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[TetraxShards]

Archie #1: oh wow, this book is totally made for me. Such a fun read with a great flow. Mark Waid told a fun story with some great jokes and good setups. Fiona staples was amazing on art. Very sad she will be leaving after #3 as she gave this book a unique look. I love this type of book. Betty is totes adorbz. Loved the fashion of all the characters. Always like seeing effort put into that (Babs Tarr is great at that). Definitely in until Fiona leaves, will continue if I like the next artist. Great first issue.

Couldn't be more excited for Zdarsky and Henderson Jughead. That is an amazing combo.

It was great. If we still did voting, it would easily be my Book of the Month.

Posted yet?

No Fox, I don't want this birthday present. I hope you kept the receipt.

 

[jon bones]

It was great. If we still did voting, it would easily be my Book of the Month.

yeah, i feel like it would def win. such a great opening issue.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Where the Valiant homies at?

I'm in the lead up to Harbinger Wars and I'm plotting out where to go next from here.

When I'm all done with this I'm going to post a master-list of Valiant Reading Order so ComicsGAF can dive in easily.

A master list is a great idea. If I weren't recovering from a surgery and designing a mafia game, I would totally do it myself since you've given me the idea. However, in lieu of that, if you need any feedback, let me know.

 

[Filthy Slug]

Soooo dope. Dunno if I'm late on this, but here's Morrison talking about the book at SDCC.

Hi, btw. Never posted in here before.

Spoiler

Deadly Class >>>>> *

No need to spoiler that, my dude. Errybody reading it already knows!

Also, Morrison's take on Diana's sword and shield is super interesting--think this is the first time I've genuinely been interested in the character.

 

[Messi]

That's my heritage m8.

I don't talk shit about haggis or mutton or w/e. I'd appreciate the same courtesy.

Tell me you've at least had a Most American Burger.

Are you mocking my heritage m8?

Which burger is the most American? I ate taco bell yesterday. It was disgusting. You should be ashamed to sell that trash.

 

[Zombine]

Also, Morrison's take on Diana's sword and shield is super interesting--think this is the first time I've genuinely been interested in the character.

I find the whole line to be super interesting. Earth One is wicked approachable and fun. I just ordered vol 1 of Superman because it's the only character I've ignored so far.

 

[Messi]

Soooo dope. Dunno if I'm late on this, but here's Morrison talking about the book at SDCC.

Hi, btw. Never posted in here before.

Spoiler

Deadly Class >>>>> *

Hello potential new friend. Deadly Class is really great. How do you feel about Harley Quinn and general hijinks?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Which burger is the most American? I ate taco bell yesterday. It was disgusting. You should be ashamed to sell that trash.

Probably that one from Carl's Jr. We don't have any of those in Florida though so Taco Bell it is

 

[Owzers]

Are you mocking my heritage m8?

Which burger is the most American? I ate taco bell yesterday. It was disgusting. You should be ashamed to sell that trash.

you have sampled our finest food already, why push it.

I don't like any fast food....Chick fil A maybe.

 

[Zombine]

I like Taco Bell. It makes me aware of my own mortality and has me confident in the strength of my bowels.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

I like Taco Bell. It makes me aware of my own mortality and has me confident in the strength of my bowels.

Haha, somewhere to avoid then.

 

[Messi]

you have sampled our finest food already, why push it.

I don't like any fast food....Chick fil A maybe.

I really don't like their food and their owner is a shit bag. I don't wanna support a guy who hates people like me.

 

[Owzers]

I really don't like their food and their owner is a shit bag. I don't wanna support a guy who hates people like me.

it's going to be hard to find a place to eat that likes Harley Quinn fans.

 

[Filthy Slug]

I find the whole line to be super interesting. Earth One is wicked approachable and fun. I just ordered vol 1 of Superman because it's the only character I've ignored so far.

I still need to check out Batman and Teen Titans E1. I don't really hear them discussed too often, but hopefully they're fun little OGNs.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

it's going to be hard to find a place to eat that likes Harley Quinn fans.

omg

 

[Messi]

it's going to be hard to find a place to eat that likes Harley Quinn fans.

Are you insulting my heritage m8?

 

[TerminalDogma]

Ya'll posting about Valiant the last few days has me wanting to check it out bad. I read the first volume of Archer & Armstrong, and while I enjoyed it, I wasn't completely sucked into it. I own the other three volumes but I just haven't felt compelled to read them over other comics. Kind of weird since I loved Incredible Herc. Should I bother checking out other Valiant books?

