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[Freezasaurus]

but...

Batman/TMNT and 4001 AD were this year :|

Was 4001 AD fun? I'm looking for good Valiant books, m8.

 

[jon bones]

Monster men about to be the best cross over of the year if they land the ending

what's been released so far / what's left?

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Was 4001 AD fun? I'm looking for good Valiant books, m8.

I wouldn't recommend it if you're just wanting for a one-off story. It builds on the events of Rai and some Eternal Warrior.

If you want a one-off event, try The Valiant. If you want something fun like Ivar, try Faith, Archer & Armstrong, or Quantum & Woody (or the crossover event The Delinquents). If you want something serious and longer, Harbinger or XO Manowar.

 

[Messi]

Monster men about to be the best cross over of the year if they land the ending

This is not a slap in the direction of Monster Men

 

[Freezasaurus]

I wouldn't recommend it if you're just wanting for a one-off story. It builds on the events of Rai and some Eternal Warrior.

If you want a one-off event, try The Valiant. If you want something fun like Ivar, try Faith, Archer & Armstrong, or Quantum & Woody (or the crossover event The Delinquents). If you want something serious and longer, Harbinger or XO Manowar.

I tried Faith already. Wasn't really into it. There are so many interconnected stories in the Valiant universe, it makes it all feel a bit inaccessible to new readers trying to get into it.

 

[Brian Fellows]

I wasn't a fan of StE. It all felt a bit too generic.

I tried to read it a couple of times over the weekend and I never got past the first page that was all text.

I'll give it another shot at dinner if I can stay awake. I have to say the comparisons to The Dark Tower really turned me off.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

I tried Faith already. Wasn't really into it. There are so many interconnected stories in the Valiant universe, it makes it all feel a bit inaccessible to new readers trying to get into it.

Everything I mentioned is standalone. They are almost all accessible to varying degrees; 4001 AD is just a bad example.

 

[Freezasaurus]

I tried to read it a couple of times over the weekend and I never got past the first page that was all text.

That didn't really bother me. It was the lackluster world-building this time around. After books like Low and Tokyo Ghost, this one just didn't feel like it was on quite the same level.

 

[mreddie]

The feel of a Valiant thread getting shit on in OT.

Really, Sony just want a new franchise to milk now they have to share Spidey with Marvel.

 

[TheFlow]

That didn't really bother me. It was the lackluster world-building this time around. After books like Low and Tokyo Ghost, this one just didn't feel like it was on quite the same level.

Tokyo ghost is not good and doesn't compare to remenders other stuff.

Seven to eternity being similar to his other series is a great argument for dropping the book. Judging a book off of one issue especially when it had a way better start than a couple of his other stuff well..

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Really, Sony just want a new franchise to milk now they have to share Spidey with Marvel.

While possibly true, I know at least the Valiant films are going to have heavy involvement from the comic creators, as has been said in interviews. That's more than you can say for any of the Spidey films.

Tokyo ghost is not good and doesn't compare to remenders other stuff.

hmm I thought I was the only one with that opinion

 

[mreddie]

Speaking of Marvel books. We asked some of our retailer friends in the UK if there was any enthusiasm for the upcoming Marvel Now books.

Nada. Zilch. Zero hype. The NOW #1s, IVX, nothing is getting pre-orders from customers. Wonder if it's different in other stores?

Yeah , we definitely hit that point where being a CIVIL WAR II tie-in is costing a few sales, not getting extra ones in.

Dat seasonal model.

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

"Aunt Muhhhhhhhh -- Ant-Man be praised!"

Howard The Duck is the best comic.

 

[Freezasaurus]

Judging a book off of one issue especially when it had a way better start than a couple of his other stuff well..

Be happy I judged it on an issue and not the cover.

 

[TheFlow]

Be happy I judged it on an issue and not the cover.

Lol.

The cover looks great too.

 

[VanWinkle]

Launchpad, you'll be happy to know that there's a guy I work with that is a HUGE Valiant fan.

 

[Messi]

Launchpad, you'll be happy to know that there's a guy I work with that is a HUGE Valiant fan.

It's probably launchpad.

 

[BrightLightLava]

It's probably launchpad.

Definitely. What are the odds that there are TWO really big Valiant fans?

