It's a neat political thriller set in space where you're not really sure who is playing who or what entirely is going on. It will probably be a slow burn as it's one massive twelve issue story arc.
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It's a neat political thriller set in space where you're not really sure who is playing who or what entirely is going on. It will probably be a slow burn as it's one massive twelve issue story arc.
GrandHarrier
Member
I'd also say it has elements of cult classic sci-fi to it as well; Like it's something you could have read in the 60s or 70s. Same feeling Black Science gave me.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
I think most comic praises all sound the same:
"This [comic character] is back and better than ever."
"[insert writers name] is adding in a whole new side to [insert comic character]."
"[insert writer] is making this book awesome"
"Now is the perfect time to jump on [insert comic character]."
"[some long thesis on how said comic character is legendary and how the writer is honoring the legacy]."
I love when the writing for a book isn't great but the art is so the praise quote is usually, "The art is great!" lol
"This [comic character] is back and better than ever."
"[insert writers name] is adding in a whole new side to [insert comic character]."
"[insert writer] is making this book awesome"
"Now is the perfect time to jump on [insert comic character]."
"[some long thesis on how said comic character is legendary and how the writer is honoring the legacy]."
I love when the writing for a book isn't great but the art is so the praise quote is usually, "The art is great!" lol
"It's so good I even read it when i'm not in the bathroom"
It takes 9.0 IGN review scores or heavy GAF love to get me to notice books that slip past the pre-ordering. With Marvel i could always catch it on MU, with Image they put out cheap trades quickly, with DC if i miss something it's USUALLY gone for good. I didn't give Omega Men a chance and probably won't unless it turns out to be one of the most loved books of the year by all.
Simply Sarah
Member
Don't forget that there's a 50/50 chance any praise quote will be from CBR.
But yeah, that's sort of who these things work anywhere they're used. Mostly they just annoy me by being further text to cover up part of the cover art.
ThyMusicMan
Member
"Omega Men #1 has been added to your pull"
GrandHarrier
Member
We will not hurt you.
We are friends.
We are friends.
Serpentine
Banned
well... shit, that does sound pretty cool. though "slow burn political thriller" can go literally any way for me so i might just have to just give an issue a shot
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
If the book is written by a female and/or has a female lead theres a good chance Comic Alliance and the A.V. Club are gonna be the featured praise. Comicvine tends to have some creative praise quotes on some books and they rarely get quoted.
GrandHarrier
Member
Don't take Tim's words to mean that there is a lack of momentum or action. The first issue (which really requires you to read the free preview issue as well, imo) certainly has that. It moves very quickly but its one of the few issues that I've actually gone over several times, in recent memory, to notice the little nuances.
BKatastrophe
Member
Pitch Black II was the best flavor. The sour was nice
This is also true. I can't drink the stuff any more. It tastes completely like syrup and all the flavors just blend together
TerminalDogma
Member
Hmmm. You guys have convinced me to pick up Omega Men. This thread is really dangerous. Every time you guys actually talk about comics I feel my wallet get lighter.
"I really enjoyed this book...just like everything else."
Future Foundation
Member
Reading through it right now, I'm really liking the feel and look of Constantine: The Hellblazer.
The colors in Batman 41 are Zero Year-levels of gorgeous.
The colors in Batman 41 are Zero Year-levels of gorgeous.
If they actually knew Birdie, they'd know that praise quote was more of a criticism, relatively speaking.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
someone is doing housework or something next door and it is so loud i can barely hear anything
guess I should read some comics since they don't require sound
guess I should read some comics since they don't require sound
Simply Sarah
Member
Well yeah. This is not the place to be if you're looking to conserve money.
All of my reviews would be based on spine art.
I think you and me need to start ourselves a review website.
Absolute B&R has a pretty hot spine, with its shiny but transparent ampersand that you can only see at certain angles.
Doom Patrol spine has the badass Brian Bolland art.
Simonson Orion omnibus has a garbage spine. Just some lame wannabe art that really has no artistic quality. Just a "Simonson" signature over some colors.
Marvel omnibuses need to step up their spine game. They have enough real estate to do something good, but all that potential is wasted.
Maybe also a short review of the binding, since that's kind of important for when you flip through the book sometimes before you put it in its home on the shelf.
Simply Sarah
Member
So how would you review individual trades when a full trade run's spines make a bigger piece of art?
Baron von Loathsome
Member
Every Marvel Now book is exactly the same. New Avengers = Superior Foes = Moon Knight.
