BenjaminBirdie
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it fucking better
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COMICS! |OT| November 2016. Wilde for comics, 2 Hickman books this month.
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it fucking better
I'd rather JSA be announced.
BenjaminBirdie
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I think it's almost guaranteed to be both in the same book.
LordOfLore
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Too little build up for that thus far. Legion has more teases but they all currently amount to nothing. Unless Earth 2 ends with Val-Zod etc forming a Society on Earth and the old timers suddenly just showing up and joining the book won't be announced yet. I'm betting on a mini-series like Titans Hunt before the JSA will re-form.
BC: Dan Slott may have quit twitter but he's still reading Bleeding Cool and commenting about whitewashing the cast of Hamilton.
Brian Fellows
Pete Carroll Owns Me
My probable February pulls from Image...
BIRTHRIGHT #22
BLACK ROAD #7
BLACK SCIENCE #28
CURSE WORDS #2
DRIFTER #17
EAST OF WEST #32
KILL OR BE KILLED #6
MANIFEST DESTINY #26
MONSTRESS #10
MOONSHINE #5
MOTOR CRUSH #3
NAILBITER #29
THE OLD GUARD #1
REVIVAL #47
PAPER GIRLS #11
SHUTTER #27
SOUTHERN BASTARDS #18
SPREAD #19
SURGEON X #6
VIOLENT LOVE #4
THE WALKING DEAD #163
THE WALKING DEAD #164
THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #26
Stil no Copperhead though. I'm betting it will be in the March Solicits for sure.
BIRTHRIGHT #22
BLACK ROAD #7
BLACK SCIENCE #28
CURSE WORDS #2
DRIFTER #17
EAST OF WEST #32
KILL OR BE KILLED #6
MANIFEST DESTINY #26
MONSTRESS #10
MOONSHINE #5
MOTOR CRUSH #3
NAILBITER #29
THE OLD GUARD #1
REVIVAL #47
PAPER GIRLS #11
SHUTTER #27
SOUTHERN BASTARDS #18
SPREAD #19
SURGEON X #6
VIOLENT LOVE #4
THE WALKING DEAD #163
THE WALKING DEAD #164
THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #26
Stil no Copperhead though. I'm betting it will be in the March Solicits for sure.
Unless I'm missing something both the JSA and Legion have been teased twice, once each in the Rebirth special and then once each in individual titles.
Elsa Charretier is doing Wasp as well as doing covers for Hellcat and Gwenpool, damn. He's already reaching Del Mundo numbers.
Great cover
Also Elsa is lady folk
TheDarkKnight774
Member
How is that book?
I like it, it's basically "what if the X-Men used their powers to be entitled assholes instead of superheroes". Stephenson's writing is great and Simon Gane's art scratches that same itch that Claire Roe's work does. If you're looking for a couple trades to pick up in the CMX sale, you could do a lot worse. I'm pretty sure Birdie is a big fan as well.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Unmissable
TheDarkKnight774
Member
Yea I saw the collections on sale and was curious
Donniewahlberg
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Hmm. Need to check out they're not like us. I think the only reason I didn't was previous delays made it seem at one point that it might stop coming out? Or was that the other Stephenson book?
Last stephenson team book I read:
Funnily enough , I think they were all ass holes too
Last stephenson team book I read:
Funnily enough , I think they were all ass holes too
Man that guy must have been jizzing all over his keyboard while writing that article. Bleeding Cool really are a cesspit. Slotts actually arguing with the writer in the comments right now. Embarrassing.
I'm too lazy to find it, but Burnham did a bad ass 20 panel page for the fight between Damian and Heretic in Batman Inc.
echoshifting
Banned
That was a great fucking fight. Man I loved that issue. I wasn't a huge fan of Batman Inc but it was all worth it in the end.
You're thinking of Nowhere Men.
I like reading Bkata and Echo reviews. Still iffy on getting back into Aquaman. the art is some of the worst I have seen for a new book.
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I am down for all the new inhuman books.
Old man logan ending soon means I am just going to spurge and catch up on the series. He will be in one of the new X-men books. Hope he stays for another year of comics.
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I am down for all the new inhuman books.
Old man logan ending soon means I am just going to spurge and catch up on the series. He will be in one of the new X-men books. Hope he stays for another year of comics.
Donniewahlberg
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We didn't get the creative teams yet for the x-titles though right?
