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COMICS! |OT| August 2016. That's Rare Groove. Volume is Crucial.
- Thread starter Tyrant Rave
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LordOfLore
Banned
The person behind CMX's tumblr account even did a post about it.
Picked up the JMS!Thor issues I was missing in the sale and the new Bombshells issue.
Edit:
Gotham Academy starts up again soon.
Kate is a glorious wreck of a person. I wish they'd release more than an issue a week though, it's gonna take forever to be fully released.
A couple other gems are going up as well: the Marz/Tocchini Ion book, and Simonson's Orion series.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Oh em gee Olive's gonna be a deliquent nooo day ruined.
But for serious I can't wait for that book to get back. GA/Lumberjanes is just not doing it for me.
But for serious I can't wait for that book to get back. GA/Lumberjanes is just not doing it for me.
That's because Lumberjanes is crap now.
Poodlestrike
Banned
That WOULD explain it.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Yeah I'm reading the Rucka trade. I wanted to get into it sooner but I saw Hiketeia was long out of print and not available digitally so I just waited for this. I don't mind the wait between volumes since DC generally spaces out their reprints so I always have something to read. I need to get the second Flash by Johns volume still for example.
I also started Sandman Mystery Theatre last night and it's pretty cool. It's interesting to see some earlier work from Guy Davis, since I've only really seen his stuff in BPRD. I think I'll really enjoy this.
And thank you again for the birthday wishes everyone!
Do they still have the school in Wayne Manor?
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Did anyone else read TT: EO Vol. 2? I can't be alone in feeling disappointed.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Lemire team comics in 2016? Pass.
There's something about digitally applied plaid patterns like on the Gotham Academy cover that always mess with me. I really noticed it in All-New Ghost Rider, since characters would wear some mysterious plaid patterns that would morph around folds to always be perfectly aligned. Space-age shit, right there.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
It does look like someone googled some plaid designs and photoshopped it in.
I love that effect.
You wanna see real bad photoshopping then look at some of Bachalos work
He does it for interiors too at times. Backgrounds mosty.
Freezasaurus
Member
Great book. I think that was my first exposure to Allred.
Freezasaurus
Member
Ben Caldwells art skills RIP
WadiumArcadium
Member
Vader #24 was great. Enjoyed the look into Vader's mind. It's a fucked up place. Shame we have to wait so long until the final issue.
More_Badass
Member
Didn't realize the OT format changed. Browsing to see what Image and non-Marvel/DC comics were listed in the OTs was really useful when I was looking for interesting comics to check out
echoshifting
Banned
Freezasaurus
Member
Tyrant was lazy this month. I blame that waifu anime he watches.
More_Badass
Member
This is the first month there have only been six books. More books please Tyrant
Ha
But yeah the GAF OTs were always my first place to go to see what comics were coming out each month. That's how I discovered The Fix, Monstress, and a bunch others
echoshifting
Banned
Ha
But yeah the GAF OTs were always my first place to go to see what comics were coming out each month. That's how I discovered The Fix, Monstress, and a bunch others
Did you check out the new Brubaker book last week? Kill or Be Killed.
It was only a so-so start for me but I know you dig da Bru
ViewtifulJC
Banned
He let Nas down
More_Badass
Member
Been out of the loop for the last week due to vacation, so haven't gotten around to any recent comics/games.
They made her into a female Kingpin
He picked Ana.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
worse, battle Mercy
Freezasaurus
Member
Ana needs a god damn buff.
echoshifting
Banned
Amazing Spider-Man 16 was pretty good, though it wasn't very effective as a prologue for Dead No More. Yeah we're getting a closer look at the
and it's becoming clear just what the mechanisms of that story are going to be. But there's nothing compelling about these characters or what they're up to. Honestly
has never been a great character to me, and I'm not impressed by this new version thus far.
I found the antics of Spider-Man in the context of Parker Industries much more interesting and entertaining. Slott continues to put this whole concept to good use, creating engaging scenarios that rely on both Spider-Man and Peter Parker. It's kind of amazing that I'm still not sick of it (though I know many of you are). Solid issue but I'm not exactly looking forward to what is to come.
Birthright #18 was spectacular, as always. I think this issue serves as an excellent contrast to recent issues of Action Comics. This is an action-intensive arc but Williamson is feeding us nuggets of juicy story details every few pages. He's not playing it close to the chest, he's not afraid to actually tell us what is going on rather than dragging it out by inches. And there's enough of interest that he could keep doing this for a long time. The story is pretty intricate for a book that is 18 issues in, and it keeps delivering. I'm not as into the
but the main event more than makes up for it. The art is gorgeous, no surprise there if you've ever seen some pages. Read this book.
Jackal and his methods,
Jackal
I found the antics of Spider-Man in the context of Parker Industries much more interesting and entertaining. Slott continues to put this whole concept to good use, creating engaging scenarios that rely on both Spider-Man and Peter Parker. It's kind of amazing that I'm still not sick of it (though I know many of you are). Solid issue but I'm not exactly looking forward to what is to come.
Birthright #18 was spectacular, as always. I think this issue serves as an excellent contrast to recent issues of Action Comics. This is an action-intensive arc but Williamson is feeding us nuggets of juicy story details every few pages. He's not playing it close to the chest, he's not afraid to actually tell us what is going on rather than dragging it out by inches. And there's enough of interest that he could keep doing this for a long time. The story is pretty intricate for a book that is 18 issues in, and it keeps delivering. I'm not as into the
pregnancy b story
Glad I finally read some Cassandra Cain - I can see why she's so well-liked. A very interesting addition to the Bat-family.
Gonna read some Stephanie Brown now, feels like that will be a lighter affair.
Any know of standout Tim Drake & Stephanie Brown team up stories?
Gonna read some Stephanie Brown now, feels like that will be a lighter affair.
Any know of standout Tim Drake & Stephanie Brown team up stories?
Anytime the other team has Lucio/Zenny combo and i see we have an Ana i know we're in for tough times.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
If you guys preferred the old format, you just had to let me know. Based on the initial comments I assumed everyone was fine with the change but I can go back next month.
There's actually a Batgirl/Red Robin crossover during the Steph run. Other than that, Robin 126-128 was fun stuff.
There's actually a Batgirl/Red Robin crossover during the Steph run. Other than that, Robin 126-128 was fun stuff.
echoshifting
Banned
Sorry. I was reluctant to criticize because I do appreciate all the work you put into it every month and I don't want to seem ungrateful. You've been doing a great job and we are fortunate to have you doing it in any case!
Tragicomedy
Member
Lots of people tell me that Tyrant was fired from OT building responsibilities. Friends in high places in the GAF hierarchy. August has been a mess. A mess! I'm not saying he's lazy, but there's something going on there. This is like when Obama created ISIS back in 1994, or crooked Hillary drove them to ally with al-Qaida in 2004. Make Comic OTs Great Again!
TetraxShards
Member
I remember the days of sillymonkey OTs. Those were dark times.