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COMICS! |OT| December 2014. Alas, reading this thread backwards simply doesn't work.
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Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Not quite--
Kadir being the possible hero here is a huge "somebody learned something" but I definitely feel like the book has lost steam. I actually think Grant's kids are fucking awful, and I'm tired of them, but I'm hoping that the book picks up and makes Kadir's journey way more prominent here. You know, unless Kadir ends up dying a shitty death in next few issues or something.
6 issues, so the first two compendiums/first half of the first run. Also my shop didn't have it so that suxx, shoulda preordered that shit
He spent the decade being a family man and writing bad work for hire, Stray Bullets is the business.
hammertomb
Banned
Batman 37
Joker creeping out from under commissioners bed freaked me the hell out. The more i think about depicting joker as a curse on gotham in this arc the more i like it.
Memento Mori
Member
Oh he's definitely just trying to mess with them yeah. Gordon calls him out on faking a load of photographs.
Yooo, I met Kelley Jones on Sunday at Sac-Con and he was super nice... got a signed print and we talked Batman a little bit. Huzzah!
OK FUCK IT I LIED
[snip...]
2. Copra, by Michel Fiffe - Because of my increasing laziness in writing this list, I'm just gonna link to smarter, more articulate writers than me to talk about why Copra is the shit. Here's one, here's another, here's a good one as well.
I'm glad I'm not the only one loving COPRA... the second trade (COPRA - ROUND TWO) comes out in January and will collect #7 - #12! This comic just keeps getting better and better... the third arc (which is still available in single issues at Michel Fiffe's etsy shop) was beautifully done, and the fourth arc is currently available for preorder!
I really hope All-New Ultimates doesn't hurt Fiffe's career at Marvel, but if it does I'd love to see him on an Image title's art duties with someone like Matt Kindt, Brandon Graham, or Matt Fraction.
I just got my The New Adventures of Batman figure today, and all I can say is one word:
Wow.
If I had to make a comparison to other figures, this falls firmly in between the Takara Transformers Masterpiece figures, and the Star Wars Black line. The attention to detail is incredible, the plastic quality is high, all the extra hands, the extra cape, and the sturdy base with the production art on it just completely rounds out the figure and it's definitely a highlight of my collection.
I need this entire line now.
Wow.
If I had to make a comparison to other figures, this falls firmly in between the Takara Transformers Masterpiece figures, and the Star Wars Black line. The attention to detail is incredible, the plastic quality is high, all the extra hands, the extra cape, and the sturdy base with the production art on it just completely rounds out the figure and it's definitely a highlight of my collection.
I need this entire line now.
Freezasaurus
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Got to see the Death statue at the comic shop today, unboxed. She's beautiful. Can't wait to get mine.
Yo, you're me and I'm you. They actually showed it to me because they know I picked it up. What an awesome statue.
Freezasaurus
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I touched it. HHHHHNNNNNGGGGGG
Speaking of HHHHHNNNNNGGGGGG, is Ross Campbell seriously the artist on Jem? I neeeeeeeeeeed.
Will read and buy proudly and not say it's a gift.
Freezasaurus
Member
TMNT Deluxe Editions incoming:
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Freezasaurus
Member
You butchered that link, bro.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Never forget Rave's freezaing a link
KoruptData
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Ok, here is my top 10 of 2014. Writing long descriptions down is not my thing but I try to put some thoughts down.
10. Harley Quinn by Jimmy Palmiotti, Amanda Connor, Chad Hardin
Where this comic lacks in technical merit, it more than makes up for it in heart. The creators really care for this comic and character. The newest issue, the holiday issue is why this comic is a top seller. Its Harley but smart and funny.
9. Aquaman by Geoff Johns, Jeff Parker, Paul Pelletier
I am fairly new to comics, about 2 years now and I didnt find Aquaman until this year but he is one of my favorite characters. Geoff Johns run ended and Parker and has not missed a beat. Aquaman just quietly wins each and every month. Paul's art is consistently great.
