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[PsychBat!]

I want to read something where two girls/guys like each other very much. Or a guy and a girl I don't mind. It doesnt have to be sex related.

Tons of that yuri/yaoi stuff.

 

[Hagi]

NANA is a good shout you might like that Messi. Romance isn't really my thing but I really enjoyed Lovely Complex, it was cute.

 

[Messi]

Tons of that yuri/yaoi stuff.

I dont know if I should google that

NANA is a good shout you might like that Messi. Romance isn't really my thing but I really enjoyed Lovely Complex, it was cute.

I will have a look into it.

I wonder if this book is still coming out. Freeza?

I love that cover, but

 

[Hagi]

I dont know if I should google that



I will have a look into it.

I wonder if this book is still coming out. Freeza?

I love that cover, but

Yuri is lesbian, yaoi is gay men. I wouldn't google because those labels are used for porn as well as normal series.

That cover is ace.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Finished MGSV. My head hurts. Should have ended on Episode 45.

 

[Messi]

Has Gamora popped up in any post Secret Wars books other than her solo book? She doesn't seem to be part of the Bendis line up.

 

[TetraxShards]

Has Gamora popped up in any post Secret Wars books other than her solo book? She doesn't seem to be part of the Bendis line up.

There is a version of her in Contest of Champions, IIRC.

 

[Owzers]

i think i regret caring about these republican debates, they just make me aggravated. I think i'll read comics instead, something i reliably enjoy.

 

[Aizo]

If i could i'd make it illegal to buy Manga, you'd have to get it off street corners looking over your shoulder.

Are you secretly addicted to something shameful, like Bleach?
I recognize that you're being facetious, but if you really don't like manga, I could find something for you, too.

Most of the animosity is joking, playing into the "feud."
(It's also a reaction to some of the more... Japanocentric gaffers very real attitudes towards comics.)

Right. Meeting those kinds of people in Japan is even more irritating. I understand the struggle. haha.

It's definitely not for me.

If you like comics, that's absolutely silly to say. There are thousands upon thousands of series. It's like saying "I only like American movies."—it's only because you haven't read ones that you like that you think this, but that's not to be confused with them just not existing. It's just as varied as American comics. Although, just like in the US, the comics on the surface are all action, there are tons of other things. If you do like action, then I'd recommend trying something like Vagabond (based on the biographical book about the famous samurai, Musashi Miyamoto), Berserk (mature, high fantasy adventure epic with elements of body horror), Vinland Saga (about a viking that seeks revenge, and inevitably has to pay for his insatiable need for revenge), but I see your Deadpool avatar, so maybe you'd like One Punch Man.

 

[Brian Fellows]

If you like comics, that's absolutely silly to say. There are thousands upon thousands of series. It's like saying "I only like American movies."—it's only because you haven't experienced ones that you like that you think this. It's just as varied as American comics. Although, just like in the US, the comics on the surface are all action, there are tons of other things. If you do like action, then I'd recommend trying something like Vagabond (based on the biographical book about the famous samurai, Musashi Miyamoto), Berserk (mature, high fantasy adventure epic with elements of body horror), Vinland Saga (about a viking that seeks revenge, and inevitably has to pay for his insatiable need for revenge), but I see your Deadpool avatar, so maybe you'd like One Punch Man.

How many of those are in color and formatted like American comics?

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Yay! Hopefully you're cool. You have a black and white cartoon avatar so probably yes.

I am very cool, you can ask anyone and they will confirm

Just got this on CMX! Wow @ the preview pages. It's gorgeous.

This and Tokyo Ghost are the only books I got this week.

Yeah the art is great. You'll really like the covers I think, they've got a cool style to them. Really glad that we're gonna get more of this in the future.

Big week for me:
Tokyo Ghost
Harley Quinn
Black Canary
Sex Criminals
The Infinity Gauntlet

Need to catch up on Rat Queens still. I also bought The Beauty #1 but I haven't read it yet (reading lol).

 

[Messi]

There is a version of her in Contest of Champions, IIRC.

Is that not based on a mobile game?

Tyrant, I think you will love The Beauty. I thought it was stellar as first issues go.

 

[TetraxShards]

Is that not based on a mobile game?

Tyrant, I think you will love The Beauty. I thought it was stellar as first issues go.

I think so, yeah. It's still classified as an All-New, All-Different book though. It's an Al Ewing book, so I'm going to give it a shot. He's become one of my favourites lately between Loki, Captain Britain, Ultron Forever and his Eleventh Doctor series.

 

[Cheska]

So is it just me or did Sean Murphy sneak in three familiar faces from his previous works into Tokyo Ghost?