Right haha cheers, I had an inkling I was wrong. I think that's why I've been keeping away though hah
flaxknuckles
Member
I don't think Slott wins any of his online arguments so I really don't see why he bothers. And he does it all the time. Just like a week ago he was on comicbookresources forums tangling with dudes.
The previews I've seen of recent chapters have been really solid tho.
Not yet, but they should be coming relatively soon.
BenjaminBirdie
Banned
Brad Walker is amazing but every other artists is REALLY spotty. Shame because it's a great, pretty sprawling story.
Black Manta is one of my favorite DC villains, so I might get back into.
Reading stuff from Nick Spencer and Coates has shown that I am really into political thrillers. The first arc was meh for me, but I have read all of Echo's reviews so far. Kinda like where the progress is going.
still kinda amazed how most of the DC books have great art, but Aquaman gets the end of the shaft. We really need an artist who can take advantage of the underwater scenery. Something like Low.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Just to check, you've read Joshua Dysart's Unknown Soldier run?
Freezasaurus
Member
I think I speak for everyone when I say Who?
hipsterpants
Member
121 issues of ASM later, Gwen Stacy is finally dead
And nothing of value was lost
And nothing of value was lost
LordOfLore
Banned
The 15 worst superhero origins ever. Reminder that Doctor Droom is pretty much the prototype for Dr. Strange and where the name Doctor Druid comes from.
That is my favorite issue of Inc, and one of my favorite single issues of Batman period.
Man, I think I'm gonna have to start my now annual read through of Morrison's Batman run over the holiday weekend. I wish DC would get off their asses and release Absolute editions for Batman and Son/the Black Glove, and RIP/Return of Bruce Wayne.
BenjaminBirdie
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I think Brad Walker is a great fit, I just wish he could draw more than one issue every two months.
I think something like Low wouldn't really work for this almost Tom Clancy-esque story.
lmao holy fucking spoilers
There are a ton of stories to tell with Aquaman, it's just writers spend so much time wanting to write the heavy is the head that where's the crown deal. That and most writers treat Aquaman like Conan instead of playing up the fact that he's a superhero.
One thing I wish was explored more is his father's side of the family, like he has to have an aunt or uncle.
my name is ed
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The things you would do for an absolute size Tony Daniel book smh
echoshifting
Banned
Appreciate the kind words, TF! More revoos for yoo...
Backstagers #4: This is such a great book. It might be the most LGBTQ-positive comic I have ever read (though light on the 'L' since it's an entirely male/transgender cast). If there is a criticism to be had here, it's that this environment is unrealistically LGBTQ-positive, but to that I say, a) it's fucking high school theater and b) we deserve it, dammit. We deserve a book where LGBTQ characters shine as fully realized characters who aren't dealing with the daily horrors of being an LGBTQ high school student, but rather, are concerned with being people, with their love of the theater, and squashing interdimensional monsters. That is what I want from this (all ages!) book and it is delivering in spades.
Nitpicks. I do have a couple. The panel framing device with loud colors and graphics to emphasize a character's emotions are too inconsistent. They were a big part of #3 but they hardly pop up at all here, and there were more than a few moments where they probably should have. There ARE a couple of great ones but not nearly as many as the last issue. I've been back and forth on the effectiveness of this device but I loved it in #3. More!
Also, the plot that started last issue with
There are some incredible moments early in this issue related to this, especially the pages where
which just I mean god damn. The feels. They hit me fucking hard there. And then by the end of the issue
. But we do get to see more of Backstage which is all great stuff, and it does open the door to some verrrrrry interesting developments. Can't wait to see where we're headed next! READ THIS BOOK.
Batman 11: Yeah this arc sucks. Strong start but it got real messy real fast.
This is honestly the most frustrating comic I read right now. There is no reason for it to be so all over the map quality wise but I just never know what kind of reading experience I am going to have. I dread it and I long for it. The strongest issues of this run have been incredibly good and even the rough ones capture the tone and feel of a Batman comic perfectly. In fact, King's grasp of Batman's cast is amazing. Punch and Jewlee are great. The Ventriloquist is so on point, I can't wait to see what happens with that character. His Bane is a fascinating take. Catwoman, though. I don't understand what the hell King is doing with this character. It's rather obvious that a
. But no matter what, Batman
. Maybe he has
Here is the core problem with King Batman:
I did like the flashback
but I still wish we knew more about what the hell is going on. I'm so tired of this "hmmm I wonder what happened there" device that is all the rage right now. Just...tell us. Christ.
