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COMICS! |OT| July 2014. Lots of stores on the way to San Diego sell deodorant.
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TetraxShards
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Anyone got a good Hellblazer reading order? Between the TV show coming soon and tearing through the Dresden Files, I finally want to tackle this series. I have only read the occasional story here and there, and that was quite awhile ago.
EDIT: Not sure which of the sales you mean Mike, but I will attempt to be your guide:
Captain America Sale: The Marvel NOW series is good all the way through, I'd also recommend The New Deal (Captain America Vol. 4 #1-6) for some stunning John Cassaday art (the Fight Terror cover is one of my all-time favourites).
Dynamite Recent Hits: It's worth noting that the Dynamite Humble Bundle is still going, and you get an awful lot there for your money. From stuff that is not in the bundle, I'll go with the Gold Key books (Solar, Magnus, Spektor), Flash Gordon and Robotech/Voltron if you're nostalgic for either property.
IDW Patriots: I enjoyed what I read of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series, but be advised it's a continuation of the Marvel series and there's little attempt to catch people up.
We have lots of knowledgeable Batfans here, so you're covered on Nightwing recs.
EDIT: Not sure which of the sales you mean Mike, but I will attempt to be your guide:
Captain America Sale: The Marvel NOW series is good all the way through, I'd also recommend The New Deal (Captain America Vol. 4 #1-6) for some stunning John Cassaday art (the Fight Terror cover is one of my all-time favourites).
Dynamite Recent Hits: It's worth noting that the Dynamite Humble Bundle is still going, and you get an awful lot there for your money. From stuff that is not in the bundle, I'll go with the Gold Key books (Solar, Magnus, Spektor), Flash Gordon and Robotech/Voltron if you're nostalgic for either property.
IDW Patriots: I enjoyed what I read of the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero series, but be advised it's a continuation of the Marvel series and there's little attempt to catch people up.
We have lots of knowledgeable Batfans here, so you're covered on Nightwing recs.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
The current Captain America series by Rick Remender is great.
Yeah that is taking some time to get used to. It is moving so fast and fucked up shit keeps on happening.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Never thought I would hear TWD be called fast paced......
maybe trade reading vs once a week episodes that go nowhere?
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
I feel like its fallen off since it left planet Zolo,
and now that he is old i have no idea where its going
4 trades in a day leads to stuff happening at a fast pace. That's 20 issues no?
It would have been real slow if I was getting one issue a month.
When I was playing catch up a few years back, I burned through the "Book"
Format faster than a California wildfire. I actuallys envy those that are behind, because Walking Dead reads better when it's collected.
Kipp is another dude who posts here and tells me of the virtues of Fear Agent regularly.
Oh, I did read Planetary. Great, great book. Sandman is a good one, I have been meaning to read that.
Hmm, I'll have to give that a shot then. I do want to like Fear Agent, it just hasn't clicked with me the couple times I've tried.
Hawkeye? You mean that book from the ancient past when times were good?Guys I miss Hawkeye
I only read the first two trades but oh man, is it ever.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
I hate how everyone of McKelvie's faces has their mouth slightly open. Every. Time.
Shit.
slightconfuse
Banned
so with Uncannny Avengers current arc(Kangs forces) we have officially at the end of the Timeline Which makes sense because shit is about to go down soon with time runs out
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
That's cos they're talking. Better than Mark Buckingham - I ruined Fables for my wife by pointing out that he never draws people with their mouths open, making the art feel really weird and claustrophobic.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
He does it when they are not talking though. Like they are perpetually confused. Like Jeff Lemire's character have that look of, "Why did you draw me?"
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
All of Jeff Lemire's people have sad eyes.
Hey comics-GAF, I constantly lurk but never post, however I wanted to thank the lot of you for promoting various books as I've dived back into comics over the past year or so! Stuff like Saga and Rat Queens, for instance, I don't think I ever would have tried without keeping an eye on this thread every month.
Current favs in no particular order:
Uncanny Avengers (and pretty much everything Remender)
Saga
Batman
Thor: God of Thunder
Daredevil
Iron Fist
I started a sub to Marvel a couple months back, and I've caught up on a ton of stuff that I've missed. I dropped off of reading comics around '06-'07, so that sub has been pretty helpful. Really wish DC had something similar.
Current favs in no particular order:
Uncanny Avengers (and pretty much everything Remender)
Saga
Batman
Thor: God of Thunder
Daredevil
Iron Fist
I started a sub to Marvel a couple months back, and I've caught up on a ton of stuff that I've missed. I dropped off of reading comics around '06-'07, so that sub has been pretty helpful. Really wish DC had something similar.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
I guess I am one of the few that isn't ph my heck into Uncanny Avengers. Probably my least favorite Remender ongoing. It's more of a MAX title than one that will change the Marvel U forever....
Storm Chamber
Banned
He's perfected that "bored douchebag" look
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Hello friend, have you heard the good word of Superior Foes of Spider-Man?