 

[Mindwipe]

Where the Valiant homies at?

I'm in the lead up to Harbinger Wars and I'm plotting out where to go next from here.

When I'm all done with this I'm going to post a master-list of Valiant Reading Order so ComicsGAF can dive in easily.

https://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks...ing_a_valiant_tpbs_reading_order_need_second/

This seemed like a reasonable list to work off.

Yeah, I have a backlog of post-Humble Bundle Valiant stuff I need to start up on.

Then again after last week I have a backlog of everything.

 

[Owzers]

Are you insulting my heritage m8?

Build the dang fence. That looks like an invasion of Harleys to me.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Ya'll posting about Valiant the last few days has me wanting to check it out bad. I read the first volume of Archer & Armstrong, and while I enjoyed it, I wasn't completely sucked into it. I own the other three volumes but I just haven't felt compelled to read them over other comics. Kind of weird since I loved Incredible Herc. Should I bother checking out other Valiant books?

I recommend everyone start with X-O Manowar and Harbinger (and probably Bloodshot). I liked A&A, but I'm not crazy about it. Ivar, Timewalker is fantastic, but it's from their third wave of launches; doesn't really get you a good sense of the universe, either.

 

[Messi]

Build the dang fence. That looks like an invasion of Harleys to me.

Looks like a GANG OF HARLEYS to me

 

[Mindwipe]

Ya'll posting about Valiant the last few days has me wanting to check it out bad. I read the first volume of Archer & Armstrong, and while I enjoyed it, I wasn't completely sucked into it. I own the other three volumes but I just haven't felt compelled to read them over other comics. Kind of weird since I loved Incredible Herc. Should I bother checking out other Valiant books?

A&A is really it's own thing, so I wouldn't let that put you off.

 

[KoruptData]

Swamp Thing in space is definitely the weakest point of the run, but Moore managed to do some pretty interesting things with the concept.

The last issue I read with Darkseid was great. Trying to figure out the Anti-life equation. Getting that missing ingredient.

 

[TetraxShards]

A&A is really it's own thing, so I wouldn't let that put you off.

Archer & Armstrong is probably my favourite Valiant book, I'd only maybe put Quantum & Woody ahead of it. It's the second coming of Incredible Hercules.

 

[jon bones]

Valiant Reading List

The master list I'm writing is basically my preferred reading list for X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger and it's associated events through "Phase 1" of Valiant. I'm leaving out books that didn't grab me (Shadowman, the lighthearted books like A&A, Q&W).

I'll revise it if anything seems out of whack while I'm reading it, this seems like a super solid Valiant Phase One list:

X-O Manowar 1-14
Harbinger 1-5
Bloodshot 1-9
Harbinger 6-10, 0

Harbinger Wars:
Bloodshot 10
Harbinger Wars 1, Harbinger 11, Bloodshot 11
Harbinger Wars 2, Harbinger 12, Bloodshot 12
Harbinger Wars 3, Harbinger 13, Bloodshot 13, Harbinger 14
Harbinger Wars 4

Bloodshot 0
X-O Manowar 15-18

Unity:
Unity 1, X-O Manowar 19
Unity 2, X-O Manowar 20
Unity 3, X-O Manowar 21
Unity 4, X-O Manowar 22

Unity 5-7
Harbinger 15-25, Harbinger: Faith 0, Harbinger: Bleeding Monk 0
X-O Manowar 23-25

Armor Hunters:
Armor Hunters 1, Unity 8, X-O Manowar 26
Armor Hunters 2, Armor Hunters: Bloodshot 1, Armor Hunters: Harbinger 1, Unity 9, X-O Manowar 27
Armor Hunters 3, Armor Hunters: Bloodshot 2, Armor Hunters: Harbinger 2, Unity 10, X-O Manowar 28, Armor Hunters: Bloodshot 3, Armor Hunters: Harbinger 3, Unity 11
Armor Hunters 4, X-O Manowar 29
Armor Hunters : Aftermath 1

 

[90TilInfinity]

Great opinions matched by a great Elektra Assassin avatar, welcome brotha

Welcome! Awesome taste in books. Anything else that you enjoy?

Thanks.

