Bugger. I'll just have to live with it then, the writing makes the bad art worth it.
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COMICS! |OT| August 2015. Overwhelming.
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The artwork bad? What kind of crazy world did I get myself into at 3 in the morning?
Guy just can't do faces.
Nah, brah. Faces are fine, it's the writing that's average overall.
I love the art, the coloring, the paneling, the onomatopoeia, the inks. It's just great all around. It's a shame that the writing is really average. I'm not saying it's not readable, I'm saying it could have been way better.
Silk for life.
^Was gonna what Psych said.
So I read that FCBD Avengers story... Um... Kinda, yikes?
I know it's just a preview, but Waod's writing in that is truly Saturday Morning cartoon tier and that's nothing but a step backwards coming off Hickman's run. Asrar's art is OK, but I'm glad Kubert is going to alternate with him.
I really don't know. I already wasn't thrilled about the new like-up. I haven't read any of the teen characters books, so I have no attachment to them in addition to feeling like they've been promoted too quickly. Hickman did newbies too, but the only actual green thumb on the team was Smasher and he made a damn good argument for it. (And you know, she was an adult.)
And this book is shipping more than 12 issues a year apparently? I hope that means it's bi-weekly and I hope they introduce real stakes real quickly 'cause right now it seems like Avengers Babies and I'm not down for that, personally.
So I read that FCBD Avengers story... Um... Kinda, yikes?
I know it's just a preview, but Waod's writing in that is truly Saturday Morning cartoon tier and that's nothing but a step backwards coming off Hickman's run. Asrar's art is OK, but I'm glad Kubert is going to alternate with him.
I really don't know. I already wasn't thrilled about the new like-up. I haven't read any of the teen characters books, so I have no attachment to them in addition to feeling like they've been promoted too quickly. Hickman did newbies too, but the only actual green thumb on the team was Smasher and he made a damn good argument for it. (And you know, she was an adult.)
And this book is shipping more than 12 issues a year apparently? I hope that means it's bi-weekly and I hope they introduce real stakes real quickly 'cause right now it seems like Avengers Babies and I'm not down for that, personally.
Oh, we had a lukewarm reaction to many upcoming Marvel books too.
I legitimately think like 80% of the lineup looks great. I'm personally not ready to write a single book off until I read the first few issues.
Same here. Ultimates and New Avebgers look great - Ewing I think has a chance to become the crown jewel in this year's crop of writers. I loved Mighty Avengers and Cap & Mighty Avengers was good, despite AXIS bullshiy, with the most poignant and powerful finale I've read yet.
Inhuman is good, so Soule writing two books for them is fine. I'll read the X-Men books because X-Men, Duggan will probably do fine by Uncanny Avengers; yeah, just about everything will get a fair shake from for at least 2-3 issues. It's just a shame Avengers doesn't seem to be living up. I mean, didn't the book basically just come out of a dark age? None of you guys are hot on the Bendis era, I notice.
Serpentine
Banned
I think ANAD Marvel just looks underwhelming, especially compared to the last Marvel Now launches, though i'm sure there will be some good books in there. Like i just remembered the other day that Dr. Strange by Aaron/Bachalo is a thing happening and i feel like that will be really great
the X-Men line tho... RIP
the X-Men line tho... RIP
For me this is the most interesting team since the Bendis one. I was never really a fan of Hickman's book.
X-Men haven't been good in a long time to the point where I think it can only improve.
KoruptData
Member
Sorry all, fell a sleep after I posted that about Wolf #1. I only read the first TBP of Zero and thought it was ok. Never botherd to read the rest. I liked his Secret Avengers stuff. I don't know, something about this one didn't click with me. I just wanted it to be over as I was reading it. I would say the weakest part of the book was the art. I guess "sterile" would be the right word to use. Not for me.
Not a fan of the Zero art or Wolf? I haven't read Wolf yet myself.
KoruptData
Member
Wolf.
Idk, I'm not really compelled to read it myself. I do like the promo image of the dude on fire though. I've been more into working on my crazy back catalogue.
Coriolanus
Banned
So, I decided to look up Bombshells Lois 'cause I'd forgotten what she looked like, and I found this gem:
Best part about that whole pic is the bullet ricocheting right into Lois's face and Clark giving no fucks.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
They could've set that movie in twenty-first century LA or something and it wouldn't have made a goddamn difference.
whatsinaname
Member
Goddamn This War (Tardi): 15 years after It Was The War of The Trenches and Tardi picks up right where he left off. While the first book was more of a series of vignettes, this one has a single narrator that ties things together. It also steps back a bit and talks about circumstances and happenings outside the trenches too. A great companion piece to the first book.
The second half of the book is by Verney and provides a great and concise chronological listing of events from 1914 through 1918. (Not comics though.)
