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[ThyMusicMan]

This is heavy.

.

 

[echoshifting]

Man, even 1872 was only so-so. Not a great week for Marvel so far.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Whats Marvel Frontier Comics?

 

[Mudcrab]

Man, even 1872 was only so-so. Not a great week for Marvel so far.

Maaaan that was the one I was looking forward to the most today.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Forgot Starfire was out today so that's a pleasant surprise!

 

[omgkitty]

So I was looking through all of the Hellboy stuff, and I realized a lot of it outside the main book is not drawn by Mignola, but it all looks pretty much exactly like his style. Does he specifically pick artists to do this or what's the deal?

 

[Mindwipe]

Any website to look for comics to read? Advanced search (tags, genres, date)? Comic book user reviews and comments?
Something like myanimelist or mangaupdates but for comics.

Or in case someone here wants to add a recommendation, I'm looking for graphic novels or completed comic series with SciFi/Fantasy/Cyberpunk and a focus on character development and/or romance.
I've only read Saga (1-29) so far. I like it, but the release cadence is a worse than manga, so I'm dropping it until whenever the story arc is completed.

Completed or is something which has a coherent and fully wrapped story in the initial volume which was followed on with new arcs later okay?

Mind MGMT is a good example - they're on volume 4, but made sure to wrap Volume 1 up in case it got cancelled.

 

[jon bones]

Completed or is something which has a coherent and fully wrapped story in the initial volume which was followed on with new arcs later okay?

Mind MGMT is a good example - they're on volume 4, but made sure to wrap Volume 1 up in case it got cancelled.

how is Mind MGMT? i know its ending in a few issues and im thinkin of divin in

 

[Rhaknar]

probably old because I just woke up but first month of MU for 1 penny

Ryan Penagos ‏@AgentM 11m11 minutes ago
New #MarvelUnlimited subscribers get the first month for 1¢. Promo code: PENNY http://marvel.com/unlimited #MarvelSDCC

edit: I dont know my american currentcy lol

 

[Mindwipe]

how is Mind MGMT? i know its ending in a few issues and im thinkin of divin in

One of my favourite books. Volume 1 is certainly worth a punt in the sale, and if you like that you'll like all of it.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Starfire 2 was just enjoyable as the first issue. More stuff happened for sure so that was nice too. Moving along at a good pace.

 

[Owzers]

probably old because I just woke up but first month of MU for 1 penny

Ryan Penagos ‏@AgentM 11m11 minutes ago
New #MarvelUnlimited subscribers get the first month for 1¢. Promo code: PENNY http://marvel.com/unlimited #MarvelSDCC

edit: I dont know my american currentcy lol

don't think it's old, time for another month of reading Bendis books.

 

[styl3s]

I relapsed and bought all the marvel books this week don't look at me i am a disgusting human being.

Archie #1 getting a lot of great reviews is it worth picking up?

 

[Splatt]

Well I certainly didn't expect

Spoiler

disco Blade Thor to show up

 

[Messi]

Well I certainly didn't expect (spoiler with no context)

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Well I certainly didn't expect (spoiler with no context)

Me neither. Really shocked at what happened.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

OMG I CAN'T BELIEVE

Spoiler

DON'T WORRY, BILL MURRAY!

:wow:

 

[ScepticMatt]

Completed or is something which has a coherent and fully wrapped story in the initial volume which was followed on with new arcs later okay?

the latter

 

[Zombine]

Well I certainly didn't expect (spoiler with no context)

Don't h8 m8

 

[KoruptData]

Tim is right, today I fell in love with Travel Foremans art in Justice League United today. Great first issue for the team. Really loved the moment where

Spoiler

Ivy geeked out meeting Swampy. Fun moment.

 

[BKatastrophe]

So, after starting All-New X-Men, I've realized that I know essentially nothing about Illyana. I know she's Colossus' sister, and that she was possessed by something at one point (Shadow King?) and that she can wield a magic sword.

Beyond that I know nothing. Nothing about her character or the type of person she is at all. Nothing.

It starts out okay but eventually turns into this.

HAHAHAHA da fuck is this?!

 

[Coriolanus]

and lo, it was good.

 

[Kipp]

Well I certainly didn't expect (spoiler with no context)

Took one for the team. It's definitely a Marvel spoiler and looks like a Secret Wars spoiler. Can't be 100% sure about the Secret Wars part though.

 

[ThyMusicMan]

So I was looking through all of the Hellboy stuff, and I realized a lot of it outside the main book is not drawn by Mignola, but it all looks pretty much exactly like his style. Does he specifically pick artists to do this or what's the deal?

I'm thinking so... and I love it too. lol

 

[Freezasaurus]

So is Archie #1 confirmed shit, guys?

 

[Splatt]

Well I certainly didn't expect (spoiler with no context)

Don't be angry, read some comics.

 

[Kipp]

Don't be angry, read some comics.

Yeah Messi, if you simply read every single comic released this week, you wouldn't have to worry about clicking on spoilered text without any context.

 

[Splatt]

Yeah Messi, if you simply read every single comic released this week, you wouldn't have to worry about clicking on spoilered text without any context.

Yup

 

[Cheska]

So is Archie #1 confirmed shit, guys?

Is this sarcasm? I thought it was getting rave reviews.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Punisher: MAX was the one run without Superheroes?

 

[Messi]

Is this sarcasm? I thought it was getting rave reviews.

It is

 

[Splatt]

Punisher: MAX was the one run without Superheroes?

All issues written by Ennis are without superheroes. Can't comment past that.

 

[TetraxShards]

Is this sarcasm? I thought it was getting rave reviews.

Archie was great, really enjoyed it.