8. Afterlife with Archie by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa,with art by Francesco Francavilla.
My first Archie book and its awesome. Roberto crafts a solid story so far and Francesco always knocks it out of the park.
7. Batman and Robin by Peter Tomasi and Patrick Gleason
Batman is my favorite. Tomasi is tapped into the emotional spectrum of the Batverse. He has crafted stories that stick with you and Gleasons art is the perfect fit.
6. Saga by B.K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples
It may not move at the addicting pace that Y does, but I still care about these characters. This book is still top tier.
5. Multiversity by Grant Morrison and Various
It took Final Crisis for Grant Morrison to click with me. His Batman will never be my Batman but his love of the DCU is infectious. That love has been gracing the pages of Multiversity.
4. Grayson by Tom King, Tim Seeley, and Mikel Janin
Has quickly become one of the better comics being published. Lots of care is going into this book.
3. Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarksky
Sex Criminals is great because it speaks to you at a very human level. Fraction knows his audience and does an excellent job of relating with you so you are immersed in the story and care about the characters. Its damn funny also!
2. Deadly Class by Rick Remender and Wes Craig
From number #1 to the latest issue, easily the most consistent, good comic to come out month to month. I feel like this is Ricks most personal or even favorite book he writes and it shows. Wes is top tier on this.
1. Batman by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
Its Batman. Its Batman that is relevant to the times. This is my Batman. Zero Year has been my favorite comic story of all time so far. Thats goes for any of Batmans rich and long history.
Oh yes! I was just about to buy the trades. This is hardcover?
So in. lovely cover too.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Those TMNT trades are awful. The Deluxe HC's will fix that problem.
I bet he has some awesome notes for the direction of those pages though.
I bet he has some awesome notes for the direction of those pages though.
doniewhalberg
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Oh damn, you've only went as far as Criminal? Well, (since you mentioned horror down the post) you really owe it to yourself to check out Fatale, it's really awesome. Should finally be getting hold of the final volume this week and cando a big full series read through/finish that. I really liked that first volume of Velvet too. Honestly man, the only thing I've read by him that I didn't have much love for in the independent space is Incognito, and mostly just volume 2 at that. Maybe I've been in an off mood the times I've tried but I just never felt it. Bru can mostly do no wrong in my eyes though.
You know, I probably haven't read nearly as much Hellblazer as I'd like (or should have). I read two or three volumes of Milligan's run I think ,starting at Scab. I liked them for what they were but they felt very threat of the week. I really want to dig into the older more seminal stuff at some point. Plus, who needs John COnstantine when you can give Hellboy a ring
Spike Spiegel
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Wasn't going to go to the shop this week but I'm out of bags and boards and I've been catching up on my reading.
...They were out of bags.
...They were out of bags.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
There was an good article about how artists translate the script to the art, with a Secret Avengers example for Michael Walsh
Is kinda cool how Walsh does this one though, instead of quick left to right close-up panels of the fight, he actually draws the cliff they're standing on(which sets up the next page of Lady Bullseye getting hit off the cliff by a jeep) and draws the panel descriptsions in silhouttes getting closer to the cliffside.
Nonetheless, he seems to exhabit a lot of thought and control into staging and pacing these things, compared to say...Felipe Smith
"script shipped, paycheck cashed baby"
There was an good article about how artists translate the script to the art, with a Secret Avengers example for Michael Walsh
Is kinda cool how Walsh does this one though, instead of quick left to right close-up panels of the fight, he actually draws the cliff they're standing on(which sets up the next page of Lady Bullseye getting hit off the cliff by a jeep) and draws the panel descriptsions in silhouttes getting closer to the cliffside.
Nonetheless, he seems to exhabit a lot of thought and control into staging and pacing these things, compared to say...Felipe Smith
"script shipped, paycheck cashed baby"
This is some wonderful stuff. As someone who is currently working on scripting out multiple
Books, it's nice to see that I'm on the right track.
my name is ed
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It must kind of be a pain in the ass to draw an Alan Moore comic. Dudes scripts look painful to go through. I imagine Morrison would be fun to work with. He seems more like a collaborator. I think he tends to get as much as possible from a artist
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Yeah, a Golden Rule should be Never Write Like Felipe. Also, please man, if you ain't pulling off some magical shit, avoid cliches. Also Also, serial commas, my dude.