Erm, in terms of current stuff: Saga, Southern Bastards, Sex Criminals, Low, TMNT, Secret Wars. Just started Casanova (vol. 1 Luxuria) too which seems dope. Been meaning to hop on Shutter and Spider-Gwen, worth doing?

I'm pretty green still so alot of what I read is older stuff, lol.

Hello potential new friend. Deadly Class is really great. How do you feel about Harley Quinn and general hijinks?

Well, I fuck with Bruce Timm Harley... is/was New 52 Harley good?

 

[E the Shaggy]

Posted yet?

Every single piece of information I see that is released from anyone working on this movie just makes me think that it's a big black hole of effort. No one gives a shit about this.

 

[BrightLightLava]

Thanks.

Erm, in terms of current stuff: Saga, Southern Bastards, Sex Criminals, Low, TMNT, Secret Wars. Just started Casanova (vol. 1 Luxuria) too which seems dope. Been meaning to hop on Shutter and Spider-Gwen, worth doing?

I'm pretty green still so alot of what I read is older stuff, lol.


Well, I fuck with Bruce Timm Harley... is/was New 52 Harley good?

Spider-Gwen is a lot of sizzle without much steak. The art and costume are great. The story doesn't really exist yet, but has had a few good to great moments.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

I've seen that reddit link but like TermDog said, A&A didn't really grab me (and it's also not a part of all the madness that I'm reading) so it seems bloated with a bunch of books.

The master list I'm writing is basically my preferred reading list for X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Harbinger and it's associated events through "Phase 1" of Valiant. I'm leaving out books that didn't grab me (Shadowman, the lighthearted books like A&A, Q&W).

I'll revise it if anything seems out of whack while I'm reading it, this seems like a super solid Valiant Phase One list:

Looks good so far.

 

[Kipp]

Lol. I'm straight up giddy that I get to turn in my two weeks today.

And guys, I'll have more free time now so I might actually start reading comics again! Especially after SDCC, I'm pretty excited to be able to read some comics.


I'm pretty sure it's going to come completely out of nowhere for my boss too. She's already mega-short-staffed, so I'm pretty sure she might explode.

 

[Tizoc]

Archie #1: oh wow, this book is totally made for me. Such a fun read with a great flow. Mark Waid told a fun story with some great jokes and good setups. Fiona staples was amazing on art. Very sad she will be leaving after #3 as she gave this book a unique look. I love this type of book. Betty is totes adorbz. Loved the fashion of all the characters. Always like seeing effort put into that (Babs Tarr is great at that). Definitely in until Fiona leaves, will continue if I like the next artist. Great first issue.

Couldn't be more excited for Zdarsky and Henderson Jughead. That is an amazing combo.

You're gonna drop a book because of the art? If the writing's good it's worth staying around.

Spoiler

I confess that didn't help Bru's Catwoman run after Darwyn's departure though

 

[Zombine]

Thanks.

Erm, in terms of current stuff: Saga, Southern Bastards, Sex Criminals, Low, TMNT, Secret Wars. Just started Casanova (vol. 1 Luxuria) too which seems dope. Been meaning to hop on Shutter and Spider-Gwen, worth doing?

I'm pretty green still so alot of what I read is older stuff, lol.



Well, I fuck with Bruce Timm Harley... is/was New 52 Harley good?

Spider-Gwen has all the makings of a good book, with varying degrees of execution. I enjoy the art, her look is probably one of the best that Marvel has had in years, and I enjoy what they're trying to accomplish with its self-contained and unique world, but sometimes it falls flat. So yes, worth reading, but go in with your expectations in check and you may find yourself getting enjoyment out of the title.

 

[tim1138]

The last issue I read with Darkseid was great. Trying to figure out the Anti-life equation. Getting that missing ingredient.

That Darkseid story is fantastic. Imagine how amazing a series of DTV animated movies would be based off this run.

 

[Zombine]

That Darkseid story is fantastic. Imagine how amazing a series of DTV animated movies would be based off this run.

They'll find a way to make it just average.

 

[Messi]

Thanks.

Erm, in terms of current stuff: Saga, Southern Bastards, Sex Criminals, Low, TMNT, Secret Wars. Just started Casanova (vol. 1 Luxuria) too which seems dope. Been meaning to hop on Shutter and Spider-Gwen, worth doing?

I'm pretty green still so alot of what I read is older stuff, lol.



Well, I fuck with Bruce Timm Harley... is/was New 52 Harley good?

