Tizoc
Member
... This would have been to easy and I wanted to kick off a Turtles discussion
Thanks^^
I really want to re-read the original 80s series mainly for just how random the stories are, the Turtles got into the most odd of situations.
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I really want to re-read the original 80s series mainly for just how random the stories are, the Turtles got into the most odd of situations.
What's wrong with the current design? Looks fine. Same with the Young Justice design aside from really leaning into Phil Bourassa's odd proportions.
Also Ki Hyun Ryu (Legend of Korra) did a bunch of design-work for a Nightwing series that was never greenlit before Young Justice got the 'go'.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Finally got my comics from last week today.
Secret Wars was good. A slower issue but still quite a lot to take in. "Undying love and eternal patience are not the same thing, child." Doom for Parent of the Year.
Lando was great again. It's worth buying for Maleev's art alone and that ending was brilliant. It's definitely my favourite of the Star Wars limited series' so far.
Secret Wars was good. A slower issue but still quite a lot to take in. "Undying love and eternal patience are not the same thing, child." Doom for Parent of the Year.
Lando was great again. It's worth buying for Maleev's art alone and that ending was brilliant. It's definitely my favourite of the Star Wars limited series' so far.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
... This would have been to easy and I wanted to kick off a Turtles discussion
Thanks^^
They've been releasing these Ultimate collections that I've always been curious about. I think there are about 8 of them so far and they're OHCs.
I can't really speak on the quality of the old series, personally.
Tizoc
Member
It had some great moments and one just needs to appreciate the art for what it is.
If you watched the first movie or watched the 2003 cartoon you'll discover both of those took inspiration from the original comic.
Freezasaurus
Member
I don't see any listings yet, so it'll probably be a bit. There's a gap between IDW Deluxe HC releases.
whatsinaname
Member
Action Comics #13 - #18: That is it? I had to sit through 15 mediocre to boring issues for that? Interesting idea I guess, but for Doom Patrol Morrison it would have been about 5 panels interspersed between old arcs and then a 4 issue main arc. What a waste of my time.
A couple of the backup issues were pretty decent.
A couple of the backup issues were pretty decent.
I hate that. It stops you from catching up.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
That's pretty cool. I saw the films when I was a kid, don't remember much; I remember the live action series more. And I watched a decent chunk of the 2003 series, as well. I should definitely check it out.
I'm equally miffed. I devoured the first OHC and now I have to wait...
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Hey Messi, have you read/tried Giant Days? I read the first issue yesterday and I feel like it would be right up your alley.
I've never even heard of it.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Argh. My Lando digital code sticker didn't come off properly and it seems I've got the code wrong.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
It's hijinks to the max, but it's got kind of a ridiculous sense of humor like Scott Pilgrim. I had some really good laughs. I really dig it.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
DC's numbering on books has gotten weird. Cameron's Batgirl and Yang's Superman are considered vol. 1 even though the issues weren't relaunched to #1 and John's Superman run doesn't look like is numbered as if it was it's own one-shot story. Even Snyder's Batman, starting with the RoboBat arc is getting a vol. 1.
Edit: I was wrong. Snyder's RoboBat arc has vol. 8 on it.
Edit: I was wrong. Snyder's RoboBat arc has vol. 8 on it.
I've still been bouldering consistently, but now when I want to talk to you guys, I can talk about comics rather than just having to resort to talking about whatever else. Haha
But with that said, I have been slightly less enthusiastic about bouldering lately... But that's not bouldering's fault, it's my stupid brain's fault for deciding that no, I don't need to have any energy or enthusiasm or any of that bullshit. It's hard to exercise with no energy. Luckily it's much easier to read comics with no energy.
My love for bouldering will be back in full force soon enough though. Bouldering will not go away.
I still really, really need to pick this OHC up. Ever since I read the Micro Series TPB from the library and absolutely adored it, I've been so excited about the OHC.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
The IDW TMNT ongoing rules. One of my favorites.
Couple of trades behind but it's always a good read when it's time to catch up.
Couple of trades behind but it's always a good read when it's time to catch up.
ThyMusicMan
Member
So I read some comics over the weekend,, some short thoughts...
All-Star Section 8 #6 was decent. Its a good fun/goofy book
Batman Beyond #3 was ok.. just not doing much for me. As of now will drop after this arc
Black Widow #20.. really the cat tho...