 

[TheFlow]

It's probably launchpad.

This is the best

 

[VanWinkle]

It's probably launchpad.

That is the funniest thing ever. It really may be.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Definitely. What are the odds that there are TWO really big Valiant fans?

Well unless Launchpad is also Vince from 11 O'Clock comics there were already two.

 

[Rhaknar]

A. She's a

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fashion designer, she notices shit like that.

B. She

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made the funeral though

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Who the fuck is that Brood guy?

 

[Freezasaurus]

Who the fuck is that Brood guy?

Did little Broo grow up?

 

[Rhaknar]

Did little Broo grow up?

Oh shit is that Broo?

 

[mreddie]

Yeah I'm aware of A it's just...she's also a founding Avenger and a former leader of the team. Also also (from her wiki):



Given that, it seemed reductive of her capabilities. Not knocking that aspect of her character but she's much more than that.

Uncanny Avengers gives her that funny enough.

 

[Rrongfield]

Who the fuck is that Brood guy?

It's a character from Greg Pak's Planet Hulk. You should definitively read it.

 

[Primethius]

Dat seasonal model.

Civil War II is costing sales?

Best new I've heard all week.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Is anyone liking Telltale's Batman?

 

[TheFlow]

I am ok with BP getting delayed but I spider-man getting delayed hurts me. That is one hell of a series

 

[Freezasaurus]

Is anyone liking Telltale's Batman?

I've been enjoying it.

 

[Freezasaurus]

It's a character from Greg Pak's Planet Hulk. You should definitively read it.

Oh damn. Now I remember who it is. That's one hell of a callback.

 

[Messi]

It kills me that we will never get Sejic on an X-Men book. Give me this book.

 

[Rrongfield]

Oh damn. Now I remember who it is. That's one hell of a callback.

That issue was written by Pak after all.

 

[Freezasaurus]

It kills me that we will never get Sejic on an X-Men book. Give me this book.

Sejic gotta do what's right for Sejic.

 

[Owzers]

five minutes until the timeline shifts, i'm ready for the end!

 

[Sandfox]

Civil War II is costing sales?

Best new I've heard all week.

They also said that CW2 itself is doing really well so I'm not sure what the message from that will be lol.

 

[TheFlow]

what's been released so far / what's left?

3 more issues left

 

[Freezasaurus]

Oh God, I don't know if I can watch this debate. It's just going to make me angry.

 

[Messi]

They also said that CW2 itself is doing really well so I'm not sure what the message from that will be lol.

It essentially sells out every week it comes out there. Lol.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

It's probably launchpad.

My job is shilling tho

 

[Owzers]

Oh God, I don't know if I can watch this debate. It's just going to make me angry.

Watch it. Let the hate flow.

 

[Brian Fellows]

Oh there is a debate tonight? I'm gonna miss it cuz I'm at work. Oh no......

 

[echoshifting]

Thunderdome!!!

 

[Primethius]

They also said that CW2 itself is doing really well so I'm not sure what the message from that will be lol.

Ahhhh. I'll take what I can get I suppose.

 

[Owzers]

There's not a comic in existence that can me feel better about tonight.

 

[Freezasaurus]

There's not a comic in existence that can me feel better about tonight.

Did Trump hit Hillary with a stone cold stunner yet?

Also, did she just fucking shill her book in a Presidential debate? Are you kidding me?

 

[Owzers]

Did Trump hit Hillary with a stone cold stunner yet?

Also, did she just fucking shill her book in a Presidential debate? Are you kidding me?

In her defense, Trump said she has no plans and she did literally write a book about her plans. That would be like Hillary saying Trump never made a deal.

Trump: No wonder you've been fighting ISIS your entire adult life.


He's the dumbest person i've ever seen in politics right up there with Louie Gohmert and Steve King.

 

[Freezasaurus]

In her defense, Trump said she has no plans and she did literally write a book about her plans. That would be like Hillary saying Trump never made a deal.

But Trump is all about deals. Great deals. So many deals. All the deals.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I'm watching tonight's debate. Is this what watching the WWE is like nowadays?

 

[Freezasaurus]

I'm watching tonight's debate. Is this what watching the WWE is like nowadays?

Less stupidity in WWE these days, honestly. Everything makes sense there.