Wednesday is New Comic Day (Vol. 3: The Heralds of Foggy Nelson)

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Introducing - Wednesday is New Comic Day (Vol. 3: THE HERALDS OF FOGGY NELSON)

Thou Shalt Not Spoil is the first commandment of the comic thread. Foggy Nelson will smite you if you do.

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One of our Regulars in here middlenameboom makes comics himself and they are pretty damn good, so do yourself a favor and check out his official website here (http://www.nextwildidea.com/neworlduniverse/) and his art blog here (http://neworlduniverse.blogspot.com/).
He also does a little podcast about anything and everything entertainment called BLANK OF THE WEEK you can check it out here (http://www.myspace.com/blankoftheweek) or here (http://web.mac.com/thomalanwalker/BlankOfTheWeek/HomePage/HomePage.html).

We here in the comics thread like to think of ourselves as something like Comic Book Evangelist spreading the good comic word everywhere we go. As such we have decided to compile a list of book's that we all agree should be read by anyone who enjoys or has the slightest inclination that they might enjoy to read comic's. The list will include books that are still currently coming out monthly and it will also include series have come and gone. Not to worry though they can all easily be read and caught up on in no time if you go out and read the TRADES, which are collection's of certain story arc's a series has had.

<< ALSO this is a fair warning we are making this list and putting it where you can find and easily view at your leisure. This is being done so that we don't have tp repeat ourselves over and over again when people want o know what to read. While I'm sure people will still ask us to recommend books, we are simply going to refer you to the first post. SO DON"T COME IN HERE AND SHOW YOUR ASS JUST BECAUSE WE TOLD YOU READ THE FIRST POST instead of compliing a list for you. now ENJOY>> However, Please feel free to ask which of these books would be the best fit for your tastes
first a message from Buysoap
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Written by Alan Moore
Pencils by David Gibbons and John Higgins
DC Comics

Watchmen is the comic book bible. It is everything and anything a comic book should be. Read it or GTFO.

The Comic Book Thread's List of Recommendations

Fables
Written by Bill Willingham
Illustrated by Mark Buckingham, Lan Medina, and others http://dccomics.com/media/product/1/6/1607_400x600.jpg (http://javascript%3Cb%3E%3C/b%3E:void%280%29)

Forced from their homelands by a despotic emperor bent on ruling all the known worlds, several characters famous in bedtime stories have settled in Modern Day New York. Run by the overworked Snow White, and policed by a reformed Big Bad(called Bigby) Wolf, these immigrants deal with life in the Mundy World, while hoping to find their way back into the Homelands. Filled with fleshed out versions of characters you know and love, and some you loathe, this book is seriously one of the best on the market. Read it, or we'll blow your house down.
-gilatron5000
***FABLES is unanimously the top pick by all regulars of this thread.***


The Walking Dead
Written by Robet Kirkman
Illustrated by Tony Mooe and Charlie Adlard
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How would you survive in a world without the every day conveniences of our life? How about one populated by the reanimated dead? This book is less about the zombies, and more about the interactions of people adjusting to such a lifestyle. And simply put, this book will break your heart on a constant basis. There are so many characters to whom you attach yourself, only to see them meet their violent and bitter end. If you like character driven horror, pick this title up. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll love The Walking Dead. Only you won't laugh. At all.
- gilatron5000


Y the Last Man #1 - 60
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Pencils by Pia Guerra (and others)
Vertigo Comics
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Written by Brian K. Vaughan of Lost fame and drawn by the incomparable Pia Guerra, this is a story of when all of the world’s men die in one incredibly terrible day. Of course it isn’t really about that, it’s how the world’s last boy becomes the world’s last man. We follow Yorick Brown after that day in a journey across the world as he is trying to find the love of his life with his trusty bodyguard 355, renowned scientist Dr. Mann, and sidekick du jour and best friend, capuchin monkey Ampersand. This book is infused with pop culture references, hilarious one liners, tragedy, comedy, and basically everything you could possibly want from a comic. Vaughan and Guerra manage to make this outlandish plot work by never treating it as that – the world they create doesn’t feel just possible, but real. That’s the hidden genius of the story. This is a must read for all comic fans, and really, all fans of stories.
-fluke182

Preacher #1 - 66
Written by Garth Ennis
Pencils by Steve Dillon
Vertigo Comics
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This comic is not for everyone. Not by any means. However, for those who can handle some extremely off the wall situations, absurd characters, and some rather extreme blasphemy, well, have I got the comic for you. This is the saga of Reverend Jesse Custer and his girlfriend Tulip and Irish vampire buddy Cassidy, as they go on a journey to, simply put, make God atone for his sins. In this incredibly rich universe full of three dimensional yet bizarre characters Garth Ennis (the Punisher, Hitman) has created an absolutely hilarious and wondrously dense story that crosses every boundary created by comics in the past and that came after it. Steve Dillon (the Punisher, Wolverine: Origins) pencils every issue in his standard clean and realistic fashion that is the perfect pairing for Ennis’ words, making the visuals on par with the written word in this story.

Long story short, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to shower afterwards.
-fluke182
Often times in comic books, a writer will come out with a story that literally defines the word epic. A story that, from the very first issue to the very last issue, features such fantastic writing and characters that you can't help but be gripped into the world presented to you. Preacher is that kind of a story. In 1995, Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon brought us this amazing tale of Jesse Custer, a former preacher who gains the power of a God from an unknown source known as Genesis. Learning that God has abandoned his post in Heaven, Jesse, along with his ex-girlfriend from another life Tulip and a crazy Irishman who is more than meets the eye named Cassidy, set out to find God and make him and pay for what he has done and deal with the world he has created. Filled with fantastic villains, wild conspiracies, lovable side characters and presented as a modern day western, Preacher is the definition of an epic with everything you could want in a story. A must read.
-buysoap


Scott Pilgrim
by Brian O'Malley
Oni Press
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Do you like music? Manga? Video games? Canada? Do you have a soul? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will enjoy the surreal world of Scott Pilgrim. This slacker/wannabe rock star has a new girlfriend, but in order to win her love, he must first defeat her seven evil exes in combat. Filled with smart references, one-liners, and great, 3-dimensional characters, this book is a must own. It's also refreshing to read a book that never EVER takes itself too seriously, and is just a blast to read.
-gilatron5000


100 BULLETS
Written by Brain Azzarello
Penciled by Eduardo Rissso
VERTIGO vol. 1- 12
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A story that starts off with a simple concept of asking the question "What would you do with a atttache case containing gun, 100 bullets, and Carte Blanche (the ability to get away with what ever you wanted to with these bullets)?" Once this book begins and this question is asked a very intriqute story begins to unfold it's as the mysterous Agent Graves begins to make moves against the secret orgainization that has controlled America since the colonies. This series will keep you guessing and contiune to suprise you with every turn of the page.
-jimmyateearth

PLANETARY
Written by Warren Ellis, Art by John Cassady
Wildstorm
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Archeologist of the Unknown, and the ghosts of the 20th century. If you're interested in the secret history of the world this comic is for you. Secret Race of Amazons, Check. Alien Artifacts, Check. Godzilla? Check! Regardless of the fact that these stories are some of the best single issues of comics, the characters alone or with the ticket. Elijah Snow is possibly one of the best comic characters ever created, wise cracking, but immensely deep at the same time. This comic is for anyone who is curious about the curiosities of the world.
-middlenameboom


THE GOON
by Eric Powell
Dark Horse
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Zombies, Monsters, and Carneys. Did I mention that's it's one of the funniest comics on the market right now. Disfigured in an accident as a Child the Goon beats the crap out of any one that's gets in his way. With his wise cracking side-kick Franky giving Knife's to the eye left and right. Just a ton fun, and good for anyone interested in laughing, and giant spiders who wear top hats.
-middlenameboom


HELLBOY
by Mike Mignola
Dark Horse
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In short, The World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator. Hellboy is the son of a demon, and a witch. Who was brought to earth by a Nazi experiment. He travels the world as a paranormal investigator. Sometimes it's with the government agency BPRD and sometimes alone, but it's always great. He's fights all kinds of mythical creatures, and demons. Hellboy is heavily influenced by Lovecraftian Lore and often finds himself fighting giant monsters straight out of a Lovecraft book.The character of Hellboy is the part of the series, with a dry wit, and clever one liners, who's the coolest demon you're see. He was also named by Wizard as one of the 10 best comic characters of all time. Hellboy is composed of several mini series, and a number of short stories. Of all them are amazing. It's hard to do this comic justice in a short paragraph because it so immense, and well written. In short, you should be reading this book!
- middlenameboom


Invincible
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Pencilers: Cory Walker (issues 1-7) and Ryan Ottley (issue 8- current)
colorist: Bill Crabtree
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Invincible is Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker's (who turned the reign's over to Ryan Ottley in issue #8) 2003 seminal contemporary super-hero tale that chronicles the adventures and misgivings of young superhero Mark Grayson AKA Invincible. Mark, being the progeny of his super-hero father Omni-Man, is characterized as an enthusiastic youth exploring his own role as a prominent super-hero complete with subtle homages to Spider-Man. An array of unique yet archetypal characters makes this comic very likable, and the simplicity of the Image universe that Invincible re-defined also makes it extremely easy to jump into, flavored with Kirkman's uncanny ability to inject humor and intrigue. Buysoap is a nub. It's a good place to start from if you have just started reading comics, particularly in super-hero genre. At the time of writing this summary (9/06/2008) would be a great time to read Invincible as it has just pulled itself out of pre-issue 50 delay slump and the series is chugging along nicely complete with a new costume and a new colorist. Ryan Ottley's art is stylish, youthful and energetic, his action scenes are wonderful and the book would not be top-notch stuff without it. Don't expect deep allegory, introspective expository, or a philosophical message, Invincible is mostly a surface romp, that's playfully violent (pretty gory, but not repulsive or tasteless) and quickly enjoyable.
-Olympia

Fear Agent #1-
Written by Rick Remender
Pencils by Tony Moore & Jerome Opena
Image Comics (#1-11) / Dark Horse Comics (#12-)

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Bloodthirsty aliens, femme fatales, Mark Twain and fishbowl helmets are four things terms that could be used to describe Rick Remender's (The End League, The All-New Atom) flagship title: Fear Agent, a book that has carried the writer from humble beginnings at Image Comics to a force to be reckoned with at Dark Horse. Heath Huston is the last of the Texas Fear Agents and whiskey loving cowboy traveling at random through the stars when a run-of-the-mill bounty takes him on an unending adventure to save the remnants of his race; A journey that may be more than he gambled for. Fortunately for Heath and his spaceship (And only friend), Annie; Heath always seems to catch his break. Fear Agent is a tour de force of B-rate Sci-Fi reminiscent of EC comic’s brilliantly creative violence and Samuel Beckett cynicism. The title comes equipped with gorgeous art by the great Tony Moore (The Walking Dead vol. 1, Battle Pope) and soon-to-be-famous newcomer Jerome Opena. If you’re a fan of pessimistic romance set in deep space or giant killer robots getting an old fashioned ass whopping from a freeze-ray gun, Fear Agent is most definitely for you.
-capnshindig



FELL
Writter: Warren Ellis
Artist: Ben Templesmith
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Detective Richard Fell is new to Snowtown, a feral city whose citizens are as superstitious as they are crazy. Detective Fell has been transferred across the bridge from the big city to Snowtown where there investigations unit has only three and a half detectives (one dosen't have any legs). Now Fell is trying to adapt to his new surondings all the while he clings to the one thing he knows to be true:everyone is hiding something, even him.
-JIMMYateEARTH

Pride Of Baghdad
Written by Brian K Vaughn, Illustrated by Nico Henrichon
VERTIGO
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Ever wonder what the Lion King would be like if it was Rated R? Yeah me neither, but hey this is kind of it, and it's strangely great. Based on the actual story of A pride of Lions who got loose from a Baghdad zoo during the bombing of Baghdad. The lions escape and then communicate with the wildfire life they find as they roam through Baghdad. Critically acclaimed, and often regarded as one of the best commentaries on the war on Iraq. An original graphic novel written by Lost writter Brian K Vaughn.
-middlenameboom


CRIMINAL
Writter: Ed Brubaker
Artist: Sean Phillps
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They say that crime doesn't pay, and this book just might be trying to give a whole new meaning to that saying. Each story in this series introduces new and despicable characters that you will find yourself wanting to catch a bullet rather than actually succeeding in whatever scheme they are involved with. This series is the brain child of the superstar team of Brubaker (Captain America) and Phillips (Marvel Zombies) and together they have created a dark unforgiving view of the world. If you like reading about crime or maybe you're just are a fan of great story telling then CRIMINAL is for you. Crime may not pay but you should pay to read about good crime.
-JIMMYateEARTH

Bone #1 - 55
Written and drawn by Jeff Smith
Cartoon Books
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Jeff Smith’s epic saga is what you get when you fuse together Lord of the Rings and Peanuts, except it accentuates the ambitious nature of the former and the hilarity of the latter. This book follows the Fone brothers as they attempt to get back home after getting lost in a valley torn by war between the humans (and other valley folk) and the rat creatures. Even though it’s been produced by Scholastic after its initial run, this is not a children’s book. This is deep with themes relating to life, death, the strength of family, and exceeding ones place in the world. Plus it’s effing hilarious and features some of the richest characters ever in the sequential art medium.
-fluke182