Constantine The Hellblazer #3 I was excited for this book with Venesa Del Ray on art.. but I just didn't care for the book overall. Dropping
Daredevil #17 was a good read as always. Whats their last issue ?
Dark Corridor #1 It was a decent read, couple short gritty stories. Probably tpb wait the rest
Descender #6 was great. Gorgeous art and I really like where the story has been going.
Fade Out #8 was also really good. Felt this was one of the best issues.. pulled me back in
God Hates Astronauts #10 I love this book still. Always a good fun read
Southern Bastards #10 was fucked up as always.. so yeah I loved it
Star Wars Lando #2 was good. This book has been everything I expected with Charles Soule and Alex Maleev
Still have a bunch of books to get through
Also got my Babs Tarr Batgirl statue in,, I really don't think the face is that bad in person.
This weeks pull list
ARCHIE COMICS:
ARCHIE #2
DC COMICS:
BIZARRO #3/6
JUSTICE LEAGUE #43
ROBIN SON OF BATMAN #3
IDW:
T.M.N.T. #49
IMAGE:
EMPTY ZONE #3
RAT QUEENS #11
STRAY BULLETS SUNSHINE AND ROSES #7
WOLF #2
MARVEL:
1872 #2 (dropped)
STAR WARS #8
WEIRD WORLD #3
All-Star Section 8 #6 was decent. Its a good fun/goofy book
Batman Beyond #3 was ok.. just not doing much for me. As of now will drop after this arc
Black Widow #20.. really the cat tho...
Constantine The Hellblazer #3 I was excited for this book with Venesa Del Ray on art.. but I just didn't care for the book overall. Dropping
Daredevil #17 was a good read as always. Whats their last issue ?
Dark Corridor #1 It was a decent read, couple short gritty stories. Probably tpb wait the rest
Descender #6 was great. Gorgeous art and I really like where the story has been going.
Fade Out #8 was also really good. Felt this was one of the best issues.. pulled me back in
God Hates Astronauts #10 I love this book still. Always a good fun read
Southern Bastards #10 was fucked up as always.. so yeah I loved it
Star Wars Lando #2 was good. This book has been everything I expected with Charles Soule and Alex Maleev
Still have a bunch of books to get through
Also got my Babs Tarr Batgirl statue in,, I really don't think the face is that bad in person.
(crap picture)
This weeks pull list
ARCHIE COMICS:
ARCHIE #2
DC COMICS:
BIZARRO #3/6
JUSTICE LEAGUE #43
ROBIN SON OF BATMAN #3
IDW:
T.M.N.T. #49
IMAGE:
EMPTY ZONE #3
RAT QUEENS #11
STRAY BULLETS SUNSHINE AND ROSES #7
WOLF #2
MARVEL:
1872 #2 (dropped)
STAR WARS #8
WEIRD WORLD #3
whatsinaname
Member
Simply Sarah
Member
So I read basically no comics this weekend since I was out to see my sister/go to a party for her since she's back from the Peace Corps. Only the second time I've seen her in person in almost two and a half years. But since it can't all be fun I had to deal with sizable backups going both directions because of accidents. The one on Sunday involved a car upside down resting against the guardrail in the median.
Right!?
The funny thing is that while everyone else wishes those Wimberley issues didn't exist, those are the main ones I'm looking forward to.
Glad to hear you got to see your sister! I hope you had a nice time.
Sorry to hear about the traffic. Traffic is probably my least favorite thing in the entire world. Just that feeling that it's going to take forever to get to your destination and there's absolutely nothing you can do about it.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
We BlogGAF now
Those issues were so jarring. They didn't fit at all and he made Jen look like a meth addict.
Freezasaurus
Member
Messi is forever behind.
That's what happens when you buy so many books.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
We're all behind, really.
Freezasaurus
Member
Messi, do you buy all of the books?
Classic TMNT is interesting. It's very, very much an indie comic. If you're cool with that, I'd ABSOLUTELY recommend the Ultimate (or I believe there's also colorized versions in a line called "The Works" or something to that effect), which is the stuff by the actual creators of the series. This is the good, "Classic" Turtles stuff. There's 5 volumes that go to the end of the run, though they are coming out with a sixth volume that collects short stories and stuff (it's coming out way later and honestly feels like a bit of a cash in. I'll buy it, but it's almost certainly non essential)
The "Classics" line linked earlier is the (colorized) version of the rest of the stuff, starting with the gaps in the original run and now covering the sequel "volume 2" run. And it's honestly kind of a mixed bag. A few great ones, a number that are acceptable, some kind of eh. Only grab these if you want more, IMO.
