Final page was just... dayum.
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COMICS! |OT| December 2013. Spiking the eggnog, and not telling Stark about it.
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Final page was just... dayum.
Right? I loved it.
I've been listening to a bunch of different podcasts trying to find some that I actually look forward to listening to. One's that I enjoy are: Comics Geek Speak, iFanboy (their picks of the week one), The Comic Conspiracy (this is recorded by some of the guys who own a comic shop in the South Bay, CA), and finally Moms Read Comics by Comicosity. I especially love the latter because they generally have a special guest star which is someone from the comics industry, and it's always fun to hear them shed light on what they're working on, etc.
ComicVine has some podcasts too but I find that they can be a little too long for my taste.
Shin Johnpv
Member
See all that worrying people did, and it's still a good book! Yay!
Shaundakahl
Member
The story begins with Superman pushing his entire arm through the Joker's chest - I'm honestly surprised it hasn't gotten more press.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
Today I picked up:
Superior Spider-Man #23
Guardians of the Galaxy #9
Batman #25
Vertigo Essentials: Fables #1 for 75 PENCE
Superior Spider-Man #23
Guardians of the Galaxy #9
Batman #25
Vertigo Essentials: Fables #1 for 75 PENCE
Spike Spiegel
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I've looked at an issue here and there. It appears to have the same kind of appeal as a slam dunk contest, so to me it's not so surprising that it's as popular as it is.
The last page of Earth-2 that people are talking about leaves me with the same impression, but I'll admit I've only seen that one page out of context.
Freezasaurus
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Anyone pick up Inhumanity #1? How is it? I wasn't quite ready to trust Fraction with my $3.99... Sex Criminals is one thing, but his last Marvel event didn't turn out so well.
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
Injustice was fun like I used to have with What If comics.
Oh and that 99 cents and every week
Oh and that 99 cents and every week
(spoilered reactions to BenjaminBirdie's interview quote, because I don't trust myself to spoiler specific bits reliably without giving stuff away)
Before we had "Hes realizing that what he saw as a school could, in the wrong hands, become a factory for the next Cyclops or Dark Phoenix or Apocalypse or Weapon X." Now he's following that up by employing a genetically engineered sentinel/assassin and a telepathic anarchist/future phoenix as staff. Does anyone have a definition of 'wrong hands', because at this stage the Hellfire Academy staff really has nothing on those at the Wolverine School of Questionable Role Models. How desperate are they for summer staff, because with the two of them on board all I can think is that with it's just begging to have Rachel's new friend added to the roster as well.
(Does Fantomex have any knowledge of Days of Future Now? For that matter, does Wolverine? I remember the ending cycled future Sublime into past/present John Sublime but I can't recall if it did that within the confines of it's own universe or if the past was 616. Time travel :\)
I rib, but I have actually enjoyed the Wolverine School so far, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued. I can take or leave Fantomex but I've enjoyed Quire during Aaron's run and kind of like the idea of him stepping up. I just hope we do still see some of the other new (and old) students too. I know others haven't really liked them, but I have.
(Does Fantomex have any knowledge of Days of Future Now? For that matter, does Wolverine? I remember the ending cycled future Sublime into past/present John Sublime but I can't recall if it did that within the confines of it's own universe or if the past was 616. Time travel :\)
I rib, but I have actually enjoyed the Wolverine School so far, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't intrigued. I can take or leave Fantomex but I've enjoyed Quire during Aaron's run and kind of like the idea of him stepping up. I just hope we do still see some of the other new (and old) students too. I know others haven't really liked them, but I have.
Spike Spiegel
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Bunn writing a villain series?
Here's an interesting interview with Declan Shalvey (and Stephen Wacker) about the upcoming Moon Knight relaunch. Shalvey and Bellaire are going to make this one good looking book.
Also Spike, CBR are speculating "Infamous" might be a Magneto reference. A Mags solo book? Could be interesting.
Also Spike, CBR are speculating "Infamous" might be a Magneto reference. A Mags solo book? Could be interesting.
slightconfuse
Banned
dont know if anyone here subscibes to DC directly but if you are geting detectic comics you issue 27 is not part of your sub.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/12/04/subscription-sadness-for-detective-comics-27/
Goth topic seems pretty cool tho
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2013/12/04/subscription-sadness-for-detective-comics-27/
Goth topic seems pretty cool tho
La Maquinon
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The finale to Six Gun Gorilla.. Wow! I'm stunned. I'm so incredibly glad I re-read the 5 previous issues before the finale. This just has to be the best mini series of the year. It's unbelievable and I will die of excitement if they produce a second volume.
(Main character) Blue describes fiction as being ".. lies made of thought and joy and art. Lies designed to do nothing but make you feel." This series certainly made me feel. I can't imagine the pride that Spurrier and Stokely must feel. It's an accomplishment on so many levels. A testament to what can be achieved with the medium.
(Main character) Blue describes fiction as being ".. lies made of thought and joy and art. Lies designed to do nothing but make you feel." This series certainly made me feel. I can't imagine the pride that Spurrier and Stokely must feel. It's an accomplishment on so many levels. A testament to what can be achieved with the medium.
Freezasaurus
Member
Trade = bought?
Considering how people are raving about it, I'll probably pick up the trade and see what the fuss is about.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Uuuuggghhhh. Thought Marvel had come to the realization how bland Bunn's company books are.
All New Marvel Now seems to be about expanding the line while Marvel ow was about condensing.
slightconfuse
Banned
All re marvel now is about relaunching all the books marvel canceled .
Bet that bun book is a follow up to fearless defenders
Bet that bun book is a follow up to fearless defenders
Rrongfield
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I hope it's something like that. I don't want a Bunn Magneto anytime soon.