Can't believe I look forward to so many of their books now. Before Afterlife came out, my total exposure to them was the "STAY OUT OF RIVERDALE!" gag in the Simpsons.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Is this sarcasm? I thought it was getting rave reviews.

Freeza always assumes the worst. Except when it comes to monster girls. But when we're talking about everyday life with monster girls? 10/10 every time.

 

[Simply Sarah]

Archie was great, really enjoyed it.

Can't believe I look forward to so many of their books now. Before Afterlife came out, my total exposure to them was the "STAY OUT OF RIVERDALE!" gag in the Simpsons.

You mean you never experienced seeing various Archie Digests and Double Digests there next to the mini-crossword puzzle books in the grocery checkout line? You missed out.

 

[Coriolanus]

The one percent wants to blow up greece to stabilize the euro.

Life imitates art.

Of course.

 

[GrandHarrier]

I considered getting the Archie relaunch but the short term artist stuff sort of soured me so I decided to pass. Getting a "big name artist" for three issues just seems like why.

 

[Rhaknar]

All issues written by Ennis are without superheroes. Can't comment past that.

lies

Spiderman shows up. They had a team up. He was great

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

So I was looking through all of the Hellboy stuff, and I realized a lot of it outside the main book is not drawn by Mignola, but it all looks pretty much exactly like his style. Does he specifically pick artists to do this or what's the deal?

Some are closer to him than others. In the early years there's a ton of people trying to just Woody Allen it and do their best impression. But as the line grew there were a lot more unique artists coming on board, but Mignola was heavily involved on the layout side, so that immaculate storytelling is still completely intact, even as different voices come to the forefront visually.

But also, it's always Mignola picking new artists, so, except for a few wonky one-shots in the first BPRD Omnibus, you're looking at incredibly skilled craftsmanship.

Like when you get James Herren's work in BPRD: Hell on Earth, it's just unbelievable.

 

[Kipp]

Ugh. All this Hellboy/BPRD talk makes me wish I didn't suck so much at actually reading comics.


Also, the newest Sufjan Stevens album is top notch.

Oh and also off topic, ever since my pinky started hurting at some point from bouldering, it's been getting cold much faster than all of my other fingers. Hmm...

 

[ThyMusicMan]

Lol (Reddit)

 

[Coriolanus]

lies

Spiderman shows up. They had a team up. He was great

You getting Marvel Knights Punisher mixed with Punisher Max

In Ennis Punisher Max not even daredevil pops up.

 

[tim1138]

Tim is right, today I fell in love with Travel Foremans art in Justice League United today. Great first issue for the team. Really loved the moment where

Spoiler

Ivy geeked out meeting Swampy. Fun moment.

As if there was any doubt...

In regards to your spoiler

Spoiler

Ivy and Equinox have the best facial expressions in the backgrounds. They are constantly freaking out and making hilarious faces

Not gonna tag it since she's on the cover, Mera has never looked so fierce as with Foreman drawing her.
New to hope the book is successful and he and Parker stick around for a long time.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Ugh. All this Hellboy/BPRD talk makes me wish I didn't suck so much at actually reading comics.


Also, the newest Sufjan Stevens album is top notch.

Oh and also off topic, ever since my pinky started hurting at some point from bouldering, it's been getting cold much faster than all of my other fingers. Hmm...

Try the Birdie Method.

For every non-Hellboy-verse comic you read, read one Hellboy-verse comic.

Simple!

 

[Splatt]

lies

Spiderman shows up. They had a team up. He was great

 

[Rhaknar]

You getting Marvel Knights Punisher mixed with Punisher Max

In Ennis Punisher Max not even daredevil pops up.

well the dude said "all issues written by Ennies", wasnt sure if he meant in general. Also, I just wanted to do a little joke

see!

 

[Kipp]

Try the Birdie Method.

For every non-Hellboy-verse comic you read, read one Hellboy-verse comic.

Simple!

I'm using this method and it isn't working at all.

See, your method implies I'm reading any comics.

 

[my name is ed]

Lol (Reddit)

haha i love it

Some are closer to him than others. In the early years there's a ton of people trying to just Woody Allen it and do their best impression. But as the line grew there were a lot more unique artists coming on board, but Mignola was heavily involved on the layout side, so that immaculate storytelling is still completely intact, even as different voices come to the forefront visually.

But also, it's always Mignola picking new artists, so, except for a few wonky one-shots in the first BPRD Omnibus, you're looking at incredibly skilled craftsmanship.

Like when you get James Herren's work in BPRD: Hell on Earth, it's just unbelievable.

James Harren is just too good. Is gonna be regarded as one of the very best if he keeps it up.

 

[TetraxShards]

You mean you never experienced seeing various Archie Digests and Double Digests there next to the mini-crossword puzzle books in the grocery checkout line? You missed out.

He never made his way to Ireland, sadly. My comics childhood was going to the newsagents the Beano, the Dandy, Transformers UK (with Zoids by Grant Morrison and G.I. Joe Action Force!) and reading my older brothers' stash of 2000 AD, Dan Dare and Roy of the Rovers.

Then I picked up this with my own pocket money one week....:

....and the rest is history!

 

[Messi]

He never made his way to Ireland, sadly. My comics childhood was going to the newsagents the Beano, the Dandy, Transformers UK (with Zoids by Grant Morrison and G.I. Joe Action Force!) and reading my older brothers' stash of 2000 AD, Dan Dare and Roy of the Rovers.

Then I picked up this with my own pocket money one week....:


....and the rest is history!

I read all those comics. I loved Beano. I hated Dandy. What am asshole.

Yup Archie never made it to Ireland. This is all new territory for me. My first issue I read was the one where he was killed. I only bought it because of the amazing Adam Hughes cover.