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COMICS! |OT| November 2015. The much-anticipated sequel to October's OT.
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ElBoxyBrown
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Of course he says no. You don't ask someone to join Neogaf while your avatar is anime as fuck. It's an immediate red flag.
Spike Spiegel
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Thors #4 conclusion was so disappointing. I'm expecting some sort of revelation about how
but then all of a sudden it instead veers off into
I suppose I should've expected that on some level, but the first three issues apart from rudimentary setup required no knowledge of the event.
Odin is the mastermind eliminating all the Jane Fosters to protect his son's legacy
"here's JaneThor outta nowhere, this ties directly into Secret Wars, go pick up your copy today!" territory.
Yeah she passed out because of the heat and nearly knocked over his whole table. He got her a chair and gave her some water. She was super embarrassed but everyone was really nice.
BKatastrophe
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Yeah I was disappointed in that
Yay, super glad she was nice. Love what she has done with Angela.
my name is ed
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im super jealous. i wanna go to thought bubble so bad.
She always has the fanciest (maybe 2nd fanciest...there's that one guy who brings his own desk and rug) of artist alley tables.
It's was great and really low key. Nobody walking about handing you free shit just artist and writers tables everywhere. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.
BKatastrophe
Member
So, my weeklies:
Secret Wars #7: Not really any revelations or anything, but a lot of really good action and a lot of badass stuff. Especially T'challa.
Thors #4: While I am disappointed, the fact that apparently
is interesting. Makes me wonder if Odinson will pick that up. But
Seems silly
Infinity Gauntlet #5: Not much to say here other than
YOOOOOOOOOOOO! Also, I'm not sure I really get the ending. So,
Or something? Thanos talks about
I'm a bit confused there. Other than that, sick action sequences. That's for damn sure. But another weird ending for a SW book.
Radioactive Spider-Gwen #2: Really enjoyed it, finally got some action after last issue's set-up. We get to see Gwenverse (since I don't know the number for it) SHIELD. Carter is running it, Cap is definitely Cap, just a different race and gender. Falcon is...interesting? Redwing is a robo-drone (which is apparently how Redwing will be in Captain America: Civil War), and Falcon just wants to shoot everything? Oh, and Peggy Carter is SHIELD director.
Captain America: White #4: Not much to say in terms of story, since it's already known, but I just wanted to say that this is a very emotionally compelling book, the art is still beautiful, and I'm still loving it.
Batman Beyond #6: What a stupid book. I swear. Like, I didn't know how to feel about it until now, but that's the ending they leave it with?
There had better be more stories involving this book, because otherwise that was immensely dumb.
Illuminati #1: I really like the art. For a book about supervillains, it looks like Lil' Gotham, which is a fun contrast. I enjoyed
This issue was clearly all set-up, but I'm very much looking forward to the rest of the book. Very intriguing.
All-New, All-Different Avengers #1: Funny, charming, solid art, and good pacing. Easily one of my best pick-ups this week.
The Ultimates #1: Rocafort da gawd. Just...everything is so cool. Not as much action as I wanted, but I'm only looking forward. I'm glad they took a shot at the Illuminati, saying that this team wasn't going to be like that, since it didn't work the last time. Looks like my go-to cosmic book (I'm trying to read more cosmic DC/Marvel books). Can I have the next issue now please?
Secret Wars #7: Not really any revelations or anything, but a lot of really good action and a lot of badass stuff. Especially T'challa.
Thors #4: While I am disappointed, the fact that apparently
1610 Mjolnir is now in the 616
Jane has to die eventually.
for her not to, considering her storyline seems to be that she is Thor because Odinson can't be and since it's killing her more and more to do so, eventually she'd die and Odinson would be Thor again.
Infinity Gauntlet #5: Not much to say here other than
INFINITY GEM-POWERED VOLTRON!?!?!?!?
her mom was never there, and it was actually her?
fighting Anwen in the future, not her mother.
Radioactive Spider-Gwen #2: Really enjoyed it, finally got some action after last issue's set-up. We get to see Gwenverse (since I don't know the number for it) SHIELD. Carter is running it, Cap is definitely Cap, just a different race and gender. Falcon is...interesting? Redwing is a robo-drone (which is apparently how Redwing will be in Captain America: Civil War), and Falcon just wants to shoot everything? Oh, and Peggy Carter is SHIELD director.
Silk is not another Spider, but in fact SILK, some evil organization. I'm very interested in where they're going, but it still feels like too much wheel-spinning. Though the revelation that SILK is behind Peter and the Lizard Formula is very intriguing, not much happened with it. My guess is that there are more Spiders, since Cap immediately thought Gwen was with SILK, and didn't seemed surprised by her powers at all. Then again, she probably was briefed on Gwen before going to New York, so it makes sense that she wouldn't be surprised.
Captain America: White #4: Not much to say in terms of story, since it's already known, but I just wanted to say that this is a very emotionally compelling book, the art is still beautiful, and I'm still loving it.
Batman Beyond #6: What a stupid book. I swear. Like, I didn't know how to feel about it until now, but that's the ending they leave it with?
Tim stranded in the future and Gotham is the only city left on Earth? Not saying much, considering it's been totaled, too.
Illuminati #1: I really like the art. For a book about supervillains, it looks like Lil' Gotham, which is a fun contrast. I enjoyed
the conversation between She-Hulk and Titania about getting a job and trying to live a normal life after being supervillain ex-con. Those kind of stories get to me.
All-New, All-Different Avengers #1: Funny, charming, solid art, and good pacing. Easily one of my best pick-ups this week.