Action Comics was fucking cool. Pak has a voice for Supes that just works. Feels good to have a good Superman book again.
On the flip side Superior Spider-Man felt kind of dumb.
Amazing X-Men was fun. I really love the humor in Aaron's writing. Also helps that I feel a nostalgia pull when Firestar and Iceman are together.
On the flip side Superior Spider-Man felt kind of dumb.
Amazing X-Men was fun. I really love the humor in Aaron's writing. Also helps that I feel a nostalgia pull when Firestar and Iceman are together.
Spike Spiegel
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OH GOD WHAT
WHAT
WHAT
WHAT
I don't understand....
Still, I'm in day one. I liked what she does with the character, I was just let down by the art.
Everyone being fucking stupid is the entire point of SSM.
Freezasaurus
Member
Dropped.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
So, what's the deal with the reaction regarding the Animal variant cover, again? Do you guys know that there's a whole line-up for them, right?
Spike Spiegel
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Compared to the others, it's a little... eeeeeeeeeeeeeehhh.
Also, exaggerating a little. But, she does look a bit like she belongs in a Starfox game.
La Maquinon
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It feels wrong to be talking about any comic besides Six Gun Gorilla #6 today because HOLY SHIT but Velvet #2 was really good. I didn't love the first issue as much as I expected I would, but #2 won me over.
And it's written so well that the stuff that happened last issue is subtly referenced in just the right way in case you have a memory minus like me and struggle to string stories together month to month.
So it was really good. Not Six Gun Gorilla #6 good HOLY SHIT, but good.
The car chase was coooool. Also the montage of Velvet's spy exploits raaaaad.
So it was really good. Not Six Gun Gorilla #6 good HOLY SHIT, but good.
Fuck yeah! Are these two any good?
Agreed. I would have liked Eyeboy though. Future Eyeboy was pretty cool.
crimsonspider89
Banned
The colors do match UA Magneto's outfit. So we could finally be seeing the fallout from UA.
Well, then this issue was particularly on the mark!
No, seriously, the "I just have to step out to get my special assistant - Spider-Man walks in" moment was just too much for me.
Freezasaurus
Member
Because it's ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW!! Technically, it has to.
Earth 2
Yep. This series is still a keeper.
Any takers on who Earth 2 Batman is? I am really hoping for reanimated Thomas Wayne.
Which is a damn shame as I was hoping for a more benign Magneto.
Yep. This series is still a keeper.
Any takers on who Earth 2 Batman is? I am really hoping for reanimated Thomas Wayne.
Which is a damn shame as I was hoping for a more benign Magneto.
Vermillion
Banned
Better art, All-New Marvel NOW! branding, new direction...
Future Foundation
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BoosterDuck
Banned
lol... Iron Duck XD
The only way people can find out who Spider-Man is is if he unmask himself to them.
I believe this was do to a spell Doctor Strange cast and was established a LONG time ago.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
lolll
How come no one told me I was on the back of the Remender Punisher Omnibus????
How come no one told me I was on the back of the Remender Punisher Omnibus????
ViewtifulJC
Banned
You're on the back of the Absolute Final Crisis too
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
GTHO
Probably my first post ever in these comic threads. I'm not current at all, so I've been buying a lot of Marvel & DC omnibuses and hardcovers. I also buy trade paperbacks that I'm interested in. Just picked up the Rebirth of Thanos and Infinity Gauntlet trades.
Already preordered the Infinity HC & companion. Same for the new Xmen DoFP HC that's coming out next year. Going to buy the Uncanny Xmen vol #1 omnibus next paycheck and preorder vol #2. If I can find an Infinite Crisis omnibus for less than cover price, then I'll pull the trigger on it, too.
One of the great things about living in Orlando is that there are comic shows every few months, or so. Great place to find trades & HCs for cheap. I picked up Kingdom Come and the sequel trades for half off, along with the whole Messiah War trades.
Already preordered the Infinity HC & companion. Same for the new Xmen DoFP HC that's coming out next year. Going to buy the Uncanny Xmen vol #1 omnibus next paycheck and preorder vol #2. If I can find an Infinite Crisis omnibus for less than cover price, then I'll pull the trigger on it, too.
One of the great things about living in Orlando is that there are comic shows every few months, or so. Great place to find trades & HCs for cheap. I picked up Kingdom Come and the sequel trades for half off, along with the whole Messiah War trades.
I'm disappointed in Infinity, just having read 5 and 6 alongside the avengers 22 and 23. In summary this event is what happens when you want something to be "epic" but don't take the time to set up moments properly. It's like watching a widescreen movie in pan and scan 4:3 format, every possible "epic" moment has been shrunk and cropped, both in panel layout and set-up.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Im excited for Moon Knight. Gonna really love those three issues os Declan Shalvey until they replace him with Koi Pham.
And how in the fuck is there not any news on Inhuman? Rich Johnson, Stephen Whacker, Axel Alonso freakin poody holes.
And how in the fuck is there not any news on Inhuman? Rich Johnson, Stephen Whacker, Axel Alonso freakin poody holes.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Maaan--that guy stinks. He made it hard to appreciate Scarlet Spider after he took over art on the book.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
I think he's just Wacker pitch hitter. I remember when Marcos Martin left(and then Paolo Rivera) DD and it was like "uh uh who do we put on the book til Chris Samnee gets here". Da Pham, son
slightconfuse
Banned
Get Alex makeev on moon night again !
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Brah is soing a really epic story with George Romero. Here's the twist, there re vampires with the zombies now. Shit couldnt even be made into a SyFy movie and nowit is an 18 issue Marvel comic.
I am ok with all of those covers , espically the cats one.
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