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COMICS! |OT| November 2015. The much-anticipated sequel to October's OT.
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La Maquinon
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How's the story? I'm a big Lemire fan because of Sweet Tooth, but the last creator-owned thing I read of his was Trillium, which I thought was just ok.
March I believe.
hated those yellow accents so I'm very pleased they're gone.
Screaming_Gremlin
My QB is a Dick and my coach is a Nutt
Mockingbird solo series with Chelsea Cain along with artist Kate Niemcz formally announced! (with cover and art)
bummed about Joelle not returning but the art looks great.
If this can maintain the quality from the SHIELD one shot, I am really looking forward to this series. A bit bummed as well about the change in artist, but the cover seems fine (giraffe neck or not).
I read the new Spider-Woman. Thankfully it wasn't nearly as cringe worthy or terrible as I expected based off the announcement. I guess who is the father is supposed to be the mystery, but honestly I don't really care, so really more just interested in seeing where they go with it.
Ms. Marvel was fantastic as usual. Nothing really to add that hasn't already been said.
Thor was also fantastic. The first few pages in particular I thought were amazing. I thought it was sort of goofy when we found out Jane was Thor, but they have made it work. I have seen some people complain about Odin being evil again, but I haven't read enough older Thor comics to be that familiar with this as a theme if it is being recycled.
I think I am dropping New Avengers after the 3rd issue. I was never a fan of the art and the story isn't really doing anything for me either. I am tempted to keep reading because it is Ewing and I want to give him the benefit of the doubt, but at this point I can wait for a sale unless impressions get a lot better over the next few issues.
Astonishing Ant-Man was better the second issue. My real big complaint is that Spencer has gone a bit overboard in making Scott miserable. I am fine with him being a fuck up in work, but I don't like the whole avoiding his daughter storyline. I hope that gets wrapped up soon and they move on. I did like that they brought back Darla from Fraction's Future Foundation run.
Spencer has been knocking Captain America out of the park. I liked Remender's run on it, but this is really at the next level.
Freezasaurus
Member
Ooh, what's the creative team look like?
WadiumArcadium
Member
La Maquinon
Member
Anyone reading Twilight Children? I enjoyed the second issue more than the first. It's quite a lovely little mystery. I'm amused by the ways in which the townspeople are so insular. How they distrust and basically roll their eyes at outsiders (mostly good-naturedly). It's interesting how Nikolas is fine with
. Anyone have guesses about the
etc? The only guess I have is that Elsa
Anyway, I have absolutely fallen in love with Darwyn Cooke. I was excited to read this second issue for the art alone, and that never happens to me. But he's, like, my ideal artist. Simple, cartoony, and he focuses on the body language and expression characters. Anyone have suggestions for essential Darwyn Cooke reading?
Tito sleeping with Anton but the scientist threatens him
orbs and Elsa and the disappearances,
is one of Bundo's daughters grown up.
Anyway, I have absolutely fallen in love with Darwyn Cooke. I was excited to read this second issue for the art alone, and that never happens to me. But he's, like, my ideal artist. Simple, cartoony, and he focuses on the body language and expression characters. Anyone have suggestions for essential Darwyn Cooke reading?
Filthy Slug
Crowd screaming like hounds at the heat of the chase/ All the colors of the rainbow flood my face
I was a big Lemire fan when Trillium came out and I couldn't even get past issue 3. Just a horribly boring and unmemorable series.
But Descender is really solid Lemire. I keep saying it's anime because a lot of the storyline beats are super familiar and there are certain tropes/cliches he's hitting, but it's all done really well, and it's just a fun ass read. Top that off with the best version of Dustin Nguyen, and it's a series definitely worth picking up.
Vague Lemire: Did anybody read Plutonia? I saw the first two issues at my shop but didn't grab them because nobody has spoken about it at all.
TetraxShards
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Tizoc
Member
The Catwoman run with Ed Brubaker is also superb.
Poodlestrike
Banned
Seconded. One of the very few physical comics I own.
whatsinaname
Member
His Parker series is a must read, I feel.
This is the first one of the four currently out.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Stark's_Parker:_The_Hunter
I also really enjoyed his Spirit run.
http://www.dccomics.com/comics/the-spirit-2007/the-spirit-1
Mockingbird solo series with Chelsea Cain along with artist Kate Niemcz formally announced! (with cover and art)
bummed about Joelle not returning but the art looks great.
YAAAAY
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
I'm impressed, announcement-wise, with how Marvel is filling out their line. There's a lot of books i want to give a try like Patsy Walker, Power Man and Iron Fist, Black Panther, and Starbrand and Nightmask, I haven't read any of them yet though so there's still time to dislike things.
