Following up on this post (which taught me that even when included alongside tales of unintentional self-mutilation, nobody cares enough to respond to a post about Sonic comics), I read Sonic Saga 6, catching me up on those trades. And it was nothing too crazy, but it was a nice, fun little comic. Also, I have to admit, Scourge may be a fantastically dumb concept, but for some reason I can't help but like him, goofy evil greaser Sonic colored green though he may be.
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Following up on this post (which taught me that even when included alongside tales of unintentional self-mutilation, nobody cares enough to respond to a post about Sonic comics), I read Sonic Saga 6, catching me up on those trades. And it was nothing too crazy, but it was a nice, fun little comic. Also, I have to admit, Scourge may be a fantastically dumb concept, but for some reason I can't help but like him, goofy evil greaser Sonic colored green though he may be.
If this thread continues to grow, how would you all feel about having a ComicsGAF IRC channel? We tried it once before but the thread was quite smaller then and maybe if we considered it the place for "off-topic" chat it would help us keep the thread a little more comics-centric. Just a thought...
whatsinaname
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I am in the middle of my Fables re-read. Boy Blue is so awesome.
SystemShark
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Hello COMICS! GAF, I need some assistance and advice.
I haven't purchased any comics (floppies?), besides TPBs, in the last 15 years. I have 72 issues of the 1988 Wolverine run (Volume 2 I guess) ranging from #4 to #150. I was in NY the second week of October for vacation and hit up all the Midtown Comic shops. Discovered Death of Wolverine was a thing and have bought in lock stock and barrel.
I have some questions.
1: is there a site that gives a purchase guide that informs you what comics are part of the same continuity? For example, I would like to own all the issues that follow the DoW event. I am aware of most of the aftermath comic runs like Legacy of Logan and the New Weapon X Program that I found on howtolovecomics.com. What I would really like to know is if Wolverine and the X-Men is ending and if Spider-man and the X-Men is replacing it (or is it staying as WatX with Spidey in it.)
Does this info come out in a timely manner or do you have to be on top of the popular comic sites. I have a pull file with a lcs and maybe I can get this info from them.
2: I had an old supply of sleeves and boards for storing my singles and have had to buy more. Unfortunately I just purchased Silver Age sleeves and boards, when I believe I wanted Modern. I prefer the snugness of a Modern sleeve and board but maybe I just need to get used to the looser fit of Silver Age. Any experience with both anyone would like to share? And is it true one should replace sleeves and boards every 7ish years? One quirky thing, I have just noticed I've sleeved all my old issues with the flap sealed on the bottom rear. Not sure what I was thinking there.
Thanks for the help. I had forgotten the fun of single issue reading and waiting. TPB waiting is all I have done for a very long time.
I haven't purchased any comics (floppies?), besides TPBs, in the last 15 years. I have 72 issues of the 1988 Wolverine run (Volume 2 I guess) ranging from #4 to #150. I was in NY the second week of October for vacation and hit up all the Midtown Comic shops. Discovered Death of Wolverine was a thing and have bought in lock stock and barrel.
I have some questions.
1: is there a site that gives a purchase guide that informs you what comics are part of the same continuity? For example, I would like to own all the issues that follow the DoW event. I am aware of most of the aftermath comic runs like Legacy of Logan and the New Weapon X Program that I found on howtolovecomics.com. What I would really like to know is if Wolverine and the X-Men is ending and if Spider-man and the X-Men is replacing it (or is it staying as WatX with Spidey in it.)
Does this info come out in a timely manner or do you have to be on top of the popular comic sites. I have a pull file with a lcs and maybe I can get this info from them.
2: I had an old supply of sleeves and boards for storing my singles and have had to buy more. Unfortunately I just purchased Silver Age sleeves and boards, when I believe I wanted Modern. I prefer the snugness of a Modern sleeve and board but maybe I just need to get used to the looser fit of Silver Age. Any experience with both anyone would like to share? And is it true one should replace sleeves and boards every 7ish years? One quirky thing, I have just noticed I've sleeved all my old issues with the flap sealed on the bottom rear. Not sure what I was thinking there.
