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COMICS! |OT| December 2015. Let's save the world, you and me, together. Ready?
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SpiderJerusalem
Banned
Jem, turtles, and transformers but im behind
Mr. Luchador
Member
I'm still busy getting to 'know' writers and artists, so I can't really comment on who I like beyond the few I've started to notice - most of which will be 'dated' now. However, the people I've enjoyed reading this year
1. Stan Lee (Spiderman)
Yeah, I know. However, his work on Spiderman is so damn refreshing amidst the crap of Early Marvel. It's strange, as I'm not really enjoying Stan Lee when he's writing other titles, but I'm REALLY enjoying Spiderman. He somehow manages to create and write so many unique characters consistently that it's sort of made all other titles weak in comparisons.
The only Marvel title that comes close from the same time period would be The Avengers written by...
2. Roy Thomas (Avengers)
His work on Avengers is amazing, and the continuity Thomas maintains from issue to issue seems somewhat revolutionary compared to other titles at the time (except perhaps Spiderman). For Thomas to be trusted to write the vast majority of Marvel's key characters, and do a good job of capture each personality is a great skill to have.
The less said about his X-Men run the better though, it's terrible.
3. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)
Kirkman could easily have been number one, but I'd have felt bad for skipping over Stan Lee and Roy Thomas who have done such a good job of hooking me into the Marvel Universe. Kirkman's writing on The Walking Dead is like a smack in the face in comparison to 1960's Marvel. It's harsh and in your face, yet at the same time explores and develops characters in a variety of ways much like Lee and Thomas above. Unlike Marvel Kirkman isn't afraid to kill off characters (which at times is a little disturbing), and throw huge shocks right in your face (often coupled with fantastic artwork on full/double page spreads).
4. Jim Steranko (Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD)
I feel bad that Steranko is so low in hindsight, as his work on Nick Fury was one of the most enjoyable things I read in the early days of Marvel so far. He really gave Fury a defining character, and went as far as he could to even develop 'speech patterns' for him. The stories were never dull, and often had a good deal of fitting humour to them too. Man, he should be higher as I really had a 'thing' for Steranko in the Summer!
5. The various writers of Doctor Strange
I don't know, I just enjoyed this book a lot probably more for the artwork though, however I felt like I needed to have a 5th.
What's transformers like to read as a comic, I've only ever watched the original cartoons.
1. Stan Lee (Spiderman)
Yeah, I know. However, his work on Spiderman is so damn refreshing amidst the crap of Early Marvel. It's strange, as I'm not really enjoying Stan Lee when he's writing other titles, but I'm REALLY enjoying Spiderman. He somehow manages to create and write so many unique characters consistently that it's sort of made all other titles weak in comparisons.
The only Marvel title that comes close from the same time period would be The Avengers written by...
2. Roy Thomas (Avengers)
His work on Avengers is amazing, and the continuity Thomas maintains from issue to issue seems somewhat revolutionary compared to other titles at the time (except perhaps Spiderman). For Thomas to be trusted to write the vast majority of Marvel's key characters, and do a good job of capture each personality is a great skill to have.
The less said about his X-Men run the better though, it's terrible.
3. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead)
Kirkman could easily have been number one, but I'd have felt bad for skipping over Stan Lee and Roy Thomas who have done such a good job of hooking me into the Marvel Universe. Kirkman's writing on The Walking Dead is like a smack in the face in comparison to 1960's Marvel. It's harsh and in your face, yet at the same time explores and develops characters in a variety of ways much like Lee and Thomas above. Unlike Marvel Kirkman isn't afraid to kill off characters (which at times is a little disturbing), and throw huge shocks right in your face (often coupled with fantastic artwork on full/double page spreads).
4. Jim Steranko (Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD)
I feel bad that Steranko is so low in hindsight, as his work on Nick Fury was one of the most enjoyable things I read in the early days of Marvel so far. He really gave Fury a defining character, and went as far as he could to even develop 'speech patterns' for him. The stories were never dull, and often had a good deal of fitting humour to them too. Man, he should be higher as I really had a 'thing' for Steranko in the Summer!
5. The various writers of Doctor Strange
I don't know, I just enjoyed this book a lot probably more for the artwork though, however I felt like I needed to have a 5th.
What's transformers like to read as a comic, I've only ever watched the original cartoons.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I may be wrong but I thought it wasn't out til January.
Mr. Luchador
Member
Oh you got Ringside?