 

[Freezasaurus]

Tokyo Ghost is amazing.

I wonder if this book is still coming out. Freeza?

Is it late October yet?

Tyrant, I think you will love The Beauty. I thought it was stellar as first issues go.

#2 came out today. Book is aces.

So is it just me or did Sean Murphy sneak in three familiar faces from his previous works into Tokyo Ghost?

I definitely noticed the guys from Punk Rock Jesus and Chrononauts.

 

[Cheska]

I definitely noticed the guys from Punk Rock Jesus and Chrononauts.

YEP! And Cafe Racer too!

 

[Messi]

Tokyo Ghost is amazing.



Is it late October yet?



#2 came out today. Book is aces.



I definitely noticed the guys from Punk Rock Jesus and Chrononauts.

Haven't got to read 2 yet. Its still holding up?

 

[Owzers]

Are you secretly addicted to something shameful, like Bleach?
I recognize that you're being facetious, but if you really don't like manga, I could find something for you, too.

Do you still have to read manga right to left, because i'm not doing that.

I tend to ignore all manga and anime. I've liked FLCL in the anime world, some of the Miyazaki movies, and not much else.

 

[my name is ed]

NANA is a good shout you might like that Messi. Romance isn't really my thing but I really enjoyed Lovely Complex, it was cute.

I have friends that absolutely adore Nana. Messi would probably like it. In fact, we might just lose Messi to the manga thread if he finds enough manga that he likes

 

[Aizo]

How many of those are in color and formatted like American comics?

A number of them have been redone in color, actually. Although, if you appreciate art, I think there is a lot to enjoy about the depth possible in art done mostly with fountain pens in black ink. It's rare that you see someone with such impressive cross hatching technique within mainstream comics.

What do you mean by format? You don't want to read a book from the opposite end, as they do in Japan? I don't think it's a big deal, but if that small of a factor makes you not want to read something, then I suppose I don't really want to convince you to open up and try new things. haha.

Do you still have to read manga right to left, because i'm not doing that..

So lazy. haha. It's really not that hard.

 

[PsychBat!]

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST!

 

[TetraxShards]

I don't want to backseat mod, but the manga evangelicalism would be better suited as its' own thread. I don't think any of us go to the manga OT and tell them to read Batman.

 

[Aizo]

I don't want to backseat mod, but the manga evangelicalism would be better suited as its' own thread. I don't think any of us go to the manga OT and tell them to read Batman.

There are people, such as myself, that like both. I'm not coming over to convert people. I like American comics, too, and I probably post in here as much as the manga thread nowadays. Also, we have had many posts in the manga threads about Ultimate Spiderman and Batman from people who post here/used to post here, too. I appreciated when people like Bdubs attempted to open manga-only readers to new things, so I'm only attempting to open up other people who really might find something they love in another country's version of the same medium. At the end of the day, they're all comics.

I don't intend to continue posting about manga, which was why I offered to have people PM me—so as not to derail the thread. But, if the conversation comes up again, I will likely step in.

 

[Squire]

I have friends that absolutely adore Nana. Messi would probably like it. In fact, we might just lose Messi to the manga thread if he finds enough manga that he likes

It's really engrossing. I was all about it while I watched it.

FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST!

Brotherhood is legit one of the best animes in the last ten years, easy.

 

[Tawney Bomb]

Tokyo Ghost was great!

Might check out the Beauty since ya'll think its good. Didn't grab the first issue.

 

[my name is ed]

I don't want to backseat mod, but the manga evangelicalism would be better suited as its' own thread. I don't think any of us go to the manga OT and tell them to read Batman.

I don't consider it backseat modding. I have to disagree with you. I think the only reason the two threads arent one is because it would be a huge mess even if its technically the same medium.

This is a comics thread. We should be able to discuss comics of all kinds here IMO

Why discriminate against manga in particular? If we say we should keep manga discussion out and directed to the manga thread then I suppose we should also keep comics out made from Chile, France, & Belgium out too. Those British comics too. Just to be safe

One personal reason I like people to post about Manga here

I know most of yall to an extent. I weigh the recommendations or praise yall give according to how much my taste align with yours. I *could* get manga recommendations from Manga Gaf but some people have suspect taste

 

[Brian Fellows]

A number of them have been redone in color, actually. Although, if you appreciate art, I think there is a lot to enjoy about the depth possible in art done mostly with fountain pens in black ink. It's rare that you see someone with such impressive cross hatching technique within mainstream comics.
What do you mean by format? You don't want to read a book from the opposite end, as they do in Japan? I don't think it's a big deal, but if that small of a factor makes you not want to read something, then I suppose I don't really want to convince you to open up and try new things. haha.