Thanks for the help. I had forgotten the fun of single issue reading and waiting. TPB waiting is all I have done for a very long time.
This... is a brilliant idea. I would be totally up for that.
TheKaeptain
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Who would want to hear JC's voice?
ViewtifulJC
Banned
As far as I know, you just kind of need to be following the news sites and keep up with it to know for this one. To answer this one specifically, yes Wolverine and the X-Men is now ending in February and being replaced. I know a lot of LCS give out checklists, but I don't know if most places put out event and book checklists online with any regularity.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
I would be into off an-shoot chat type thing. Skype, whatsapp, whatever.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I don't usually follow events, but don't most Marvel events have checklists at the end of each issue? Comic shops usually give away flyers for them as well-- I remember getting several checklists for Original Sin. As for keeping up with info, you really just have to find a method that works for you. Comic Book Resources usually has previews and articles for books if you just want one website to visit. I only ever really check this thread or tumblr and I know everything I need to for upcoming books.
I like this idea! I'd be down for an IRC chat or a Skype group.
And JC using an anime gif is not something I was expecting after he avatar quoted me earlier. I gotchu!
BuddyJoeHooker
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I've slept on Matt Kindt's MIND MGMT long enough and decided to read the first volume tonight.
Damn this is some good reading.
I will admit at first I didn't like the exposition of the book, it introduces the protagonist Meru, who at first seems unlikable, she an author of a best selling novel and has ended up broke with debt, eviction notices and all that, and flippantly decides to chase a story about a incident involving the passengers of an airplane losing their memories that happened two years ago. I thought that was pretty shallow of her, but I didn't know much of her character yet. It doesn't show what drives her to it, she interviews the people that were on the plane and she's given a tip to go to Mexico to investigate a similar incident, from there she is given another clue to go somewhere else but not after mysterious assailants start tracking her and a CIA dude decides to give her a hand. She's following this path to where a mysterious person is hiding who was on the plane and disappeared. On this path she meets some interesting characters including a "talking" dolphin all to meet Henry Lyme.
I don't want to go further than that because that is when the story gets really interesting.
I guess if I have to offer any criticisms, it would be the art. I think of it being very charming in it's own way but it could definitely turn some readers off. Some artist just have a very stylistic approach to their work like this, Jeff Lemire and Ben Templesmith come to mind, but you got to appreciate what these creators put into their work.
Damn this is some good reading.
I will admit at first I didn't like the exposition of the book, it introduces the protagonist Meru, who at first seems unlikable, she an author of a best selling novel and has ended up broke with debt, eviction notices and all that, and flippantly decides to chase a story about a incident involving the passengers of an airplane losing their memories that happened two years ago. I thought that was pretty shallow of her, but I didn't know much of her character yet. It doesn't show what drives her to it, she interviews the people that were on the plane and she's given a tip to go to Mexico to investigate a similar incident, from there she is given another clue to go somewhere else but not after mysterious assailants start tracking her and a CIA dude decides to give her a hand. She's following this path to where a mysterious person is hiding who was on the plane and disappeared. On this path she meets some interesting characters including a "talking" dolphin all to meet Henry Lyme.
I don't want to go further than that because that is when the story gets really interesting.
I guess if I have to offer any criticisms, it would be the art. I think of it being very charming in it's own way but it could definitely turn some readers off. Some artist just have a very stylistic approach to their work like this, Jeff Lemire and Ben Templesmith come to mind, but you got to appreciate what these creators put into their work.
Man, I just read about the lack of anything satisfying happening in Guardian #20....poor Richard Rider, still in limbo. Come on Bendis, write a Luke Cage solo or something instead. I know that Guardians sells, but if you ask me it's not because of the writer.
I'd be down with an IRC chat, maybe Skype if I have the time. I do work/find myself busy at random times though, we'll see.
I'd be down with an IRC chat, maybe Skype if I have the time. I do work/find myself busy at random times though, we'll see.
Serpentine
Banned
I'm down with Skype/IRC
7 Day Comixology sale for Grant Morrison Vertigo stuff. Looks like a bunch of skippable tripe to me!
7 Day Comixology sale for Grant Morrison Vertigo stuff. Looks like a bunch of skippable tripe to me!
BenjaminBirdie
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TheKaeptain
Banned
I've never read Filth. Will buy tomorrow when I have money.
