I debated this from time to time, but Johns' doesn't have Bendis-talk where everyone is Spider-Man levels of quippy. Johns' Justice League is standard superhero stuff, getting the job done and nothing more. Johns still has better plot movement than Bendis too.
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I debated this from time to time, but Johns' doesn't have Bendis-talk where everyone is Spider-Man levels of quippy. Johns' Justice League is standard superhero stuff, getting the job done and nothing more. Johns still has better plot movement than Bendis too.
TheDarkKnight774
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I don't think so. Bendis could never write a team book well but all he wants to do is write team books and hijacks lines for years.
I think Johns work has suffered some once he gained more responsibilities in DC outside of just writing. I think he's more distracted than "lost it".
People like Loeb, Robinson have lost it.
Edit: also johns last issue of green lantern is the best last issue of an epic run ever. He essentially ended the GL story so well DC should have taken a year off from GL to give the next crew a chance.
For all you wrestling fans out there, check out Andre the Giant: Life and Legend by Box Brown... I read it over the weekend and it was an absolute delight. Andre is one of my favorites, so maybe I'm a little bit biased, but I think it would be enjoyable for just about anyone.
whatsinaname
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Sandman Overture #5 in May with Vertigo looking to collect all 6 by Christmas.
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/02...-dc-comics-aims-the-collection-for-christmas/
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2015/02...-dc-comics-aims-the-collection-for-christmas/
Christmas 2016?
Tizoc
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For all you wrestling fans out there, check out Andre the Giant: Life and Legend by Box Brown... I read it over the weekend and it was an absolute delight. Andre is one of my favorites, so maybe I'm a little bit biased, but I think it would be enjoyable for just about anyone.
I'll look it up thanks.
Tyrant Rave
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I've heard nothing but good things about this, when I'm in a reading mood I'll give it a look!For all you wrestling fans out there, check out Andre the Giant: Life and Legend by Box Brown... I read it over the weekend and it was an absolute delight. Andre is one of my favorites, so maybe I'm a little bit biased, but I think it would be enjoyable for just about anyone.
Her face is melting
Gambit 1138
Banned
yes basically
Gambit 1138
Banned
There is a scene right after that where a shadowy figure picks up something off Strange's body and leaves. Did they ever follow up on that?
I assumed that this strange was actually an imposter or something and the real stephen came to retrieve his stuff
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Johns has never had the breakout indie hit to solidify his comics superstardom. Bendis doesn't have the chastity or the commitment to a company like Johns.
Calcium
Banned
After reading the Fables deluxe editions 1-9 I've decided to try some other non-superhero comics. I have already ordered Black Science and The Wake since I enjoy Rick Remender and Scott Snyder so I figure I'll enjoy them. I hear Saga is great, but I don't know if I'd like reading a love story in comic form. Anyone have any suggestions?
This Strange was the son of Stephen Strange Sr. And no, they never did reveal what happened afterwards. I think it's for the best.
Saga is fantastic
Saga
Sunstone
Y the last man
Rat Queens
Deadly Class
Wicked and the Divine
Velvet
Chew
Sex Criminals
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Check out Deadly Class which is also by Remender. It's awesome. Remender's good at writing angsty teens and the art is amazing.
Low is also worth a look but I don't think the first trade is out yet.
TetraxShards
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I hear Rat Queens is pretty good.
I'd also recommend Revival, Chew, the Manhattan Projects and The Wicked + The Divine. Would also recommend Sex Criminals but you said you're not into love stories so....
Baron von Loathsome
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I'm gonna play some Marvel Heroes. If you wanna join me, let me know.
Calcium
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll do some research on the books you have recommended.
It's not that I'm not into love stories or anything, it just feels like a drastic move away from what I typically read (superhero books). If it weren't for The Wolf Among Us selling me on Fables I probably would have never strayed from my usual reading habits.
It's not that I'm not into love stories or anything, it just feels like a drastic move away from what I typically read (superhero books). If it weren't for The Wolf Among Us selling me on Fables I probably would have never strayed from my usual reading habits.
Think of Saga as a space adventure with the foundation on a relationship. I'd go with Manhattan Projects by Jonathan Hickman, science shenanigans.
Tizoc
Member
I've read this and it's absolutely fascinating stuff. Well worth checking out if you get the chance. I'm not even a wrestling fan and found it really enjoyable.For all you wrestling fans out there, check out Andre the Giant: Life and Legend by Box Brown... I read it over the weekend and it was an absolute delight. Andre is one of my favorites, so maybe I'm a little bit biased, but I think it would be enjoyable for just about anyone.
Freezasaurus
Member
Messi list is best list. I would put Autumnlands: Tooth & Claw on that list as well. The writing has been superb thus far, though everything after issue #1 has been severely lacking in tiger boobs.
Freezasaurus
Member
Holy shit holy shit holy shit.
Entertainment Earth fucked up. They have the Harley / Joker Bombshell up for pre-order for $99 instead of $249. I just ordered. Gogogogogogo
Entertainment Earth fucked up. They have the Harley / Joker Bombshell up for pre-order for $99 instead of $249. I just ordered. Gogogogogogo
KoruptData
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Tim and I are having a friendly discussion on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/nmairose/status/567418000006184960
https://twitter.com/nmairose/status/567418000006184960
Shit my card is at home. Gotta go home and hope it's still up.
Freezasaurus
Member
There's no way that can be the right price. Even the sign at Toy Fair said MSRP $249.
And how do you not know your card # by heart?
KoruptData
Member
Who doesn't have their CC memorized? Well, other than Messi.
Maybe watching Star Wars somehow unlocks that piece of our brain that allows us to remember our credit card numbers and we just never knew it because everyone on Earth has seen the original trilogy besides Messi? :O
Thanks. That was nice
Freezasaurus
Member
I got free shipping because 'Murica.
Poodlestrike
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I've got mine memorized, but only because it's got REDACTED.
Probably shouldn't be telling people that.
Probably shouldn't be telling people that.
Freezasaurus
Member
Just put in my IST order for this week since there's nothing new coming out tomorrow I need.
How did I do?
How did I do?
Tizoc
Member
Freezasaurus
Member
oh..... oh.... Give me this....
J. Scott Campbell Vampirella Statue
It's the first in a series, apparently... Red Sonja next, plz.
J. Scott Campbell Vampirella Statue
It's the first in a series, apparently... Red Sonja next, plz.
That looks pricy
Freezasaurus
Member
That's just a CG model. It doesn't exist yet.
Yeah. But I predict it will be 300 usa monopoly monies
I say 7/10. I haven't read my Solo Deluxe yet, i liked New Frontier a lot at the time but it's been awhile, and Supernovas was goodish.
Freezasaurus
Member
Tyrant Rave
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Freeza hit the jackpot