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I think Marvel and DC both kind of let me down this year. DC for Convergence tie-ins I had no interest in, and Marvel for SW tie-ins I had no interest in. I think that played a big part of why I spent so much time reading older stuff this year. Of course, both improved a lot once they got to their relaunches (DCYOU and ANAD), but that doesn't change the fact that there were stretches where I was buying like one book from each pub.
My favorite writers of the year are:
-Ryan North: Squirrel Girl has been wonderful. My favorite new ongoing this year by far.
-John Arcudi: I'm not up to date on BPRD, but I'm sure Hell on Earth is just as amazing as the Plague of Frogs stuff. His work on Rumble has been fantastic too.
-Geoff Johns: When it comes to DC superheroes doing superhero stuff, I think Johns has it down. Both his Superman and Justice League this year have been just awesome. Big punchy fun!
-Tom King: Grayson and Vision are both books that I didn't see myself wanting, but both are great.
-Rick Remender: Deadly Class remains a bright spot on my ongoings each month. I just love this book and you can tell this is the one Remender is putting his emotions into. I really dig Tokyo Ghost so far too.
For ongoing artists:
-Babs Tarr (Batgirl)
-Francis Manapul (Justice League)
-Sean Murphy (Tokyo Ghost)
-Annie Wu (Black Canary)
-Mike Mignola (Hellboy in Hell)
My favorite writers of the year are:
-Ryan North: Squirrel Girl has been wonderful. My favorite new ongoing this year by far.
-John Arcudi: I'm not up to date on BPRD, but I'm sure Hell on Earth is just as amazing as the Plague of Frogs stuff. His work on Rumble has been fantastic too.
-Geoff Johns: When it comes to DC superheroes doing superhero stuff, I think Johns has it down. Both his Superman and Justice League this year have been just awesome. Big punchy fun!
-Tom King: Grayson and Vision are both books that I didn't see myself wanting, but both are great.
-Rick Remender: Deadly Class remains a bright spot on my ongoings each month. I just love this book and you can tell this is the one Remender is putting his emotions into. I really dig Tokyo Ghost so far too.
For ongoing artists:
-Babs Tarr (Batgirl)
-Francis Manapul (Justice League)
-Sean Murphy (Tokyo Ghost)
-Annie Wu (Black Canary)
-Mike Mignola (Hellboy in Hell)
I agree that he is putting emotions into Deadly Class but do you not think the same for Low? That book is dealing with some heavy emotions. A lot of it is how to deal with loss and what loss does to people and what hope can do to people. I know that both Deadly Class have given me varying emotions in the past year. Deadly class (big spoilers)
Death of Maria left me confused, upset and in denial for quite a bit.
Both fantastic books tbh.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
No real order here........
BKV (Paper Girls and Saga)
Hickman (Secret Wars and East of West)
Rick Rememder (Deadly Class and Tokyo Ghost)
Chris Dingness (Manifest Destiny)
Marjorie Liu (Monstress)
BKV (Paper Girls and Saga)
Hickman (Secret Wars and East of West)
Rick Rememder (Deadly Class and Tokyo Ghost)
Chris Dingness (Manifest Destiny)
Marjorie Liu (Monstress)
Yeah it was announced this month
WadiumArcadium
Member
I'd say my top five writers would be:
5) Kieron Gillen - A lot of people seem to hate it but Vader's been one of my favourite comics this year.
4) Mark Waid - Princess Leia was disappointing but Archie's been fantastic and I've really got into his Daredevil run in 2015.
3) Jonathan Hickman - I marathoned his Avengers/New Avengers run and it's definitely one of the best long running comic stories I've read. That combined with Secret Wars, despite the delays, means he's on my list.
2) Grant Morrison - Kinda cheating but I've read through his Batman run this year and really enjoyed it. His take on Batman is radically different to the other Batman books I've read.
1) Jason Aaron - Star Wars, Thors, Doctor Strange - he's written most of my favourite books this year.
I'm no expert on comic art but my favourites would be:
5) David Marquez (Invincible Iron Man)
4) Chris Bachalo (Doctor Strange)
3) Phil Noto (Chewbacca)
2) Stuart Immonen (Star Wars)
1) Fiona Staples (Archie)
5) Kieron Gillen - A lot of people seem to hate it but Vader's been one of my favourite comics this year.
4) Mark Waid - Princess Leia was disappointing but Archie's been fantastic and I've really got into his Daredevil run in 2015.
3) Jonathan Hickman - I marathoned his Avengers/New Avengers run and it's definitely one of the best long running comic stories I've read. That combined with Secret Wars, despite the delays, means he's on my list.
