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COMICS! |OT| January 2016. Didn't I promise? We're going home now.
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BKatastrophe
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So, catching up on multiple weeks worth of comics:
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #0
I liked this a lot. Being a fan of MMPR myself, it was really enjoyable. Art is super on point. Like, I love the art. The action sequences are really well-drawn and paneled. An interesting place to start their story, though. Starting at
? That way Tommy's involved, and the Rangers have experience and weapons. Just seems odd. Of course the side stories were fun, too.
Seems like it'll be a fun read.
Black Canary #7
This book delivers. Honestly, the plot's super weird, and just kind of average, but goddamn Annie Wu is on fire. The paneling, fights, and visuals were all just super good, especially the
. The main question is
I continue to look forward to this book, though Annie Wu is primarily attributed to that.
Starbrand and Nightmask #2
So, since I know nothing about these characters outside of this book and Infinity, I have no idea
. That being said, I like where this is going, but it's hard for me to get invested in these characters. That said, reading Nightmask and Starbrand as being voice by Khary Payton and Jesse McCartney is on point for me. I'll continue to read it, but currently it's standing out too much. The action is just okay, but at the very least the plot and characters are interesting.
Old Man Logan #1
This book is on point already. That classic Sorrentino, and I've enjoyed Lemire's work in the past (Justice League Dark and Green Arrow), so I'm liking this so far. Plus, having liked the original story helps a lot. I'm glad they've made it less of a "fitting in the world" type scenario, and more of a "fixing my future" book. It works much better for Logan than the former. So, not much else to say other than my boys are delivering so far and I'm looking forward to more.
Uncanny X-Men #2
Christ Land get off this damn book! And Bunn needs to learn how to write dialogue better. Way too many ellipses. Anyways, I like the plot, except for
Oh, also,
. Will keep reading, but fuck Land.
Extraordinary X-Men #6
So, artist change! Though, not for the worst. I like this book because it's a superhero book. Like how the X-Men are superheroes and not just constantly fighting against bigotry and racism, or just being about kids growing up in the world. I like the dimension-hopping, superheroing they've got going on. But I do have a massive problem with them skirting around Cyclops. I'm tired of it. Drop the goddamned bomb already. Also,
The fuck is going on? Also,
I'm intrigued enough to keep reading, but my frustration is building.
Ms. Marvel #3
So is that how 3D printers work? Also, what's that cover an homage to? Oh, still going to read by the way. A fun book, and I like Mike more and more. I also like where the plot's going. The whole "public image" thing is a cool way to go for her.
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers #0
I liked this a lot. Being a fan of MMPR myself, it was really enjoyable. Art is super on point. Like, I love the art. The action sequences are really well-drawn and paneled. An interesting place to start their story, though. Starting at
Tommy's defection just seems odd. Why wouldn't you start from right before Tommy is introduced
Seems like it'll be a fun read.
Black Canary #7
This book delivers. Honestly, the plot's super weird, and just kind of average, but goddamn Annie Wu is on fire. The paneling, fights, and visuals were all just super good, especially the
music sheet
"who is this ninja chick?" My guess is that it's either future Dinah, her mother, or whatever this incarnation of White Canary is.
Starbrand and Nightmask #2
So, since I know nothing about these characters outside of this book and Infinity, I have no idea
what the "White Events" are
Old Man Logan #1
This book is on point already. That classic Sorrentino, and I've enjoyed Lemire's work in the past (Justice League Dark and Green Arrow), so I'm liking this so far. Plus, having liked the original story helps a lot. I'm glad they've made it less of a "fitting in the world" type scenario, and more of a "fixing my future" book. It works much better for Logan than the former. So, not much else to say other than my boys are delivering so far and I'm looking forward to more.
Uncanny X-Men #2
Christ Land get off this damn book! And Bunn needs to learn how to write dialogue better. Way too many ellipses. Anyways, I like the plot, except for
revisiting Apocalypse stuff. Look, I like what Remender did with that lore, but I'm getting the feeling that it's being overused. I suppose it's all to set up for Apocalypse War, though.
