!
And Tim I want to read the fourth world omnibuses but the 2nd trade is ridiculously priced and there's no digital option. Why???? Are there any options out there?
ViewtifulJC
Banned
"I'm as tolerant as the next guy, but hey!" *sitcom laughter*
Milligan/Bachalo did a similarly antagonist in their Shade the Changing Man run, the conservative "normal" vs the strange and different protagonist(s). I do love how Morrison kept finding new exclamations starting with the letters N-O-W-H-E-R-E and he keeps it up in the concluding chapter coming up next
Kelley Jones draws the next one as a fill-in, he's a good fit.
Last I checked it was being reprinted? I swear someone here mentioned it.
Sadly the omnibi are out of print, Dan DiDio assured me on Twitter that they were working on digital releases but that was some time ago. Check your LCS or your local library to see if they can get it for you via interlibrary loan.
Believe or not, but Final Crisis is even better if you've read the whole Fourth World saga.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Don't read this Kipp.
I love how absurdly different Flex looks from when he's legit introduced to when Case comes back. Also, Flex finally making the Pentagon round was so fucking awesome and triumphant.
TheDarkKnight774
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I know they're release on Orion omnibus. I haven't heard of a reprint. It's a shame since 1,3-4 are regular price. What is it with #2 that makes it an outlier?
I might try the library route. This is probably a dumb question but could I go from vol 1 to 3 and have a chance of following it?
Filthy Slug, I was so close to impulsively clicking that spoilered text. I had to catch myself. Haha.
Since you mentioned it, would you recommend me picking up those three Shade the Changing Man TPBs? I've been really interested in that. It's a shame that only part of the run is collected though. Are the arcs standalone enough for it to still be enjoyable just as the three trades though?
And yeah, I thought that was great, too. Pretty impressive that he did the N-O-W-H-E-R-E thing while keeping the dialogue coherent. Haha
And awesome! I'm really looking forward to that. I really enjoy Kelley Jones' art.
Since you mentioned it, would you recommend me picking up those three Shade the Changing Man TPBs? I've been really interested in that. It's a shame that only part of the run is collected though. Are the arcs standalone enough for it to still be enjoyable just as the three trades though?
And yeah, I thought that was great, too. Pretty impressive that he did the N-O-W-H-E-R-E thing while keeping the dialogue coherent. Haha
And awesome! I'm really looking forward to that. I really enjoy Kelley Jones' art.
The Orion omnibus isn't Kirby, it's Walt Simonson's later Orion solo book.
Yeah, you really can't skip any of the volumes. The story runs through for different comics, so there's quite a bit going on.
I'm figuring IST got hit pretty hard for the Hellboy Library Editions at least during their sale, I guess since those were an obvious choice from what was discounted. I actually placed a first order with a big chunk of Dark Horse manga (and the Utrom Empire trade for TMNT) along with the first Hellboy Library Edition (and then later decided to say screw it and placed a second order with the rest of them plus the first BPRD Omnibus), and then when I saw it shipped I didn't realize that the Hellboy was backordered till I opened the box and saw it wasn't there. Super disappointing, but oh well.
Honestly though, stuff being out of stock is what it is. I think on rightstuf I've had to wait for manga to restock for at least a month at times in the past, so as long as this doesn't surpass that I'll be fine. And IST honestly seems pretty good about getting stuff out the door pretty fast once they have it in at least.
Honestly though, stuff being out of stock is what it is. I think on rightstuf I've had to wait for manga to restock for at least a month at times in the past, so as long as this doesn't surpass that I'll be fine. And IST honestly seems pretty good about getting stuff out the door pretty fast once they have it in at least.
ThyMusicMan
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Got some goods today
Just read that Kelley Jones issue of Doom Patrol. Jones' art worked really well for Doom Patrol. Great stuff.
I officially hit my comics reading limit for the day reading that issue though. I'm not sure how many Doom Patrol issues I read today (on top of re-reading the 6 issues of Punisher MAX as well), but that last issue I just couldn't enjoy as much as all the other ones because my brain had reached its comic capacity for the day. Haha. I feel pretty bad, since I "wasted" what I'm pretty sure was another fantastic issue on an uncooperative brain, but it is what it is. I mean, it still entertained me, but I wasn't blown away like I was all the other issues I read today. I'm actually pretty pleased I was able to read and thoroughly enjoy as many issues as I did today. Because of that, today was a very good day.
