The first issue was kinda meh. Jurgens should stick to Booster Gold.
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The first issue was kinda meh. Jurgens should stick to Booster Gold.
"Aquaman and the Others"...I know some of these words. Are they allies of Green Arrow?
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
These "New Edition" digital trades are insane, value-wise:
https://www.comixology.com/Superman-Batman-Vol-1-New-Edition/digital-comic/97924
https://www.comixology.com/Superman-Batman-Vol-1-New-Edition/digital-comic/97924
It really was. Doesnt help that i dont care about any of the side characters.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
That's a shockingly long period of time for a Mondo drop. Resell rates for these haven't been too crazy--looks like it hovers around 110, not counting those psychopaths that put that shit up for dumb amounts.
I guess I'm too slow. I was refreshing the entire time, then decided to check their twitter/email and missed it. I guess the only option for it is eBay now and you're right, the prices aren't too crazy.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
"Jonathan Hickman returns to Fantastic Four, but what he's doing will shock you."
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Just don't know how I feel about Clayton Crain. He is cool, not as off putting as Alex Ross. But you can't get a brah to follow him up because it ruins the flow. I think Dexter Soy on Ms. marvel was trying to channel him. Lol
"Other writers HATE him! Click here to learn his shocking secret!"
Sales of Sam's comic are well under Richie's, & Richard is the likely Nova that's gonna be in the MCU.Hes gonna fuck it up, Dick Rider ain't coming back
Loeb's son has taken his place :[
He'll come back at some point, if that point is now is the question.
KoruptData
Member
I don't get the Hickman joke going on here.
Supermanisdead
Member
you mean the one about him being "talented" and "writes great comics that are not at all plodding sci-fi nonsense?" that joke? i don't really get it either, but the punchline must be something like "the world is broken!"
bengraven
Member
So in my slow process of getting back "into" comics, I picked up a few things on free comic book day.
Rat Queens I really liked, though half the jokes were trying a bit too hard. The other half were pretty damn funny and I dug the art and the concept.
The new Wolverine and X-men isn't nearly as good as Jason Aaron's run, but I'll stick with it a while. I picked up the first three issues and just wasn't as in awe as the first one. I really love Aaron's concept though, of Wolverine leading a group of New Mutants, and love the faculty and the little charming additions like the bamfs. I would have fucking LOVED these books as a kid, when I was growing increasingly bored with the constant Sinister Is Screwing Over Scott stories.
Rat Queens I really liked, though half the jokes were trying a bit too hard. The other half were pretty damn funny and I dug the art and the concept.
The new Wolverine and X-men isn't nearly as good as Jason Aaron's run, but I'll stick with it a while. I picked up the first three issues and just wasn't as in awe as the first one. I really love Aaron's concept though, of Wolverine leading a group of New Mutants, and love the faculty and the little charming additions like the bamfs. I would have fucking LOVED these books as a kid, when I was growing increasingly bored with the constant Sinister Is Screwing Over Scott stories.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Guy known for writing actually has incredible visual design sense and should probably draw more, crossed with a clever linkbait parody.
Face it Tiger..
Banned
http://marvel.com/images/gallery//22458/guardians_of_the_galaxy_18_cover_by_ed_mcguinness#0-975626
Could this be the return of Richard "fucking!" Rider?
I may need to change my pants.
Could this be the return of Richard "fucking!" Rider?
I may need to change my pants.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
It's more of an Upworthy joke.
slightconfuse
Banned
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Supermanisdead
Member
You know, the general online sentiment that the old CBR forums were a cesspit of rape apologists, misogyny and classlessness is really getting annoying. I was on the old CBR for 6 years (mostly the X-boards) and I have never seen any kind of unwelcoming attitude. The conversations were ridiculous and over-the-top, but they were never exclusionary. In fact, the X-Books board was one of the most inclusive and genuinely friendly subforums in relation to the female and LGBTQ comics communities.
To see people all over twitter praising the move of deleting years of dedicated contributions to one of the larger comics boards because it "had become so bad" is really sad. So many great posts, so many great discussions all deleted because of one stupid incident that had very little to do with the CBR community at large.
The deletion of that forum is a loss to the comics community and all the "good riddance" and bullshit attitudes from people who only skimmed the surface of CBR is horrible.
To see people all over twitter praising the move of deleting years of dedicated contributions to one of the larger comics boards because it "had become so bad" is really sad. So many great posts, so many great discussions all deleted because of one stupid incident that had very little to do with the CBR community at large.
