Donniewahlberg
Banned
I vouch for the deluxe HCs personally, having them here. Not a fan of the absolute format but that's just preference at that point. If you love big fuck off books go absolute. I had the vol 1 paperback ages ago and meh.
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COMICS! |OT| October 2016. Capes, Crime, Bondage, and sometimes Overwatch.
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I vouch for the deluxe HCs personally, having them here. Not a fan of the absolute format but that's just preference at that point. If you love big fuck off books go absolute. I had the vol 1 paperback ages ago and meh.
Tough call. It's worth owning Absolute versions of that story but there's still one more to go and the release are quarterly or something like that.
echoshifting
Banned
Longer than that even. 90s Arthur had a fucking spear for a hand and a GD beard.
I mean, it's not like they're the only ones still making a joke. And plus, it's just New Super-Man, this whole arc is kinda wonky. I mean there are Chinese imitations of Batman and Wonder Woman.
Nah, don't really care about the absolutes unless there was something really special about em. I did get The Walking Dead #1 Omnibus HC just to check it out, but I'll probably buy the regular or after.
Oh, another yea/nay: Tokyo Ghost?
Why are they worth it?
echoshifting
Banned
You'll probably get more mixed responses on that one but I enjoyed it a lot.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
I've only read vol.1 of Tokyo ghost but eh. I didn't dislike it but nothing about it stuck with me like deadly class, or even low. It's fine. Imo the art is the draw.
Theyre just special because the size and the nice cover/trade dress. I liked the sandman book I had as this exquisite tome, but it was a pain to sit chill and read.
It looks great. Cheap at IST, too, so I may just bite. Ugh... my total IST bill this month is going to be divorce-inducing.
The annoyance factor of those large editions is a concern... I just wanted to check one out.
It's one of the most compelling stories of all time and the art is absolutely gorgeous in places. Absolutes are all about the art.
!!!BPRD SPOILERS!!!
The only time Johann is ever tolerable to me is when Roger is alive, they have an interesting relationship. Once Roger goes kaput, then Johann pretty much immediately becomes awful. I think his official turn to shit heel status is when he gets the artificial body and becomes absolutely intolerable. And of course his obsession with creating a new body allows Black Flame to be reborn...
And he totally did Enos dirty, putting him in a position to be at risk and then taking over his corpse like it was no big deal.
I hope he gets trapped in the Sledgehammer forever or it gets incinerated and he goes with it.
And he totally did Enos dirty, putting him in a position to be at risk and then taking over his corpse like it was no big deal.
I hope he gets trapped in the Sledgehammer forever or it gets incinerated and he goes with it.
!!!BPRD SPOILERS!!!
Howards is the best dude, I'd totally buy a spin off about his adventures.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
The Civil War tie-ins have been surprisingly solid so far. Bendis has actually done a pretty good job of integrating the event.
Dandy Lyin
Member
I own the first arc as singles, but I only read the first 2 issues. The characters never made me care. Considering I have no interest in reading it despite the fact that I own it, I'd say nay.
Freezasaurus
Member
Anyone buy anything from IST today? I'm eyeing that Fade Out HC. I only read through the first few issues of the series.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
I completely agree haha
the little epilogue involving him saying goodbye to roger is beautiful. I thought for awhile they would actually link in his distress over Roger to his behaviour...but no. He's just a dick
I really love everything to do with Howards and all that mythology. I also just love
the history of that room in Chicago, the sword. I am faaairly sure you have saw all the stuff to do with that room but I will refrain, just in case.
Huh. So today's IST update taught me that someone (Drawn & Quarterly, who I can't say I'm familiar with) is actually bringing over Gegege no Kitaro, which is cool to see something hella old school like that come over. But... it looks like it's "selected chapters" or some such, which is just a thing I can't stand. If I want something, I want all of it, not a "best of"! Oh well, I guess that series is still on a "if I want it, I'll import it" for me, and it's still a net good thing to actually see such things come over in some form.
I thought everyone was saying the Civil War sequel was trash?
Hmm... still on the fence.
Disappointing... as I have heard good things.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Lock that y the last man in, regardless of the format you go for!
Primethius
Banned
No lie, I enjoyed the first ep. of Luke Cage more then anything in the entirety of Jessica Jones.
Wow, that was some great stuff. And the music.
Wow, that was some great stuff. And the music.
Just a totally selfish asshole. Fuck.That.Guy
Donniewahlberg said:
Oh yeah, the room is cool. Also cool, when I couldn't remember Howards' name all I had to do was Google "BPRD sword guy", hah. Just everything about Howard is awesome. They did such a great job making the BPRD agents more than just Nameless grunts.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
You really will do anything to put Scalped off won't you man.