Guys I miss Hawkeye
Me too.
Those are some really good books. Feel free to express your opinions on any books you do/don't like, we're all a fun bunch here. I, too, lurked for a while before mustering up some courage to post. Hope you pop in and out every now and then.
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Amazing Spider-Man #2
This whole issue's a mess. We have some crazy chick (Silk?) who watchs Spidey VHS tapes to study him. Peter then confesses
he is Spider-Man to Anna Maria. And how does she react? By baking some cookies and then leaving
Using resources to build a super villain prison!
Bonus picture: Electro goes to see his (girl)friend and they got some good tongue action going.
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Anyone wants the Marvel digital code to Amazing Spider-Man #2? First person to reply requesting it will get my PM.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
The Wake is astonishing.
Hmmmmmmm that seems like a 6.5 at best on your scale though.
Aliens meets Waterworld. Needs a movie as soon as possible.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
what's that on your arbitrary scale, a 3
That seems to be an accurate conversion between review scales.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
so with Uncannny Avengers current arc(Kangs forces) we have officially at the end of the Timeline Which makes sense because shit is about to go down soon with time runs out
actually I think Captain America takes place further in the timeline than Uncanny because Nick Fury Jr mentioned keeping that shield mech for the next time a celestial executioner shows up.
So a book I haven't read much discussion about in here has been "Figment" by Marvel/Disney Kingdoms.
It's two issues in so far and is essentially the story of an inventor who starts to turn his imagination into matter. I'm honestly not sure if this is a character from Disney's history, but it's been a pleasure to read so far.
I know some of you had reservations about Felipe Andrade's art in Captain Marvel, and even though I was personally a fan of his issues, his work really shines here. It's accompanied by the colors of Jean-Francois Beaulieu, who also had coloring duties on Rocket Raccoon this week, and I just absolutely love his direction. Like, I think he's a close second to Jordie.
I'm no Bii, but here's an example of a page I found beautiful.
It's two issues in so far and is essentially the story of an inventor who starts to turn his imagination into matter. I'm honestly not sure if this is a character from Disney's history, but it's been a pleasure to read so far.
I know some of you had reservations about Felipe Andrade's art in Captain Marvel, and even though I was personally a fan of his issues, his work really shines here. It's accompanied by the colors of Jean-Francois Beaulieu, who also had coloring duties on Rocket Raccoon this week, and I just absolutely love his direction. Like, I think he's a close second to Jordie.
I'm no Bii, but here's an example of a page I found beautiful.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Ahh ok then Kipp has great taste. Also have you tried the manhattan projects? its a ongoing from Hickman. Its sort of meandering right now but the first couple of trades are top notch.
I Would love it, if I could become the codeMe too.
Those are some really good books. Feel free to express your opinions on any books you do/don't like, we're all a fun bunch here. I, too, lurked for a while before mustering up some courage to post. Hope you pop in and out every now and then.
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Amazing Spider-Man #2
This whole issue's a mess. We have some crazy chick (Silk?) who watchs Spidey VHS tapes to study him. Peter then confesses. We then get sidetracked where Spidey is givin shit by the Avengers. And finally Peter Parker is doing what with Parker Industries?!he is Spider-Man to Anna Maria. And how does she react? By baking some cookies and then leaving. That won't go over well. I've no idea where all of this is heading.Using resources to build a super villain prison!
Bonus picture: Electro goes to see his (girl)friend and they got some good tongue action going.
This message is brought to you by Starbucks. Where you can find our luxurious milk and sugar drinks with a dash of actual coffee for the price of an arm and a leg.
Life happens over coffee.
Anyone wants the Marvel digital code to Amazing Spider-Man #2? First person to reply requesting it will get my PM.
Storm Chamber
Banned
How is Barnes and Noble's packaging for books compared to IST & CGN?
Amazon has what I want as well but after they put 3 paperbacks in a package with nothing but one of those air bubble things, I was pretty much done buying books from them.
Amazon has what I want as well but after they put 3 paperbacks in a package with nothing but one of those air bubble things, I was pretty much done buying books from them.
Oh yeah, Manhattan Projects should definitely be on my to-read list, I always keep forgetting about it. I'll definitely look into it, thanks for the reminder.
I order from Barnes and Noble's quite frequently thanks to my membership card and those 15/20% off codes they send me. They don't ship nearly as securely as IST, it's almost almost just the air bubble mailers. With that said, I have yet to receive anything damaged by them, unlike Amazon.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I've only ordered from them a few times but my books have never been damaged.
IST is just on another level when it comes to packaging
Welcome to the best group around GAF
And excellent taste on those comics!
Thanks, I read a little more than that every month, but those are usually the standouts for me.
I haven't! I did read all of Slott's Superior run, but haven't got around to checking out Foes. I'll do this soon!