The Sword
Written by Joshua Luna
Art by Jonathan Luna
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Dara is a normal girl, well, almost normal. One night, three massively powered individuals break into her home at dinner looking for someone named "Demitrios" because he has their sword. Killing her family in the process, and leaving her to die in a fire. But in the blaze, she finds The Sword. Which heals her of all of her injuries, including her paralysis, which she has had for two years. On the run from these strangers, along with a couple friends, she is learning about the legend of the people responsible for the death of her family, along with the mystical weapon she now posesses. If you like violent, fantasy-based action, this is definitely the book for you. Especially if you don't want a long commitment. It's planned as a 4 arc, 24 issues series. It's got excellent pacing, and a well thought out script.
-gilatron5000


EX MACHINA

CASANOVA
Written by Matt Fraction, Art by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon
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Time/dimensional hoping super spy with family issue like you wouldn't believe. Casanova may be the coolest comic you've ever seen, but it also may be the most confusing. It's got everything you want from a comic, Action, Suspense, Comedy, and killer sex bots. Set far in the future, Casanova, runs missions for EMPIRE from his giant robot base. Anybody who's a fan of really stylized sci-fi will dig this book a ton.
-middlenameboom


POWERS
Written by Brian Micheal Bendis, Art by Micheal Avon Oemnig
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Ever wonder what it would be like to be a would full of super heroes? Well imagine that, and then imagine if you a regular every day cop who had to keep the super heroes in line, and whenever you one turns up dead, you have to track down who did it, but with out laser vision or flight to help. This is main plot of Powers, but it goes so much deeper as you learn the past of Dectective Walker and Pilgrim. One of the most interesting looks into the world super heroes ever! This comic for anyone who likes a little Noir and Detective stories mixed in with there spandex.
-middlenameboom

Blankets
Written and drawn by Craig Thompson
Top Shelf Productions
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Craig Thompson did everything in this book, his magnum opus even though it is his only his second work. It is a semi autobiographical story of what it was like growing up for him. About finding out that he doesn’t necessarily believe in God, about falling in love for the first time, about realizing your dreams. This is the ultimate coming of age tale, and it’s told in an incredibly candid fashion by Thompson. It’s outdone by his art, which really abandons all traditional comic layouts to provide a truly unique and dream like appearance throughout to really capture Thompson’s perpetual daydreaming. This book is one of the best books I’ve ever read about growing up, and I like to imagine some day that it will be required reading for high schools and/or college lit classes.
-fluke182


below my post is a list of all the Marvel/DC books that we think people should read. If you want to do a write of a marvel/DC book then send a PM to buysoap.

Alright so thats what I've got NOW, if you want something taken off the list we can put it to disscussion same for if you want something added to the list. Also if you you want to write a small synopsis of a series that hasn't been covered yet then just private message it to me and I'll replace the series name with what you send to me.




One last thing for anyone who is wondering about who the GREAT and ALL POWERFUL FOGGY NELSON is feel free to ask, we would love to fill you in on his many great deeds through out comics history

[buysoap]

DC BOOKS

Kingdom Come #1 - 4
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Alex Ross
DC Comics
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This is the definitive DC story. No other story more perfectly encapsulates the dynamic of the heroes of the DC universe like this, whether you’re referring to the God like status of Superman, the perfection of Wonder Woman, the calculative nature of Batman, or even the child-in-a-god’s-body Captain Marvel. This tale gives us the perspective of a minster named Norman McCay as we stand close to the precipice of the apocalypse. The world’s heroes have abandoned us after the new generation came in and proved that they will cross lines the old generation wouldn’t (No Country for Old Superheroes?), but with the Earth in peril what will the old heroes do? Waid does a very good job of telling this epic story in a fashion of perpetual awe, really putting us in the place of McCay throughout, but Alex Ross and his absolutely incredible art steals the show. His painted vistas and utterly legendary renditions of the DC heroes are universally renowned as some of the best art the medium has ever produced. That alone is reason enough to pick up this book
-fluke182

Kingdom Come is one of the most fantastic things you can read if only for the artwork. It is the story of our favorite heroes 20 years in the future and the heroes we have come to know and love are gone. Superman has hung up his cape after the death of Lois Lane and lives away from the world in his fortress of solitude. With Superman gone, superpeople begin to have a hard time defining the line between hero and villain and begin openly battling in the street, causing more chaos and putting the world into a dark state. When one of the new "heroes," Magog, ends up destroying the state of Kansas, Wonder Woman steps forward and coaxes Superman to come back, which in turn sets off a chaotic string of events which parallel the apocalyptic tale held within the Book Of Revelation. The story is told through the eye of a minister named Norman McCay, who is taken by the Spectre to view the events that are to pass and help him pass judgement on the coming Apocalypse. This book is a phenomenal read and worth the money for the artwork alone, as Alex Ross's paintings are some of the most beautiful visuals in any modern comic. For those that enjoy their comics with a side of scripture, or just those who enjoy their comics with a healthy dose of Apocalypse, this book is for you.
-buysoap


DC: The New Frontier
Written and Penciled by Darwyn Cooke
DC Comics
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Darywn Cooke's most notable work is DC: The New Frontier, in which he bridges the gap between the golden and silver ages of comics. Taking place in the 1950s and featuring Darwyn Cooke's unique artistry, this story is very reminiscent of what Watchmen might have been if it had featured DC's normal heroes. Superheroics not sanctioned by the government are not condoned by the government and the only prominent registered heroes are Superman and Wonder Woman. J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter, is brought to Earth and he begins to live in the shadows, watching and studying and growing accustomed to our ways. We also get to follow Hal Jordan as he goes from being a pilot at Ferris Air to the intergalactic supercop we all know and love him by, the Green Lantern. The intertwining tales of Cold War prejudice and post-WWII life in America eventually coincide when the aforementioned heroes, along with Batman and the Flash as well as others, all unite to defeat an alien menace that had been laying dormant on our planet for centuries. This book was eventually made into a movie known as Justice League: The New Frontier, which is equally as excellent, but for the full scale of wonder one must take the time to read the book. The supplementary reading material and tales paint the story in much more vivid color, as well as making sure no stone is left unturned. If you didn't much care for DC Comics before, DC: The New Frontier will help bring you into the universe and give appreciation to all of it's many characters.
-buysoap

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Hitman #1 - 60
Written by Garth Ennis
Pencils by John McCrea
DC Comics

Hitman is the story of Tommy Monaghan, a Gulf War veteran who was granted powers by an invading alien race. Well, actually, it really isn’t. When it gets down to it, it’s about a hitman named Tommy who hangs with his boy Natt and the other denizens of “Noonan’s Sleazy Bar,” takes hits on local Gotham City metahumans, annoys Batman, and befriends Superman. Because of his locale and his clientele, he runs into all kinds ridiculous enemies – from mob bosses who live on toilets to dinosaur warlords to gods. Of course, they are nothing in comparison to his allies, such as Six Pack (a dude who thinks he was given powers by aliens), Baytor (the former Lord of Insanity from Hell who is now a bartender at Noonan’s), and best of all, Dogwelder (he welds dogs to evil doers).

That is of course only some of the types of things you’ll run into in the book. Ennis delivers stories in humorous ways, but Monaghan is one of the most interesting and well rounded protagonists in comic history. Whether it’s reminiscing about war with Natt, dealing with the love of his life Tiegel, or giving life advice to Superman, Monaghan never ceases to be more than you expect. This is a great book that combines action, surprising amounts of romance, and sheer ludicrousness in one superb package.
-Fluke182


GREEN LANTERN

Green Lantern: Rebirth
Written by Geoff Johns
Illustrated by Ethan Van Sciver
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All things considered, when it comes to the Green Lantern, Hal Jordan is the man. The first human in the Green Lantern Corps, Hal Jordan is by far and large one of the best characters in the DC universe. Unfortunately, in 1994, DC decided that they wanted a new Green Lantern since there had been no change since 1959 in order to attract younger readers, and so the Emerald Twilight arc began in which Hal Jordan goes insane after the destruction of Coast City and becomes the villain Parallax, reigns massive destruction upon the Guardians and the Corps. He then tried to destroy all existence in Zero Hour. All things consider, Hal is a pretty bad guy here. However, in 1996, in the "Final Night" miniseries, DC gave him a shot at redemption, killing him finally, and in 1999 Hal Jordan became the new host of The Spectre. In 2004, DC finally gave Hal a shot to reclaim his title as number one Green Lantern, and thanks to Geoff Johns we have just that. Rebirth tells the story of Hal's ultimate redemption for his crimes as Parallax and his freedom from duty as the Spectre and sheds a lot of light on the events that happened in 1994 as well as being the start of an epic Green Lantern trilogy and setting up one of the best on going series in the DC Universe today. A must read for any Green Lantern fan, and it goes quite well hand in hand with Green Lantern Corps: Recharge. -buysoap

Sinestro Corps War
Written by Geoff Johns and Dave Gibbons
Illustrated by Ivan Reis and Ethan Van Sciver
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Based on an old Alan Mooreconcept, the second part of the Green Lantern trilogy, The Sinestro Corps War 100% changed the fundamentals of how we look at the Lantern Corps. A second corps arises, the Sinestro Corps, led by the villain and former ace Green Lantern, Sinestro (how anyone didn't think he would eventually be a villain is beyond me...). Their color is Yellow (Green's main weakness) and their main emotion is fear. Sinestro sends his army out to destroy the Green Lantern Corps and spread fear through the galaxy. Teamed with Superman Prime, Cyborg Superman and the Manhunters, a new version of Parallax, and the return of the Anti-Monitor (from Crisis on Infinite Earth), Sinestro succesfully begins to destroy everything we held dear in an ultimate display of power. This epic 11 part story spread through both the normal Green Lantern books and the Green Lantern Corps books, and what is important to note is that this is the book that finally expanded on the emotional spectrum concept of the Lanterns. Because of it, we now have 5 new colors, which not only adds to the depth of the story but also sets up for 2009 and the final part of the trilogy, The Blackest Night, which promises to be epic beyond all belief. If you haven't caught up in Green Lantern stories, now would definitely be the time to do so. -buysoap

SUPERMAN

Red Son
Written by Mark Millar
Illustrated by Dave Johnson
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What's nice about DC is that there are 52 DC universes, all parallel to one another, featuring all the same characters, but with re-inventions. Superman is by far and large one of the most popular characters to re-invent. Seeing as his power is somewhat limitless, there are many aspects to explore about him. Mark Millar did just that in Red Son where, instead of landing in Smallville, Kal-El's interstellar rocket landed in the Soviet Union and is raised with Communist ideals as part of Stalin's inner circle. All things considered, this is probably one of the best alt-Superman stories around. Featuring a killer cast of an uber-brilliant Lex Luthor, a communist Wonder Woman, an anarchist Batman, and the best Superman villain of all, Bizarro, Red Son breathes new life into the characters and creates an amazing world. The best part of Red Son is that it shows the far extent that Superman's character can go. Growing up with American ideals, Superman was always held back by the instilled notions of liberty and justice for all. However, with communist ideals, Superman lacks the morality he had in America and can finally explore some of the more awesome elements of essentially being a God on planet Earth. Definitely a book anyone interested in the dynamics of Superman's character should read. -buysoap

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ALL-STAR

BATMAN

YEAR ONE

The Long Halloween
Written by Jeph Loeb
Pencils by Tim Sale
DC Comics

http://media.filmschoolrejects.com/images/long-halloween.jpg

Superstar team up, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s (Daredevil: Yellow, Dark Victory) The Long Halloween is the sequel to Frank Millar’s 80’s Batman classic, Batman: Year One and serves as a heavy influence for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight (2008). Focusing heavily on disputes between Gotham City’s rival crime family, The Long Halloween introduces us to Bruce Wayne’s early years of being The Caped Crusader and carries with it an array of villains from Batman’s impressive rogue gallery, not to mention the origin story of district attorney Harvey Dent as his malicious gangster alter-ego, Two-Face. Dark like Batman should be in a classic style with a James Cagney gangster sensibility that nobody can do quite like Tim Sale, The Long Halloween shines as a staple of DC Comics.