So lazy. haha. It's really not that hard.

No it's not hard. Just annoying.

And no that art you posted does nothing for me.

 

[Rhaknar]

Thats Chun-Li levels of tighs

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

No it's not hard. Just annoying.

And no that art you posted does nothing for me.

What do you think of artist who's art style is manga inspired? (Ex: Joe Mad, Babs Tarr, Kenneth Rocafort, etc.)

 

[Shaanyboi]

The way DC has collected Batman Beyond 2.0 is beyond confusing.

 

[Owzers]

I don't want to backseat mod, but the manga evangelicalism would be better suited as its' own thread. I don't think any of us go to the manga OT and tell them to read Batman.

I like this thread best when it is strictly about comics, we get too sidetracked from time to time.

 

[Busaiku]

I always open my US comics left to right, but usually start reading right to left for a few panels.

 

[Aizo]

No it's not hard. Just annoying.
And no that art you posted does nothing for me.

Well, if you tell me what you do like, I could find something for you. If you're not interested in even trying something new, then the conversation can end now.

 

[TetraxShards]

I don't consider it backseat modding. I have to disagree with you. I think the only reason the two threads arent one is because it would be a huge mess even if its technically the same medium.

This is a comics thread. We should be able to discuss comics of all kinds here IMO

Why discriminate against manga in particular? If we say we should keep manga discussion out and directed to the manga thread then I suppose we should also keep comics out made from Chile, France, & Belgium out too. Those British comics too. Just to be safe

The bolded contradict each other. Either it's one thread for everything or it isn't. They're split for a reason, IMO. You can't have a scenario where manga = comics but comics =/= manga.

I would be all for more euro-comic discussion, or if they got their own thread, that would be fine too. I started with British comics like Transformers UK and old 2000 AD annuals.

I like this thread best when it is strictly about comics, we get too sidetracked from time to time.

I honestly don't mind sidetracking, it is the nature of the community ghetto. I like shooting the shit with you guys. Weekend ComicGAF is always full of strange delights. I would take twenty pages of Waffles vs. Pancakes: Dawn of Syrup before this though.

 

[Poodlestrike]

The way DC has collected Batman Beyond 2.0 is beyond confusing.

Yeah. It's kinda out of order.

The bolded contradict each other. Either it's one thread for everything or it isn't. They're split for a reason, IMO. You can't have a scenario where manga = comics but comics =/= manga.

I would be all for more euro-comic discussion, or if they got their own thread, that would be fine too. I started with British comics like Transformers UK and old 2000 AD annuals.

All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads (or possibly the other way around, I forget). Similarly, all manga is comics, but not all comics are manga. The main discussion thread for the submedium filters out most of the discussion, but I don't think there's anything wrong with some talk here and there, especially considering the community nature of the thread.

 

[Zombine]

Hey dudes there are more than a few of us who read comics and manga, so don't be assholes when manga people pop in. it's kinda fuckin lame.

 

[Owzers]

i think instead of having another Civil War when comics-gaf sales dry up we should have a World War.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I was a manga reader first. I remember asking my dad to buy me some comics and he got me Dark Knight Returns, Superman: For Tomorrow Vol. 1, Essential Spiderman Vol. 1, and Justice League Elite Vol. 1. Beacause I was more into manga I didn't read any of those books until a year later when I was waiting for a train and decided to read Dark Knight Returns.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Tokyo Ghost was great!

Four score and HOLY BALLS!

Haven't got to read 2 yet. Its still holding up?

Still good. A bit slower than issue one.

I don't want to backseat mod, but the manga evangelicalism would be better suited as its' own thread. I don't think any of us go to the manga OT and tell them to read Batman.

If I want to talk about manga, I tend to talk about it here anyway. Manga is still a form of comics. And I want to talk about things I like with the people in this community.

What do you think of artist who's art style is manga inspired? (Ex: Joe Mad, Babs Tarr, Kenneth Rocafort, etc.)

No Adam Warren mention? Jesus Christ, Boxy. I expected better.

 

[TetraxShards]

All toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads (or possibly the other way around, I forget). Similarly, all manga is comics, but not all comics are manga. The main discussion thread for the submedium filters out most of the discussion, but I don't think there's anything wrong with some talk here and there, especially considering the community nature of the thread.

I'm not saying NO FUN ALLOWED, I can just scroll past it like Destiny talk, but....

Hey dudes there are more than a few of us who read comics and manga, so don't be assholes when manga people pop in. it's kinda fuckin lame.