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Lol it has almost nothing to do with Spidey (he was in the first issue and a shitty filler issue). It's a comedy series about a team of lousy super villains and it's a riot. It's my favorite ongoing right now, I highly recommend it!
That looks really pretty! I've seen them at my LCS but never bothered to give them a quick look-through.
I've ordered from B&N a few times and have never received my books damaged.
I recently ordered two trades from Amazon and they were packed together in the flat cardboard wrap-around envelope that prevents it from bending, but does not protect it from moving around inside. Needless to say, there were a few scratches and damaged corners. Fortunately, I'm not too anal when it comes to a book's condition, but I can see why others would take issue with it. As long it's not completely mangled, I'm okay with it. <_<
nah, pretty sure it's a guest writer whos working in 'collaboration' with edmonson. i know what you mean though, it started off strong, and the elements of it are good. i just think its lacking a definitive story line and enemy at the moment.
i'm a punisher fanboy so i'll stick with it though. not like it's bad, there's a lot of action thrown about but its not all memorable. need to do more world building, set up stakes and then knock it out with an iconic fight scene.
I envy you. They must have been rather thin trades to get the flat pack treatment. I've only gotten the shrink wrapped cardboard once. Every other time my book arrives in a mangled, soggy, damaged box with no interior protection. It's pretty awful, and it pisses me off more being a prime member.
KoruptData
Member
Karl Kerschl who is the artist for the newly announced Gotham Academy, posted this on Twitter, a future variant cover of a book not GA. I love the style!
Edit - Added another.
Edit - Added another.
This guy is on my radar now. His art style has so much character.
That Teen Titans cover is actually really good IMO.
choaffable
Member
I just picked up a ton of Monkeybrain stuff. Note that the "Indie" promo code works for all their titles. Here are a few suggestion.
Anti-Hero - Written by Jay Faerber who used to write for the big two, but has gone completely indie these days. It's the noirish story of a henchman blackmailing a superhero into helping him become the next kingpin of crime. As great as it is, It is only 10 pages an issue.
High Time - Eisner nominated comic with one helluva hook: Mountain climbing company finds corpses on Everest to ransom back to the families, etc. Things go sideways when one of the corpses happens to belong to a spy agency.
Subatomic Party Girls - Written by Comics Alliance's Chris Sims, it's a wacky comedy following a 3 piece all girl rock band...IN SPACE!!!
Edison Rex - The flagship book for Monkeybrain that asks the question what if Lex Luthor killed Superman, what would he do next? Goddamn save the world.
Bandette - Eisner winning comic about the adventures of a super theif. Love the art and has a very whimsical Tin Tin feel to it all.
D4ve - the entire series just ended. Takes place in a galaxy where the robots manage to kill all organic life and then they become...just like humans..going to nine to five jobs and looking back at the good old days. Hilarious, filthy and some lovely Darrowesque art work.
Headspace - Sherif wanders the mind of a serial killer. Trippy as hell.
Knuckleheads - Comedy in which a bunch of slackers get the power cosmic. Haven't read this one yet, but it is getting a print edition via IDW.
Street Angel - A reprint of a classic indie book from the early aughts. Never go to read it, but it involves a time travelling homeless skateboarder fighting ninjas and pirates.
Double Life of Miranda Turner - A woman takes over the costumed identity of her dead sister, fighting bad guys and solving mysteries with the help of her dead sister's ghost. A fun all-ages romp.
The Remains - Horror comic written by Cullen Bunn (Magneto, Sixth Gun, Sinestro) involving little girls and rats.
Why thank you!
I realize I'm not technically answering your questions, but I do know that Vertigo has been putting out new TPBs of Hellblazer that are in chronological order, so you'd just have to pick up the volumes in order and you'll be reading it in the correct reading order presumably. They're really thick TPBs and really cheap, so I'd definitely recommend picking those up. Also, as of yesterday, they're all 45% off on IST (compared to 42% normally), so that's something.
Having only gotten into comics in the past year-ish, I wasn't really around to hear good things about TWD, only bad things, so I kind of forgot that it used to be really good. So would you suggest picking up the compendium that has 1-48? I'm not really into zombies, but I do enjoy good comics.
Awww yes. I think I should start applying that math to other aspects of my life. I'd be a much more accomplished person. Then again, things could get real bad if I applied that to negative parts of my life too.
Or I could go with the cockroach theory. For every one you see, there are a hundred others. So I just got 100 people to read Martha Washington.
Better yet, I could use BOTH theories. I JUST GOT 100,000 PEOPLE TO READ MARTHA WASHINGTON. You're welcome, Frank Miller and Dave Gibbons. I sure hope they get some form of royalties.
Storm Chamber
Banned
Hmmm...alright. I might not even have a choice next week anyway.
Thanks.
Serpentine
Banned
Yeah i had no problem picking up 10-15 page books this time due to them being half off
still debating if i want to just get the Bandette issues for three dollars or get the swank hardcover
still debating if i want to just get the Bandette issues for three dollars or get the swank hardcover
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