Gambit 1138
Banned
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
That's what comics were all about son
Neat fact: everything has been garbage since then
Best DCU
GrandHarrier
Member
Y'all ain't shit until your roster almost kills a man.
Yup. The first volume tells one great self contained story too.
Well, last time there were like 3 people tops and nobody talked. But if anybody is willing to try again, I reopened #comicgaf on QuakeNet (irc.quakenet.org).
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Indeed
So for the grant morrison minis on sale. I've read WE3 and Flex Mentallo and have the doom patrol omnibus. Anything else worth picking up? I've heard mixed chat on seaguy, joe the barbarian, etc
Kill Your Boyfriend.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
They got Vimanarama? I'd get that, Kill your Boyfriend and Joe the Barbarian. Good-to-great comics with excellent art.
Yup, they do.
I haven't read Vimanarama. Is my Indian wife going to find it interesting or really patronising?
whatsinaname
Member
Nothing offensive in the book, unless she is someone who would be annoyed by a weird mixing of cultures and gods. Though I do have to say the Asian setting felt more like a back drop for interesting character designs rather than being a part of the story. (I feel the new Ms. Marvel does a much more interesting job there).
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
It is pretty lewd. Where do you sit on the Prude Scale? On a scale of Messi to me.
The Harley render shouldn't have had bare shoulders.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Yeah, then probably don't come near The Filth. 'Cause, you know, killer cum from a satanic pornstar.
TeeFury has a couple shirts ComicsWaifuGAF would love: teefury.com
EDIT: How tied to The Invisibles is The Filth?
EDIT: How tied to The Invisibles is The Filth?
Tyrant Rave
Banned
I guess it's time for me to buy Flex. Maybe I'll actually read it!
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Cool. What about kid eternity? Any thoughts on that?
Edit: wow I'm confused. Kid eternity in CMX says morrison wrote it and Fegredo drew it. But in the preview pics it's Ann Nocenti as writer and Phillips as artist.
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
Actually Kid Eternity might be the last Morrison DC book that I've not read. Looks like there are two series, a Morrison/Fegredo and Nocenti/Phillips. Old Duncan Fegredo though, if nothing else the art will be dynamic!
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
noooooooooo don't do it. Finish what's on your plate before ordering dessert.
I think I might post this every time I see you post about buying something. I care about your wallet / am jealous I don't have so much disposable income 
indigo-cyclops
Member
Just to make sure, all the issues of Doom Patrol on sale on CMX currently are the complete Morrison run correct? I'm thinking of going buck wild and picking that up and Flex Mentallo, and The Filth. Thoughts?
Tyrant Rave
Banned
It's only $4!noooooooooo don't do it. Finish what's on your plate before ordering dessert.
I think I might post this every time I see you post about buying something. I care about your wallet / am jealous I don't have so much disposable income
Yes, Morrison's complete run on Doom Patrol is on sale. Definitely buy it.
Spike Spiegel
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indigo-cyclops
Member
Fuck yes! That's a great deal! Im going today to pick up my reserved copy of the Omnibus at my local library, so it will be nice to see the physical release but I'd much rather have it digitally. Thanks!
Baron von Loathsome
Member
dunh dunh DUNH. :O
Hmm.
What if Hickman's Avengers/New Avengers leads into a New 52-style reboot, and Secret Wars is a rewriting of Marvel history?
They start to many Ongoings in January. I dont see the point to publish 6 Issues of books like Spider-Gwen, Squirrel Girl, die new Hawkeye Series and things like Superior Iron Man before resetting everything.
Has DC started series just half an year before they killed their continuity?
My bet is that Axel is fucking with us. Its just to obivious.
Also: It still doesnt look like Steve, Thor and the non-superior Iron Man are back next summer. They wont shut it down with a B-Tier Avengers team.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Fucking do it, man! Read The Filth last and probably read The Invisibles prior to The Filth.
The Invisibles, Flex Mentallo, and The Filth have a ton of shared themes and help provide more context/understanding for a lot of Morrison's running ideas shared between a bunch of his books.
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