The Ultimates #1: Rocafort da gawd. Just...everything is so cool. Not as much action as I wanted, but I'm only looking forward. I'm glad they took a shot at the Illuminati, saying that this team wasn't going to be like that, since it didn't work the last time. Looks like my go-to cosmic book (I'm trying to read more cosmic DC/Marvel books). Can I have the next issue now please?
Were people selling original art? I think I'll get a boat over for next year.
Oh yeah there was a lot of original art. Sean Murphy had a folder of pages and there was people taking commissions. If I had the money I would have bought some art but I only started my new job last week. I did get a cool Spider Gwen print though so that was cool. Forgot to buy the print Bengal did for Rick Remender during the panic at his table.
TheDarkKnight774
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Just picked up the iPad Pro. This is the most amazing comic book reader ever!
Will post pics once i get it all setup but WOW. Its big but its amazing on CMX comics
Will post pics once i get it all setup but WOW. Its big but its amazing on CMX comics
Can you post a comparison pic?
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Can you post a comparison pic?
I will. Two caveats:
- my iPad pro doesn't have a case until Tuesday so we'll have to do some hand held shots
- My iPad Air 2 has a cracked screen so ignore that in the comparisons
I hope that print makes it online for us here in the US to buy.
Batman #46, Capullo seems to be a bit lazy with his art this time around. The composition and details of certain frames is off. Even the cover looks boring.
TetraxShards
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Or he gets addicted to that Millar money and never comes back.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Really, I feel like this issue looked fucking great. All the Mr. Bloom stuff was rad as hell and kinetic, the
Batman Incorporated Gundam Garage
I'll give you the boring cover, but overall I was super happy flipping through this issue.
TheDarkKnight774
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Ok I don't know how well this will be conveyed with photos. The issue is since the iPad pro is bigger its harder to get it in the shot to do clear comparisons. I will say that in general the huge lift it gets is essentially having deluxe/library edition comics for everything you own. And the biggest boost is with the spread page shots. With the Pro you just go full landscape and you can see EVERYTHING without squinting or having to do zoom in smart panels to read things. You can just soak it all in with no problem.
Also you can still do landscape smart panel for even greater zoom in detail. But i was seeing that just full up portrait mode really makes everything look real detailed and flows well.
So lets see if we can do some comparisons (note: ignore the crack that i've been working around the last 2 months). Also you might need to click the images to zoom in and see.
The most obvious choice for sampling landscapes is Sandman Overture. J.H. Williams III practically does the whole comic in splash panels.
Ipad Air 2
Ipad Pro
Compared together
Then I decided to try out Batman Year Zero for more standard comic paneling comparisons. Here are some shots. They go portrait, landscape autofill, and then smart panel
I also did a quick MU update and it wasn't as bad as I feared. Keeping it in portrait no smart panel the comics looked good enough to get by.
Also you can still do landscape smart panel for even greater zoom in detail. But i was seeing that just full up portrait mode really makes everything look real detailed and flows well.
So lets see if we can do some comparisons (note: ignore the crack that i've been working around the last 2 months). Also you might need to click the images to zoom in and see.
The most obvious choice for sampling landscapes is Sandman Overture. J.H. Williams III practically does the whole comic in splash panels.
Ipad Air 2
Ipad Pro
Compared together
Then I decided to try out Batman Year Zero for more standard comic paneling comparisons. Here are some shots. They go portrait, landscape autofill, and then smart panel
I also did a quick MU update and it wasn't as bad as I feared. Keeping it in portrait no smart panel the comics looked good enough to get by.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
It fell out of my bag as I was getting out of my car. Went splat on the concrete.
Did you swear? I think i would have swore.
also, have you tried MU books? how do they look?
Your new iPad looks amazing
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Hah no but it wasn't a good day. It happened as I was coming back from having my car towed to the dealership and was about to get a big repair bill
KoruptData
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Paying homage to the old Batman.
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
Paying homage to Prince. Zero Year is based on Prince's childhood.
Originally Batman had purple gloves.
They were recolored in most reprints cause you know....purple.
Its basicly a device that transforms everything into OHCs...
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Yup! My whole library got upgraded. Love it
I was looking at it and thinking...yeah I could do with an upgrade, that looks really sweet. I went to apple.com and seen the price.
Now I am here convincing myself that I don't need it.
TetraxShards
Member
I was looking at it and thinking...yeah I could do with an upgrade, that looks really sweet. I went to apple.com and seen the price.
Now I am here convincing myself that I don't need it.
SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE US DOLLARS!
And that's the cheapest one! I don't think I like comics that much.
If you just want a bigger screen and don't mind Android/a year old model then you can get a Samsung 12.2 inch tablet for less than half the price:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M38H3GG/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I was looking at it and thinking...yeah I could do with an upgrade, that looks really sweet. I went to apple.com and seen the price.
Now I am here convincing myself that I don't need it.
Also man, remember we're talking about a company that is totally happy with allowing 50 Shades of Gray to be sold directly, but blocks Sunstone from being sold via CMX on their devices period.
Tim Cook's "openness" to sexual minorities doesn't extend to BDSM ones.
Freezasaurus
Member
Olivia said on James Cordens show that she had nothing to do with the Captain Marvel stuff snowballing.
And the whole time, Messi was like:
And the whole time, Messi was like:
much closer to this as I watched it. They had her, Supergirl and that irish girl Jace loves on at the same time.
BKatastrophe
Member
God I want the The Ultimates cover as a poster so bad:
You know, without all the gawdy promo bullshit
Megatron
Member
Didn't know that. If they wanted to homage that batman,give him back the original crazy mask.