Elixir's alive
Extraordinary X-Men #6
So, artist change! Though, not for the worst. I like this book because it's a superhero book. Like how the X-Men are superheroes and not just constantly fighting against bigotry and racism, or just being about kids growing up in the world. I like the dimension-hopping, superheroing they've got going on. But I do have a massive problem with them skirting around Cyclops. I'm tired of it. Drop the goddamned bomb already. Also,
I can understand Storm telling Logan she may need him to kill someone, but Sunfire? Last I checked Sunfire was busy being an Atomic Knight, having basically turned into a being of cosmic radiation. The fuck is he doing helping Scott to genocide Inhumans and now is in Weirdworld?
I like Peter in the role of mentor and Iceman coming out to Anole. I DON'T like Jean being this constant plot device or Nightcrawler pulling a Wolfsbane.
Ms. Marvel #3
So is that how 3D printers work? Also, what's that cover an homage to? Oh, still going to read by the way. A fun book, and I like Mike more and more. I also like where the plot's going. The whole "public image" thing is a cool way to go for her.
Freezasaurus
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Can't wait. Vision has been superb so far.
BKatastrophe
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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur #3
Man,
is getting around in some of these books. Regardless, I love Lunella. And her relationship with DD is developing. Beyond that, though, not much else to say about this book that I haven't already. Art's great, characters are great, and it's a fun book that I'm enjoying a lot.
All-New Inhumans #3
Damn this shit is getting intense. Black-ops? Psychic battles? I'm still unclear on what Grid and Panacea's powers actually are. WHY IS GORGON STILL IN THE CHAIR? Loving this book but WHY? WHY WHY WHY?
Uncanny Inhumans #4
Okay McNIven's art is growing on me. This book continues to be badass as hell. It's literally everything I love about the Inhumans. Get fucked Kang. What a time to be an Inhumans fan (said the only dedicated Inhumans fan on this forum).
All-New All-Different Avengers #4
Man Jarvis is so dead inside. Again, not much to say I haven't said that doesn't amount to more than this being a fun book, some solid action, and a decent plot. My only real issue is "Why is Kid Nova here?" Like, he adds nothing. He really doesn't I guess he is loud and outspoken? That's about it. Granted it's a slow issue, so I can't be too critical here, but hopefully it becomes more than just "decent."
The New Avengers #5
This book is fantastic. Fun as hell, great action, great art, great dialogue and characters. I love it. Billy Kaplan OP though
Yeah that book can get really wordy at points.
Man,
Cho-Hulk
All-New Inhumans #3
Damn this shit is getting intense. Black-ops? Psychic battles? I'm still unclear on what Grid and Panacea's powers actually are. WHY IS GORGON STILL IN THE CHAIR? Loving this book but WHY? WHY WHY WHY?
Uncanny Inhumans #4
Okay McNIven's art is growing on me. This book continues to be badass as hell. It's literally everything I love about the Inhumans. Get fucked Kang. What a time to be an Inhumans fan (said the only dedicated Inhumans fan on this forum).
All-New All-Different Avengers #4
Man Jarvis is so dead inside. Again, not much to say I haven't said that doesn't amount to more than this being a fun book, some solid action, and a decent plot. My only real issue is "Why is Kid Nova here?" Like, he adds nothing. He really doesn't I guess he is loud and outspoken? That's about it. Granted it's a slow issue, so I can't be too critical here, but hopefully it becomes more than just "decent."
The New Avengers #5
This book is fantastic. Fun as hell, great action, great art, great dialogue and characters. I love it. Billy Kaplan OP though
Man, some of the pages in the Lemire GA deluxe are DENSE word-wise!
Yeah that book can get really wordy at points.
Mr. Luchador
Member
Man, some of the pages in the Lemire GA deluxe are DENSE word-wise!
Stan Lee is perched on his shoulder.
I honestly thought it came out already.
Next week is the Black Science book 1 oversized hardcover!
I'm also wildly hyped about Future Quest. I mean look at this fucking promo:
That is seriously stunning.