Luckily tomorrow is a new day and my brain gets to start fresh and be blown away by Doom Patrol some more.
I officially hit my comics reading limit for the day reading that issue though. I'm not sure how many Doom Patrol issues I read today (on top of re-reading the 6 issues of Punisher MAX as well), but that last issue I just couldn't enjoy as much as all the other ones because my brain had reached its comic capacity for the day. Haha. I feel pretty bad, since I "wasted" what I'm pretty sure was another fantastic issue on an uncooperative brain, but it is what it is. I mean, it still entertained me, but I wasn't blown away like I was all the other issues I read today. I'm actually pretty pleased I was able to read and thoroughly enjoy as many issues as I did today. Because of that, today was a very good day.
Luckily tomorrow is a new day and my brain gets to start fresh and be blown away by Doom Patrol some more.
BuddyJoeHooker
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That preview looks so freaking good, it's a shame nothing long term will probably come from it.
KoruptData
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I've been reading that Final Crisis. I'm 3/4 done. I've been taking my time, looking up stuff when need be. Been referencing earlier in the book and I have been having fun with it. I find after you finish an issue, to go back and reflect. Look at the art and try to tell yourself the story without reading the words. Remember, Morrison always has the same goal, the good guys trying to figure out how to beat the bad guys.
I asked my wife to try and read Multiversity and she got halfway through and didn't want to continue. She said the premise was cool from what I explained to her but as only a reader of only a few Bat-centric characters, this was over her head.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Yeah, they are. I got the issues off comixology myself.
Favorite part of the next DP issue is the Tearoom of Despair
I love how Multiversity is causing everyone to have a massive Morrison re-read Take this opportunity to read We3 if you haven't already!!
And stop talking about Doom Patrol, I don't want to throw down $87 on another book ;_;
EDIT: I admit, I'm always impressed that ViewtifulJC can recall so much from over a decade ago. Also, is that you in your avatar? I didn't realize so many Gaffers were good looking fellas
Take this opportunity to read We3 if you haven't already!!And stop talking about Doom Patrol, I don't want to throw down $87 on another book ;_;
EDIT: I admit, I'm always impressed that ViewtifulJC can recall so much from over a decade ago. Also, is that you in your avatar? I didn't realize so many Gaffers were good looking fellas
Edit: Oh, also, I know that B.P.R.D: 1946-1948 hardcover was already kind of announced (the cover of it showing up on that Mignola interview) without being officially solicited, but it has been officially solicited now. It comes out June 16, 2015.
Cool. Unfortunately I just can't really enjoy reading digitally even though I've got a Nook HD+ tablet. I don't understand why that is, but that's how it is. Haha. I'll definitely pick up those three TPBs sometime though and just hope they get around to releasing the rest of the TPBs one day.
And yeah, that part was great.
Also, question regarding that issue:
Well maybe if you had ordered it during release week you would've only had to throw down $75! Even with that $12 difference though, it's so worth it.
And yeah, I'm always really impressed by Viewtiful's memory too. Haha. I've got a horrible memory, so I'm pretty jealous. On the other hand, a year from now I'll be able to re-read Doom Patrol and it'll be like reading it for the first time again since I will barely remember any of it.
Cool. Unfortunately I just can't really enjoy reading digitally even though I've got a Nook HD+ tablet. I don't understand why that is, but that's how it is. Haha. I'll definitely pick up those three TPBs sometime though and just hope they get around to releasing the rest of the TPBs one day.
And yeah, that part was great.
Also, question regarding that issue:
Was that the first appearance of Flex Mentallo?
And stop talking about Doom Patrol, I don't want to throw down $87 on another book ;_;
EDIT: I admit, I'm always impressed that ViewtifulJC can recall so much from over a decade ago. Also, is that you in your avatar? I didn't realize so many Gaffers were good looking fellas
Well maybe if you had ordered it during release week you would've only had to throw down $75! Even with that $12 difference though, it's so worth it.
And yeah, I'm always really impressed by Viewtiful's memory too. Haha. I've got a horrible memory, so I'm pretty jealous. On the other hand, a year from now I'll be able to re-read Doom Patrol and it'll be like reading it for the first time again since I will barely remember any of it.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Tyrant Rave
Banned
A lot of creators, like Gail Simone, Skottie Young, Kevin Wada, etc. all have tumblrs. Definitely check and see if any artists or writers have tumblrs and follow them.