DARK VICTORY

Hush
Written by Jeph Loeb
Illustrated by Jim Lee
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/59/BatmanHush.jpg

Often times in Marvel and DC comics, we see re-inventions of classic villains more often than new villains. This is simply because a lot of the villains now don't measure up to old ones, and no matter what there are always new angles to explore in a villain's past. This is not always the case, however, as the 2002 story Hush definitely showed that new villains can be just as epic. Introducing the eponymous character, Hush told a story in which many of Batman's classic rogues gallery beginning to act out in odd ways with someone pulling the strings in the background. This story is very classic Batman, featuring the Dark Knight both as an extremely muscular crime fighter and the intelligent and poised detective. The scope of this story is also pretty epic, spanning from the sewers of Gotham to the skyscrapers of Metropolois. Along with bringing forth a new and supremely sinister villain, the story re-introduced a character to the series who had been long out of commission (so to speak) in a twist that was not fully explained until later. Either way, Hush is worth the read if only for the introduction of the character and one of the most epic plots against Batman. -buysoap

THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS


Marvel Books

Runaways Vol. 1+ 2
Written by Brian K Vaughn, Illustrated by Adrian Alphona
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Numerous times over, this book has been hailed as the best comic out there for young readers. The tagline for this comic is something along the lines of "Every kid thinks there parents are evil, but what if you found out that this was really true". A group of kids find out that there parents are actually a group of super villians, so they runaway, and vow to stop them. All the kids slowly find out they themselves actually have powers. From super-strength, to flight to the ability to psychically communicate with a dinosaur. The comic is incredibly engaging, and the reveal at the end of volume was will hit you out of no where. With some of the best art you've ever seen to boot, you should really check this out, if you are looking for a cool hip modern comic, geared at your age demo.
-middlenameboom

MARVELS

EARTH X, UNIVERSE X, and PARADISE X

Ultimates 1+2
Written by Mark Millar
Illustrated by Bryan Hitch
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/47/The_Ultimates2_issue1.jpg

When the Ultimate universe was introduced, it was a way for Marvel to essentially re-invent itself 100% for new readers to get into what with all the new movies. Helmed by top notch writers like Mark Millar and Brian Michael Bendis, the Ultimate imprint started as if nothing happened before that in Marvel continuity, and the Ultimates 1 and 2 is a prime example of exactly what this world is capable of. Featuring absolutely stellar artwork by Bryan Hitch and amazing writing by Millar, the Ultimates is the re-imagined version of the Avengers and it's positively phenomenal. All the characters hold true to basic elements of their origins, but the Ultimates tale is much more real to our Earth than the classic Avengers tales, and it is the Ultimates which features the black Samuel L Jackson inspired Nick Fury who will soon be kicking ass on screen in 2011 in the Avengers movie. Ultimates 1 and 2 essentially comprise of 4 arcs: the forming of the Ultimates, their first great battle, the global aftermath of their creation and that first battle, and finally, the most epic battle of all time. The last issue of Ultimates 2, while delayed as all Hell, featured the most epic artwork ever seen in a comic. For anyone who is new to the Marvel universe and who doesn't want to go through over 50 years of back history, there is no better place to start than the Ultimates in seeing what modern superhero comics is capable of. -buysoap

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN

Daredevil vol.2 #1-81
Written by Brian Micheal Bendis, Kevin Smith, David Mack
Pencils by Alex Maleev, Joe Quesada, David Mack
Marvel Comics


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Kevin Smith (Green Arrow) is well-known as the mastermind behind the “New Jersey Chronicles” of Jay, Silent Bob and co. Brian Micheal Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, New Avengers) has already fashioned himself well into a modern comic legacy. Take these two fabulous writers and put them up against Marvel king, Joe Quesada, prolific artist Alex Maleev and comic visionary David Mack and what do you get? The modern reboot of Daredevil, an amazing tale of how blind lawyer, Matt Murdock’s life became an absolute hell on earth. You take two teaspoons of noir, a cup of pulp, a dash of classic gangster sensibility and throw in a colorful array of vigilantes and backwater super villains and then bake for eighty one issues with the turmoil on high and enjoy. This is simply Daredevil at its best, this is Kingpin at its best, this is Hell’s Kitchen at its best. The storylines are fresh and engaging, the art will take your breath away, and every character begs to be either loved or despised. For fans of Alias, The Pulse or just comic books in general, this epic run of Daredevil is the perfect example of a modern comic book masterpiece that is sure to be held up and appreciated through the ages.
-capnshindig


ALAIS

[capnshindig]

I think you may have misspelled Pilgrim, and Watchmen should definitely be up there.

Also, I really liked that in the last forum, Adrian had the post numbers of everyone from the forum before...can we add this?

[fluke182]

Uh... Jimmy...? Why isn't Watchmen on the list...?
Because Watchmen = teh suxor. /thread

Kidding.
I think you may have misspelled Pilgrim, and Watchmen should definitely be up there.

Also, I really liked that in the last forum, Adrian had the post numbers of everyone from the forum before...can we add this?
I really liked having the post numbers up there, although I feel like Jimmy kicked my ass again. I think I was ahead for a bit.

This is going to be the best comic thread volume ever!

[buysoap]

Because Watchmen = teh suxor. /thread

Kidding.
:smackhim: Blasphemer!

[JIMMYateEARTH]

we talked about it and watchmen is too easy

Also I'm coin to add the post count I just forgot to earlier
Ge'ez get off my back

[fluke182]

Also, it's DC: the New Frontier, not Justice League: the New Frontier. Former = comic. Latter = movie.

[fluke182]

we talked about it and watchmen is too easy

Also I'm coin to add the post count I just forgot to earlier
Ge'ez get off my back
Worst thread emcee ever!

[capnshindig]

we talked about it and watchmen is too easy

Also I'm coin to add the post count I just forgot to earlier
Ge'ez get off my back

Watchmen needs to be up there. It just has to be.

I'll do a write up if nobody else wants to.

[fluke182]

Let's PM Jimmy our write ups from here on out. Who's with me?

I'll do mine tonight. Also, I don't think anyone ever took it, so I'll take Y. Y-yeah!

[capnshindig]

Also, I found some grammar errors in my Fear Agent write up if you want to change them. It should be "four terms to describe" not "four terms things" also it should be "and a whiskey loving" not "and whiskey loving."

You can change them if you feel so inclined.

[capnshindig]

How about this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Watchmencovers.png

Written by Alan Moore
Pencils by David Gibbons and John Higgins
DC Comics

Watchmen is the comic book bible. It is everything and anything a comic book should be. Read it or GTFO.

Um...can I elaborate a bit?

[fluke182]

How about this:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Watchmencovers.png

Written by Alan Moore
Pencils by David Gibbons and John Higgins
DC Comics

Watchmen is the comic book bible. It is everything and anything a comic book should be. Read it or GTFO.
I like it, even though I don't love Watchmen to the same level as everyone else.

[buysoap]

Um...can I elaborate a bit?
Pfft. There's no need!


Fine... but at least include the first two sentences.

[dichotomous]

Watchmen? Man, that shit is so dated. Why don't we just add The Phantom while we're at it?

[middlenameboom]

Dammit. You guys I'm not on the first page again! argh! Do you guys not have jobs. How can you post so much?! Seriously though, feels good to be on vol.3.

Jimmy I'll PM my stuff tonight or tomorrow. Also I think Jimmy is doing a good job for all the shit we have been throwing at him.

[fluke182]

Dammit. You guys I'm not on the first page again! argh! Do you guys not have jobs. How can you post so much?! Seriously though, feels good to be on vol.3.

Jimmy I'll PM my stuff tonight or tomorrow. Also I think Jimmy is doing a good job for all the shit we have been throwing at him.
I have a job, it's an office job however and I multitask like a mofo. I've gotten a ridiculous amount of things done today.

But yeah, Jimmy is rocking even though we're messing with him quite a bit.

[capnshindig]

Dammit. You guys I'm not on the first page again! argh! Do you guys not have jobs. How can you post so much?! Seriously though, feels good to be on vol.3.

Jimmy I'll PM my stuff tonight or tomorrow. Also I think Jimmy is doing a good job for all the shit we have been throwing at him.

I have a part-time job and go to college full time and I have a girlfriend and am the lead singer in a local band...and I have a dog.

But I am a master of procrastination.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Also, it's DC: the New Frontier, not Justice League: the New Frontier. Former = comic. Latter = movie.

I don't think your right

checking...

DAMN IT, okay thats one for you

Worst thread emcee ever!

BANNED

Let's PM Jimmy our write ups from here on out. Who's with me?

I'll do mine tonight. Also, I don't think anyone ever took it, so I'll take Y. Y-yeah!

I'm with you I've only been saying it since the last thread and that was SOOOOOO long ago. Man time fly's

Also, I found some grammar errors in my Fear Agent write up if you want to change them. It should be "four terms to describe" not "four terms things" also it should be "and a whiskey loving" not "and whiskey loving."

You can change them if you feel so inclined.

ME and Grammer don't really see eye to eye , but I'll try to change it also if you want I'll put your names at the bottom of your words, I don't want to take all the credit here

Pfft. There's no need!


Fine... but at least include the first two sentences.

Your so damn negative man, its a new thread, show some positivity

Watchmen? Man, that shit is so dated. Why don't we just add The Phantom while we're at it?

my local paper still has the Phantom, my grandmothers local paper still runs teh Spider-man weekly strip

Dammit. You guys I'm not on the first page again! argh! Do you guys not have jobs. How can you post so much?! Seriously though, feels good to be on vol.3.

Jimmy I'll PM my stuff tonight or tomorrow. Also I think Jimmy is doing a good job for all the shit we have been throwing at him.

Your on the first page of my heart

also I have a job and I was afraid ya'll were going to end the last thread before I got home today


I catch all kinds of shit, its just part of my charm.

I have a job, it's an office job however and I multitask like a mofo. I've gotten a ridiculous amount of things done today.

But yeah, Jimmy is rocking even though we're messing with him quite a bit.

I always rock I'm going to fix the complaints now

[buysoap]

ME and Grammer don't really see eye to eye

Grammar and I*

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Grammar and I*


my point exactly

[buysoap]

my point exactly
Hahahaha, I honestly couldn't resist, haha. Sorry. Now put up my Watchmen review :-)

[capnshindig]

ME and Grammer don't really see eye to eye , but I'll try to change it also if you want I'll put your names at the bottom of your words, I don't want to take all the credit here


No, the grammar was my fault. You don't have to put my name, that'd make me feel like an arrogant prick.

[gilatron5000]

you guys went and started a new thread without me. Boo. Damn work.

I'll PM you later, Mr. Earth.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Hahahaha, I honestly couldn't resist, haha. Sorry. Now put up my Watchmen review :-)

I thought Capn was going to to elaborate on it

No, the grammar was my fault. You don't have to put my name, that'd make me feel like an arrogant prick.

WEll fuck you, so its ok for people to think I wrote it so I look like an irrogant prick
you guys went and started a new thread without me. Boo. Damn work.

I'll PM you later, Mr. Earth.

Sorry mr. 5000

I'll look forward to your message

[buysoap]

I thought Capn was going to to elaborate on it



WEll fuck you, so its ok for people to think I wrote it so I look like an irrogant prick


Sorry mr. 5000

I'll look forward to your message
Yeah but until he does I believe we need something up there.

[capnshindig]

Yeah but until he does I believe we need something up there.

Well me or you, let's choose. I'm not partial. I just like writing things like this.

btw...

Batman is getting freakin' intense and I am loving it. I am not quite sure yet what is going on still, but I am digging the ride.

[buysoap]

Hahaha, I like mine :shrug:

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Yeah but until he does I believe we need something up there.

Alright get off my back

[capnshindig]

Hahaha, I like mine :shrug:

Alright, lets use yours I've already written 3 anyway.

Also Jimmy, you should move the "Vertigo" line of 100 Bullets, so it isn't centered and will be nice and flush with the rest of the images. And it still says Justice League: New Frontier btw.

not to be a nit picker.

I'm really glad Fear Agent is up there too. You guys still need to check that shit out.

[capnshindig]

lol at the Watchmen thing. Is that all, or can I add something?

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Alright, lets use yours I've already written 3 anyway.

Also Jimmy, you should move the "Vertigo" line of 100 Bullets, so it isn't centered and will be nice and flush with the rest of the images. And it still says Justice League: New Frontier btw.

not to be a nit picker.

I'm really glad Fear Agent is up there too. You guys still need to check that shit out.


Alright thanks

speaking of 100 bullets, vol 12 kicks ass


Fear Agent is up there on my list of things to get into

[buysoap]

Kekekekekekekeke

[FondestMemory]

that's all that's needed for watchmen, in my opinion.

work's been kicking my ass so i haven't been reading much or lurking the forums. i missed the last good bit of the last thread. that bums me out.

[Sweep_the_Leg]

i have not yet read pride of baghdad and i really need to.

also: watchmen is the greatest piece of popular fiction ever produced.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

lol at the Watchmen thing. Is that all, or can I add something?


yeah just PM me and I'll add what ever

[FondestMemory]

i bought pride of baghdad a few weeks ago, haven't even opened it yet though. plan on reading it this weekend.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

i have not yet read pride of baghdad and i really need to.

also: watchmen is the greatest piece of popular fiction ever produced.

says the guy with the Rorschach avatar, your opinion isn't one sided at all

[middlenameboom]

BANNED


The power has gone to Jimmy's head!

The new thread is making me feel all excited. Like I'm at a much smaller version of comic-con.

[middlenameboom]

Anybody want to explain to me what the black and red thing meant at the end of RIP? They kept asking me if I got it, and I didn't. But overall, that was a pretty bad ass issue.

edit: I just noticed I was second for most post in the last thread. I don't know if I should be proud or ashamed.

[capnshindig]

I don't think that I got the red and black thing either. I think that the next issue should clear everything up, or I hope it will.

[middlenameboom]

Jimmy I'll PM this to you as well.

HELLBOY
by Mike Mignola
http://images.darkhorse.com/covers/400/h/hbwd5.jpg
In short, The World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator. Hellboy is the son of a demon, and a witch. Who was brought to earth by a Nazi experiment. He travels the world as a paranormal investigator. Sometimes it's with the government agency BPRD and sometimes alone, but it's always great. He's fights all kinds of mythical creatures, and demons. Hellboy is heavily influenced by Lovecraftian Lore and often finds himself fighting giant monsters straight out of a Lovecraft book.The character of Hellboy is the part of the series, with a dry wit, and clever one liners, who's the coolest demon you're see. He was also named by Wizard as one of the 10 best comic characters of all time. Hellboy is composed of several mini series, and a number of short stories. Of all them are amazing. It's hard to do this comic justice in a short paragraph because it so immense, and well written. In short, you should be reading this book!