OK, changed my mind I'd buy this for sure. More Zorak is always welcome.
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One of my favourite things this week has been reading Dalek's posts about how excited his Daughter is about Squirrel Girl. I've never read Squirrel Girl, but it's great to see someone find a character they love, even more so when their parent is really supportive about it! I can't wait till my wee lad finds his own favourite character (please not Reed Richards).
Discotheque
Banned
it's amazing. how this dude managed to make something so simple...complex, like these are some damn inventive line puzzles. and it's awesome how there's no tutorial or hints on how to solve them, just...figure it out. looks beautiful too.
i don't even fuck with puzzle games but this is looking like goty material to me.
God damn that's exciting.
Those GA pages are interesting. You don't see many comics with super dense dialogue anymore.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
There are like one or two books around like that these days, but since I've been reading some older stuff lately, it's definitely something I miss. If it's well done, you really just get lost in the exposition and dialogue.
I always enjoyed the silly exposition in the old Marvel titles like Spider-Man.
TetraxShards
Member
Good lord. Time for a thirteenth job.
damn that looks amazing
I hope Future Quest incorporates Space Ghost Coast to Coast somehow, since that's the only context I have for the characters in that promo art.
just buy the suit costume and stand on a base yourself.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Hey, you read that Punisher Max collection yet? I was going to start it today. I'm pretty hyped about it, especially after the showing Lewis LaRosa gave in this week's Bloodshot Reborn.
sillymonkey confirmed as Ike Perlmutter?
http://www.theouthousers.com/index....al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
http://www.theouthousers.com/index....al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Biased mainstream comics media.
Working on it. It's absolutely fucking brutal. I love how Ennis writes, and how he tries to show how Frank rationalizes what he does.
from the first issue he establishes that Frank is on a mission, and it's to kill as many people as he can for his own personal greater good that doesn't exist. He's just a thrill killer with a fucked up moral code.
Dude being a conservative isn't surprising considering tere have been rumors that he's a passive racist. Either Way it doesn't really effect me supporting the brand.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
That's an interesting take on the character. There's certainly a tradeoff in Ennis' style. I think Arseface is kind of the perfect example of this. The entire premise of it is in poor taste, yet throughout Preacher, Ennis completely justifies the existence of the character and actually gives him a lot of personification. Besides which, what initially started off as being tasteless ended up in some of the best dark humor in that book.
Anyway, I hope to start reading today.
I'm really enjoying it. I have been a big prose novel fan for a long time, and I've only been into comics for less than a year, so I like that I can take my time with the pages and get more detail than I normally would in this medium.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Every time you post pics from that collection, I feel like buying it and reading through it again. I read the first few issues once a few years ago, and I own the Outsiders War TPB (unread), but having it in one beautiful collection... damn.
I really do highly recommend it. I know you're a big OHC fan, too, so it's kind of a no-brainer for you.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Yeah, that's definitely me lol I am considering replacing a lot of my TPBs with OHCs as it is. This one should be a no-brainer. I just need to see if I can actually sell some of this stuff at a good price.
Can Disney buyout his contract because ANAD Marvel is sounding funny as fuck under this guy.
DAMMIT, THIS IRON MAN PREMIERE SHOULD HAVE JUST CHIPS DAMMIT
BKatastrophe
Member
The Transformers MTMtE books have a looooooot of dialogue. It's done well though
Good lord
When's the last time theouthousers wrote about Hillary scandals? Why doesn't DC have her as the head of the Injustice League?
Bias, that's why! It's why people get down on the Rockets just because they are conserving wins.
BKatastrophe
Member
I would assume that means Trump is the head of the JLA. I have to throw in the "of America," because it's the only kind of justice Trump cares about
Trump would make a great Lex Luthor. Bernie....The Riddler. Considering Johns did put Luthor on the Justice League..
Schweinehund
Member
Got around to watching LoT, gives me a feel of a 1980's team up comics, or a TV version of avengers. Kind of a stupid fun but I'll watch just for Cold, Heatwave and Stein. Hawkman's mace is too small.
