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COMICS! |OT| October 2014. Witches, wytches, and things that go GROOT in the night.
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TheDarkKnight774
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Hah! Glad to see the reports of this being a late October release were wrong!
Hello, my name is Messi and I like girl comics. Nice to meet you.
That sounds amazing. I hope it's true.
ViewtifulJC
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I don't believe this, and I've heard mostly bad things about this show
Confusion Illusion
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Hi, I'm DigitalSoul and I'm a reccuring character. My motives? Unknown.......
Shin Johnpv
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10 extra pages of content.
TheDarkKnight774
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Aw yea the last big IST order is made. Nothing else planned until maybe November. Feels good to work off the IST wishlist and to cap it off with the blacksad volume
I'm halfway through Ronin now. It's very much the same Frank Miller who wrote Martha Washington and Dark Knight Returns. Which is to say I'm loving it.
Also, the TPB is actually really good quality. I was a little frustrated when I ordered it literally a week before the deluxe edition was announced for about the same price as the deluxe edition would end up being, but now that I'm reading it, I don't mind at all.
It has the matte paper that DC/Vertigo use sometimes, but unlike the other books I've read that have that paper, in Ronin, the ink is very detailed and sharp and the colors are incredibly rich.
I'm very pleased with it.
But yeah, to all of you who haven't read it yet and enjoy Frank Miller's older stuff, I'd highly recommend Ronin.
Yeah. I've found the best way to handle it is to just not care when your IST order arrives since you'll hypothetically already have way too much stuff on your shelf to read and won't get around to reading the stuff in your order for a while anyways. And then when your order does get shipped, you go "Oh, that's nice!"
It's working out pretty well for me at least.
Also, the TPB is actually really good quality. I was a little frustrated when I ordered it literally a week before the deluxe edition was announced for about the same price as the deluxe edition would end up being, but now that I'm reading it, I don't mind at all.
It has the matte paper that DC/Vertigo use sometimes, but unlike the other books I've read that have that paper, in Ronin, the ink is very detailed and sharp and the colors are incredibly rich.
I'm very pleased with it.
But yeah, to all of you who haven't read it yet and enjoy Frank Miller's older stuff, I'd highly recommend Ronin.
Yeah. I've found the best way to handle it is to just not care when your IST order arrives since you'll hypothetically already have way too much stuff on your shelf to read and won't get around to reading the stuff in your order for a while anyways. And then when your order does get shipped, you go "Oh, that's nice!"
It's working out pretty well for me at least.
TheDarkKnight774
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And I'm catching up on the thread. I'm 38. It seems I'm the oldest one here 
FUBAR McDangles
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Alright, let's get this out of the way:
Best Flash comics?
Best Flash comics?
slightconfuse
Banned
Implulse #3 . Also anything by mark Waid
TheDarkKnight774
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My favorite is John's original run
Waid's run is my second favorite
SpiderJerusalem
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Nah I'm 38And I'm catching up on the thread. I'm 38. It seems I'm the oldest one here
TheDarkKnight774
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Embrace Comixology super sales! They're the best
GrandHarrier
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Are you prepared my PS3 Comic Bros?
SpiderJerusalem
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All the Waid run and all the Johns run. Morrison and Millar did some in between..I think were alright, I need to go reread them it's been a long time.
I still haven't embraced digital. Maybe someday, but something about digital comics just isn't the same.
Which is weird, since I have no problem with ebooks.
slightconfuse
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Flash was pretty good!
Still cautious about hellblazer
Still cautious about hellblazer
Is Comixology a pretty good service? Like Steam for comics?
pock3tmonster
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Steam for comics is a good comparison. I love Comixology and haven't looked back since I went digital.
Oh great thanks. I am new to comics and I already notice the books taking up a ton of room.
TheDarkKnight774
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Pretty much. Everything new is released with HD formats which look amazing on retina display resolutions. They run sales ALL the time that take comics down to 99 cents per issue which is cheaper then trades. Also they have by far the best reader out of all the companies that sell digital comics (avoid Dark Horse comic's digital comics like the plague). CMX is the only company that seems to be able to implement smart panel reading correctly.
So the sales structure and discounts go like this:
- Marvel 1 day sale on Monday
- Tuesday DC usually kicks off a 7 day mega sale for something. Like right now there's almost 300 comics for sale at 99 cents each (the DC sales hit my wallet the most)
- Friday Marvel does another 1 day sale usually
- Weekend Image, and other Indies throw in their sales. They also have larger ones that randomly show up (i.e. the Walking dead sale that has all 120+ comics on sale at 99 cents each)
On Weds they reduce new comic prices as the following:
- Image and indies - $1 off cover price 1 month after release
- DC Comics $1 off cover price 2 months after release
- Marvel - horrible and will reduce to 1.99 like 6-8 months later? Usually when the trades go out
I buy comics only on the recently reduced section, use Marvel Unlimited to read Marvel comics 6 months later, the rest are on a 1-2 month delay. This saves me money (which is consumed by all the good sales). Also if you are in a state that amazon charges sales tax, if you use Paypal you get no tax charge.
The only knock is Dark Horse comics is not with Comixology but thats the only knock. Even this year they got Viz manga to join.
Yep. They are the best option.