The deletion of that forum is a loss to the comics community and all the "good riddance" and bullshit attitudes from people who only skimmed the surface of CBR is horrible.
bernardobri
Steve, the dog with no powers that we let hang out with us all for some reason
Humble Bundle added Saga Vol 2, Invincible Vol 1 and Manhattan Projects Vol 1.
https://www.humblebundle.com/?imagecomics_bundle
https://www.humblebundle.com/?imagecomics_bundle
Thoughts on picking up Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man? From what I recollect, people seem fairly divided between the latest Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man with Miles Morales.
I read the first six issues, and it was alright. I know Bendis is a bit slower with things rolling, did it ever hit more of a stride once he started "owning" the super-hero identity? I'm willing to catch up if people think it's worth it.
The main reason I ask is because I'm really craving some good Spider-Man, and Dan Slott's writing doesn't sit well with me.
I read the first six issues, and it was alright. I know Bendis is a bit slower with things rolling, did it ever hit more of a stride once he started "owning" the super-hero identity? I'm willing to catch up if people think it's worth it.
The main reason I ask is because I'm really craving some good Spider-Man, and Dan Slott's writing doesn't sit well with me.
PaulExcellent
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It's been pretty good. It portrays how hard it would be to follow in the footsteps of a hero with so many villans already established, while giving it a unique spin thanks to the family aspect Miles has to deal with.
Personally, I think its really good but its main problem is that it sticks to close to Peter Parker (his life, friends and enemies) instead of developing new ones for Miles. Unfortunately according to the first issue it seems like they've no intention of changing that.
If you haven't read the first Ultimate Spider-man series, you ought to read that first. It's excellent except for a short period (Ultimatum and a bit afterwards).
Oh yeah, I should say that my favorite Spider-Man run (outside of Spider-Man: Blue) that I've read is Bendis' original Ultimate Run. I agree, the "Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man" relaunch was rough while that anime inspired artist was on it, but it got better before the finale.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
I broke my lamp. No nighttime comics tonightshit.
Set your catwoman comics on fire and read by the warm, hack-y glow.
shadyspace
Banned
Who owns only one lamp
slightconfuse
Banned
decdied to hop in on the image bundle. curious about revival and Lazarus and east of west
That's about the same as what IST has them going for, assuming it's the same 10-ish issue collections, for anyone who'd want physical copies.
Miles is a great character, and while at first I was kinda bummed with them sticking to the same supporting characters, I ended up being okay with it mainly because I see it as one big story overall (the Ultimate Spider-Man Story) just with a new hero picking up the mantle (even if it's in bad taste lol).
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Why is there no omnibus for Gotham Central yet, man. I just want to read the entire damn series in hardcover.
Delta Assault
Member
Probably just not that much demand for it. The original comic run was perpetually low in sales... they only kept it running so long because the quality was so good and everybody at DC liked it.
Do you really want a DC Omnibus, though? I mean, really.
Maybe a set of deluxe editions.
echoshifting
Banned
I broke my lamp. No nighttime comics tonight
Dat digital advantage
ViewtifulJC
Banned
You're catching on, Mumei
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Now there's a meme. Upworthy headlines but PSd onto old comic book covers.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
They've gotten way better as of late. Animal Man and DC One Million are great quality Omnibuses, so I'll gladly take a new Gotham Central omnibus.
nodon'tburnthatone. Leave that sexy Winnick/March run so that you have something fun to read as the stench of Nonsensi fills your place.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
I'm not ordering from cheapgraphicnovels.com again.
I put the order in on the 29th. It took them two days to get to USPS just to say "hey, you're getting a package to send to FUBAR McDangles soon"
A full week after I placed the order, the package finally gets to USPS. The distance from their facility to USPS, I just checked, is 16 miles.
It took a goddamn week to go 16 miles?
Come on, CGN. First order. Last order.
I put the order in on the 29th. It took them two days to get to USPS just to say "hey, you're getting a package to send to FUBAR McDangles soon"
A full week after I placed the order, the package finally gets to USPS. The distance from their facility to USPS, I just checked, is 16 miles.
It took a goddamn week to go 16 miles?
Come on, CGN. First order. Last order.
Serpentine
Banned
Yeeeeea man. Five Weapons is a lotta fun
shadyspace
Banned
Go to the salvation army and get another lamp for like 3 dollars
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