Same. I've only read Extraordinary, but I like it. Over the last week or so I've been getting current on X-books because I haven't read them in YEARS. I'm up to Astonishing and I'm debating how thorough I need to be going forward because there is a lot you can potentially read, but Extraordinary has been good to me so far as far as current stuff goes.
EDIT: Reading the new Uncanny X-Men now, I haven't read a lot of books with Greg Land art but this one doesn't seem as egregious as some of the examples from other books I've seen.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'm trying to pace myself with Lazarus but it's not letting me.
BKatastrophe
Member
Why couldn't Jefte Palo and Lee Loughridge do ALL of the Yost and Kyle X-Force run?
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Not sure if anyone cares, but there are some Valiant OHCs that have weird discounts on them, putting them below IST's prices. They all contain 3 trades worth of issues, so they're a good deal.
The Valiant Deluxe - $15.47
Divinity Deluxe - $14.72
Bloodshot Deluxe Book 1 - $24.46
Bloodshot Deluxe Book 2 - $23.15
Harbinger Deluxe Book 2 - $26.48
Rai Deluxe Book 1 - $24.83
Ivar, Timewalker Deluxe Book 1 - $24.83
Archer & Armstrong Deluxe Book 2 - $25.30
The Valiant Deluxe - $15.47
Divinity Deluxe - $14.72
Bloodshot Deluxe Book 1 - $24.46
Bloodshot Deluxe Book 2 - $23.15
Harbinger Deluxe Book 2 - $26.48
Rai Deluxe Book 1 - $24.83
Ivar, Timewalker Deluxe Book 1 - $24.83
Archer & Armstrong Deluxe Book 2 - $25.30
Some of those are really tempting, but I can't really buy anything right now because of funds.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Some of those are really tempting, but I can't really buy anything right now because of funds.
Personally, I preordered a Rai and Ivar, because I know I'm going to buy those when they're released. But I see that they're pricematching Walmart.com, and I wish I could submit a lower price for Shadowman OHC 2, but I can't seem to find the damn button on their website.
Poodlestrike
Banned
I might be interested in Ivar: Dogwalker, but I'm all digital bay bee.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
It's a stellar series. A few people here can vouch for it. Pick it up during a sale, I'm sure you'll love it.
No clue what I'm getting into with those deluxe books, but I have them preordered!
So when Perlmutter finally goes away (and I won't miss him) I hope his position goes to someone rational and who is a good person. Marvel and Disney need to be rid of this guy and his wife.
The company could use a CEO who actually has a talent for good PR and is more active.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Just tried it. It's not for me. I didn't like the moment to moment action. Deleted the beta. Didn't even bother with the dark zone
Back to the witness and Persona 4 Golden
BossDarkseid
Member
This. Apart from Witness + Dragon Age + i went into the dark zone and got pew pewd.
Sibersk Esto
Banned
All Wolverine dialogue just bleeds together for me at this point
grumble grumble best at what I do grumble grumble adamantium is the hardest metal ever and it's on my bones grumble grumble foot long unbreakable claws grumble grumble I'm a bad person because I kill people grumble grumble.
RoaringMdog
Member
Hi Comic Gaf, i need your help! I have a insane long trip soon and i want to read some comics during it but i have no idea where to start. I'd like a complete story of Spiderman, Gaurdians Of The Galaxy or The Avengers. One where i don't need to know much about the characters backstory if that's possible. I've never read anything Marvel before so i figured i should finally give it a go Any help would be much appreciated!
Any help would be much appreciated!LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Hi Comic Gaf, i need your help! I have a insane long trip soon and i want to read some comics during it but i have no idea where to start. I'd like a complete story of Spiderman, Gaurdians Of The Galaxy or The Avengers. One where i don't need to know much about the characters backstory if that's possible. I've never read anything Marvel before so i figured i should finally give it a go
Hi, friend!
A quick question that may help us better service you. What is your preference for reading/collecting - digital, trade paperback, or hardcover?
RoaringMdog
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Digital for sure, easier to travel with. I have a comixology account if that helps
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