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COMICS! |OT| January 2016. Didn't I promise? We're going home now.
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TetraxShards
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It won't really be about a room full of people though, or at least not much outside of those experiences where most of the other people don't have them on too and/or are waiting for their turn
It's not really like a google glass situation, where you're roaming the streets with stuff on your head and pointing a camera in stranger's faces. It's much more a 'gaming/watching in your living room' sort of thing.
I'd buy it...
Today on Vox's Discover channel on snapchat (I KNOW, put the swords down), they went in detail about two wonderful comics: "Calvin & Hobbes" and "The Far Side". I have very little memory of both (I was only 8-9 by the end of publication) but was intrigued by the depth of the comics. I haven't read any comics since I was a preteen, but I suddenly feel the need to experience both of these entirely.
Which brings me to the point. I'm looking to purchase full editions of both, and came across these on Amazon:
The Complete Far Side $60 (orig $100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449460046/?tag=neogaf0e-20
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The Complete Calvin and Hobbes $60 (orig $100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449433251/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The reviews for The Far Side looks great and safe to buy, however the ones written for Calvin and Hobbes are great but with flaws. The binder and pages falling out seems to be common issue and for me, as ill be a first time reader, I don't want to be too gentle nor do i want missing pages.
Does anyone know if this minor issue has been fixed recently? The publication date says 2013, but the comments go back as far as 2005. I dont know if they addressed the issue or not. How can I find out?
To be clear, I'm not a comic collector nor a huge fan, I just want to experience the comic in its entirety without the bindings falling apart on me.
Which brings me to the point. I'm looking to purchase full editions of both, and came across these on Amazon:
The Complete Far Side $60 (orig $100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449460046/?tag=neogaf0e-20
&
The Complete Calvin and Hobbes $60 (orig $100) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1449433251/?tag=neogaf0e-20
The reviews for The Far Side looks great and safe to buy, however the ones written for Calvin and Hobbes are great but with flaws. The binder and pages falling out seems to be common issue and for me, as ill be a first time reader, I don't want to be too gentle nor do i want missing pages.
Does anyone know if this minor issue has been fixed recently? The publication date says 2013, but the comments go back as far as 2005. I dont know if they addressed the issue or not. How can I find out?
To be clear, I'm not a comic collector nor a huge fan, I just want to experience the comic in its entirety without the bindings falling apart on me.
Pretty sure that was the point.
I don't really see the point in her on that team in Ultimates when Best Captain Marvel and Miss America are already on it. Smasher or Abigail Brand would have been a better fit.
Freezasaurus
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EDIT: oopsie poopsie. I thought this was the Bloodborne thread for a minute.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
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whatsinaname
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The newer comments might be for the paperback collection. The HC collection came out in 2005. I own the HC (I was actually reading it again during the holidays) and I didn't see any of the binding issues some of the reviews have mentioned.
I'm going to say Bloodborne.
both pairs of pants i bought from american eagle arrived today and still had the security tags on them. How.
Oh man, you're in for a treat. Calvin and Hobbes aged so well, I think it's even better to read as an adult. Makes me feel nostalgia and wonder when I read it now, even though I missed most of it growing up.
I have the complete C&H and haven't had any problems. I think the packaging is great!
To clarify, I have the paperback editions.
Yeah, still it didnt matched something I want to see when I read Star Wars...
But the Anakin lessons stuff was cool. Very interested to read more of this.
Freezasaurus
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LOL wrong thread.
Absolutely yes.
Yeah, I can't wait to read more about that myself.
I also need more Qui-Gon in my life.
So many possiblities for comics
I have the paperback Calvin & Hobbes collection and I haven't experienced any issues with the binding.
Mr. Luchador
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Late to the discussion on this one, but I've been playing Wolfestein lately and absolutely loved it. Highly recommended.
TetraxShards
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I need to play that, I got about half an hour in and the audio glitched on me, so it just played what sounded like the Inception horn over and over again until I quit out of the game. I got the worst headache ever from it.
I really gotta make up that "games I will play in 2016" list.
Freezasaurus
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I have to say guys, I'm really enjoying ANAD Marvel. It's an excellent change of pace so far from the past....decade or so?
Mr. Luchador
Member
Oh, I had that audio for a while but I just thought it was that part of the game as it stopped once I moved on.
DC's writers development program taught by Scott Snyder had its first class today.
http://www.newsarama.com/27106-scott-snyder-leading-dc-writer-development-program.html
This session is private but the next development program will have a public sign up process.
http://www.newsarama.com/27106-scott-snyder-leading-dc-writer-development-program.html
This session is private but the next development program will have a public sign up process.
seems like it's only getting better too, Black Panther and Gwenpool potential in April. I still not that enthused about reading New Avengers and Waid Avengers even on MU, but i'll give them a try because it's MU.
DC on the other hand....
TetraxShards
Member
If only Rafa was still here, we could finally get the Rafa/Kipp comic we all want.
Disagree, I dropped all their books because they are only releasing one book worth reading right now, Howling Commandos.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I really do believe this current batch has been a step up again.
Freezasaurus
Member
Yeah. Marvel is stepping up with the new stuff they got going on right now.
I wasn't knocking ANAD.
Yeah. Marvel is stepping up with the new stuff they got going on right now.
I wasn't knocking ANAD.
Oh I get that. I just wish the Avengers books were better. I'd love Asrars art to be on a better written book.
Very excited for Miles coming back soon too.
TetraxShards
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Here's my current list:
Trying to keep the 2016 game number low.
Not counting Hearthstone, Magic Duels, Marvel Heroes or Heroes of the Storm, because they're my podcast/talk to friends games.
I'm probably crazy, but I only have a three day work week, and since I started getting into shape I find I only need about six hours of sleep a night anyway. Hoping to do more streaming as well, last two days have been recording and testing stuff, desperately reading through my Audio Production notes from college.
Freezasaurus
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Avengers? Ha ha ha. I tried those books for like, one issue. I just can't get into Avengers anymore. But the standalone books are great. Ms. Marvel, Ultimates, Vision. This stuff is a blast to read.
Not from me they don't. >
La Maquinon
Member
Any A Force impressions yet?
TetraxShards
Member
I would like a more traditional Avengers book. A relatively classic line-up, with the Mansion, fighting the Masters of Evil, Kang, Ultron and the rest. Doesn't even have to be in continuity. It's funny that Uncanny Avengers was the closest thing to that since the days of Busiek and Perez.
Even X-Men has an out of continuity series right now and Marvel hates them.
Freezasaurus
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I liked it a lot. Singularity is totes adorbz you guys.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
This is what I want for the X-Men. X-Men 92 just isn't going to cut it though. Too much of a spoof.
Right now the only two ANAD books that I'm really interested in are A-Force and Deadpool/Spidey.
There are a few maybes as will like The Ultimates, Extraordinary X-men, an Silk.
Water is still wet guys... She is adorable.
Freezasaurus
Member
Ultimates is really good. I might be dropping EXM (don't care) and Silk (2 evil 4 me bruh).
Freezasaurus
Member
Damn... I need to fight a Cthulhu.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
When did we get a new giant man
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