Some good general comic blogs I follow:
thecomicsvault
why-i-love-comics
comicbooksawesome
And if you're willing to put up with my shitposting, I post reblog a decent amount of comics
some days.
My Doom Patrol omnibus is here \o/ My cat's taken a liking to it already.
ThyMusicMan
Member
Haha I don't blame her
Yeah that sounds like a good idea. Just finished the first issue I will skim back through it.
Woohoo! Now I don't have to be the only person constantly raving about it! Be sure to share your thoughts as you go!
Angelus Errare
Banned
Decided to give Earth 2 another shot
yea it's totes better than main line DC.
Come at me.
Come at me.
KoruptData
Member
Shit just feels hopeless in Final Crisis right now.
I love this book so far.
The Ant-life Equation is broadcasting everywhere. The heros cannot communicate with each other. The big hitters are MIA. Olly just got captured. The only bright spot is Barry and Wally reuniting and working together. I'm not the best with names but are they using the notepad talker as a vessel for Darkseid?
Current lunch (at the office) reading; X-Men vs Apocalypse volumes 1 & 2. I was real happy to score these for half off at at local comic con. This is the story arc where Wolvie get his adamantium back.
I only collected comic for ~3yrs when I was younger. I stopped a little after Magneto ripped out Wolverine's adamantium / right when Onslaught was starting. So it's been a joy to read this series, plus it's fun to see the seeds of Secret Invasion being planted.
I'm on vol 2 already, and it's been pretty entertaining so far.
I only collected comic for ~3yrs when I was younger. I stopped a little after Magneto ripped out Wolverine's adamantium / right when Onslaught was starting. So it's been a joy to read this series, plus it's fun to see the seeds of Secret Invasion being planted.
I'm on vol 2 already, and it's been pretty entertaining so far.
Awesome. Will pick it up asap then.
Hey! Did you ever catch up on Berserk and / or Golden Girls?
krypt0nian
Banned
I love how Multiversity is causing everyone to have a massive Morrison re-read
Came here to post this so thank you for saving me time.
Also Doom Patrol is aces!
Multiversity is beyond pretty much everything this week. Please don't hurt em, Morrison!
EDIT: Mumei, go answer me in the Vocal thread? You're needed!
Freezasaurus
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krypt0nian!! I've missed you in here! Not enough of the original people post in here anymore
Don't you spend like, $100+ every week at IST? What's another $87 to Ms. Moneybags.
This week I spent $200 :O
$87 for one book seems like a lot to me.
Freezasaurus
Member
Well, it kind of is a lot for one book. But it's not so bad if you look at it in terms of how much content you get.
I need to get Doom Patrol Omnibus, myself, but I'm currently on my manga phase and spending too much on out of print volumes. I did recently pick up The Nao of Brown, though. Love the watercolors.
I saw! I meant to respond, but shit's happened and I haven't felt like making a long post.
I'll do it sometime this weekend, though.
I saw! I meant to respond, but shit's happened and I haven't felt like making a long post.
I'll do it sometime this weekend, though.
Angelus Errare
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Doom Patrol is worth spending any amount of money on. In fact I'd go so far as to say if you DON'T buy Doom Patrol, you're not human.
I'm at this same point right now. I... do not feel the same.
It's definitely a weird kind of story. My friend explained to me that it gets meta with Superman's side of the story.
I'm gonna finish, just so I get the complete picture. I'm hoping for something to redeem me/it. Weird isn't what I'd call it at this point, either. I just... *sigh* I don't wanna say anything bad about it yet. Maybe I won't ever. Maybe DC just isn't for me after all.
krypt0nian
Banned
I saw! I meant to respond, but shit's happened and I haven't felt like making a long post.
I'll do it sometime this weekend, though.
<3
krypt0nian!! I've missed you in here! Not enough of the original people post in here anymore
Good to see ya, for sure! Always will be a ComicsGAFFER but have been so far behind in my reading. I'm catching up!
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Kipp I don't have a recliner would you be able to draw me a diagram of the proper reading position in a bed?
krypt0nian
Banned
Flex Mentallo is a love letter to comic books. Still my favorite Morrison piece.
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