PLANETARY
Written by Warren Ellis, Art by John Cassady
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/Absoluteplanetary.jpg
Archeologist of the Unknown, and the ghosts of the 20th century. If you're interested in the secret history of the world this comic is for you. Secret Race of Amazons, Check. Alien Artifacts, Check. Godzilla? Check! Regardless of the fact that these stories are some of the best single issues of comics, the characters alone or with the ticket. Elijah Snow is possibly one of the best comic characters ever created, wise cracking, but immensely deep at the same time. This comic is for anyone who is curious about the curiosities of the world.

THE GOON
by Eric Powell
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v708/micsobo/0c66de68.jpg
Zombies, Monsters, and Carneys. Did I mention that's it's one of the funniest comics on the market right now. Disfigured in an accident as a Child the Goon beats the crap out of any one that's gets in his way. With his wise cracking side-kick Franky giving Knife's to the eye left and right. Just a ton fun, and good for anyone interested in laughing, and giant spiders who wear top hats.

CASANOVA
Written by Matt Fraction, Art by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon
http://www.comicbookgazette.com/CassanovaMattFraction.gif
Time/dimensional hoping super spy with family issue like you wouldn't believe. Casanova may be the coolest comic you've ever seen, but it also may be the most confusing. It's got everything you want from a comic, Action, Suspense, Comedy, and killer sex bots. Set far in the future, Casanova, runs missions for EMPIRE from his giant robot base. Anybody who's a fan of really stylized sci-fi will dig this book a ton.

POWERS
Written by Brian Micheal Bendis, Art by Micheal Avon Oemnig
http://www.comicbookgazette.com/Powers.jpg
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a would full of super heroes? Well imagine that, and then imagine if you a regular every day cop who had to keep the super heroes in line, and whenever you one turns up dead, you have to track down who did it, but with out laser vision or flight to help. This is main plot of Powers, but it goes so much deeper as you learn the past of Dectective Walker and Pilgrim. One of the most interesting looks into the world super heroes ever! This comic for anyone who likes a little Noir and Dective stories mixed in with there spandex.

PS Jimmy I'd like some credit on these. If you don't mind.

[sell the sunris]

I still haven't read Casanova, but I heard nothing but amazing things about it.

[fluke182]

Preacher

http://www.fantomcomics.com/Preacher1.jpg

Written by Garth Ennis
Pencils by Steve Dillon
Vertigo

Often times in comic books, a writer will come out with a story that literally defines the word epic. A story that, from the very first issue to the very last issue, features such fantastic writing and characters that you can't help but be gripped into the world presented to you. Preacher is that kind of a story. In 1995, Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon brought us this amazing tale of Jesse Custer, a former preacher who gains the power of a God from an unknown source known as Genesis. Learning that God has abandoned his post in Heaven, Jesse, along with his ex-girlfriend from another life Tulip and a crazy Irishman who is more than meets the eye named Cassidy, set out to find God and make him and pay for what he has done and deal with the world he has created. Filled with fantastic villains, wild conspiracies, lovable side characters and presented as a modern day western, Preacher is the definition of an epic with everything you could want in a story. A must read.

Kingdom Come

https://www.dynamicforces.com/images/kingdom_come.jpg

Written by Mark Ward
Painted by Alex Ross
DC Comics

Kingdom Come is one of the most fantastic things you can read if only for the artwork. It is the story of our favorite heroes 20 years in the future and the heroes we have come to know and love are gone. Superman has hung up his cape after the death of Lois Lane and lives away from the world in his fortress of solitude. With Superman gone, superpeople begin to have a hard time defining the line between hero and villain and begin openly battling in the street, causing more chaos and putting the world into a dark state. When one of the new "heroes," Magog, ends up destroying the state of Kansas, Wonder Woman steps forward and coaxes Superman to come back, which in turn sets off a chaotic string of events which parallel the apocalyptic tale held within the Book Of Revelation. The story is told through the eye of a minister named Norman McCay, who is taken by the Spectre to view the events that are to pass and help him pass judgement on the coming Apocalypse. This book is a phenomenal read and worth the money for the artwork alone, as Alex Ross's paintings are some of the most beautiful visuals in any modern comic. For those that enjoy their comics with a side of scripture, or just those who enjoy their comics with a healthy dose of Apocalypse, this book is for you.


I will do more later.
You sonofabitch! I had dibs on Kingdom Come and Preacher! Damn you. Plus I PM'd them to Jimmy. Oh well.

I just sent in my write ups for Kingdom Come, Preacher, Hitman, Y the Last Man, Blankets, and Bone.

[buysoap]

You sonofabitch! I had dibs on Kingdom Come and Preacher! Damn you. Plus I PM'd them to Jimmy. Oh well.

I just sent in my write ups for Kingdom Come, Preacher, Hitman, Y the Last Man, Blankets, and Bone.
My bad :-( I didn't know, I swear! I only remember you calling Y, and I assumed you did Fables too. My apologies.


I just looked at the list, saw what needed to be filled, and picked the ones I felt I could write about. My bbbbb

[fluke182]

My bad :-( I didn't know, I swear! I only remember you calling Y, and I assumed you did Fables too. My apologies.


I just looked at the list, saw what needed to be filled, and picked the ones I felt I could write about. My bbbbb
Haha. No big deal. Your write ups were good anyways. Although I really did like including my last line for Preacher. I included my Preachers ones below (minus the image).

I think we're all having way too much fun with this. I feel like at least the first 10 pages will be sorting this all out.

Preacher #1 - 66
Written by Garth Ennis
Pencils by Steve Dillon
Vertigo Comics

This comic is not for everyone. Not by any means. However, for those who can handle some extremely off the wall situations, absurd characters, and some rather intense blasphemy, well, have I got the comic for you. This is the saga of Reverend Jesse Custer, his girlfriend Tulip and Irish vampire buddy Cassidy, as they go on a journey to, simply put, make God atone for his sins. In this incredibly rich universe full of three dimensional yet bizarre characters Garth Ennis (the Punisher, Hitman) has created an absolutely hilarious and wondrously dense story that crosses every boundary created by comics in the past and that came after it. Steve Dillon (the Punisher, Wolverine: Origins) pencils every issue in his standard clean and realistic fashion that is the perfect pairing for Ennis’ words, making the visuals on par with the written word in this story.

Long story short, you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll want to shower afterwards.

Kingdom Come #1 - 4
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Alex Ross
DC Comics

This is the definitive DC story. No other story more perfectly encapsulates the dynamic of the heroes of the DC universe like this, whether you’re referring to the God like status of Superman, the perfection of Wonder Woman, the calculative nature of Batman, or even the child-in-a-god’s-body Captain Marvel. This tale gives us the perspective of a minster named Norman McCay as we stand close to the precipice of the apocalypse. The world’s heroes have abandoned us after the new generation came in and proved that they will cross lines the old generation wouldn’t (No Country for Old Superheroes?), but with the Earth in peril what will the old heroes do? Waid does a very good job of telling this epic story in a fashion of perpetual awe, really putting us in the place of McCay throughout, but Alex Ross and his absolutely incredible art steals the show. His painted vistas and utterly legendary renditions of the DC heroes are universally renowned as some of the best art the medium has ever produced. That alone is reason enough to pick up this book.

[sell the sunris]

Has anyone else seen the sticker for the blu ray Director's Cut of Daredevil?

"Featuring Jon Favreau, Director of IRON MAN as Foggy Nelson"

[fluke182]

Has anyone else seen the sticker for the blu ray Director's Cut of Daredevil?

"Featuring Jon Favreau, Director of IRON MAN as Foggy Nelson"
That is hilarious. Nothing could get me to buy Daredevil. I've seen Elektra and Daredevil fight/flirt on a see saw once in my life - that was enough. I did like Colin Farrell as Bullseye though.

I just watched Iron Man again last night. I think I actually liked it slightly more this time. RDJ as Tony Stark = awesome. I bet Method Man approves of it as well.

[sell the sunris]

That is hilarious. Nothing could get me to buy Daredevil. I've seen Elektra and Daredevil fight/flirt on a see saw once in my life - that was enough. I did like Colin Farrell as Bullseye though.

I just watched Iron Man again last night. I think I actually liked it slightly more this time. RDJ as Tony Stark = awesome. I bet Method Man approves of it as well.

I actually enjoy Daredevil. Not gonna lie.

Not saying it's a good movie, just saying I enjoy it haha

[gilatron5000]

My bad :-( I didn't know, I swear! I only remember you calling Y, and I assumed you did Fables too. My apologies.heh,

Just so we're all in the know, I PM'ed Jimmy The Sword, Scott Pilgrim, Fables, and The Walking Dead. I think Ill do Superman For All Seasons tonight.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Look at that, a new comic book thread.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I'm goingi to put up everone's recc' s later tonight or tomorrow, they all were really good. I think I want to change teh picture for some of them though, and we have an issue of course caused by buysoap

The power has gone to Jimmy's head!

The new thread is making me feel all excited. Like I'm at a much smaller version of comic-con.

The power is in my head

speaking of con's my brother, who is a high school teacher, told me yeserday that the theme for home coming this year is SUPER HEROES, seniors are Villins, Juniors are Heroes, Sophmers are X-men, and freshmen are Avevngers. Man I would have killed for this theme back in high school. he teaches sophmors and they told him that they thought wolverine was the only x-man, I might need to return to my old high school and give these kids awesome advice for what to do.

I still haven't read Casanova, but I heard nothing but amazing things about it.

Is pretty damn awesome

You sonofabitch! I had dibs on Kingdom Come and Preacher! Damn you. Plus I PM'd them to Jimmy. Oh well.

I just sent in my write ups for Kingdom Come, Preacher, Hitman, Y the Last Man, Blankets, and Bone.

I'm gonna use your Preacher most definately, and all the others. I might include soap's reviews as well. I'll just see how it looks

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Look at that, a new comic book thread.


and it's already the better than the one you started.

I stole your first paragraph from the last thread by the way.

[Adrian Villagomez]

and it's already the better than the one you started.

I stole your first paragraph from the last thread by the way.This cat has claws! :boxing:

[sell the sunris]

Bummer. No Freakangels from Uncle Warren today :(

[gilatron5000]

Why is our thread back at Volume 2?

No comics for me this week! :-0 So I picked up Spider-Woman Origin, because I like Bendis, but I'm falling in love with The Luna Bros.

[middlenameboom]

http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/988249_ful.jpg
Because this worked so well for marvel.
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/graphic_novels/?gn=9971

I started reading Red Son last night. I've actually never read it before. So far I don't really see what all the fuss is about.

[Adrian Villagomez]

http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/988249_ful.jpg
Because this worked so well for marvel.
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/graphic_novels/?gn=9971

I started reading Red Son last night. I've actually never read it before. So far I don't really see what all the fuss is about.I'm not sure how much fuss Red Son receives, but I like it.

[sell the sunris]

http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/988249_ful.jpg
Because this worked so well for marvel.
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/graphic_novels/?gn=9971


christ on a bike...

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I have added every review that I have received, and Fluke and soap have given me an idea. If some one wants to write an additional review of something that has already been reviewed then feel free to submit an additional one.

I'm going to write one for Criminal and Fell when I get a chance.

This cat has claws! :boxing:

ME....OOW!!!
Why is our thread back at Volume 2?

No comics for me this week! :-0 So I picked up Spider-Woman Origin, because I like Bendis, but I'm falling in love with The Luna Bros.

Spider-woman origins is a good story.

speaking of the Luna brothers, I just found out they went to the Savannah College of art and design which is down here where I live, it makes me like them even more. I've got GIRLS and I intend to read it all soon

[middlenameboom]

I have added every review that I have received, and Fluke and soap have given me an idea. If some one wants to write an additional review of something that has already been reviewed then feel free to submit an additional one.


You're doing a great job Jimmy.

Here's some more reviews. I'll PM them to you as well Jimmy.

Pride Of Baghdad
Written by Brian K Vaughn, Illustrated by Nico Henrichon
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1401203140.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
Ever wonder what the Lion King would be like if it was Rated R? Yeah me neither, but hey this is kind of it, and it's strangely great. Based on the actual story of A pride of Lions who got loose from a Baghdad zoo during the bombing of Baghdad. The lions escape and then communicate with the wildfire life they find as they roam through Baghdad. Critically acclaimed, and often regarded as one of the best commentaries on the war on Iraq. An original graphic novel written by Lost writter Brian K Vaughn.

Runaways Vol. 1+ 2
Written by Brian K Vaughn, Illustrated by Adrian Alphona
http://randomencounters.files.wordpress.co m/2008/05/442px-runaways_main.jpg
Numerous times over, this book has been hailed as the best comic out there for young readers. The tagline for this comic is something along the lines of "Every kid thinks there parents are evil, but what if you found out that this was really true". A group of kids find out that there parents are actually a group of super villians, so they runaway, and vow to stop them. All the kids slowly find out they themselves actually have powers. From super-strength, to flight to the ability to psychically communicate with a dinosaur. The comic is incredibly engaging, and the reveal at the end of volume was will hit you out of no where. With some of the best art you've ever seen to boot, you should really check this out, if you are looking for a cool hip modern comic, geared at your age demo.

