It took a weird turn there. I still don't know what to make of it honestly.
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It took a weird turn there. I still don't know what to make of it honestly.
KoruptData
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That would be great. Not gonna lie, had to brush up on Marxism ideas and apply that too super heroes before I replied.
Really? Didn't realize it might be continued. I was hoping to read the trade in a week or two, but it's seemingly been pushed back to January.
I can't vouch for all of this being on Unlimited but I feel like a good portion of it is - http://www.denofgeek.us/books-comics/doctor-strange/236250/reading-doctor-strange-where-do-you-start
So Dr Strange Season One was all kinds of disappointing to me. Planet Hulk has given Greg Pak a forever free pass from me, but man that book was just so bland and paint by numbers. If it wasn't for Emma Rios' art (she was a perfect fit for a Strange book) it would have been completely forgettable.
Freezasaurus
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I just got my ArtFX+ Rocket Raccoon / Groot figure / statue, and holy fuck is it insane what they charged for it, considering how big it is. It's cool, but man.
whatsinaname
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Thanks!. I should get around to Stumptown once I finish reading Queen & Country.
Hey man you're throwing off the balance of comic GAF by posting about action figures. We should be looking for parallels in comics to the socialist movement.
With that said, that statue is disappointing. Lol
Freezasaurus
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XD
They're comic figures. It's related. It's not like I posted a pic of it or anything.
oh, wait.
It's not even 4.5" to the top of Rocket's head. :O
TetraxShards
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They're selling that here, in Gamestop of all places. That picture has convinced me not to buy it.
Not even joking, you know those Sideshow statue comparison pics with the apple? Yeah. The apple is bigger here. Lol
Whew, glad I passed on that one.
Freezasaurus
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George Oscar Bluth II
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Glad to hear it's really good. My local shop seems to stock only the most recent Marvel Legends, so this is the one I'm going to buy.
Haaa...
I just realised now that there is no JEEEAAAAN.
Yup.
That's a shame about Rocket/Groot..I got a look at a group of the Avengers figures at Adi Granov's table at NYCC and they looked great together at that scale.
I'm not sure if doing Groot/Rocket combo like that was better or worse than doing a separate Rocket with a giant gun and still charging full price. It's not like it'll look good if they put out the rest of the Guardians this way.
I'm not sure if doing Groot/Rocket combo like that was better or worse than doing a separate Rocket with a giant gun and still charging full price. It's not like it'll look good if they put out the rest of the Guardians this way.
Freezasaurus
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Either way, I guarantee that all of these Summer 2015 teasers are for some big hey-look-how-fucked-up-the-multiverse-is event. The most likely possibility seems to be if they're going to dedicate an issue to each of these teasers. Pretty much blatantly copying Multiversity.
If they had made a full 1/10 Groot whose shoulder Rocket would be standing on, I'd be in love with this piece. The ArtFX+ Hulk is 1/10, but he's still huge, so it offsets any disappointment.
Well, I don't know if anyone actually likes Jean's early 90s outfit. Might be why she's not in it.
TetraxShards
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In fairness, the Multiversity was the closest thing to Half-Life 3 in terms of vaporware in comics. I honestly can't believe it actually came out, and there are three issues of it people can buy right now. Now all we need is Wonder Woman: Earth One and we're in business.
I'd certainly recommend Stumptown. The first two arcs are cool modern detective yarns, with some thrilling action sequences. There's a car chase that Matthew Southworth fucking slays in the second volume. It's so slick, and the way he executes the climax of it... the composition and coloring... it's that perfect cinematic moment where time slows and you just have to catch you breath.
I have't read any of the third volume when it became an ongoing yet, but I hope the new artist can contribute that kind of bold visual storytelling too.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
And The Nameless. Don't sleep on Grant Morrison + Chris Burnham.
Morrison's having a fucking dominant year with Multiversity and the super underappreciated Annihilator.
BenjaminBirdie
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So I gotta do that cause I'm so hyped. If you're in the area, make Sterling Silver Comics your local comic store, because it has the best logo ever, because I designed it, and also it has the best owner ever, Mikey "Mike" Sterling.
http://www.sterlingsilvercomics.com
I wish I lived there.
http://www.sterlingsilvercomics.com
I wish I lived there.
O5 Jean is never going back so everything is fucked.
That sounds really cool! I'll definitely add it to my IST wishlist.
Doctor Strange is one of those heroes I have very little knowledge of, and with the recent movie announcement, I wanted to seek out some comics. There isn't a whole lot of solo stuff, I know he's in the New Avengers and people love that, but I wanted more of a "history of Stephen Strange" thing to get a feel for the character.
Forgot I had the Doctor Strange Season One until I was dusting last night, so it was the perfect thing to get started on. Still in the beginning, as I've just brought it to work with me, but I can say that Emma Rios's art seems extremely fitting for the panels and direction they seem to want to take things. I know that that he's been in Uncanny X-Men via cameos, and I remember an issue where he was in Fearless Defengers but I'm interested to see what all the fuss is about with him
At the end of the X-Statix omnibus there's a mini where Doctor Strange is essentially the main character. I really enjoyed it and it got me really wanting to check out other Doctor Strange stuff.
Unfortunately, you can't read it unless you've read X-Statix because it would spoil some stuff. Read X-Statix already!
Freezasaurus
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Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
That sounds really cool! I'll definitely add it to my IST wishlist.
