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[BenjaminBirdie]

If you don't own Vimanarama and you ain't buy Vimanarama...

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Is Morrison's JLA run one long story arc, or do the volumes contain themselves well? As much as I want all four volumes of it, I can't really afford it right now.

I'd say his run is more self contained arcs. Not sure how they grouped things in the deluxe collections

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Protip, don't look up Invisibles Omnibuses on YouTube and stumble across the best backmatter you've ever seen and then look over at the digital trades you just bought

 

[Tizoc]

People should quit asking questions and just buy all that Morrison goodness. His JLA run is fantastic but has IMHO the weakest Howard Porter art. It does have its moments though.

 

[tim1138]

People should quit asking questions and just buy all that Morrison goodness. His JLA run is fantastic but has IMHO the weakest Howard Porter art. It does have its moments though.

It's crazy how much better Porter is after having to relearn how to draw

 

[Poodlestrike]

How is the current Green Arrow run?

The solicits we've seen for Marvel so far are taking the books in directions I like so I'm happy there. I'm also curious to see how the new Gotham Academy arc unfolds.

Resounding "meh" on Green Arrow. I'm dropping it.

EDIT: Ooh, Morrison sale. I should really get on that, most of my knowledge of his stuff comes from tvtropes...

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

EDIT: Ooh, Morrison sale. I should really get on that, most of my knowledge of his stuff comes from tvtropes...

in for... everything I don't own. The Invisibles, We3, JLA vol2-4. Fuck, these past two weeks have been expensive on the digital front.

 

[Messi]

in for... everything I don't own. The Invisibles, We3, JLA vol2-4. Fuck, these past two weeks have been expensive on the digital front.

We3

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

I'm ignoring Poodle's shameful comment about Morrison because I like him a lot and I trust he will buy some good comics in this sale.

 

[Schweinehund]

Already own a lot of his DC comics, guess I should take the plunge on Seven Soldiers.

Also recommend Doom Patrol, it's his best comic that I've read by far.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Also recommend Doom Patrol, it's his best comic that I've read by far.

Agreed. That and Batman & Robin should be two things everyone reads from him.

 

[Poodlestrike]

I'm ignoring Poodle's shameful comment about Morrison because I like him a lot and I trust he will buy some good comics in this sale.

Currently eyeing:

Seven Soldiers
Final Crisis
Flex Mentallo
Doom Patrol
Any of his Bat-stuff I haven't read yet
JLA

Just need to make sure I have the dough

 

[keiichi]

We3

Gud post. Is gud post?

 

[Messi]

Gud post. Is gud post?

Fuuuuuuuuuuuck

 

[Owzers]

Previews Update page now has Batwoman Bombshell releasing 10/28 despite it not being on the upcoming 10/28 page. Which page to believe in?

 

[tim1138]

Currently eyeing:

Seven Soldiers
Final Crisis
Flex Mentallo
Doom Patrol
Any of his Bat-stuff I haven't read yet
JLA

Just need to make sure I have the dough

Be gud Poodle, get We3

 

[Messi]

Previews Update page now has Batwoman Bombshell releasing 10/28 despite it not being on the upcoming 10/28 page. Which page to believe in?

I'm willing to believe in the 28th. Believe with me Sillymonkeys

 

[Poodlestrike]

Be gud Poodle, get We3

Everyone says it's so sad...

I'm not about that depressing reading life. That shit sticks with me for weeks.

 

[Owzers]

I'm willing to believe in the 28th. Believe with me Sillymonkeys

i believe in wanting to return a statue to amazon that has a paint bump on the chin.

haven't asked for an exchange yet but i'm thinking about it..

 

[tim1138]

Everyone says it's so sad...

I'm not about that depressing reading life. That shit sticks with me for weeks.

It'll break your heart and fuck you up good, but it's still a must read

 

[Tyrant Rave]

Everyone says it's so sad...

I'm not about that depressing reading life. That shit sticks with me for weeks.

It's a really good read

 

[VanWinkle]

I'm so glad I just got my hardcover of Final Crisis in the mail yesterday. I bought from Amazon for $4 after shipping (used in like new condition)! I prefer physical books (well, I prefer written novels in ebook form and graphic novels/comics in physical form) AND I saved a dollar over the cost of it in the sale! Win win.