....he was the one calling people lazy and giving out to us for not wanting "to try something new". That's what really got my goat. I get enough of this shit from people IRL, I don't need it here.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I'm not saying NO FUN ALLOWED, I can just scroll past it like Destiny talk, but....



....he was the one calling people lazy and giving out to us for not wanting "to try something new". That's what really got my goat.

True.

Poor form Aibo, poor form.

 

[my name is ed]

The bolded contradict each other. Either it's one thread for everything or it isn't. They're split for a reason, IMO. You can't have a scenario where manga = comics but comics =/= manga.

I would be all for more euro-comic discussion, or if they got their own thread, that would be fine too. I started with British comics like Transformers UK and old 2000 AD annuals.

Should probably expand on the point then

comics = comics no matter where theyre from

only reason a combined thread would be messy is because manga has *such* a strong following on Neogaf. one catch all thread for comics would be a total mess that would move way to fast for anybody to discuss in.

To me, its like saying we cant discuss Hawkeye because there is a Hawkeye thread. This is a comics thread, not a western culture comics only thread. We just happen to have a specialized manga thread that people more interested in a subsection of comics can participate it.

 

[my name is ed]

No Adam Warren mention? Jesus Christ, Boxy. I expected better.

You know, I was just thinking, you know that Marquez Mary Jane that was posted a few days back? The way MJ is drawn reminds me a bit of the way Warren draws.

 

[Zombine]

I didn't directly quote anyone because I'm not particularly singling any one person out. All I want is for people who enjoy the medium any which way to feel welcome here. There has been anti-manga sentiment here in the past and it's kind of shitty and the argument against it is flimsy at best. Get over yourself, and by "yourself" I mean hypothetical person I'm talking to.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

No Adam Warren mention? Jesus Christ, Boxy. I expected better.

That guy is pretty much a manga artists.

 

[Squire]

The bolded contradict each other. Either it's one thread for everything or it isn't. They're split for a reason, IMO. You can't have a scenario where manga = comics but comics =/= manga.

I would be all for more euro-comic discussion, or if they got their own thread, that would be fine too. I started with British comics like Transformers UK and old 2000 AD annuals.

I honestly don't mind sidetracking, it is the nature of the community ghetto. I like shooting the shit with you guys. Weekend ComicGAF is always full of strange delights. I would take twenty pages of Waffles vs. Pancakes: Dawn of Syrup before this though.

I don't... really... think we should have to placate your dislike of manga.

I mean is that what it is? I'm not trying to be argumentative, but it seems like that's what it is without any real reasoning behind it, to boot.

I didn't directly quote anyone because I'm not particularly singling any one person out. All I want is for people who enjoy the medium any which way to feel welcome here. There has been anti-manga sentiment here in the past and it's kind of shitty and the argument against it is flimsy at best. Get over yourself, and by "yourself" I mean hypothetical person I'm talking to.

Yes, well put.

 

[Zombine]

Half the people I know here know I read weird as shit European comics. One of my mini review things here was for The White Lama.

I've got mad love for everyone here, but sometimes I think people need to go to bed.

 

[Vyer]

IMO, it's really not that unreasonable that manga would have its own thread. particularly here in Community. Music gets separated out, TV gets separated out, etc etc. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if that's what the moderation here would prefer, if the rest of the forum is any indication. I don't think you have to 'hate' manga (which I don't) to see the reasoning behind it.

 

[Zombine]

IMO, it's really not that unreasonable that manga would have its own thread. particularly here in Community. Music gets separated out, TV gets separated out, etc etc. Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if that's what the moderation here would prefer, if the rest of the forum is any indication. I don't think you have to 'hate' manga (which I don't) to see the reasoning behind it.

Even so, this thread isn't being crapped up with some of the undesirable elements in manga. Half of the time it's "hey, I read x manga. You guys may like it because it's like x comic" and that's the end of it. This summarizes the argument pretty well:

 

[TetraxShards]

I don't... really... think we should have to placate your dislike of manga.

I mean is that what it is? I'm not trying to be argumentative, but it seems like that's what it is without any real reasoning behind it, to boot.

Christ no. No, I don't like it, but you're free to talk about it and I'm not going to stop you. I don't like a lot of things. The same goes for Destiny, waffles, GAF's favourite topic tipping or anything else. I can accept the frogs/toads analogy.

The statement you bolded was me insulting myself for causing the derail. It's entirely my fault. I just strongly dislike being told to do something for the sake of it being new. If there was a Pet Peeves OT, I would write a small novel (or a large novella) on it. I'm nearly 30, I know what I like at this stage. Just let me yell at my clouds.