2) Grant Morrison - Kinda cheating but I've read through his Batman run this year and really enjoyed it. His take on Batman is radically different to the other Batman books I've read.
1) Jason Aaron - Star Wars, Thors, Doctor Strange - he's written most of my favourite books this year.
I'm no expert on comic art but my favourites would be:
5) David Marquez (Invincible Iron Man)
4) Chris Bachalo (Doctor Strange)
3) Phil Noto (Chewbacca)
2) Stuart Immonen (Star Wars)
1) Fiona Staples (Archie)
YES.
Freezasaurus
Member
Top 5 Writers of 2015
5) Gabriel Hardman - Invisible Republic
4) John Allison - Giant Days
3) Rick Remender - Deadly Class, Tokyo Ghost, Low
2) Brian K. Vaughn - Saga
1) Stjepan Sejic - Sunstone, Death Vigil, Switch
Top 5 Artists of 2015
5) Lissa Treiman - Giant Days
4) Greg Tocchini - Low
3) Chris Bachalo - Doctor Strange, Uncanny X-Men
2) Adrian Alphona - Ms. Marvel
1) Sana Takeda - Monstress (two issues in, but four issues worth of art)
It speaks to your inner furry, obviously.
There are no quiet weeks when you buy everything, Messi. I've got a paltry number of books this week. New issue of Giant Days on the 6th, though!
Yes.
The preview for that book actually looks pretty good. I may check it out.
5) Gabriel Hardman - Invisible Republic
4) John Allison - Giant Days
3) Rick Remender - Deadly Class, Tokyo Ghost, Low
2) Brian K. Vaughn - Saga
1) Stjepan Sejic - Sunstone, Death Vigil, Switch
Top 5 Artists of 2015
5) Lissa Treiman - Giant Days
4) Greg Tocchini - Low
3) Chris Bachalo - Doctor Strange, Uncanny X-Men
2) Adrian Alphona - Ms. Marvel
1) Sana Takeda - Monstress (two issues in, but four issues worth of art)
It speaks to your inner furry, obviously.
There are no quiet weeks when you buy everything, Messi. I've got a paltry number of books this week. New issue of Giant Days on the 6th, though!
Yes.
The preview for that book actually looks pretty good. I may check it out.
WadiumArcadium
Member
No, I still haven't got round to it yet. I should finally pick up the HC for my birthday.
Yeah if you like Fiona Staples...man..its amazing and that hardcover is so good.
All the feels in the world...ALL of them.
Freezasaurus
Member
Messi always posting that best-page every chance he gets.
I really do post it every chance I get lol.
KoruptData
Member
Rick Remender and Tom King are my standouts of the year.
Y'all are bad at picking out dudes and gals so I gotta show people how it's done. INTRODUCING YOUR 2015 ALL-STAR LINEUPS.
WRITERS CONFERENCE
- Kieron Gillen, for killing it on Vader, Siege, Uber, WicDiv, Phonogram and some parts of Angela, probably forgetting something, dude had the best year of his career)
- Tom King, because he could've done Grayson and it would've been enough. He could've done Omega Men and it would've been enough. He could've done Vision, and it would've been enough, but then, also, Sheriff of Babylon. Man has just dropped game-changer after game-changer.
- G. Willow Wilson, for taking the hottest new character of 2014 and getting her to be a full-blown straight up main title capital-A Avenger one year later.
- Ales Kot, for taking no shit, and also because he's great at doing comics that are at once extremely personal but always in a bigger picture, involving superhero culture as it relates to American foreign policy and masculinity, the future, society, or the act of writing itself.
- Al Ewing, for putting in the work, diving very deep in the kind of semi-obscure continuity that makes shared universe fiction tick, and building some crazy awesome stuff with it, like the final arc of Mighty Avengers somehow being built around goddamn Nextwave callbacks.
THE BENCH : Nick Spencer, Grant Morrison, Jonathan Hickman, Brian Michael Bendis & Ryan North
ARTISTS CONFERENCE
- Jason Fabok, for going along with Geoff Johns and doing a great big cataclysmic story where shit just pops off left and right in Justice League.
- Jamie McKelvie, for doing next-level shit in Phonogram and WicDiv, with #14 being a highlight in just fucking going there and not looking back.
- Esad Ribic, because, somehow, he makes the delays on Secret Wars worth it.
- ACO, for putting Midnighter on the map with some crazy-ass action layouts.
