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COMICS! |OT| March 2014. Longshot and Domino are hogging all the four-leaf clovers!

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BuddyJoeHooker

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Alright time for Moon Talk

I really liked Moon Knight's characterization in Secret Avengers when Ellis was writing it, so I kind of had an idea of what type of crazy his Marc Spector would be. Declan Shalvey does some incredible work, I really like the white outline of Moon Knight in his Suit and Mask against the dark urban background, it gives the panels a lot of focus. Also, I loved Shalvey attention to detail of a man in a suit. Almost every other panel is of Moon Knight adjusting his suit during his deduction scene. When we finally get a glimpse about what's up with Spector at the end has me hooked for more.

Also I want to give out my Digital Code too

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JetBlackPanda

JetBlackPanda

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BuddyJoeHooker said:
Alright time for Moon Talk

I really liked Moon Knight's characterization in Secret Avengers when Ellis was writing it, so I kind of had an idea of what type of crazy his Marc Spector would be. Declan Shalvey does some incredible work, I really like the white outline of Moon Knight in his Suit and Mask against the dark urban background, it gives the panels a lot of focus. Also, I loved Shalvey attention to detail of a man in a suit. Almost every other panel is of Moon Knight adjusting his suit during his deduction scene. When we finally get a glimpse about what's up with Spector at the end has me hooked for more.

Also I want to give out my Digital Code too

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I grabbed your digital code, DL now! Thank you so much man! This is the only comic today I couldn't find. Can't wait!
 
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KoruptData

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Anyone who is a fan of DC comics should really read the Batman Superman Annual 1. It's $5.99 and worth every penny! Really, a great stand alone story that really captures every character involved. This might be my book of the week.
 
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Rafa=FedKilla

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KoruptData said:
Anyone who is a fan of DC comics should really read the Batman Superman Annual 1. It's $5.99 and worth every penny! Really, a great stand alone story that really captures every character involved. This might be my book of the week.
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The five week delay got me by surprise.



Great to see Moon Knight is getting good impressions. Just keep expanding that line while Didio shrinks like Costanza in the pool...
 
JetBlackPanda

JetBlackPanda

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Thanks again BuddyJoeHooker!

MoonKnight was freaking awesome! The art is fantastic and his character is my kind of crazy brooding. I am definately grabbing the next one.
 
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ReiGun

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Action this week had me like

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Zaraki_Kenpachi

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How good are the trade paperbacks from dc? I just found out I can get all the comic books for green arrow or for a good deal cheaper get the trade and then get the missing issues. Any reason to spend extra and get the issues? Its good enough to warrant getting it monthly I think.
 
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Vyer

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Yeah....I'm not digging this Mindbubble stuff in Cap at all. Think I might just sit the arc out and pick it back up when it's over (hopefully in a issue or two).
 
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Dr_LawyerCop

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Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
How good are the trade paperbacks from dc? I just found out I can get all the comic books for green arrow or for a good deal cheaper get the trade and then get the missing issues. Any reason to spend extra and get the issues? Its good enough to warrant getting it monthly I think.
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They seem fine to me. That's mostly what I read. You're waiting for Jeff Lemire's Green Arrow trade later this month right? I hear everything before it is a dumpster fire.
 
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NotTheGuyYouKill

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Grabbed Punisher #3 and Moon Knight #1 on my way home today. I've never read MK before, know next to nothing about the character, but the reviews and a couple of comments here got me intrigued enough to grab it.

That... was pretty damn cool. I know that MK is supposed to be kinda crazy (no joke, I thought that he and this Cloak and Dagger person were one and the same for years), but I love how
the doctor just straight up goes, "You don't have dissociative identity disorder, you have fucking BRAIN DAMAGE." Then she started verging into like, fucking Lovecraft territory, and then
that incredibly creepy end shot. You got me hooked, Mr Warren Ellis. Plus, great art by Shalvey.

I love this Marvel Now thing. Each series feels like a distinct TV show that has like, zero baggage. Based on this first issue, Moon Knight is like a creepy horror/crime drama verging on Hannibal/Se7en territory.