I don't know when I'll get around to reading it, but still.

I'm currently reading Batman Incorporated and love it.

I ended up buying Batman Inc, Seven Soldiers of Victory books one and two, and JLA volume 1, by the way. I think when I get paid on Wednesday I'll buy three or so more. Maybe the last three volumes of JLA but I don't know.

 

[Poodlestrike]

It'll break your heart and fuck you up good, but it's still a must read

It's a really good read

I don't doubt that it's great, but seriously: that sort of thing is not good for me. I get depressed for weeks. It's an utterly miserable experience.

Always been that way, from when I was reading The Giver and The Earth Abides way the hell back in elementary school.

 

[Kurtofan]

bought:

batman and robin

batman incorporated

doom patrol

seven soldiers

superman

I kinda hope next week's sale is going to be shit cause my poor wallet

 

[whatsinaname]

I'm so glad I just got my hardcover of Final Crisis in the mail yesterday. I bought from Amazon for $4 after shipping (used in like new condition)! I prefer physical books (well, I prefer written novels in ebook form and graphic novels/comics in physical form) AND I saved a dollar over the cost of it in the sale! Win win.

I don't know when I'll get around to reading it, but still.

I'm currently reading Batman Incorporated and love it.

I ended up buying Batman Inc, Seven Soldiers of Victory books one and two, and JLA volume 1, by the way. I think when I get paid on Wednesday I'll buy three or so more. Maybe the last three volumes of JLA but I don't know.

I would strongly recommend Doom Patrol. One of the best superhero comics I've ever read. And the great thing is, it needs zero prior knowledge of the characters and doesn't tie into anything else.

It's just $30 on CMX now. They are releasing three new tradepaperbacks for $30 each soon. But even at 50% off, that's $45 for the whole run.

 

[ElNarez]

"The Canadian elections are like a Jonathan Hickman comic. An endless sea of people with cool names, no personalities, and I just don't care."

 

[VanWinkle]

I would strongly recommend Doom Patrol. One of the best superhero comics I've ever read. And the great thing is, it needs zero prior knowledge of the characters and doesn't tie into anything else.

It's just $30 on CMX now. They are releasing three new tradepaperbacks for $30 each soon. But even at 50% off, that's $45 for the whole run.

I might buy the first volume. For one I won't go above my $15 budget I've set, and also it would be too risky to buy six volumes of something when I don't know how much I'll like it. If I end up enjoying it, I will buy those three new trades down the line.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

dis gun be good
https://www.comixology.com/Batman-Y...2l0ZS9pbmRleC9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3QvODYwNA

 

[Brian Fellows]

I love this Grant Morrison sale because it's the least tempting sale they've ever had and I need to save monies!

 

[VanWinkle]

dis gun be good
https://www.comixology.com/Batman-Y...2l0ZS9pbmRleC9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3QvODYwNA

I'm hoping to get the physical edition of that soon. I don't have any deluxe editions yet but I have like five or six on my to-buy list, lol.

 

[Tyrant Rave]

I'm hoping to get the physical edition of that soon. I don't have any deluxe editions yet but I have like five or six on my to-buy list, lol.

Year 100 is great. Picked up based off of frye's recommendation and I'm glad I did. Pope's art is just amazing.

 

[Owzers]

Jurassic World is mine, tonight there will be dinos.

 

[GAMEPROFF]

dis gun be good
https://www.comixology.com/Batman-Y...2l0ZS9pbmRleC9kZXNrdG9wL3NsaWRlckxpc3QvODYwNA

So excited for that Batman of Berlin story.

 

[Schweinehund]

https://youtube.com/watch?v=sGbxmsDFVnE

I think I'm a bit jaded since watching JW but I'm trying hard to not get hyped up. I'm afraid they'll be trying to make it too much like the OT by pushing the nostalgia aspect hard. I want them to forge their own story in the vein of Star Wars rather than just be a retread. I kind of rolled my eyes at the somber music on Tatooine because it's trying so hard to evoke Luke's story with a new character, and then the battle over the planet I can only assume is Hoth, the Darth Vader helmet, the old cast, etc...