Edit: gketter nailed it. Except I buy all my singles on there.
pock3tmonster
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That was the decider for me. I simply don't have room to store long boxes of comics, likewise, I only have so many book cases, etc. Typically I buy everything digital now, then trades of what I absolutely love. It's a good feeling having immediate access to my entire comic library and saving money on Comixology's killer sales. On that note, DC also thankfully discount their books two months after release now.
TheDarkKnight774
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NotTheGuyYouKill
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Yep!
This show is fun. But that subplot is just utterly awful. Worst part of the show. Offensive almost.
If only. We probably have Dota to blame for this lapse in the first place. It's less expensive, unless we count the cost of my soul.
Actually, probably Marvel Now too. We will blame Dota and Marvel Now in equal parts.
pock3tmonster
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Don't forget, Comixology have also just made many comics available DRM free too. Not from the big two, DC and Marvel, but it's still a step in the right direction.
Thanks for the very useful info. I will set up an account this evening.
Whelp I am almost an exclusive PC/Steam gamer. I feel you on having everything digital and always at your fingertips.
pock3tmonster
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DC used to be one month
I know right? Because then you're two issues behind discussion every month.
I was happy to wait a month to grab my books for $1.99, but now I buy many on day one (though probably just as many after the discount) to avoid spoilers, etc.whatsinaname
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I just set off my smoke detector making instant ramen. -_-
pock3tmonster
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Sothpaw, what books are you interested in reading? Or do you read currently?
Speaking of Steam, how many of you have Steam accounts?
I rarely play games anymore, but I'm usually online on Steam so I can chat with people.
Feel free to add me.
That's pretty impressive actually. Haha
I rarely play games anymore, but I'm usually online on Steam so I can chat with people.
Feel free to add me.
That's pretty impressive actually. Haha
pock3tmonster
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I miss playing games. I just need to keep telling myself that I only have three more weeks of semester left. I play Marvel Heroes almost every other day. Add me.
I'm always happy to chat when I'm online.It's been so long since I ordered from IST that I don't know what else to add other than Blacksad
Doom Patrol omnibus!
It's been so long since I ordered from IST that I don't know what else to add other than Blacksad
Geoff Johns Flash omnibi
Too expensive
Going to wait until I get a 20% coupon from Barnes and Noble and order from there.I've actually been eying those for a while.
Too expensive
Fair enough.
As long as you get it eventually!
Well I started off by getting a Marvel Unlimited sub and reading some of the Silver Age Marvel stuff, just for history sake, and I feel like all of that stuff was written for children. Every sentence ends in an! Even basic statements!
Since then I have read a bunch of different stuff. I bought the first 6 issues of the new Amazing Spider Man and it is really not my style. A bit too light for me. Also read Learning to Crawl and didn't enjoy.
Then I purchased the first 10 issues of the current Magneto series which I really enjoy. I also purchased the first 10 issues of the Punisher which I also really enjoy. I guess I tend to enjoy darker, more "mature" stories? So with this in mind I purchased Men of Wrath last week, enjoyed it. I hear Southern Bastards is quite good and it sounds like it would be something I would enjoy.
Purchased the entire Ennis run of Punisher MAX in trade because I hear it is top tier and I really enjoy the character.
Here is a jumbled mess of a list of some of the other stuff I have read and my thoughts (sorry, long day at work; tired)
Kree/Skrull War: Kid story.
Korvac: Meh.
Gewn Stacy Spider Man Arc: OK
Avengers/Defenders War: boring
Secret War and Secret War II: terrible beyond words.
Iron Man Demon in a Bottle: not bad.
Thanks Quest, Infinity Gauntlet, Infinity War, Infinity Crusade and Infinity Abyss: Meh, although I really like Thanos for whatever reason.
Avengers Disassembled: Meh.
Original Sin: Dr. Strange calls Nick Fury a mass murderer for killing all of those demons...wtf?
Grimm Fairy Tales vs Wonderland: Bought it because someone on YT said Zenescope is more than just T&A. Actually kinda liked it.
I purchased a bunch New 52 trades that I will get to soon. So far Justice League, Batman and Aquaman, all trades for each series.
OK sorry for the jumbled mess of a post. Baby is calling me to read to him and I have to run.
TLDR: I seem to like "mature" books like Punisher and Magneto (not sure if those are even considered mature but they are the most "mature" books I have read in my very first weeks of this great hobby).
BuddyJoeHooker
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It's been so long since I ordered from IST that I don't know what else to add other than Blacksad
I'm the same, thinking of getting this with it.
whatsinaname
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Too expensive
You should think about paying that $7 extra at IST just to ensure you get your omnibus in good condition. Every hardcover I have ordered from B&N has has some damage during shipping. (And if you buy it during the 2% extra period, it is only a $4 difference).
Do you already own The Incal?
True story. I've only ever gotten one hardcover from B&N and one of the corners was pretty wrecked.
Freezasaurus
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I only ever order graphic novels from IST anymore unless they don't have it.
EDIT: oh my. I put in an IST order this afternoon and just now got my shipping notification. That was speedy!
MisterShine
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The only series of the Big Two I have read was the new Ms. Marvel, which is damn damn good, imo. If you like mature Fantasy/SciFi mash ups, look at SaGa. I read the first 3 volumes since they were on sale a month ago (when I started reading comics myself, other than reading Watchmen in high school), and god damn. Those feels Q.Q
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