Punisher 3 was great as well. I continue to love this version of Frank, and I love the art so much. Beautiful colours. Also, while Frank's always been concerned about civilians, here he's actually thinking about them and pointing them out. I like that. Frank also has a Indy-esque quality, as in, when shit happens, he actually acts like a person would in that situation. Fucking run if you can't fight. Fight dirty if possible. I like that. Feels relatable. Also liked Frank's monologue on 'protect and serve'.

Odd moment where Officer Sam
put on the momento mori ring. That was kinda odd, but okay, I'm with you there.

They picked a good villain in
Electro, I think.
He might be a joke to other heroes, but matched against Frank, he actually feels like a significant threat. There are stakes here. Can't wait for the next one.



KoruptData said:
Moon Knight was pretty cool. Definitely interested. Will buy the next one.


Also, Messi, you watch Arrow? Because if you don't, you better get caught up for 3/19.


https://twitter.com/xorg666/status/441431769976287232
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The link on this link does not seem to work for me.
 
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Zaraki_Kenpachi

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NotTheGuyYouKill said:
Grabbed Punisher #3 and Moon Knight #1 on my way home today. I've never read MK before, know next to nothing about the character, but the reviews and a couple of comments here got me intrigued enough to grab it.

That... was pretty damn cool. I know that MK is supposed to be kinda crazy (no joke, I thought that he and this Cloak and Dagger person were one and the same for years), but I love how
the doctor just straight up goes, "You don't have dissociative identity disorder, you have fucking BRAIN DAMAGE." Then she started verging into like, fucking Lovecraft territory, and then
that incredibly creepy end shot. You got me hooked, Mr Warren Ellis. Plus, great art by Shalvey.

I love this Marvel Now thing. Each series feels like a distinct TV show that has like, zero baggage. Based on this first issue, Moon Knight is like a creepy horror/crime drama verging on Hannibal/Se7en territory.

Punisher 3 was great as well. I continue to love this version of Frank, and I love the art so much. Beautiful colours. Also, while Frank's always been concerned about civilians, here he's actually thinking about them and pointing them out. I like that. Frank also has a Indy-esque quality, as in, when shit happens, he actually acts like a person would in that situation. Fucking run if you can't fight. Fight dirty if possible. I like that. Feels relatable. Also liked Frank's monologue on 'protect and serve'.

Odd moment where Officer Sam
put on the momento mori ring. That was kinda odd, but okay, I'm with you there.

They picked a good villain in
Electro, I think.
He might be a joke to other heroes, but matched against Frank, he actually feels like a significant threat. There are stakes here. Can't wait for the next one.





The link on this link does not seem to work for me.
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I've really been enjoying the reboots too. Makes me feel a lot better jumping in too.
 
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KoruptData

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Never mind, first Wednesday of the month and I may have just read my book of the month. Afterlife with Archie just put out a god tier comic that just punched me in the gut and made my eyes water. Damn.
 
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Jayhawk

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I need some advice from Comics GAF.

I am in a book club at work, and it will soon be my turn to choose what to read in the book club. A fellow member is making the book club read a trashy romance novel, so I am thinking of countering by making the book club read an Omnibus or something similar.

If you quantified how long it takes to read an 800-page omnibus compared to a typical novel, how many 'novel pages' do you think an omnibus would be? I am thinking that time-wise, reading an omnibus is like maybe a 200-page novel. Also, any suggestions on what omnibus to actually make my book club read? Preferably something that requires minimal back story.
 
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Freezasaurus

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Jayhawk said:
I need some advice from Comics GAF.

I am in a book club at work, and it will soon be my turn to choose what to read in the book club. A fellow member is making the book club read a trashy romance novel, so I am thinking of countering by making the book club read an Omnibus or something similar.
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Well, one thing to consider is that omnibuses are generally expensive-as-fuck. That aside, you could probably get through a reasonable-sized omni in about a week or so if you're reading in increments. You need time to soak in the artwork as well, not just plow through the text. If you're looking for something that requires no foreknowledge, then you'll want to check out something like X-Statix.
 