Haha I kid, I really liked that first episode a whole lot.
Arcudi really is just a fantastic writer. He can do it all. And like you say he can make new characters no worries. I mean,
he kills roger, daimio and writes Abe out. Even Liz was gone for awhile, and he inherited the concept Sans hellboy
The tie-ins are easily the best part of the event. The main story leaves much to be desired.
Crimson_Echidna
Banned
The event itself is nothing to write home about, but so far I've found the tie-ins in the Spider-Man comic itself pretty solid.
Was gonna go for that in addition to the American Alien hc but decided just to go for Alien.
Primethius
Banned
Haha, it's not like that. Ever since I got back from vacation, comic time has been constrained. Especially with all the game releases.
I actually started the new volume, something comes up, put it down and restart it when I pick it up again because I'm only like a few pages in. It's happened like 3-4 times now lol, which has made me determined to read it when I actually get a block of time.
Luckily, the post-vacation schedule insanity should be ending soon. I'm looking forward to binging a ton of comics.
Yup, buying the deluxe tonight.
Skybound tweeted that they have The Walking Dead HCs on sale for $20 at their site. I wanna tweet back that IST is still cheaper.
Mistake
I'm enjoying it quite a bit.
Freezasaurus
Member
I wanna grab Fade Out and Vol. 2 of I Am A Hero... but.... HALLOWEEN LOOT BOXES TOMORROW AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
That Dr. Junkenstein Horde mode is fun as fuck.
honestly if you are reading a bunch of marvel books you could actually skip the main event book and be fine.
Freezasaurus
Member
Are you serious? Man, I must have bought the only copy. It shipped the other day, too.
Sorry not sorry.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Oooh whats included in the gaiman book??
Thanks.
That's actually the only Marvel book I've read in a while.
Freezasaurus
Member
I'm going all in tomorrow. $50 PSN card, 62 loot boxes.
At least they let you buy the new skins with credits this time.
How did American Alien turn out? The Fade Out gets tons of praise here and i want to read it but i never enjoy these kinds of Brubaker books as much as people here because of the genre.
I'm event-relieved knowing i won't be denied my Witch Mercy main, but i started off with a widowmaker spray in my free box :/
I'm event-relieved knowing i won't be denied my Witch Mercy main, but i started off with a widowmaker spray in my free box :/
Freezasaurus
Member
Oh man, that's like an insult.
After a year of setup Clone Conspiracy is so close...
I need to get back into the game.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Quite liking the look of one of Oni Press' new books out soon, Motro by Ulises Farinas.
Nice interview at comicosity: http://www.comicosity.com/interview-farinas-freitas-unleash-motro/
Nice interview at comicosity: http://www.comicosity.com/interview-farinas-freitas-unleash-motro/
that's how i took it too.
echoshifting
Banned
Are you gonna get the Big Trouble/Escape from NY crossover?
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Ha! You thought you could claim the skins and not play Overwatch? Tsk tsk.
Wonder Woman #8 preview: https://www.inverse.com/article/22049-cheetah-barbara-ann-minerva-badass-origin-story-in-wonder-woman-rebirth-8
Man this looks fucking fantastic, and I've never been interested in Cheetah. Bilquis Evely's art is fucking fanatastic and a worthy successor to Nicola Scott.
Deathstroke #4 preview: http://comicsalliance.com/deathstroke-4-preview/?sf38516929=1
Man, this looking to continue what I love about this series. The dialogue is just a gem: Early impressions from critics seem to be gushing over this issue so I hope it delivers. And Joe Bennett's art looks great!
Supergirl #2 preview: http://www.avclub.com/article/father-daughter-reunion-turns-violent-supergirl-2--243945
And this looks quite interesting, finally we get to see the promised father-daughter meet up. I know it might not please some folks, but I really like Brian Ching's artwork on this series. It just fits Supergirl for me.
Man this looks fucking fantastic, and I've never been interested in Cheetah. Bilquis Evely's art is fucking fanatastic and a worthy successor to Nicola Scott.
Deathstroke #4 preview: http://comicsalliance.com/deathstroke-4-preview/?sf38516929=1
Man, this looking to continue what I love about this series. The dialogue is just a gem: Early impressions from critics seem to be gushing over this issue so I hope it delivers. And Joe Bennett's art looks great!
Supergirl #2 preview: http://www.avclub.com/article/father-daughter-reunion-turns-violent-supergirl-2--243945
And this looks quite interesting, finally we get to see the promised father-daughter meet up. I know it might not please some folks, but I really like Brian Ching's artwork on this series. It just fits Supergirl for me.
Donniewahlberg
Banned
Damn that wonder woman art is amazing