WadiumArcadium
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It was almost a positive post. Almost.
WadiumArcadium
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I started reading through the first Grayson trade and was just wondering who the yellow woman with the red hair is in the intro? It says something about foreign relations.
La Maquinon
Member
Thanks for the Darwyn Cooke recs, guys. Noted them all.
Some books I've read recently:
Clean Room #2 For some reason it didn't do nearly as much for me as the first issue. Could have been my mood and high expectations. I'll still pick up the next issue. I like the protagonist.
The Godammed #1. Not sure what I thought of this, actually. I guess.. It's good? Interesting, well developed world. Neat depiction of or take on biblical events (I don't know enough about this to know how close it is or not to the bible). Too dark for me, though. Bloody. Tons of cursing.
Black Magick #1 It's difficult for me to see this book objectively. I'm already reading the best book about witches ever (Rachel Rising) so it's hard not to compare them. And cops and robbers stuff typically bores me (unless it's Gotham Central). Art is cool. I want to give it a re-read because I love Rucka, but I don't see myself following this, surprisingly.
Watched two episodes of Jessica Jones. It takes a lot for me to enjoy anything superhero-related but I effing love this series so far. I'm amazed by how terrifying David Tennent is before you've even seen his face.
Some books I've read recently:
Clean Room #2 For some reason it didn't do nearly as much for me as the first issue. Could have been my mood and high expectations. I'll still pick up the next issue. I like the protagonist.
The Godammed #1. Not sure what I thought of this, actually. I guess.. It's good? Interesting, well developed world. Neat depiction of or take on biblical events (I don't know enough about this to know how close it is or not to the bible). Too dark for me, though. Bloody. Tons of cursing.
Black Magick #1 It's difficult for me to see this book objectively. I'm already reading the best book about witches ever (Rachel Rising) so it's hard not to compare them. And cops and robbers stuff typically bores me (unless it's Gotham Central). Art is cool. I want to give it a re-read because I love Rucka, but I don't see myself following this, surprisingly.
Watched two episodes of Jessica Jones. It takes a lot for me to enjoy anything superhero-related but I effing love this series so far. I'm amazed by how terrifying David Tennent is before you've even seen his face.
Anyone got experience with dreamlandcomics.com? I really want Black Widow: Name Of The Rose, but they seem to be the only place selling it. I noticed some negative reviews about them not updating their in/out of stock status, but the reviews were pretty old. Didn't know this trade stopped being available ):
Not sure I'll have much time to check out the new Netflix show until Sunday. Can't waaaaait.
Not sure I'll have much time to check out the new Netflix show until Sunday. Can't waaaaait.
Looking forward to Hellcats book.
She Hulk looks like a t-rex. Still looking forward to it! But....art...not sure...
La Maquinon
Member
Oh man.. I just had a thought. Action figures.. There may eventually be tv series Jessica Jones figures. NNNGGH!
Freezasaurus
Member
Meh. Action figures are for kids. Statues are where it's at.
action figures are barely worth painting.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I'm not having it. Black Series Phasma and Kylo are boss.
I was like... Man they got an artist that really looks like Joelle lol
Looking forward to Hellcats book.
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaas need a new book that isn't being dark for the sake of being dark now that I have dropped Silk.
Also my bookmark right now is an ad for this Hellcat book
When is this out? Looking forward to it even more now after watching Jessica Jones.Looking forward to Hellcats book.
23/12
Freezasaurus
Member
Only because Phasma and Kylo premium formats do not exist yet.
Freezasaurus
Member
I flipped through it once. I think that's why I got bronchitis last year.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
That's a really bad book.
WadiumArcadium
Member
Statue snob.
Freezasaurus
Member
Wow haha I guess that says it all.
whatsinaname
Member
Picked up an art book, The Sakai Project. Collection of artwork donated by lots of artists.
Guy Davis
Ba and Moon
Samnee
Mignola
There are lots and lots of great pieces in there. Simonson, Jeff Smith, Gibbons, Groening, Sienkiewicz, Adam Hughes and a lot more artists I haven't heard of before but will definitely be researching.
Guy Davis
Ba and Moon
Samnee
Mignola
There are lots and lots of great pieces in there. Simonson, Jeff Smith, Gibbons, Groening, Sienkiewicz, Adam Hughes and a lot more artists I haven't heard of before but will definitely be researching.
Spike Spiegel
Member
So.
The truth is out.
Secret Wars is running long because Hickman forgot to make up an ending.
Whatta revoltin' development.
The truth is out.
Secret Wars is running long because Hickman forgot to make up an ending.
Whatta revoltin' development.
Issue 7 has about 3 pages worth of moving the plot forward.