While it isn't animate series good, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti are doing he best work in years on harley. It is a fun read with great art. Keep away from any Suicide Squad harley, it's all needless grim dark dreck.

Absolutely jump on Shutter, you should check out Silk by Marvel. It is better than SpiderGwen imo, while Gwen is still good. You can drop silk before she turns evil in a few months.

WHY SILK

You're gonna drop a book because of the art? If the writing's good it's worth staying around.

Spoiler

I confess that didn't help Bru's Catwoman run after Darwyn's departure though

Art is equally important to me as writing. But the art would have to be horrible (Quitely/Pulido level) for me to drop it.

 

[GrandHarrier]

Are you mocking my heritage m8?

Which burger is the most American? I ate taco bell yesterday. It was disgusting. You should be ashamed to sell that trash.

Probably that one from Carl's Jr. We don't have any of those in Florida though so Taco Bell it is

I believe it's called Hardees on the east coast which Google Maps says Florida has.

 

[Kipp]

That Darkseid story is fantastic. Imagine how amazing a series of DTV animated movies would be based off this run.

There's a Darkseid story in Swamp Thing? Awesome. Swamp Thing is one of the many, many classic/legendary runs I still really need to read.

 

[Messi]

I believe it's called Hardees on the east coast which Google Maps says Florida has.

I love the fact that you actually looked on a Google map to find a fast food place for me.

 

[echoshifting]

I wouldn't normally drop a book over art unless it's Land-level bad, but there's no denying that Fiona Staples absolutely killed it on Archie to such an extent that it's already hard to imagine the book without her. She made that book.

 

[GrandHarrier]

I love the fact that you actually looked on a Google map to find a fast food place for me.

I want you to experience the best that America has to offer, bro.

 

[Filthy Slug]

Lol. I'm straight up giddy that I get to turn in my two weeks today.

And guys, I'll have more free time now so I might actually start reading comics again! Especially after SDCC, I'm pretty excited to be able to read some comics.


I'm pretty sure it's going to come completely out of nowhere for my boss too. She's already mega-short-staffed, so I'm pretty sure she might explode.

Kipp destroying businesses and laughing it off like it's another Tuesday.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I like Taco Bell. It makes me aware of my own mortality and has me confident in the strength of my bowels.

Taco Bell is for people who like to gamble with the possibility of diarrhea.

 

[Filthy Slug]

Taco Bell is for people who like to gamble with the possibility of diarrhea.

Not a possibility--the House always wins at Taco Bell.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Not a possibility--the House always wins at Taco Bell.

I roll my eyes whenever I see a Taco Bell diarrhea joke, but this made me laugh pretty hard.

 

[KoruptData]

That Darkseid story is fantastic. Imagine how amazing a series of DTV animated movies would be based off this run.

Heh yeah, I could say that about a lot of runs.

On somewhat related note, cool Easter Egg in Arkham Knight, a GCPD officer says "this is worst than dealing with that Swamp Creature down in Louisiana."

 

[Kipp]

EMAIL SENT. CAN'T SIT STILL. EXCITED OUT OF MY DAMN MIND. And mildly nervous for the shitstorm to come. Lol

Kipp destroying businesses and laughing it off like it's another Tuesday.

It's Monday, but yes.

 

[my name is ed]

Kipp destroying businesses and laughing it off like it's another Tuesday.

Well if you think about it. He's destroying the comics industry as we speak. What is a singular store to kipp?

 

[Messi]

I wouldn't normally drop a book over art unless it's Land-level bad, but there's no denying that Fiona Staples absolutely killed it on Archie to such an extent that it's already hard to imagine the book without her. She made that book.

This is how I feel

I want you to experience the best that America has to offer, bro.

And I thank you for that Zombeen

 

[Freezasaurus]

EMAIL SENT. CAN'T SIT STILL. EXCITED OUT OF MY DAMN MIND. And mildly nervous for the shitstorm to come. Lol

It's Monday, but yes.

Kipp quits, manager job falls through.

Worst Monday ever.

 

[Arooguy]

Where the Valiant homies at?

I'm in the lead up to Harbinger Wars and I'm plotting out where to go next from here.

When I'm all done with this I'm going to post a master-list of Valiant Reading Order so ComicsGAF can dive in easily.

I just started getting back into reading Valiant comics again, good stuff. I will be looking out for that list in the future though if I haven't already gone through them myself.