Check your PM's and see if you can get behind that.
I had the opposite reaction. Whole thing felt kind of cheap to me. My LCS even had like six figures and there were paint/scuffing issues with all of them.
I had the opposite reaction. Whole thing felt kind of cheap to me. My LCS even had like six figures and there were paint/scuffing issues with all of them.
I think Korrupt loves his, my looks great. I have zero joint issues with mine as well.
Yeah, joints seem fine though I don't know they're needed much, poseability doesn't seem very high on it.
Deadly Class is gonna be pretty popular on these lists, i bet.
Oh awesome! Glad to hear it!
Which print did you get?
Also, how was Capcom Cup?
Man, I wish those weren't $25 each. Those are pretty sweet.
I've been looking forward to that for months now. Ever since I read the micro series when I got it from the library which was SO GOOD.
Oh damn, you've only went as far as Criminal? Well, (since you mentioned horror down the post) you really owe it to yourself to check out Fatale, it's really awesome. Should finally be getting hold of the final volume this week and cando a big full series read through/finish that. I really liked that first volume of Velvet too. Honestly man, the only thing I've read by him that I didn't have much love for in the independent space is Incognito, and mostly just volume 2 at that. Maybe I've been in an off mood the times I've tried but I just never felt it. Bru can mostly do no wrong in my eyes though.
You know, I probably haven't read nearly as much Hellblazer as I'd like (or should have). I read two or three volumes of Milligan's run I think ,starting at Scab. I liked them for what they were but they felt very threat of the week. I really want to dig into the older more seminal stuff at some point. Plus, who needs John COnstantine when you can give Hellboy a ring
Well, I've read Brubaker's Captain America, but Criminal is the only creator-owned stuff of his I've read. And glad to hear you like Fatale! I've read mostly negative stuff about it, but the concept really appeals to me, so it's nice to hear that you've enjoyed it. I'll probably grab the first OHC sometime soon and check it out. And I've heard really great things about Velvet from this thread, so I'm already planning to pick up the OHCs from that whenever they come out.
And I just started reading Hellblazer from the beginning pretty recently (grabbed the first 3 trades), and it's really great stuff. I'd definitely recommend picking up at least the first Jamie Delano trade. It's really, really solid stuff. I think you'd probably enjoy it.
But yeah, good point about Hellboy. Haha. I have the second Library Edition on my shelf that I've only read a tiny bit of so far. It's the one with all of the short stories, so I've just been reading one or two of the stories at a time here and there.
Yeah, it's not like you'll get revoltech levels of posibility, but the hand options are great, and they all come with a lot of accessories. It's funny you mentioned that though...because I put the second cape on him which restricts his arms more.
Man that's trash. Just buy it and I'll take it off your hands. Also, download the Dark Horse app because it's better than Comixology.
Freezasaurus
Member
Not my area of expertise, but Messi will pay top dollar. Or pound, or whatever silly thing they use for currency over there.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
Donna got some tig ol bitties.
Wool pants
GorillaWithDandruff
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Yo, damn good lists guys. Jeez. I'm always kicking myself in the ass because for budget reasons, I had to drop Zero along with a few others a while back and I'm really starting to regret it; was really enjoying it. Is it really that good?
I actually might get in on that. I've been wanting to read it for a while now but have always been too lazy :/
That was a great article, thanks for sharing.
I would love to see him do one of those DC style Directors Cut issues for Zero, with the script and pencils and annotations.
Not only is Zero that good, it's better than that good.
Nice list man, didn't realize you were reading Aquaman.
Freezasaurus
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Slice of life comics are best comics.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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I agree with this. It's quite odd to see.
my name is ed
Banned
so one of my friends will be doing a couple of fill in issues on Lumberjanes!
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