echoshifting
Banned
So far Invincible, Midnighter and Lumberjanes each have one vote which is what I expected
Ha ha just teasing Brian I know you vote Manifest Destiny
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Tyrant Rave
Banned
Midnighter or Flintstones
Freezasaurus
Member
I cast 10 votes for Invincible.
I admit Flintstones is fucking amazing in terms of cultural relevance.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
in order of importance and also length
Midnighter
The Flintstones
Lumberjanes
Sheriff of Babylon
Manifest Destiny
echoshifting
Banned
My hesitation with Invincible is its length. There is so much material. If I start down that path, I would not get to any of that other stuff for a very long time.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'm thinking of starting Invincible in the near future myself. I'll probably just wait until it's over though.
Freezasaurus
Member
Invincible is probably my favorite superhero comic of all time. 120-ish issues is nothing. If you were considering starting One Piece when it's 800 chapters in, I would understand.
Tragicomedy
Member
Right. But you'd also be reading the best cape book in existence. I mean, you could read several of those interior series in the same amount of time, but you wouldn't be reading the GOAT. Opportunity cost here dictates you read Invincible.
echoshifting
Banned
Right now I'm leaning towards Flintstones to Midnighter to Invincible. I'm really interested in the Flintstones.
That doesn't put too much comics between me and Invincible
That doesn't put too much comics between me and Invincible
Freezasaurus
Member
You can read through those in a weekend and then prepare yourself for comic greatness.
BrightLightLava
Unconfirmed Member
Of those, I'd say Flintstones. All of the bits that I've seen make it seem like the most suprising comic out on the stands now.
BrightLightLava
Unconfirmed Member
Instead of just down a version of the old cartoon, they go really deep into it. There's more character development and backstory in an issue then there were in years of the show.
I only read the first one, but it's really well done.
Freezasaurus
Member
It's really not like I expected at all, and has quite a bit of relevant political commentary intertwined in the story. It's a really smart book, and easily the best of the Hanna-Barbera reboots.
Next month's title starts with 'Can we talk about Comics!'
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Am I the only one who hates it when people start their post by asking if they are the only one?
No, that's my biggest pet peeve.
Nah, you're not. I hate it. It like they know they're not the only one to think like that and are just making the post as some type of validation from others.
DC Rebirth Holiday Special Preview
TheDarkKnight774
Member
You do know this thread isn't about comics right?
Yea that one hurts too
Dilemma. Basically, I'm able to get one of these two for a cheap (under $30) price and I need you guys to recommend which one would be better: Uncanny Avengers by Remender omnibus or Fantastic Four by Fraction omnibus.
Some detail: I have more Avengers omnis than any other Marvel series and I'm not even huge into the Avengers, so that makes me pause. Also, I love the Fantastic Four but the only omni I have from them is Lee/Kirby, an era that I'm not a huge fan of.
Now, that would make you think, "well, get FF then." But I haven't heard great things about Fantastic Four by Fraction, at least for the non-Fraction/Allred half of the omni. And I haven't really heard anything about Uncanny Avengers, soooo...
Help.
Some detail: I have more Avengers omnis than any other Marvel series and I'm not even huge into the Avengers, so that makes me pause. Also, I love the Fantastic Four but the only omni I have from them is Lee/Kirby, an era that I'm not a huge fan of.
Now, that would make you think, "well, get FF then." But I haven't heard great things about Fantastic Four by Fraction, at least for the non-Fraction/Allred half of the omni. And I haven't really heard anything about Uncanny Avengers, soooo...
Help.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Uncanny Avengers
First arc is weak, but the second one up til the lead-up to AXIS are amazing.
That was a great arc, I guess that. Knowing it leads to axis should send off some warning sirens though.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
the word "AXIS" still triggers me 
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Just a friendly reminder that one of the greatest comics is on sale right now on ComiXology.
Strangers in Paradise is on sale.
https://www.comixology.com/Strangers-in-Paradise-Sale/page/13454?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC90YWJsZXQvc21hbGxDYXJvdXNlbA
Great art, characters, overall writing. Mostly a slice of life book but also a mix of other elements. Best of the Best
Strangers in Paradise is on sale.
https://www.comixology.com/Strangers-in-Paradise-Sale/page/13454?ref=c2l0ZS9pbmRleC90YWJsZXQvc21hbGxDYXJvdXNlbA
Great art, characters, overall writing. Mostly a slice of life book but also a mix of other elements. Best of the Best
When people end their sentences with "lol" even when it's not fucking funny.
Do I need to read Axis to enjoy this omni? Cause that could be a dealbreaker if I need to.
OniBarubary
Banned
So no one has read Godkiller
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Thank goodness. Went ahead and bought the Uncanny Avengers omni. $24 shipped is hard to beat.
whatsinaname
Member
echoshifting
Banned
Nope
Isn't Huntress a devout Catholic?
I'm going to read it with an open mind. I'm sure I'll get enjoyment out of it, what with all the praise it gets!
Don't know, maybe there's another Jewish superhero like Batwoman introducing her too it.
echoshifting
Banned
The Flintstones #1 is proof that comics are beautiful
Freezasaurus
Member
Just wait.
echoshifting
Banned
A detail from the beginning of #3 that I adore:
the school team is named after the people they conquered
BKatastrophe
Member
That actually sounds appealing
Still Bunn tho
Thought I was the only one
The cross was a gift from her dad, I think. She's not actually all that devout. Mostly just a family thing, and it's her family that's important to her.
La Maquinon
Member
Omg there is going to be a new Batwoman solo!?!? It's by two writers I haven't really enjoyed. But some of you guys like those writers, right?
Yeah?
Batwoman will be good?
Tell me Batwoman will be good.
Yeah?
Batwoman will be good?
Tell me Batwoman will be good.
There's no reason it shouldn't.
I think they're both pretty good writers, and Tynion has shown in Detective Comics that he knows Batwoman as a character pretty well.
Freezasaurus
Member
I said it was a smart book. Did you doubt me?
It will probably be amazing.
Batwoman by Bennett? Yeah that's gonna be awesome. She writes a lovely Kate in bombshells. Plus it being bennett means it will probably be queer as fuck which is great. Epting on art. Sign me up.
Freezasaurus
Member
So I picked up this today:
What's cool is that this was written as a direct sequel to Aliens before Alien³ was in the works. I may be the only one around here that likes Aliens comics, but I'm looking forward to reading this. The art is really solid too, especially when you consider this was originally published in the 80's. I've been meaning to pick it up for months, but the fact that Dark Horse announced another one pushed me to finally get around to it.
What's cool is that this was written as a direct sequel to Aliens before Alien³ was in the works. I may be the only one around here that likes Aliens comics, but I'm looking forward to reading this. The art is really solid too, especially when you consider this was originally published in the 80's. I've been meaning to pick it up for months, but the fact that Dark Horse announced another one pushed me to finally get around to it.