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Dysun

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Forever Evil 6 was great
Don't get the Nightwing defense brigade, he was in a bad spot from the get-go going against the Crime Syndicate it's a natural conclusion for him. And it's most likely a temporary thing
Captain Cold taking down Johnny Quick brought a big ass smile to my face
Alex Luthor was obvious, but Shazam was not. Good shit Johns
 
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Jayhawk

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Freezasaurus said:
Well, one thing to consider is that omnibuses are generally expensive-as-fuck. That aside, you could probably get through a reasonable-sized omni in about a week or so if you're reading in increments. You need time to soak in the artwork as well, not just plow through the text. If you're looking for something that requires no foreknowledge, then you'll want to check out something like X-Statix.
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I'm not too worried about cost. It doesn't have to be an omnibus either, a sequence of issues of similar length to an omnibus is what I am aiming for. If I have to pass around one physical copy or whatever, fine by me. :D
 
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B-Dubs

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Jayhawk said:
I'm not too worried about cost. It doesn't have to be an omnibus either, a sequence of issues of similar length to an omnibus is what I am aiming for. If I have to pass around one physical copy or whatever, fine by me. :D
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Try going for something short and self-contained. All-Star Superman, Watchmen, that sort of thing.
 
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Jayhawk

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B-Dubs said:
Try going for something short and self-contained. All-Star Superman, Watchmen, that sort of thing.
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Ooh, All-Star Superman even has a kindle edition. That makes it easier for some club members to read, but I wonder how that looks. o_O
 
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BuddyJoeHooker

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Jedeye Sniv said:
I I wrote about this when the issue came out - I was bewildered to the point of being pissed off. #2 was what? Smasher at AIM was it? Then #3 is a fight scene with almost ZERO context. I had no idea what was going on. No idea who the baddie was, why they were fighting, why I should give two shits, why I spent money on this bollocks. Was it six or eight pages devoted to ancestors?? Ugh, just thinking about it is making my blood rise. This was an issue where absolutely nothing happened, it was like Shaolin Cowboy without the tongue in its cheek.

It reminded me a lot of the Avengers issue from Hickman where they're all in that casino and AIM are there - another issue where I had no idea for the context or meaning, but at least that had a B-plot that was pretty fun. Avengers World had nothing, fuck that book.

Sorry :p
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Sorry I missed your post, and I can understand the points your making, this seems to be the book Hickman is bombarding with all his plot threads that started at the beginning of Avengers, with the origin bombs and everything else. But this issue had focus and character growth, the plot halts and we see Shang-Chi go against Gorgon (a character Hickman hasn't used since Secret Warriors). I remember during the first year of Hickman's Avengers, a big complaint was everything was plot plot plot. This series is giving the outer cast more characterization.

Although, there is also a lot of underlying plot that can be frustrating, Avengers World #1 opened up with three teams handling different catastrophes, each subsequent issue is focusing on one character from each team and the transition from one issue to the other is pretty messed up, each one so far is pretty much a cliffhanger, but maybe the end of the arc can pull it together.
 
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noquarter

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Really digging Moon Knight. Really liked him when,I was smaller, but didn't read too much of his single stuff. The new Moon Knight is pretty good so far. Will be picking up the next one for sure.

Also checked out Starlight, might as well get the opposite of Moon Knight, right? Seems kinds interesting. Will probably pick up next months as well, just to see what they do. I liked that
the space scenes through the book seemed like just dreams, then it shows his past in newspaper headlines on the wall.
. Could be really cheesey, but might be an enjoyable series.
 
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Rafa=FedKilla

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noquarter said:
Really digging Moon Knight. Really liked him when,I was smaller, but didn't read too much of his single stuff. The new Moon Knight is pretty good so far. Will be picking up the next one for sure.

Also checked out Starlight, might as well get the opposite of Moon Knight, right? Seems kinds interesting. Will probably pick up next months as well, just to see what they do. I liked that
the space scenes through the book seemed like just dreams, then it shows his past in newspaper headlines on the wall.
. Could be really cheesey, but might be an enjoyable series.
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It was kimd of a Buzz Lightyear meets The Original Writer's Miracle Man.
 