[buysoap]

and we have an issue of course caused by buysoap

:rolleyes:

[gilatron5000]

http://www.midtowncomics.com/images/PRODUCT/FUL/988249_ful.jpg
Because this worked so well for marvel.
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/graphic_novels/?gn=9971

I started reading Red Son last night. I've actually never read it before. So far I don't really see what all the fuss is about.that looks like it was from a while ago.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

DC did the ape thing first

I'm pretty sure

[middlenameboom]

DC did the ape thing first

I'm pretty sure

Yah, it looks like it's all reprints. I just think it's funny, that DC feels like they have to compete with Marvel Apes.

[Olympia]

I'm really surprised Invincible wasn't mentioned in the post, it's a great book for new readers to jump into and a great general introduction to superhero comics. Granted, I think it's been crap as of recent, but it's a pillar of Image's superhero line now and it's really easy to get into.

I'll write a summary if you want. I'll come up with more comics to put there but the absence of Invincible really jumped out at me.

[middlenameboom]

I'm really surprised Invincible wasn't mentioned in the post, it's a great book for new readers to jump into and a great general introduction to superhero comics. Granted, I think it's been crap as of recent, but it's a pillar of Image's superhero line now and it's really easy to get into.

I'll write a summary if you want. I'll come up with more comics to put there but the absence of Invincible really jumped out at me.

Go for it. Write a review for Invincible. I don't know if anyone else here has read it, but I personally didn't really enjoy it. I feel like it's one of the most overrated books out there. I only read about the first 20 issues, but I just felt like the writing was really amateurish. Kirkman is so hit or miss for me.

Next week is looking pretty good:
-BPRD
-The Goon
-The End League
-Action Comics
-Green Lantern
-Walking Dead
-Deadpool
& Marvel Zombies 3? no thank you

Plus the bankbuster is Hellboy Library edition vol.2 is coming out which costs like 50 bucks.

[Olympia]

Yah, it looks like it's all reprints. I just think it's funny, that DC feels like they have to compete with Marvel Apes.

http://www.tfaw.com/Graphic-Novels/Genres/Superhero/Profile/Invasion-Secret-No-More-TPB___322703

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I'm really surprised Invincible wasn't mentioned in the post, it's a great book for new readers to jump into and a great general introduction to superhero comics. Granted, I think it's been crap as of recent, but it's a pillar of Image's superhero line now and it's really easy to get into.

I'll write a summary if you want. I'll come up with more comics to put there but the absence of Invincible really jumped out at me.
Oh yeah feel free to write a review of Invincible. I think it should be on the list I just don't know if everyone else felt the same way.

Just pm me what you write I'll add it to the list.

What does everyone think about dynamo 5 being
Added to the list, I love it but is it good enough for the whole thread to rec?

[buysoap]

I'm all caught up in FF now. Man, Mark Millar real is the bee's knees.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I'm all caught up in FF now. Man, Mark Millar real is the bee's knees.


REALLY???
I thinks he's more along the line's of the cat's pajamas

[buysoap]

REALLY???
I thinks he's more along the line's of the cat's pajamas
Sufferin' Suzie!

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Sufferin' Suzie!

suferin' succotash, you mean



hey guy's if you don't mind could you please delete any reviews that you have posted that have been put in the first post, there's no need for it to be in the thread twice

[buysoap]

Sufferin' Suzie! = what Hal Jordan says over and over and over in DC: The New Frontier

and deleted

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Sufferin' Suzie! = what Hal Jordan says over and over and over in DC: The New Frontier

and deleted


sufferin' succotash= what Sylvester the cat said over and over in my childhood.

I said that cause, you said it after I said something with "cat" in it, so it made more sense to me

[Olympia]

Ugh, I can't stand FF. It's so contrived. I do have a tiny bit of hope though, which is why I'm still getting it.

Dynamo 5 is cool but I don't believe it's established enough.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Ugh, I can't stand FF. It's so contrived. I do have a tiny bit of hope though, which is why I'm still getting it.

Dynamo 5 is cool but I don't believe it's established enough.

you can't stand Ultimate FF or the FF in general??

I love Dynamo 5, especially the concept. The thing about Jay Faerber is that he comes up with the absolutely BEST concepts, but he has trouble keeping the series fresh or honestly following through with a concept. Take Noble cause's for example a great concept that he has done a great job of reinventing twice but he has failed to make the series contiue to strive.
I agree with what you say about it not being established enough.

[Sweep_the_Leg]

says the guy with the Rorschach avatar, your opinion isn't one sided at all

lol, touche.
i just read it for the first time about 2 weeks ago and my mind was blown, so i'm in full watchmen mania mode right now.

[buysoap]

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/915/915974/ultimatum-20081003095511988.jpg

[capnshindig]

Hot damn that Ultimatum thing looks pimp.

Too bad Jeph Loeb = washed up.

BTW...since everyone else's write ups got their dang signature at the bottom. Can I get credit too? I've changed my mind.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Hot damn that Ultimatum thing looks pimp.

Too bad Jeph Loeb = washed up.

BTW...since everyone else's write ups got their dang signature at the bottom. Can I get credit too? I've changed my mind.


Nope, it was a one time offer sorry. That ship has sailed

plus Loeb is far from washed up.

[gilatron5000]

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/915/915974/ultimatum-20081003095511988.jpg

I may have missed something, because I don't really read The Ultimate Universe, but, um, why does Ultimate Magneto have the 616 Hammer?

[Adrian Villagomez]

I may have missed something, because I don't really read The Ultimate Universe, but, um, why does Ultimate Magneto have the 616 Hammer?How do you know it's the 616 hammer?

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I may have missed something, because I don't really read The Ultimate Universe, but, um, why does Ultimate Magneto have the 616 Hammer?

I was wondering the same thing, but did the hammer change in Ultimates 3?

How do you know it's the 616 hammer?


Mjolnir is very different in the two universe's.

[buysoap]

Thor apparently got a new hammer in Ultimates 3

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/7977/1826newstoryimage462835pw7.jpg

You can see it there, on it's way to smack the Blob in the face

Chalk it up to continuity error on Loeb's part.

Edit: moar hammar!
http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/Ultimates%203%20issue%201%20Loeb%20 Madureira.jpg
http://www.aspenstore.com/ProdImages/ultimates3_2_turner_big.jpg
http://www.comicbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/12/ultmtsv3004.jpg

[fluke182]

Thor apparently got a new hammer in Ultimates 3

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/7977/1826newstoryimage462835pw7.jpg

You can see it there, on it's way to smack the Blob in the face

Chalk it up to continuity error on Loeb's part.
It's really quite hilarious how dominated the Blob is about to get. His face = comic gold.

[middlenameboom]

Just finished Red Son. It definitely got better. The first part just seemed really slow. The 2nd part with Batman was by far the best. My biggest problem was it seemed like Millar over exaggerated both Superman and Luthor's powers. It seemed like Superman was way more powerful than he is the regular DCU and that Luthor was almost too smart. I liked the cyclical ending, but thought it would have been cooler if he landed in Kansas at the end instead of back in the Ukraine.

[buysoap]

The ending in Ukraine was perfect though... it showed exactly how full circle the story went.

[middlenameboom]

The ending in Ukraine was perfect though... it showed exactly how full circle the story went.

Yah, it was fine I guess. I thought it was cool how Jor-el was a descendant of Luthor.

Also. I don't know if there are any fans of Final Fantasy VII fans in here, but I just did a remix of the soundtrack. It's in four parts and I posted it over at my myspace http://www.myspace.com/wolvesofsaintaugust If you're a big fan of the game all the recognizable stuff is in there.

[buysoap]

Well that was fun, haha. Haven't listened to the FF7 soundtrack in quite some time.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Thor apparently got a new hammer in Ultimates 3



You can see it there, on it's way to smack the Blob in the face

Chalk it up to continuity error on Loeb's part.

Edit: moar hammar!




apparently. I thought it might have changed but i wasn't sure.

you can't blame that on Loeb, its just as much Mad's fault. The fault really fall's to the editor's


As for as I'm concerned its just like Doom's legs. They changed from the original devil/goat legs back to normal in the next story he was in with NO explanation.
Just finished Red Son. It definitely got better. The first part just seemed really slow. The 2nd part with Batman was by far the best. My biggest problem was it seemed like Millar over exaggerated both Superman and Luthor's powers. It seemed like Superman was way more powerful than he is the regular DCU and that Luthor was almost too smart. I liked the cyclical ending, but thought it would have been cooler if he landed in Kansas at the end instead of back in the Ukraine.

the way I saw it, the superman that we all have come to know seems weaker than the Soviet Superman because the regular one's always holding back his real power

[Olympia]

Although I can't stand Loeb, the Ultimate Captain America Annual has some really nice art and I think I'm going to buy it anyway.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Although I can't stand Loeb, the Ultimate Captain America Annual has some really nice art and I think I'm going to buy it anyway.

I always buy ultimate annuals, it's what I do

[fluke182]

Just finished Red Son. It definitely got better. The first part just seemed really slow. The 2nd part with Batman was by far the best. My biggest problem was it seemed like Millar over exaggerated both Superman and Luthor's powers. It seemed like Superman was way more powerful than he is the regular DCU and that Luthor was almost too smart. I liked the cyclical ending, but thought it would have been cooler if he landed in Kansas at the end instead of back in the Ukraine.
I think the reason he did this was a smart one. Without American values instilled in him by the Kent's (don't kill, human life is precious) Superman wouldn't restrain himself, thus giving him the seeming power boost. I feel like Supes in DCU really is that powerful, he just doesn't use it.

[Adrian Villagomez]

Just finished Red Son. It definitely got better. The first part just seemed really slow. The 2nd part with Batman was by far the best. My biggest problem was it seemed like Millar over exaggerated both Superman and Luthor's powers. It seemed like Superman was way more powerful than he is the regular DCU and that Luthor was almost too smart. I liked the cyclical ending, but thought it would have been cooler if he landed in Kansas at the end instead of back in the Ukraine.Supe's face after Batman first strikes him is priceless. He says something like, "How did you do that?" Then Batman, complete with fuzzy hat, hits him again.

[buysoap]

1.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/omfgpictureswtf/anarchybat.jpg


2.

Theoretically, Superman has the power of God :shrug: He could be as powerful as he wants to be if there are no restraints

[gilatron5000]

How do you know it's the 616 hammer?

616 Hammer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/gilatron/thor_1-1.jpg

Michael Turner :(

Original Ultimate Hammer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/gilatron/marvel_thor_qjpreviewth.jpg

I was wondering the same thing, but did the hammer change in Ultimates 3?I guess it did.

Although I can't stand Loeb, the Ultimate Captain America Annual has some really nice art and I think I'm going to buy it anyway.I still really like Loeb, but he's been hit-or-miss lately.

[dichotomous]

Original Ultimate Hammer

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v258/gilatron/marvel_thor_qjpreviewth.jpg



Is that an axe with a bell on it? And are those push-lights on his chest? Is this the Ultimate Thor or the DIY Thor?

[gilatron5000]

Is that an axe with a bell on it? And are those push-lights on his chest? Is this the Ultimate Thor or the DIY Thor?Marvel Ultimate Alliance Thor, I think.

And you'd have to ask Bryan Hitch.

[capnshindig]

Regardless of whatever anyone says about Loeb.

Ultimates 3 sucked until the last issue.

The latest issue of Hulk has driven me to drop the book.

And I can't believe that this was the same guy that wrote the Long Halloween.

[Olympia]

I still really like Loeb, but he's been hit-or-miss lately.

I'm pretty sure he's just miss.

WE SHOULD CALL HIM MS. LOEB RIGHT GUYS

[Olympia]

Oh we should probably include some good webcomics in the OP, I mean, it's hard to find good ones in a sea of crap ones.

[gilatron5000]

I'm pretty sure he's just miss.

WE SHOULD CALL HIM MS. LOEB RIGHT GUYSsiq burn.

so I've been playing LEGO Batman, anyone else? It's a lot of fun.

[buysoap]

I didn't like Lego Batman at all :-(

[sell the sunris]

I always buy ultimate annuals, it's what I do

I do the same, although, with the exception of Ultimate Spidey, I always end up asking myself why.

Like that Ultimate FF/X-Men mess? Bleh. A few cool moments in a pretty haywire story.

[buysoap]

I do the same, although, with the exception of Ultimate Spidey, I always end up asking myself why.

Like that Ultimate FF/X-Men mess? Bleh. A few cool moments in a pretty haywire story.
It would make more sense if you'd been reading the rest of the books...

[sell the sunris]

It would make more sense if you'd been reading the rest of the books...

I'm still reading UXM. It's not that it didn't make sense, I just didn't think it was particularly well executed.

[buysoap]

I'm still reading UXM. It's not that it didn't make sense, I just didn't think it was particularly well executed.
It's the same exact concept as what Millar is doing right now in normal Fantastic Four: we see the after maths of some catastrophic event that happens in the future in which Sue is manipulative and different, and people in the present after figure out why and how to fix it.

[sell the sunris]

It's the same exact concept as what Millar is doing right now in normal Fantastic Four: we see the after maths of some catastrophic event that happens in the future in which Sue is manipulative and different, and people in the present after figure out why and how to fix it.