Tardi's turn of phrase and writing is as biting as ever.
The second half of the book is by Verney and provides a great and concise chronological listing of events from 1914 through 1918. (Not comics though.)
Tardi's turn of phrase and writing is as biting as ever.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
We have. It's come up every time that books has been mentioned. Keep up!
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Pretty lame. I have it preordered too. I guess I'll have to live with it.
I'm still not excited about Marvel's relaunch, to me it still seems like creative industry leftovers and Image is the place to be. I'll probably giving a couple a chance, definitely give Ewing a try on Ultimates, but most will be MU-waited. Though it is good for people to get a chance at the larger books so shrug shrug, we'll find out in octoberish.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Image and Valiant m8
The more time I spend with comics, the more I see each individual Image series as its own little island. Sure, the vast majority of them are really good creator-owned series, but there are a few of those stray series that don't get much attention, people don't really talk about, end up being cancelled and forgotten. And it's not like their successes are intertwined in the way collective superhero universes are.
I just want Secret Wars to wrap. Every time I see a book creeping closer to #5 I know we are almost done. When I said I would see every tie-in to the end I meant it.
I feel like Secret Wars is irrelevant, it's a decently entertaining read and nothing more and we already know what all the books coming after it are mostly about, so what's the point? Just end. Triple ship it. Sadly most event books seem to be this way where Marvel already talks about the next event/status quo before it ends and then the event is left with just the quality alone as the continuity is already defined in advance.
So, I decided to look up Bombshells Lois 'cause I'd forgotten what she looked like, and I found this gem:
I can't decide what my favorite part of this is. Is it that Superman was fooled by Lois in a wig with a Poodle? Is it that there exists somebody on the planet of Earth stupid enough to intentionally engage Superman in a pistol duel? Is it that Superman is enough of a dick to accept such an offer?
Nah man he shot me, i gotta fire back. i can't look weak in these streets Lois.
I think what I enjoy is that it's all self contained. I think it's success will be that at the end of the series you can opt out. Secret Wars looks like it will be a very firm passing of the torch, and that you can quit Marvel happily if you wish to do so. If you want the epilogue of the series, you can read the Illuminati book and Ultimates, but I think that it will end in such a way where you can close that chapter of your life if you wish.
There's quite s bit that's unknown and unaccounted for. It also sounds like you're just not invested in what's happening, which is the kicker, no? I'm way into it and I got to read the run as SW started. I can't imagine how this feels for somebody that's actually been reading Avengers books for three years or who started with F4 even before that.
Hickman has a grand scheme that he seems to be delivering on. Both the main book and many if not all of the tie-ins are great. ANAD is one thing, but SW is a good event so far that doesn't feel like a cynical production that's only happening because of a mandate. Shit ain't AXIS - that's gotta count for something.
Edit: And yeah, Zombine is right. There's a sense of finality to all of this that feels like it's legitimate.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
It appears copra round two re appeared on IST. Placed an order.
Also ordered a bunch of the batman legends of trades for a number of classic artists/writers. I've wanted to get a better awareness of older batman runs
Also ordered a bunch of the batman legends of trades for a number of classic artists/writers. I've wanted to get a better awareness of older batman runs
WadiumArcadium
Member
Maybe it's the fact I'm quite new to comics but I've felt pretty invested in Secret Wars even though we have a relatively good idea of how things will turn out. I'm certainly in no rush for it to be over. It actually feels like there's a point to the story which is something I can't say of a few other events I've read.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Lol making sure you get it before it disappears again? I still don't get why it disappeared to begin with, but I'm glad I got a copy earlier in the year.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Yup. It was nowhere to be found. At best a month ago I found it on eBay for $40
Tizoc
Member
It's been done already and while it doesn't collect all of them, it was a great episode.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Brave and the Bold is so underappreciated.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
Imagine good will hunting, remove everything good about it, and give will superpowers. That's Superman earth one.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
IIRC there was a GAF thread about the episode when it happened. I never saw that one but it looked great. What a good cartoon.
ThyMusicMan
Member
Maybe a little late but finally cleaned up my ComicCave, still in the middle of taking stuff off the wall and reorganizing.
The Book shelf
TV / PS4
Sloppy "work area"
Closet
Few of Thy hats
The Book shelf
TV / PS4
Sloppy "work area"
Closet
Few of Thy hats
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Great setup! So clean and organized.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Nice! I want to get some comic frames for my room. Got a couple of issues I'd like to hang up.
my name is ed
Banned
Dang, look at those fancy watches and bmw keys. Are you part of Baller Gaf and I was not aware?
For real though, thats a very nice compact set up. Very clean
ViewtifulJC
Banned
a comic you need to get in your life