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frye

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Starlight reminds me of Paul Pope's Adam Strange strip in Wednesday Comics except more... boring? Both it and Jupiter's Legacy are just dull more than anything else.
 
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vocab

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Started reading my revival hardcover. This is probably the slowest comic I have ever read. I will be shocked if nothing happens by the time I'm finished.
 
Jedeye Sniv

Jedeye Sniv

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BuddyJoeHooker said:
Sorry I missed your post, and I can understand the points your making, this seems to be the book Hickman is bombarding with all his plot threads that started at the beginning of Avengers, with the origin bombs and everything else. But this issue had focus and character growth, the plot halts and we see Shang-Chi go against Gorgon (a character Hickman hasn't used since Secret Warriors). I remember during the first year of Hickman's Avengers, a big complaint was everything was plot plot plot. This series is giving the outer cast more characterization.

Although, there is also a lot of underlying plot that can be frustrating, Avengers World #1 opened up with three teams handling different catastrophes, each subsequent issue is focusing on one character from each team and the transition from one issue to the other is pretty messed up, each one so far is pretty much a cliffhanger, but maybe the end of the arc can pull it together.
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Ah so the big ugly dud was from a book from a few years back and had little to no context given in the issue? I'll suck Hickman's dick as deep and hard as the next nerd but IMO it's a serious misstep in how to pace a monthly comic and left me feeling genuinely pissed off that I'd just spent money on what amounted to almost nothing. They needed to spend a page or two just gently recapping and adding "reasons why you should care" because it felt like drawings of a Tekken fight.

What character development are you talking about? The mysterious chinese secret stuff with Shang Chi? Might have been the most empty and stereotypical karate bullshit I ever read. I barely know anything about Shang Chi as a character other than he's Bruce Lee, so asking me to care about pages and pages of ancestor stuff was a bridge too far.

Was especially galling since the cliffhanger at the end of #2 was great and I was looking forward to getting more of the AIM stuff which feels like it might FINALLY be coming together.

But anyway, different strokes :p The series gets one more issue from me.
 
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Serpentine

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anyone else read The Auteur? #1 was crazy, a bit weird, very over the top, violent, crass (but smart!) and all around awesome. It's about a hack Hollywood movie producer who tries to save his image after he produces a massive flop and is just looking for that one idea to make people like him again. It's also original, and the impassioned editor note in the back shows that this is a story that the creators want to tell. The art is a goddamn trip at times, it's drug fueled and psychedelic, but energetic (and straight up insane) at the same time. Good shit all around. It's probably not for everyone but it's got my recommendation and i'm in for the long haul, however long it is.

This is the cover:
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Pie and Beans

Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
MartyStu said:
Remender writes a good Wolverine. When has he stumbled?
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I think he wrote a good headspace for Wolverine in Uncanny X-Force, which then tied really well into the character and what he was doing in WatXM and why, but he couldn't write an action sequence or fight for him for shit. It became point of parody that every enemy would inject him with super magical cancer or whatever at the start of whatever saga and that'd be that.

Wolverine has been of so little importance to Uncanny Avengers, it is at times difficult to remember he is actually on the team other than hypocritical "hey remember when you did this although it wasnt actually you but Fantomex". Remender has dumped him entirely seemingly by this point.
 
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ThyMusicMan

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KoruptData said:
Never mind, first Wednesday of the month and I may have just read my book of the month. Afterlife with Archie just put out a god tier comic that just punched me in the gut and made my eyes water. Damn.
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Nice to see someone else talking about/liking Afterlife W/ Archie,, haven't read #4 yet, but this is one of the books I look forward to the most every month.. Just the cover alone(francavillas) excites me haha.
 
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GrandHarrier

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Earth 2 was pretty good. I enjoyed it.

Mister Miracle controlled by Bedlam? Or is this some sort of subterfuge? We'll see.

Thoroughly Enjoyed Batman/Superman and Worlds' Finest.
 
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Splatt

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Tizoc said:
Am I the only one who read 'Vengeance of the Moon Knight'?
Prob. my fav. Moon Knight run.
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I liked it, but my favorite is the run before where Moon Knight is just a full blown psycho who tears people's faces off because he can.
 
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Lombaszko

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