Serpentine
Banned
oh, good. i'll get the preview issue too then
GrandHarrier
Member
Do you want Zombine and I to handle it? Just give us all the pertinent information and their phone number.
Or just cancel it and don't give a fuck.
Do you want Zombine and I to handle it? Just give us all the pertinent information and their phone number.
Or just cancel it and don't give a fuck.
Cancelling with these fuckers is a whole different ordeal.
GrandHarrier
Member
I'm gonna lose the money he put down
For the record. I didn't ask him to do this.
GrandHarrier
Member
And how much did you put down?
Just to build on what GH said, slow burn definitely doesn't mean nothing is happening in the first issue, there's quite a few threads all running concurrently. I meant it more in the sense of don't expect a resolution to major plot points by issue 4 or whatever.
So how would you review individual trades when a full trade run's spines make a bigger piece of art?
They would re-reviewed once the final picture was completed.
That sort of uniformity is a plus in my book. I will reflect that in my reviews.
True story, my Absolute B&R is still wrapped leaning against my one shelf.
100 . which they require.
They also get the figures months late. Vs the other place that gets them early.
GrandHarrier
Member
In the interview they said it's gonna just go.
Sounds like your friend owns you 100 squids.
I agree 100% with this. I have no idea how this is going to wrap up in two issues.
This and Annihilator give me the same vibe of Morrison providing the a pretty pared down script and just letting his artists go nuts.
Gotham Academy was really fun this week and the art was great. The panel direction wasn't very good though. A couple of times I had trouble following what was going on.
Had to read those pages a couple of times to follow it.
Batman was interesting. I like the idea and am interested to see where they go with it. I'm curious if the "Bunny" comments were put in after they made the reveal a few months ago.
In particular when Damian stops the kid from attacking the professor and when Maps and Damian get spellbound in the cemetery.
Batman was interesting. I like the idea and am interested to see where they go with it. I'm curious if the "Bunny" comments were put in after they made the reveal a few months ago.
Close enough.
Also, every book where the spine art is misaligned gets an automatic 0/10, right?
Looking at you, Alias omnibus....
Also looking at you, Fear Agent omnibuses for being about a centimeter misaligned from each other.
Yeah that's what I said, a bunch of story beats that will build to the climax in issue 12. That's what I would call a slow burn.
GrandHarrier
Member
Perhaps I just misunderstood you then. Eitherway; I'm glad I got onboard despite my initial hesitation.
KoruptData
Member
Batman was great. Loved that last page. The Sean Murphy Joker Variant is amazing and I'm hanging that one up.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Starfire #1 was absolutely delightful. Glad to see the creative team basically ignore RHATO. Lupacchino's art was lovely as always and Conner/Palmiotti really made Kori into a lovable character really quickly. She's naive but not dumb and it's incredibly cute so far. As a South Florida resident, it's also cool to see such a big focus on the area. I've never seen a hurricane like the one in this issue but comic book logic kinda trumps real life rules.
Overall, really dug this but I was already expecting to. If you enjoyed Power Girl you'll like this so far. Really excited for the next issue.
Also, I make an appearance:
Thanks for noticing me Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! Come visit again so I can see you this time :'(
Overall, really dug this but I was already expecting to. If you enjoyed Power Girl you'll like this so far. Really excited for the next issue.
Also, I make an appearance:
Thanks for noticing me Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! Come visit again so I can see you this time :'(
GrandHarrier
Member
Newsarama: EARTH 2: SOCIETY Writer Takes Heroes On a World Building Adventure
Really great interview on the direction of the book. Worth a read.
Really great interview on the direction of the book. Worth a read.
Serpentine
Banned
tight. i'm down with slow burns if there's something i can latch on to right away to keep me interested.
thanks, all!
Simply Sarah
Member
Oh good. I had been worried this was just my copy due to some printing thing.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Wait,Starfire #1 was absolutely delightful. Glad to see the creative team basically ignore RHATO. Lupacchino's art was lovely as always and Conner/Palmiotti really made Kori into a lovable character really quickly. She's naive but not dumb and it's incredibly cute so far. As a South Florida resident, it's also cool to see such a big focus on the area. I've never seen a hurricane like the one in this issue but comic book logic kinda trumps real life rules.
Overall, really dug this but I was already expecting to. If you enjoyed Power Girl you'll like this so far. Really excited for the next issue.
Also, I make an appearance:
Thanks for noticing me Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! Come visit again so I can see you this time :'(
do they bring up her drug addiction?, her sister being good now?, leaving RHATO?