How is the story broken up in that case? Like, would you recommend the hardcover out now if I'm looking for a satisfying read that is at least somewhat self contained? Is there a full story arc that's complete at this point or is it an ongoing epic?
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How is the story broken up in that case? Like, would you recommend the hardcover out now if I'm looking for a satisfying read that is at least somewhat self contained? Is there a full story arc that's complete at this point or is it an ongoing epic?
Almost done with SW tie ins
House of M #4 - well that was shit. And utterly pointless as in the end nothing changed lol.
Age of Apocalypse #4-5 - Book lost me when Sandoval left. Fucking Jean to the rescue hooray >_>
X-Tinction Agenda #4 - I dont care about anything going on in this book.
Civil War #5 - even if I liked the
angle from last issue, I feel like this mini lost steam ages ago. Shame because it had a great start.
Secret Wars Journal #4-5 - this continues to be great until the end, and the short story format from various domains of battleworld works great. Hell I would read a ongoing of that. Theres a fucked up night nurse story and a super cute story with what I can only describe as "the adventures of a PR doombot"
Spider-Verse #4-5 - this was a strange book, with strange art, that mainly served to set up web warriors, so I guess in that sense it succeeded. It feels like nothing happens in it, I can't explain it, I don't even think its bad per se. Spider Ham was funny at least.
E For Extinction #3-4 - yo this book man. One of the best tie ins in my opinion of which is basically a parody of Morrison's New X-Men, down to the Quitely-like art. I love how they wrote it like that because if they played it straight they could never replicate Morrison's style. "Aw Jeanie" indeed Logan.
House of M #4 - well that was shit. And utterly pointless as in the end nothing changed lol.
Age of Apocalypse #4-5 - Book lost me when Sandoval left. Fucking Jean to the rescue hooray >_>
X-Tinction Agenda #4 - I dont care about anything going on in this book.
Civil War #5 - even if I liked the
secret invasion
Secret Wars Journal #4-5 - this continues to be great until the end, and the short story format from various domains of battleworld works great. Hell I would read a ongoing of that. Theres a fucked up night nurse story and a super cute story with what I can only describe as "the adventures of a PR doombot"
Spider-Verse #4-5 - this was a strange book, with strange art, that mainly served to set up web warriors, so I guess in that sense it succeeded. It feels like nothing happens in it, I can't explain it, I don't even think its bad per se. Spider Ham was funny at least.
E For Extinction #3-4 - yo this book man. One of the best tie ins in my opinion of which is basically a parody of Morrison's New X-Men, down to the Quitely-like art. I love how they wrote it like that because if they played it straight they could never replicate Morrison's style. "Aw Jeanie" indeed Logan.
BKatastrophe
Member
Watch out. OmniGamer will show up and present several instances of Jean being the best and make sure you understand why she's the best.
Tragicomedy
Member
Comics are always the wrong decision.
I'm about twenty issues into the Morrison run on Batman. It's great, but in that Morrison WTFISHEDOING sort of way. Guy is crazy.
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It's an ongoing thing, comparable to Saga. As much as I love East of West I can't recommend it as a self contained story at all. Each arc (year one comprises the first three) explores different themes and is somewhat self-contained as many other Image books are. But unlike other Image books, there is a grand overarching narrative at play in East of West that has me constantly revisiting old volumes to refresh my memory on characters and settings the book hasn't touched on in awhile. It's epic in every sense, for good or ill.
I surprisingly didn't love the Morrison Batman run. I just generally prefer more straightforward storytelling. I respect the guy, and he's written some stuff I love, but I don't LOVE his style.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'm looking into hipster stuff because I'm tired of reading capebooks.
**coughcoughManifestDestinycoughcough**
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I think it looks great, but again, it's one of those ongoing things which are still... ongoing, so I don't know if I want to start.
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Yoooooo... what is that
East of West!
I think it looks great, but again, it's one of those ongoing things which are still... ongoing, so I don't know if I want to start.
Maybe you should read the Manhattan Projects after all, it's done. I'm sure tim will be along in the morning to sell the fuck out of it.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I think it looks great, but again, it's one of those ongoing things which are still... ongoing, so I don't know if I want to start.
Fair enough. If you're looking for something that is close to finishing then might I suggest Chew or Revival. Both are ending this year and both have managed to maintain their quality throughout their respective runs.
echoshifting
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Oh shit thats a Hickman joint?
Yup! His masterpiece.
SHIELD? Manhattan Projects? Oh East of West? It alright.
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Why do you hate me?
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Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
My Hickman rankings....
1. East of West
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1,000,000. Secret Wars
1. East of West
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1,000,000. Secret Wars
ooooooo you are gonna get it Brian. I'll unleash the unholiest of gifs upon your butt.
I LURK IN THE SHADE OF YOUR SOUL
echoshifting
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I liked the new A-Force but yikes, is that Captain Marvel or Clayface
Her chin literally comes to a sharp point in one panel
Her chin literally comes to a sharp point in one panel
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I agree with this. Avengers did have a few standout moments though
True.... love?
Lots of standout moments which ultimately amounted to nothing. Disappointing considering what a planner Hickman is. Clearly his focus was on New Avengers and Secret Wars.
It established Bobby DaCosta as the goat mutant tho
Serpentine
Banned
I just started downloading it. what are you playing on?
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Banned
Since we're talking Hickman again, has Marvel even announced any followup on the final SHIELD issues?
Ha ha ha
You're funny duckroll
Since we're talking Hickman again, has Marvel even announced any followup on the final SHIELD issues?
Don't worry.
This is not how the world ends.
no
Since we're talking Hickman again, has Marvel even announced any followup on the final SHIELD issues?
Alonso said it's still coming the week before last.
Delaying a book forever is one way to keep a world alive I guess. Clever.
TropicalFish
Member
Please tell me we're getting omnibuses of Hickman's Avengers and New Avengers runs. I'd buy em in a heartbeat.
I hope so.
Read Walking Dead last night:
Civil War is going to get me through my work day! Can't wait until tonight!
Edit:
Holy shit guys it's 6:13 and I can't even function. I need this movie right now.
Aaron isn't dead, but that's a nice fake out though. Negan continues to be the baddest mother in this book, and the new mid-card bad guy is legit. I wonder what wrestler will play him in the show?
Civil War is going to get me through my work day! Can't wait until tonight!
Edit:
Holy shit guys it's 6:13 and I can't even function. I need this movie right now.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
Only 77ish more hours until I get to see Civil War.
All thanks to my efforts.