I'm not reading Millar's FF.

Even still, it's not the concept so much as the execution for me. There are some moments of the two annuals I enjoyed. It was roughly a decent read for me. I didn't hate that I read it, but I did feel a little underwhelmed.

[buysoap]

I'm not reading Millar's FF.

Even still, it's not the concept so much as the execution for me. There are some moments of the two annuals I enjoyed. It was roughly a decent read for me. I didn't hate that I read it, but I did feel a little underwhelmed.
Maybe you'll enjoy it more after Ultimatum when it contextually makes some sense :shrug:

[sell the sunris]

Maybe you'll enjoy it more after Ultimatum when it contextually makes some sense :shrug:

Well, like, I said, I thought it was a fun idea, I just didn't particularly like the way it was played out. It's not that I didn't get it.

To me, UXM has improved greatly since Kirkman jumped off the book, and I'm really looking forward to Ultimatum.

On the previous subject of Loeb, none of his recent Marvel work has done anything for me. Although listening to Bendis talk about their arguments on The Bendis Tapes is endlessly fascinating.

[buysoap]

Well, like, I said, I thought it was a fun idea, I just didn't particularly like the way it was played out. It's not that I didn't get it.

To me, UXM has improved greatly since Kirkman jumped off the book, and I'm really looking forward to Ultimatum.

On the previous subject of Loeb, none of his recent Marvel work has done anything for me. Although listening to Bendis talk about their arguments on The Bendis Tapes is endlessly fascinating.
Hahaha, UXM is my second least favorite book out of all the Ultimate books, tied right down there with FF. They both went severely down hill and evolved into plots I just didn't are about or for. The Banshee stuff was ridiculous. I mean, I read and have read every single book in the Ultimate universe because I'm a completionist, but God damn. It's almost as bad as Ultimate Adventures!


That being said, I am super pumped for Ultimatum because I have a nerd boner for Magneto and Doctor Doom.

[sell the sunris]

Hahaha, UXM is my second least favorite book out of all the Ultimate books, tied right down there with FF. They both went severely down hill and evolved into plots I just didn't are about or for. The Banshee stuff was ridiculous. I mean, I read and have read every single book in the Ultimate universe because I'm a completionist, but God damn. It's almost as bad as Ultimate Adventures!


That being said, I am super pumped for Ultimatum because I have a nerd boner for Magneto and Doctor Doom.

Be that as it may, the book still has improved over Kirkman's run. The Banshee thing didn't bother me too much. It's gone from being a bad to a mediocre book. I'm the same as you, I'm still on the title pretty much b/c I've been reading since issue one.

Carey's FF got so bad I couldn't bare to read it. Which is weird. Carey either tells a great superhero story or an atrocious one. There's no middle ground with him.

The only book in the line that's of any quality remains to be Ultimate Spidey.

I'm excited for Ultimatum as it's going to clean house. Loeb being the primary writer makes me nervous. I'm hoping he'll finally spin a good tale for Marvel, but his track record's been unimpressive as of late. Hulk, Ultimates 3, and lest we forget...Onslaught Reborn? Yikes.

[buysoap]

Be that as it may, the book still has improved over Kirkman's run. The Banshee thing didn't bother me too much. It's gone from being a bad to a mediocre book. I'm the same as you, I'm still on the title pretty much b/c I've been reading since issue one.

Carey's FF got so bad I couldn't bare to read it. Which is weird. Carey either tells a great superhero story or an atrocious one. There's no middle ground with him.

The only book in the line that's of any quality remains to be Ultimate Spidey.

I'm excited for Ultimatum as it's going to clean house. Loeb being the primary writer makes me nervous. I'm hoping he'll finally spin a good tale for Marvel, but his track record's been unimpressive as of late. Hulk, Ultimates 3, and lest we forget...Onslaught Reborn? Yikes.
Pretty much agreed on all accounts, although I'm not crazy about Ultimate Spidey. I actually enjoyed Ultimates 3 except for the art, and I don't think anyone can really deny the awesomeness of issue 3 where Magneto fucking tooled on everybody and beat the shit out of Thor. That was awesome. These days I'm not a big fan of the Ultimate books except for Origins, which I love. I am really looking for to Ultimatum, like I said, but honestly, I would be no matter who wrote it because it's Magento and Doom. To me, that just equals automatic awesome. And I haven't read any of Loeb's stuff as the Hulk because it gets bad mouthed so much. I was intrigued at the concept of Red Hulk, but yeah.

[sell the sunris]

Pretty much agreed on all accounts, although I'm not crazy about Ultimate Spidey. I actually enjoyed Ultimates 3 except for the art, and I don't think anyone can really deny the awesomeness of issue 3 where Magneto fucking tooled on everybody and beat the shit out of Thor. That was awesome. These days I'm not a big fan of the Ultimate books except for Origins, which I love. I am really looking for to Ultimatum, like I said, but honestly, I would be no matter who wrote it because it's Magento and Doom. To me, that just equals automatic awesome. And I haven't read any of Loeb's stuff as the Hulk because it gets bad mouthed so much. I was intrigued at the concept of Red Hulk, but yeah.

I was intrigued by Red Hulk as well...then I read the first two issues. Suffice to say, I am no longer intrigued.

I'm loving Origins as well.

One of my favorite Doctor Doom moments came from Ultimate FF. It was when he transported himself and the Marvel (at the time not irritating and overexposed) zombies back to the MZ Earth. Greg Land has this huge, amazing splash of the zombies over Galactus' corpse and Doom just mutters to himself "Hmmph. This should be a challenge."

Bad.Ass.

[buysoap]

Hahaha, fuck yeah Doom. When they allowed you to play as Doom in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, I shat bricks. Needless to say, I powerhoused the fuck out of that game with Doom as my main character. Now I have this uber-powerful and unstoppable Dr. Doom, and whenever I play with my friends the get mad because I just walk around levels decimating everything. If they tell me to stop I switch to Magneto and they continue to be annoyed at me.

[sell the sunris]

My friend, Stephem, who works at the local comic book shop has the same fanaticism concerning doom. He has a really cool Doom sketchbook. Whenever he meets an artist at a con or becomes acquainted with a local artist, he has them do their take on Doom in his sketchbook. It's very cool.

And those Bowen statues of Doom are fucking golden: both the one where he's seated on a throne and the one where her's standing atop a castle tower.

[fluke182]

My friend, Stephem, who works at the local comic book shop has the same fanaticism concerning doom. He has a really cool Doom sketchbook. Whenever he meets an artist at a con or becomes acquainted with a local artist, he has them do their take on Doom in his sketchbook. It's very cool.
I'm doing the same thing with the Flash. Not as quality obviously because I live in Alaska, but a couple months out I mailed out sketch pages to a bunch of my favorite artists laying out that I'm doing a project of my favorite creators doing renditions of my favorite character and would love if they shared one with me. I haven't gotten any back, but I'm fairly certain I'm getting one back from Pia Guerra at least :-)

That's a great project though. Super cool.

[gilatron5000]

I didn't like Lego Batman at all :-(You must clearly be lacking your soul.:-p

[capnshindig]

You must clearly be lacking your soul.:-p

I haven't enjoyed any of the Lego games particularly.

[sell the sunris]

I'm doing the same thing with the Flash. Not as quality obviously because I live in Alaska, but a couple months out I mailed out sketch pages to a bunch of my favorite artists laying out that I'm doing a project of my favorite creators doing renditions of my favorite character and would love if they shared one with me. I haven't gotten any back, but I'm fairly certain I'm getting one back from Pia Guerra at least :-)

That's a great project though. Super cool.

That's pretty sweet as well. Do you cater to a particular Flash or just let the artist have at it?

[fluke182]

That's pretty sweet as well. Do you cater to a particular Flash or just let the artist have at it?
I prefer the darker costume that Wally uses, but really, artistic interpretation is welcome from me.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I'm doing the same thing with the Flash. Not as quality obviously because I live in Alaska, but a couple months out I mailed out sketch pages to a bunch of my favorite artists laying out that I'm doing a project of my favorite creators doing renditions of my favorite character and would love if they shared one with me. I haven't gotten any back, but I'm fairly certain I'm getting one back from Pia Guerra at least :-)

That's a great project though. Super cool.

I might steal this idea from you

Oh we should probably include some good webcomics in the OP, I mean, it's hard to find good ones in a sea of crap ones.

when you gonna do that invincible write up

I have no problem with webcomics I love Penny arcade and Dr. McNinja usually makes me laugh

siq burn.

so I've been playing LEGO Batman, anyone else? It's a lot of fun.


Lego is Batman is Awesome, I love it
I didn't like Lego Batman at all :-(

whats not to love, its batman it's legos, a wonderful combination


I do the same, although, with the exception of Ultimate Spidey, I always end up asking myself why.

Like that Ultimate FF/X-Men mess? Bleh. A few cool moments in a pretty haywire story.
I buy them cause the Ultimate annual trades I don't buy, and the other books might not be collected in their series trades so I buy them

Hahaha, UXM is my second least favorite book out of all the Ultimate books, tied right down there with FF. They both went severely down hill and evolved into plots I just didn't are about or for. The Banshee stuff was ridiculous. I mean, I read and have read every single book in the Ultimate universe because I'm a completionist, but God damn. It's almost as bad as Ultimate Adventures!


That being said, I am super pumped for Ultimatum because I have a nerd boner for Magneto and Doctor Doom.
I hate that they act like that book never happened

I prefer the darker costume that Wally uses, but really, artistic interpretation is welcome from me.

I like zoom's costume

[capnshindig]

Ultimate Adventures reeked of bad news.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Ultimate Adventures reeked of bad news.
yeah but still, it happened no reason to act like it didn't

[middlenameboom]

Well, like, I said, I thought it was a fun idea, I just didn't particularly like the way it was played out. It's not that I didn't get it.

To me, UXM has improved greatly since Kirkman jumped off the book, and I'm really looking forward to Ultimatum.

On the previous subject of Loeb, none of his recent Marvel work has done anything for me. Although listening to Bendis talk about their arguments on The Bendis Tapes is endlessly fascinating.

Bendis tapes?

My friend, Stephem, who works at the local comic book shop has the same fanaticism concerning doom. He has a really cool Doom sketchbook. Whenever he meets an artist at a con or becomes acquainted with a local artist, he has them do their take on Doom in his sketchbook. It's very cool.

And those Bowen statues of Doom are fucking golden: both the one where he's seated on a throne and the one where her's standing atop a castle tower.

Some guy over at the Mike Mignola board at CBR has one for Hellboy. I also have a sketch book that I just started, but I have been getting all my favorite characters from my favorite artists. I posted the pics after I got back from comic-con. But I got Eric Powell to do Franky, Ashley Wood to do BambaLad, and Dan Hipp to do one of the cannibals from Gyakushu!

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My tongue keeps getting caught in the mouth slit... it's maddening!

[JIMMYateEARTH]

does anyone else watch The Big Bang Theory, I love how nerdy it is

Sheldon has some framed copies of Identity Crisis over his bed and has all the DC ARCHIVES on his bookself.

Between this, Chuck and Heroes. Monday is almost as great as wednesdays

[buysoap]

I hate that they act like that book never happened

:shhh: :jedipalmwave: You didn't see anything...

[buysoap]

does anyone else watch The Big Bang Theory, I love how nerdy it is

Sheldon has some framed copies of Identity Crisis over his bed and has all the DC ARCHIVES on his bookself.

Between this, Chuck and Heroes. Monday is almost as great as wednesdays
I usually watch Chuck and Heroes and download Big Bang and How I Met Your Mother. Mondays are so trying as a television fan :-(

[dichotomous]

does anyone else watch The Big Bang Theory, I love how nerdy it is

Sheldon has some framed copies of Identity Crisis over his bed and has all the DC ARCHIVES on his bookself.

Between this, Chuck and Heroes. Monday is almost as great as wednesdays

You are missing the best show on Mondays! Boston Legal 4evar.

[capnshindig]

I am balls out excited about it.

[Olympia]

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[middlenameboom]

does anyone else watch The Big Bang Theory, I love how nerdy it is

Sheldon has some framed copies of Identity Crisis over his bed and has all the DC ARCHIVES on his bookself.

Between this, Chuck and Heroes. Monday is almost as great as wednesdays

I watch all those. Big Bang Theory is terribly cliche. But I still enjoy it. The characters aren't real enough, they are just too extreme nerdy. Chuck is a far more realistic version of geek culture. And heroes. Well heroes, is just flat out terrible. It's just the same thing over and over again. Fucking too much time travel. But I don't know how valid my opinion is. My favorite show on Mondays is Gossip Girl.

[dichotomous]

Is anyone else interested in Changeling? I ask because J. Michael Straczynski wrote the screenplay, with Clint Eastwood directing, and Ron Howard and Brian Grazer producing. An interesting team, to say the least.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

alright thanks Olympia, now delete that post please

You are missing the best show on Mondays! Boston Legal 4evar.

yeah not the best show on tv, but it is good

:shhh: :jedipalmwave: You didn't see anything...


huh, what were we talking about

I usually watch Chuck and Heroes and download Big Bang and How I Met Your Mother. Mondays are so trying as a television fan :-(

I do this in reverse, but I watch heroes

I watch all those. Big Bang Theory is terribly cliche. But I still enjoy it. The characters aren't real enough, they are just too extreme nerdy. Chuck is a far more realistic version of geek culture. And heroes. Well heroes, is just flat out terrible. It's just the same thing over and over again. Fucking too much time travel. But I don't know how valid my opinion is. My favorite show on Mondays is Gossip Girl.