- Greg Capullo, for holding the fort down on Batman
THE BENCH : Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuña, Juan Ferreyra, Mike Allred & Fiona Staples
WRITERS CONFERENCE
- Kieron Gillen, for killing it on Vader, Siege, Uber, WicDiv, Phonogram and some parts of Angela, probably forgetting something, dude had the best year of his career)
- Tom King, because he could've done Grayson and it would've been enough. He could've done Omega Men and it would've been enough. He could've done Vision, and it would've been enough, but then, also, Sheriff of Babylon. Man has just dropped game-changer after game-changer.
- G. Willow Wilson, for taking the hottest new character of 2014 and getting her to be a full-blown straight up main title capital-A Avenger one year later.
- Ales Kot, for taking no shit, and also because he's great at doing comics that are at once extremely personal but always in a bigger picture, involving superhero culture as it relates to American foreign policy and masculinity, the future, society, or the act of writing itself.
- Al Ewing, for putting in the work, diving very deep in the kind of semi-obscure continuity that makes shared universe fiction tick, and building some crazy awesome stuff with it, like the final arc of Mighty Avengers somehow being built around goddamn Nextwave callbacks.
THE BENCH : Nick Spencer, Grant Morrison, Jonathan Hickman, Brian Michael Bendis & Ryan North
ARTISTS CONFERENCE
- Jason Fabok, for going along with Geoff Johns and doing a great big cataclysmic story where shit just pops off left and right in Justice League.
- Jamie McKelvie, for doing next-level shit in Phonogram and WicDiv, with #14 being a highlight in just fucking going there and not looking back.
- Esad Ribic, because, somehow, he makes the delays on Secret Wars worth it.
- ACO, for putting Midnighter on the map with some crazy-ass action layouts.
- Greg Capullo, for holding the fort down on Batman
THE BENCH : Chip Zdarsky, Daniel Acuña, Juan Ferreyra, Mike Allred & Fiona Staples
Depends on the series I think. Pretty sure MTMTE for example offers the DRM-freel backup option (on Comixology at least) but something like TMNT doesn't.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Ahh cool. Bonus points for MTMTE. Thanks for the heads up.
Freezasaurus
Member
I almost put him in my top 5 for Uncanny, but there were other writers I liked more. Bendis is always pretty average, honestly.
I put him in my top 5 because I think he did some really great work this year. Ending Uncanny and All New, Guardians has been fun (I do ralize I am the only one who likes this book) and his Iron Man has been one of the legit hits of ANAD. Deserved his place imo.
Freezasaurus
Member
Uncanny #600 was on-hold for like, six months, tho.
his Guardians work is just too bleh for a main roster spot.
Freezasaurus
Member
Is it ever?
If his writing is finished as he said then no it isn't his fault. Or is this another case of trying to find a reason to shit on bendis?
Freezasaurus
Member
Messi plz. Out of all the people who shit on Bendis, I'm never one of them. The worst thing I've ever said about him is that his writing is extremely formulaic, which it undeniably is.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Yeah, bought #1, yet to read but I always give a book 3 issues to grab me, unless its totally shit
It's on the Diamond listings for this week, so, put that in your leftover egg nog.
But really, who cares about stories from literally the worst time in Star Wars canon
But really, who cares about stories from literally the worst time in Star Wars canon
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
I'd be more inclined to believe comixology tbh mate
EDIT:
Ah nevermind then!
And I loved Obi Wan from the prequels. Comics can't be worse than the movies, surely?
Freezasaurus
Member
He ain't wrong, people.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Soule did a good job with Lando. That's the main reason I'm interested.
Yeah, but Lando is cool and interesting and smooth.
This is Obi-Wan and pre-"Hey I just read Attack on Titan and found out about this cool new way of running things that's called fascism" Anakin. It's before the Clone Wars, there's not even gonna be his super dull crush on Amidala.
Serpentine
Banned
Black Canary #6
Spidey #2
Deadpool & Cable: Split Second #1
Dreaming Eagles #1
Jughead #3
Spidey #2
Deadpool & Cable: Split Second #1
Dreaming Eagles #1
Jughead #3
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Green Arrow's presence is quickly ruining this Black Canary/Zatanna book for me. Hopefully he dies soon.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I've always liked Ewan's Obi-Wan too. That and Soule are enough to get me interested. I like Checchetto's art as well.
BKatastrophe
Member
Oh you
We have finally found Kipps alt account.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
Do you hate the current arc too?
Poodlestrike
Banned
How would he know? He doesn't buy single issues even of stupid amazing books. If it's not collected it's not Van Winkle Approved (tm).