Black Panther #8: This is my favorite issue of this series so far, despite the INCREDIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT in
But
, we dive into the purpose of this issue:
. And that risk is palpable in the dialogue and in the actions T'Challa
take to accomplish this task.
, a bittersweet send-off for this chapter of the story. That said I'm glad it's over. I feel like it went on just long enough. I'm ready to
! This will elevate the book to a new level, I think. It's a great development.
Backstagers #4: This is such a great book. It might be the most LGBTQ-positive comic I have ever read (though light on the 'L' since it's an entirely male/transgender cast). If there is a criticism to be had here, it's that this environment is unrealistically LGBTQ-positive, but to that I say, a) it's fucking high school theater and b) we deserve it, dammit. We deserve a book where LGBTQ characters shine as fully realized characters who aren't dealing with the daily horrors of being an LGBTQ high school student, but rather, are concerned with being people, with their love of the theater, and squashing interdimensional monsters. That is what I want from this (all ages!) book and it is delivering in spades.
Nitpicks. I do have a couple. The panel framing device with loud colors and graphics to emphasize a character's emotions are too inconsistent. They were a big part of #3 but they hardly pop up at all here, and there were more than a few moments where they probably should have. There ARE a couple of great ones but not nearly as many as the last issue. I've been back and forth on the effectiveness of this device but I loved it in #3. More!
Also, the plot that started last issue with
Sasha heading Backstage alone to find a replacement crystal is resolved a little too quickly and easily here given the heavy emotions and conflict it generated.
Aziz and Beckett hug it out
Sasha is fine and didn't even need help in the first place
Batman 11: Yeah this arc sucks. Strong start but it got real messy real fast.
This is honestly the most frustrating comic I read right now. There is no reason for it to be so all over the map quality wise but I just never know what kind of reading experience I am going to have. I dread it and I long for it. The strongest issues of this run have been incredibly good and even the rough ones capture the tone and feel of a Batman comic perfectly. In fact, King's grasp of Batman's cast is amazing. Punch and Jewlee are great. The Ventriloquist is so on point, I can't wait to see what happens with that character. His Bane is a fascinating take. Catwoman, though. I don't understand what the hell King is doing with this character. It's rather obvious that a
twist is coming, probably next issue
comes out looking pretty bad here; how obvious was it that one of them was going to betray him and it was almost certainly going to turn out to be Catwoman
a fail-safe built into this plan but so far it looks like he rushed head-on into this fortress and set himself up for a fall.
I have no faith that he did foresee this betrayal, even if it seems obvious that Batman would. In fact Batman's actions to save Gotham Girl are so obsessive and driven that I'm beginning to think Psycho Pirate got him as well.
I did like the flashback
battle between Batman and Catwoman
Black Panther #8: This is my favorite issue of this series so far, despite the INCREDIBLE DISAPPOINTMENT in
losing "the Crew" SO quickly after all that hype. Man, one little fight and they all fuck off back to New York. What the fuck? They brought so much to this book. That issue was incredibly fun. I know these characters are busy but...one issue. And they (almost) all leave. SIGH.
But
once they're gone
risk everything to bring Shuri back
and Eden
Shuri's final journey through the Djalia is a good one
have Shuri back in the land of the living
Gwenpool > Champions.
echoshifting
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Is Gwenpool going to be in Champions or are Champions going to be in Gwenpool? Or is it a crossover?
I would almost buy another issue of Champions if Gwenpool is in it but lol, really though, probably not
I would almost buy another issue of Champions if Gwenpool is in it but lol, really though, probably not
I think Miles kinda never wants to see Gwen again. Ever.
echoshifting
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lol okay I changed my mind I'd pick up a Champions issue with Gwen in it giving away all their secret identities and telling Kamala Miles and Sam have both been crushing on her hard since they first met her
Gwen is the very best breaker of things
I love that she just ruins everything all the time.
echoshifting
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*looks*
Well, hot, yes. Definitely. That's hot.
Wow a good Star-Lord book. Is it happening? I think it might be happening.
That's exactly my point. Orca was in an arc or two of Batman back in the very early oughts then forgotten about. I think she was recently reintroduced, however. Mime, as far as I know, has only appeared once and it was back right after Batman: Year One, so around 410 or so in the 80's.
It may not be what some people want from the character, but I expect it to be well written.
maybe I could do a Kickstarter to have Burnham redraw all the Tony Daniel issues, it's not like he's doing anything these days