1). I don't care if they are real enough, there interactions make me laugh. Also they aresupposed t be extrme nerdy that's sort of the point

2) Your right about Chuck

3) I said the same thing about Heroes after the first episode of the season. Its the same basic plot every time now. Even with that being said I can't stop watching the damn show.

4) My respect for you and your opinion just lit itself on fire and jumped out the window on the 13th floor of a very tall building.

Is anyone else interested in Changeling? I ask because J. Michael Straczynski wrote the screenplay, with Clint Eastwood directing, and Ron Howard and Brian Grazer producing. An interesting team, to say the least.

No not at all, Yes the guy from Burn Notice is in it ,PLUS, but it has Angelina Jolie and I just can stand her anymore

[dichotomous]

yeah not the best show on tv, but it is good

No not at all, Yes the guy from Burn Notice is in it ,PLUS, but it has Angelina Jolie and I just can stand her anymore

It's my favorite show on Mondays, but not my favorite show on TV now. Fringe is quickly becoming my favorite current show.

Best show ever to be on TV? The Wire.

I haven't seen Burn Notice, it didn't really seem worth while. Is it? I've read several books concerning the Wineville Chicken Murders, so my interested is piqued.

[fluke182]

http://i34.tinypic.com/qyv5w1.jpg
Invincible is Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley's 2003 seminal contemporary super-hero tale that chronicles the adventures and misgivings of young superhero Mark Grayson AKA Invincible. Mark, being the progeny of his super-hero father Omni-Man, is characterized as an enthusiastic youth exploring his own role as a prominent super-hero complete with subtle homages to Spider-Man. An array of unique yet archetypal characters makes this comic very likable, and the simplicity of the Image universe that Invincible re-defined also makes it extremely easy to jump into, flavored with Kirkman's uncanny ability to inject humor and intrigue. Buysoap is a nub. It's a good place to start from if you have just started reading comics, particularly in super-hero genre. At the time of writing this summary (9/06/2008) would be a great time to read Invincible as it has just pulled itself out of pre-issue 50 delay slump and the series is chugging along nicely complete with a new costume and a new colorist. Ryan Ottley's art is stylish, youthful and energetic, his action scenes are wonderful and the book would not be top-notch stuff without it. Don't expect deep allegory, introspective expository, or a philosophical message, Invincible is mostly a surface romp, that's playfully violent (pretty gory, but not repulsive or tasteless) and quickly enjoyable.
Btw, I never mentioned this, but I really, really like Invincible. It's a great book and I don't know how I forgot to mention it as one of my favorites on here. I don't think it dropped off as bad as you did going in to issue 50, but it's really picked up on issues 51 and 52. I always liked to say it was the best Spider Man book on the market.

Of course, since Blue Beetle started, I think that one actually ended up taking the cake. Not that Invincble is not as good, but Blue Beetle just fills the niche of that type of book more accurately.

[Olympia]

I don't think it dropped off as bad as you did going in to issue 50,

What does this mean? Am I missing something? I don't think I've even reached issue 50 yet.

Jimmy, Bill Crabtree stopped coloring Invincible post 50, current colorist is FCO Placencia.

[gilatron5000]

I haven't enjoyed any of the Lego games particularly.I haven't played Star Wars or Indiana Jones. I just love Batman.

I have no problem with webcomics I love Penny arcade and Dr. McNinja usually makes me laughI love Ctrl+Alt+Del and Cyanide & Happiness.

does anyone else watch The Big Bang Theory, I love how nerdy it is

Sheldon has some framed copies of Identity Crisis over his bed and has all the DC ARCHIVES on his bookself.

Between this, Chuck and Heroes. Monday is almost as great as wednesdaysI watch How I Met Your Mother and Heroes.

And Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill

I watch all those. Big Bang Theory is terribly cliche. But I still enjoy it. The characters aren't real enough, they are just too extreme nerdy. Chuck is a far more realistic version of geek culture. And heroes. Well heroes, is just flat out terrible. It's just the same thing over and over again. Fucking too much time travel. But I don't know how valid my opinion is. My favorite show on Mondays is Gossip Girl.I've never seen an episode of Chuck. I enjoy Adam Baldwin though.

I still love Heroes, but I do see your point about it. It's ridiculous at times. Well, most of the time.

1). I don't care if they are real enough, there interactions make me laugh. Also they aresupposed t be extrme nerdy that's sort of the point

2) Your right about Chuck

3) I said the same thing about Heroes after the first episode of the season. Its the same basic plot every time now. Even with that being said I can't stop watching the damn show.

4) My respect for you and your opinion just lit itself on fire and jumped out the window on the 13th floor of a very tall building.

No not at all, Yes the guy from Burn Notice is in it ,PLUS, but it has Angelina Jolie and I just can stand her anymoreLOL @ 4

I love Michael Weston. He's like MacGuyver, but actually cool.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Hey everyone. Good to be posting in the new thread. Excellent name.

That being said, I am super pumped for Ultimatum because I have a nerd boner for Magneto and Doctor Doom.
Main reason I'm excited for Ultimatum is I'm looking forward to seeing things be fucked up with reckless abandon. Kinda of the same reason I'm enjoying Batman RIP. Ultimates Origins has been a great prelude to this so far. Origins was a nice reminder of how good the Ultimate line could be.

I'm doing the same thing with the Flash. Not as quality obviously because I live in Alaska, but a couple months out I mailed out sketch pages to a bunch of my favorite artists laying out that I'm doing a project of my favorite creators doing renditions of my favorite character and would love if they shared one with me. I haven't gotten any back, but I'm fairly certain I'm getting one back from Pia Guerra at least :-)

That's a great project though. Super cool.
Fantastic idea. I wouldn't know where to start with something like that.

Is anyone else interested in Changeling? I ask because J. Michael Straczynski wrote the screenplay, with Clint Eastwood directing, and Ron Howard and Brian Grazer producing. An interesting team, to say the least.
Oh really. I didn't know he wrote that. Very cool.

It's my favorite show on Mondays, but not my favorite show on TV now. Fringe is quickly becoming my favorite current show.

Best show ever to be on TV? The Wire.
Since we are just conversing about TV, my current favorite show is Mad Men.

I've never seen The Wire (I hear it's one of the best, I'm just not that into crime dramas) but LOST is the best show ever. Sorry. :-p

[dichotomous]

Since we are just conversing about TV, my current favorite show is Mad Men.

I've never seen The Wire (I hear it's one of the best, I'm just not that into crime dramas) but LOST is the best show ever. Sorry. :-p

Mad Men is excellent.

I don't like crime dramas either, nor do I like police procedurals, urban dramas, drug-related anything, but The Wire remains the absolute best show of all time. I've seen all of Lost to date and it's the afterthought of an ant by comparison. Lost fails, first of all . . . to be relevant in any way. It also lacks the emotional and societal complexity of The Wire. I won't go even go into realism. By the way, this is coming from someone who thoroughly enjoys Lost. You are depriving yourself of what could easily be the most rewarding television experience you may ever have by just labeling The Wire as a crime drama and not watching it. I am always open for a discussion and the occasional candid debate, but I am unrelenting on this one matter. I really like this quote from wikipedia, I think it sums it up nicely:

"The Wire has never won an Emmy?" said Joe Klein of Time magazine in 2007. "The Wire deserves a Nobel Prize for Literature!"

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Mad Men is excellent.

I don't like crime dramas either, nor do I like police procedurals, urban dramas, drug-related anything, but The Wire remains the absolute best show of all time. I've seen all of Lost to date and it's the afterthought of an ant by comparison. Lost fails, first of all . . . to be relevant in any way. It also lacks the emotional and societal complexity of The Wire. I won't go even go into realism. By the way, this is coming from someone who thoroughly enjoys Lost. You are depriving yourself of what could easily be the most rewarding television experience you may ever have by just labeling The Wire as a crime drama and not watching it. I am always open for a discussion and the occasional candid debate, but I am unrelenting on this one matter. I really like this quote from wikipedia, I think it sums it up nicely:
I just haven't gotten into it for that reason is all. I'm just not drawn into the genre it's lupped into. It does seem like the type of show that goes beyond it hopefully. I'm sure I would like it a lot. It's just I already have too many shows I'm into and I don't want to over do. I'll definitely get into it at some point.

BOOOOOOOO!!!!
I wouldn't say that at all. LOST is one of the best dramas on TV ever. I'm sure it's isn't as emotionally and socially raw as The Wire, but it is a very emotion and socially complicated show in a different way. In terms of realism, it's of course not meant to be a realistic show.

[gilatron5000]

I want to watch Mad Men. Is it easy to get into, or would I have to watch the entire series to "get it"

[dichotomous]

I just haven't gotten into it for that reason is all. I'm just not drawn into the genre it's lupped into. It does seem like the type of show that goes beyond it hopefully. I'm sure I would like it a lot. It's just I already have too many shows I'm into and I don't want to over do. I'll definitely get into it at some point.

BOOOOOOOO!!!!
I wouldn't say that at all. LOST is one of the best dramas on TV ever. I'm sure it's isn't as emotionally and socially raw as The Wire, but it is a very emotion and socially complicated show in a different way. In terms of realism, it's of course not meant to be a realistic show.

The show finished after season 5 so there's no commitment beyond it and I was merely setting Lost against The Wire, not saying it completely lacks the same qualities.

Now this . . . see this is where things get fuzzy. Of course Lost's mysteries aren't realistic, but every form of storytelling must maintain a level of realism in order to work (at least this is so in terms of popular media). The characters must be real in some way, their emotional responses, needs, desires, and interactions must be realistic within their fictional world. People tend not to watch a show or movie if it's populated by characters they can't relate to.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I want to watch Mad Men. Is it easy to get into, or would I have to watch the entire series to "get it"
It's a little of both. Each episode is it's own individual story, but the investment from watching all of the show adds to the enjoyment and you better understand the overall situations and characters. But it isn't required. You could easily get into it and pick up on a lot. Then once you would go back, the stories would be expanded for you.

[dichotomous]

I want to watch Mad Men. Is it easy to get into, or would I have to watch the entire series to "get it"

I'm going to say "yes." You could probably get off with reading about it, but it's only in its second season and well worth your time.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

The show finished after season 5 so there's no commitment beyond it and I was merely setting Lost against The Wire, not saying it completely lacks the same qualities.

Now this . . . see this is where things get fuzzy. Of course Lost's mysteries aren't realistic, but every form of storytelling must maintain a level of realism in order to work (at least this is so in terms of popular media). The characters must be real in some way, their emotional responses, needs, desires, and interactions must be realistic within their fictional world. People tend not to watch a show or movie if it's populated by characters they can't relate to.
Oh ok. It does seem like a great show. I look forward to getting into it at some point.

That's actually the genius of LOST, those character are forced to deal with something extraordinary and have it impact them. Their emotional responses, needs and desires are directly related to story which the more supernatural aspect helps facilitate. It uses these massive themes like belief, faith, and redemption to directly correspond with the extra-normal situations and vice-versa. I could name so many examples of this. There's a lot of relevance to LOST. The show is far more of a drama with elements of sci-fi.

[dichotomous]

Oh ok. It does seem like a great show. I look forward to getting into it at some point.

That's actually the genius of LOST, those character are forced to deal with something extraordinary and have it impact them. Their emotional responses, needs and desires are directly related to story which the more supernatural aspect helps facilitate. It uses these massive themes like belief, faith, and redemption to directly correspond with the extra-normal situations and vice-versa. I could name so many examples of this. There's a lot of relevance to LOST. The show is far more of a drama with elements of sci-fi.

Hey man, you're preaching to the choir. Lost is fantastic it's just, as you, I have my loyalties!

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Hey man, you're preaching to the choir. Lost is fantastic it's just, as you, I have my loyalties!
Hahaha....that's cool then, I respect that. :buddies:

Something just to throw in though: Brian K Vaughan writes for LOST. That's another reason why the show is great.

[capnshindig]

Isn't this a comic book thread?

[dichotomous]

Isn't this a comic book thread?

Yes. If you'd like to state the obvious again, please do so now.

[buysoap]

Isn't this a comic book thread?
Oops.

[capnshindig]

Yes. If you'd like to state the obvious again, please do so now.

I am just bored and trying my best to pay attention to homework.

[fluke182]

What does this mean? Am I missing something? I don't think I've even reached issue 50 yet.

Jimmy, Bill Crabtree stopped coloring Invincible post 50, current colorist is FCO Placencia.
Okay, so you do a big write up, include this line "as it has just pulled itself out of pre-issue 50 delay slump" and then say "I don't think I've even reached issue 50 yet." Did you secretly not even do your own write up? Confused.

Also, you're all wrong.

Battlestar Galactica is the best show on television.

[PJ1336]

Battlestar Galactica is the best show on television.

i dont watch BSG, but i have friends that lack a predisposition to nerd related entertainment that love that shit.

also, The Wire is relevant to comics because i think just about every comic book writer (even Alan Moore for chissakes!) agrees that The Wire is fucking awesome. now i've not watched a ton of it, but from what i've seen, holy shit.