And one thing that's easy to miss: if you finish the ultimates and want more, grab the first two Tales of the TMNT volumes. They're absolutely part of that main original run. The following Tales of the TMNT are part of later continuity, though.
The "Classics" line linked earlier is the (colorized) version of the rest of the stuff, starting with the gaps in the original run and now covering the sequel "volume 2" run. And it's honestly kind of a mixed bag. A few great ones, a number that are acceptable, some kind of eh. Only grab these if you want more, IMO.
And one thing that's easy to miss: if you finish the ultimates and want more, grab the first two Tales of the TMNT volumes. They're absolutely part of that main original run. The following Tales of the TMNT are part of later continuity, though.
I buy about 25-30 a week.
Is this the book that were made by one of the creators?
Hey Sillymonkey, I made you something nice:
Ooh, that sounds interesting! Thanks for the recommendation! The main turn off for me is that the Works/Ultimate hardcovers are $35 for 300 pages... That's some steep pricing. Maybe I'll pick one up eventually though.
Ooh, that sounds interesting! Thanks for the recommendation! The main turn off for me is that the Works/Ultimate hardcovers are $35 for 300 pages... That's some steep pricing. Maybe I'll pick one up eventually though.
Simply Sarah
Member
The big issue with super stop and go traffic for me is how mentally draining it is because your awareness needs to be far higher than when the flow of traffic is more smooth.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Thanks for the info.
My thoughts exactly, but I noticed they're only $20 on CMX. On sale, it would be a great price
It was a book that ran alternating with the main one for like 7 issues, but it did introduce a number of key characters and is honestly a good bit more important/enjoyable than most of the stuff from the Classic line. It's not by the original creators though, IIRC.
Coriolanus
Banned
Working my way through Hellbro, up to the Conquistador Wyrm.
On one hand, it is quite refreshing how no one, not even dudes living in the middle of nowhere, particularly cares about Hellboy's appearance.
On the other hand, seems that the world has no racism.
Dunno, it appears to add about as much as it subtracts.
On one hand, it is quite refreshing how no one, not even dudes living in the middle of nowhere, particularly cares about Hellboy's appearance.
On the other hand, seems that the world has no racism.
Dunno, it appears to add about as much as it subtracts.
TetraxShards
Member
I've played all 4 episodes over the last week. I don't know if it's my GOTY, but it will be in my thoughts.
You really should, you would love it.
I don't like much TV either. My family watches TV, but they don't really watch a lot of dramas or anything. Mostly cookery, houses, that kind of stuff.
Trump/Kripp 2016
We were always BlogGAF.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
At some/one point BPRD/Abe/HB make national headlines so I assumed everyone knew about them. If Hellboy existed IRL, one appearance on camera would likely be global news, and he's been doing it for forty years at that point.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Shhh you'll bring the crazies out
But I still have 3 Gran Morrision Batman Deluxe Editions and 2 Trades to be excited about TetraxShards
Member
But what if we are the crazies?
But I just started reading comics again!
Poodlestrike
Banned
We are the best community
Until we get nuked from orbit for being off topic.
RIP HaloGAF
BKatastrophe
Member
Great game. I saw some postings about XML2:RoA...Y'all are speaking my language. Also, I'm replaying (for like the tenth time since it's come out) through Marvel Ultimate Alliance: Gold Edition...It has technical issues, but boy is it fun.I wouldn't mind an HD remake of this:
Fuck if I know. Didn't even know that was a crossover. Just thought it was a random story arc. Makes a lot more sense now, though.
Also Ki Hyun Ryu (Legend of Korra) did a bunch of design-work for a Nightwing series that was never greenlit before Young Justice got the 'go'.
WHY DID YOU SHOW ME THIS? YOU SUNNUVABITCH
You could either burn them or climb them.
Just because you made one mistake doesn't mean you should continue doing so. I'm going to try to remember to watch that NXT Takeover thing Saturday.
Ok :/