At the end of the X-Statix omnibus there's a mini where Doctor Strange is essentially the main character. I really enjoyed it and it got me really wanting to check out other Doctor Strange stuff.
Unfortunately, you can't read it unless you've read X-Statix because it would spoil some stuff. Read X-Statix already!
The New Avengers Annual was a great one-and-done Dr. Strange story, if you can find it. Frank J. Barbiere and Marco Rudy put in a really impressive story about the sacrifices Strange has to make to be the Doctor, and how that bolsters his kind-of-outcast status.
Will they accept my fine china for gift certificates?
Thank you for this! Glad to see the BKV story on there, as that was the next one I was eying. Bummer to see you didn't enjoy, it's still too early on for me to have much on an opinion on the story. It's Rios's art that's the stand out so far.
Glad I cancelled this and my Sideshow order. Just not worth the $$. Speaking of statues though, when the heck is the Zatanna Bombshell and Wonder Woman ArtFx statue coming out!?
I loved the 90's Jean! Gimme that Jim Lee 90's outfit yo!
It's funny you mention X-Statix because I was going to post about the issue I read last night and then fell asleepAt the end of the X-Statix omnibus there's a mini where Doctor Strange is essentially the main character. I really enjoyed it and it got me really wanting to check out other Doctor Strange stuff.
Unfortunately, you can't read it unless you've read X-Statix because it would spoil some stuff. Read X-Statix already!
It's 122 I believe, and it's basically the one where you get a little bit of history on Tike and his upbringing. So sad, but it made me appreciate his character more. I did like how
he vouched for Lacuna and then she did her whole "stopping time" and kissing him bit.
Freezasaurus
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Fine, let me suffer alone.
Zatanna Bombshell is November 26th (TFAW) or December 17th (DC Direct), depending on who you want to believe.
ArtFX Wonder Woman is this month if you're importing from Japan. Otherwise it's late January for you.
Oh, thought Zatanna was this month. 2nd Edition Black & White Harley is this month I think..
Bombshells Supergirl rerelease is tentatively scheduled for whenever the hell they feel like it.
It's gone from June to October to 4th Quarter.
Betting she ends up shipping the same day as Holiday Harley and Zatanna for total bank account domination.
Bombshells Supergirl rerelease is tentatively scheduled for whenever the hell they feel like it.
It's gone from June to October to 4th Quarter.
Betting she ends up shipping the same day as Holiday Harley and Zatanna for total bank account domination.
TheDarkKnight774
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The MU update was huge this week. I have eleven. 11! Comics to read. I'll do some quick opinions when I'm done.
Freezasaurus
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I don't know who to believe now. DC says 12/17, TFAW says 11/26. Pick one, I guess.
Confusion Illusion
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Anyone reading or read Rachel Rising? If so, thoughts?
I just thought that because of BBTS, but they've been weeks late on DC Collectibles stuff compared to other sites lately.
TheDarkKnight774
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Yes. And it's a really good series. I like Terry Moores other series but it's still great. His take on horror is unique as it still focuses on great characters
Freezasaurus
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Harley Quinn cannot be stopped.
On the subject of Batman, I think Eternal might finally be losing me. It's starting to get boring. I don't know if it's the current arc, or if I'm just Batman'd out from the weekly release schedule. I'll give it a few more issues to see if it picks up again, but this
business needs to be over quick. I'm still totally down with the main series, though.
On the subject of Batman, I think Eternal might finally be losing me. It's starting to get boring. I don't know if it's the current arc, or if I'm just Batman'd out from the weekly release schedule. I'll give it a few more issues to see if it picks up again, but this
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Confusion Illusion
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Schweinehund
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I haven't read Berserk in a couple years, think I'll give it another three before I pick up again.
So slow
.I haven't read Berserk in a couple years, think I'll give it another three before I pick up again.
So slow
Oh dang, I actually haven't read Berserk (probably the nastiest gap still there in my manga reading). I recall the last time I checked there was nasty price-jacking on a number of the volumes, but I guess reprints or something sorted that out properly. I'll have to keep in mind to pick up the series at some time in the future when I actually have money to blow again!
Ooh, that looks amazing. I'll have to try and get my hands on that sometime.
It's funny you mention X-Statix because I was going to post about the issue I read last night and then fell asleepWas quite cute :3he vouched for Lacuna and then she did her whole "stopping time" and kissing him bit.
I'm happy to hear you're reading it and enjoying it!
I'll be honest though, I don't exactly remember the issue you're describing. I feel bad since I can't really reply to that part of your post, but I feel good because this means I can read X-Statix again sometime soon and it'll all be new all over again. Haha
SpiderJerusalem
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I'm ridiculously behind on Berserk...like i'm only up to vol 13..
I like it but I'm behind on it. I like Terry Moore everything though.
I like it but I'm behind on it. I like Terry Moore everything though.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Yeah, about that...
Every time I look at comic sales, I just get bummed out to see what's selling and what isn't in this industry.
ViewtifulJC
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Tyrant Rave
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Freezasaurus
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So you're just finishing up the Golden Age arc, yeah? I'm sorry you have to read vol. 13.... it's rough. But after that, you get to see all the stuff that happens after the events covered in the animu. It would be worth reading for the art alone, though. Miura's artwork leaves so little empty space on the page, it's pretty astounding. He's easily one of my top five manga creators.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Yeah, I do the same but then I just think to myself that sales don't denote quality, so I'm just happy that I have a fuckton of great books to read every month.
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