While it's cool to have a link the original trilogy I hope they just don't lean on it too hard and it finds its own identity. I didn't find JW to be a bad movie but I couldn't get past how hard they were pushing nostalgia, but also at the same time they devolved it into

Spoiler

dinobattles!

instead of trying to explore themes like how they explored Chaos Theory (admittedly shallow) & character relationships (specifically between Grant & the kids) in the first film.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Jurassic World is mine, tonight there will be dinos.

Enjoy the Pratt!

 

[Sibersk Esto]

I don't doubt that it's great, but seriously: that sort of thing is not good for me. I get depressed for weeks. It's an utterly miserable experience.

Always been that way, from when I was reading The Giver and The Earth Abides way the hell back in elementary school.

It has a happy ending, just a sad road to get there. It's like a more violent Don Bluth movie.

The story is pretty light on the plot, focusing mainly on getting the emotional message through. Quietly does a fantastic job on the art and paneling.

 

[Xis]

I don't doubt that it's great, but seriously: that sort of thing is not good for me. I get depressed for weeks. It's an utterly miserable experience.

Ditto here; just one glance at We3 lets me know this is a big "nope" for me.

When I finished Y: The Last Man, I was seriously bummed for at least a week.

 

[Owzers]

Enjoy the Pratt!

Every time I see him I picture the dumbest parts of Guardians.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Every time I see him I picture the dumbest parts of Guardians.

I don't remember any dumb parts in Guardians. Only awesome parts.

 

[Bii]

Every time I see him I picture the dumbest parts of Guardians.

The only significant 'dumb' part for me was the joining of hands at the end. Though it was more hilarious than dumb, intentional or not.

 

[Rhaknar]

Old? Jason Aaron is Marvel exclusive

 

[tim1138]

But dog is gud

 

[Hagi]

Old? Jason Aaron is Marvel exclusive

huh can't say I've read any of his creator owned stuff but I am enjoying his work on Thor and Dr Strange was cool so good for him.

 

[whatsinaname]

Old? Jason Aaron is Marvel exclusive

I was under the impression that Southern Bastards was doing well. Is that going on hiatus then?

 

[Afrodium]

I would strongly recommend Doom Patrol. One of the best superhero comics I've ever read. And the great thing is, it needs zero prior knowledge of the characters and doesn't tie into anything else.

It's just $30 on CMX now. They are releasing three new tradepaperbacks for $30 each soon. But even at 50% off, that's $45 for the whole run.

What's this now? Doom Partol is being rerelease don three volumes? When are they releasing?

 

[my name is ed]

aaron could move his indie work to the icon imprint

he did print men of wrath under icon

 

[Brian Fellows]

Old? Jason Aaron is Marvel exclusive

I do not approve of this news if it affects Southern Bastards. I could not possible care less about Thor or Strange.

 

[tim1138]

Typically all Marvel exclusive deals mean anymore is that they can't write for DC. Lemire is Marvel exclusive and dude still writes for Image, Valiant, and Dark Horse

 

[VanWinkle]

I don't know why I haven't talked about it in my reading of the Planetary Omnibus, but man, John Cassaday's art in there is just incredible. Anytime I turn to a full page or double page spread, I am just in awe.

Really really amazing artist.

 

[whatsinaname]

What's this now? Doom Partol is being rerelease don three volumes? When are they releasing?

Listed for release on Feb 17th. #19-#34 is 1/3rd of the run.

DOOM PATROL BOOK ONE TP
Written by GRANT MORRISON
Art by RICHARD CASE, JOHN NYBERG and others
Cover by BRIAN BOLLAND
On sale FEBRUARY 17 • 424 pg, FC, $29.99 US • MATURE READERS
In these tales from DOOM PATROL #19-34, the world’s strangest heroes have left behind almost every vestige of normality. Shunned as freaks and outcasts, the Doom Patrol faces mystifying threats that must be defeated—at any cost. These are the epics that introduced Rebis, Crazy Jane, Dorothy Spinner, the Brotherhood of Dada and more!