[buysoap]

I've never seen The Wire because cop dramas don't interest me :shrug:

That aside, I'm going to do a few more front page write ups today for Green Lantern: Rebirth,
Sinestro Corps War, Red Son, Hush, and Ultimates 1+2. If anyone wants me not to, now would be the time to say so before I start, hahahaha

[PJ1336]

switching back to comics; the first issue of the IDW Ghostbusters series comes out this week, which begs the question-- who the fuck is going to buy that? i mean, i liked Ghosbusters when i was a kid, but there's certain licensed properties that i have a hard time believing will be a viable comic book.

things like Star Wars, GI Joe, and Transformers have long standing comic book traitions at this point, and Buffy had a hungry built in fan base, but Ghostbusters?

with this in mind, i'm curious, what licensed property comic books do you guys all think are retarded/utter bullshit, which ones are great, and what should exist in comic book form that does not?

personally, i would like to see some Monkey Island comic books.

[fluke182]

i dont watch BSG, but i have friends that lack a predisposition to nerd related entertainment that love that shit.

also, The Wire is relevant to comics because i think just about every comic book writer (even Alan Moore for chissakes!) agrees that The Wire is fucking awesome. now i've not watched a ton of it, but from what i've seen, holy shit.
I love crima dramas and have seen most of the first season of the Wire, I just didn't have the time during senior year of college to finish it all. I'll get around to it soon I'm sure.

BSG is freaking glorious.
I've never seen The Wire because cop dramas don't interest me :shrug:

That aside, I'm going to do a few more front page write ups today for Green Lantern: Rebirth,
Sinestro Corps War, Red Son, Hush, and Ultimates 1+2. If anyone wants me not to, now would be the time to say so before I start, hahahaha
Go ahead and do those man, although I don't know if Hush belongs on the front page with the rest of those. I'm that guy that doesn't like Hush. I think I will also do a few write ups, perhaps for Sleeper and Transmetropolitan amongst others.
switching back to comics; the first issue of the IDW Ghostbusters series comes out this week, which begs the question-- who the fuck is going to buy that? i mean, i liked Ghosbusters when i was a kid, but there's certain licensed properties that i have a hard time believing will be a viable comic book.

things like Star Wars, GI Joe, and Transformers have long standing comic book traitions at this point, and Buffy had a hungry built in fan base, but Ghostbusters?

with this in mind, i'm curious, what licensed property comic books do you guys all think are retarded/utter bullshit, which ones are great, and what should exist in comic book form that does not?

personally, i would like to see some Monkey Island comic books.
I think Ghostbusters is a ridiculous concept for a comic. I mean, from a sheer marketing standpoint. There isn't exactly a lot of people clamoring to further explore that universe.

I just finished reading the Road by Cormac McCarthy, and I know it may defeat the insular nature of the story but I would totally dig a comic that showed us what happened to the world. What a gnarly dystopian world McCarthy created with that book.

Also, I'm almost always impressed by the Star Wars output. George Lucas should have hired those comic writers to write the prequel trilogy. We'd all be better off if that happened.

[buysoap]

I love crima dramas and have seen most of the first season of the Wire, I just didn't have the time during senior year of college to finish it all. I'll get around to it soon I'm sure.

BSG is freaking glorious.

Go ahead and do those man, although I don't know if Hush belongs on the front page with the rest of those. I'm that guy that doesn't like Hush. I think I will also do a few write ups, perhaps for Sleeper and Transmetropolitan amongst others.

I think Ghostbusters is a ridiculous concept for a comic. I mean, from a sheer marketing standpoint. There isn't exactly a lot of people clamoring to further explore that universe.

I just finished reading the Road by Cormac McCarthy, and I know it may defeat the insular nature of the story but I would totally dig a comic that showed us what happened to the world. What a gnarly dystopian world McCarthy created with that book.

Also, I'm almost always impressed by the Star Wars output. George Lucas should have hired those comic writers to write the prequel trilogy. We'd all be better off if that happened.
Alrighty. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't steppin' on your turf again, hahaha

And The Road is awesome. AWESOME.

[sell the sunris]

Bendis tapes?

John From Word Balloon and Bendis are really tight. So they do a podcast every few months fielding questions from Bendis' board. They tend to last a few hours long and are so damn fun to listen to. Bendis' has a breadth of knowledge and the two of them have some of the coolest conversations about comics and pop culture.

[dichotomous]

Alrighty. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't steppin' on your turf again, hahaha

And The Road is awesome. AWESOME.

Blood Meridian, man, Blood Meridian. That's where Awesome was born.

[middlenameboom]

4) My respect for you and your opinion just lit itself on fire and jumped out the window on the 13th floor of a very tall building.


I just personally like my TV shows to go somewhere. Chuck and Big Bang Theory, are essentially just sitcoms, at the end of every episode, the status quo is the same as it was at the beginning of the episode, no matter how much they try and trick into thinking that it's not. Heroes has a progressing story line, but it back peddles so much, that it's the most annoying thing to watch. It builds up characters and plots and then either kills them off or restarts them. It makes no sense. I think Tim Kring is actually a 12 year old boy trying to write his feeble attempt at a super hero story. Gossip Girl at least has a continuous plot line that is not predictable. Plus hot girls.

http://www.gossipgirlinsider.com/images/gallery/best-show-ever_292x384.jpg


I watch How I Met Your Mother and Heroes.

And Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill


Alright you and me Gil! I've seen those pictures of you and Sophia Bush. She's reason enough to watch that show. Though it's getting tough. OTH has been pretty terrible this season.

Mad Men is excellent.

I don't like crime dramas either, nor do I like police procedurals, urban dramas, drug-related anything, but The Wire remains the absolute best show of all time. I've seen all of Lost to date and it's the afterthought of an ant by comparison. Lost fails, first of all . . . to be relevant in any way. It also lacks the emotional and societal complexity of The Wire. I won't go even go into realism. By the way, this is coming from someone who thoroughly enjoys Lost. You are depriving yourself of what could easily be the most rewarding television experience you may ever have by just labeling The Wire as a crime drama and not watching it. I am always open for a discussion and the occasional candid debate, but I am unrelenting on this one matter. I really like this quote from wikipedia, I think it sums it up nicely:

Why does a show have to be relevant or realistic to be valid or good. Those aren't good arguments. And the best show of all time is Roswell! or Futurama.


Also, you're all wrong.

Battlestar Galactica is the best show on television.

BSG has sucked noodles this season.

John From Word Balloon and Bendis are really tight. So they do a podcast every few months fielding questions from Bendis' board. They tend to last a few hours long and are so damn fun to listen to. Bendis' has a breadth of knowledge and the two of them have some of the coolest conversations about comics and pop culture.

Wow I will defiantly be listening to those. Do you know where I can find them?

[dichotomous]

Why does a show have to be relevant or realistic to be valid or good. Those aren't good arguments. And the best show of all time is Roswell! or Futurama.

You missed my discussion of realism.
Also.
Roswell?
I, sir, have never seen you be more wrong.

[Olympia]

I love Ctrl+Alt+Del and Cyanide & Happiness.


There's no way we're exposing more people to CAD. That's cruelty.

Okay, so you do a big write up, include this line "as it has just pulled itself out of pre-issue 50 delay slump" and then say "I don't think I've even reached issue 50 yet." Did you secretly not even do your own write up? Confused.

I think you need to read your original statement again, because it doesn't make any sense. Also, I have proof that nobody actually read my write-up, lol.

I think we need to stop all this non comic related talk about TV shows, I mean, I like crappy shows like Fringe as much as the next sucker, but there are threads for this kind of thing, and this one is not it.

[middlenameboom]

You missed my discussion of realism.
Also.
Roswell?
I, sir, have never seen you be more wrong.

If you're refferring to this:

The show finished after season 5 so there's no commitment beyond it and I was merely setting Lost against The Wire, not saying it completely lacks the same qualities.

Now this . . . see this is where things get fuzzy. Of course Lost's mysteries aren't realistic, but every form of storytelling must maintain a level of realism in order to work (at least this is so in terms of popular media). The characters must be real in some way, their emotional responses, needs, desires, and interactions must be realistic within their fictional world. People tend not to watch a show or movie if it's populated by characters they can't relate to.

I certainly didn't miss it. I didn't understand it. What point are you trying to make here? It seems like you are contradicting yourself constantly between this post and the original one. The plot isn't realistic, because it's a supernatural plot, but all the characters reaction to the supernatural plot are realistic. In this argument are you saying the characters are or aren't realistic, you never made a distinction.

You also mention about how people don't watch shows that they can't relate to the characters, well then I guess the Wire must not have realistic characters, because everyone in this thread has seen Lost, but no one has seen the wire.

[gilatron5000]

Isn't this a comic book thread?Isn't this a music website?

jus' sayin'

I just personally like my TV shows to go somewhere. Chuck and Big Bang Theory, are essentially just sitcoms, at the end of every episode, the status quo is the same as it was at the beginning of the episode, no matter how much they try and trick into thinking that it's not. Heroes has a progressing story line, but it back peddles so much, that it's the most annoying thing to watch. It builds up characters and plots and then either kills them off or restarts them. It makes no sense. I think Tim Kring is actually a 12 year old boy trying to write his feeble attempt at a super hero story. Gossip Girl at least has a continuous plot line that is not predictable. Plus hot girls.

http://www.gossipgirlinsider.com/images/gallery/best-show-ever_292x384.jpg



Alright you and me Gil! I've seen those pictures of you and Sophia Bush. She's reason enough to watch that show. Though it's getting tough. OTH has been pretty terrible this season.


Wow I will defiantly be listening to those. Do you know where I can find them?Yeah, I started watching GG becauseof my friend being into it, but I grew to appreciate the storylines. Plus, the hot girls. Vanessa and Blair ftw.

One Tree Hill hasn't been so good this season, but "your plan sucks" was amazing. I'm hoping it comes together, with the random deaths and beatdowns.

even though I thought, "beaten to a bloody pulp, Brooke is STILL hot!"

[Olympia]

Oh the best show of all time is It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia see last weeks episode if you disagree.

[gilatron5000]

There's no way we're exposing more people to CAD. That's cruelty.

I think you need to read your original statement again, because it doesn't make any sense. Also, I have proof that nobody actually read my write-up, lol.CAD has been weird recently...ok for the last few months, but I have faith it'll pick up. I still like it when he comments on current events. And The Angy Chef.

I read your write up.

[middlenameboom]

Oh the best show of all time is It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia see last weeks episode if you disagree.

IASIP has been amazingly good this season. Last weeks episode was one of the funniest things I've seen on TV in a long time. But the show can be inconsistent. I personally thought the second half of season 3 got really boring.

[dichotomous]

Has anyone been reading I Kill Giants? I have them sitting in my pull folder and debating whether or not to buy them.


I certainly didn't miss it. I didn't understand it. What point are you trying to make here? It seems like you are contradicting yourself constantly between this post and the original one. The plot isn't realistic, because it's a supernatural plot, but all the characters reaction to the supernatural plot are realistic. In this argument are you saying the characters are or aren't realistic, you never made a distinction.

You also mention about how people don't watch shows that they can't relate to the characters, well then I guess the Wire must not have realistic characters, because everyone in this thread has seen Lost, but no one has seen the wire.

The plot isn't realistic. However, the characterization is fairly realistic. The contradictions you speak of weren't meant as such. I think The Wire is infinitely more realistic in terms of characterization than Lost, hence the phrase "I won't even go into realism." I should have been more clear about it being character realism.

Also, on the matter of no one having seen The Wire in this thread, both PJ and Fluke said they had seen some of it. The Wire also didn't come on basic cable, which would drastically affect who saw it. I won't argue viewership with you since its ratings were horrible. The point about a show needing realism to do well isn't some kind of absolute positively correlating principle, the most realistic and relatable show ever made won't necessarily have the highest ratings. I never meant the statement to be taken as absolute, just generally the truth.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

What does this mean? Am I missing something? I don't think I've even reached issue 50 yet.

Jimmy, Bill Crabtree stopped coloring Invincible post 50, current colorist is FCO Placencia.
WHAT???
I love Crabtree, that sucks I was not aware of that.

I haven't played Star Wars or Indiana Jones. I just love Batman.

I love Ctrl+Alt+Del and Cyanide & Happiness.

I watch How I Met Your Mother and Heroes.

And Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill

I've never seen an episode of Chuck. I enjoy Adam Baldwin though.


Who doesn't love batman, I mean come on he's batman.
I've played the second Star Wars one it was fun me and my little brother beat it all in one day

I love me some HIMYM

Chuck is great stuff I love it





Hey everyone. Good to be posting in the new thread. Excellent name.




I've never seen The Wire (I hear it's one of the best, I'm just not that into crime dramas) but LOST is the best show ever. Sorry. :-p

GLlad you like the name.

I want to watch the Wire, I love be some Crime Drama's

I'm really into LIFE at the moment, its a great show. My older brother and I watched all of season one last sunday

I want to watch Mad Men. Is it easy to get into, or would I have to watch the entire series to "get it"

fortunately some people never quite "get IT"

Isn't this a comic book thread?

FUCK you, if you like comic books and post in here regularly talk about what ever the fuck you want





Battlestar Galactica is the best show on television.
BEARS beat BATTLESTAR GALACTICA

I've never seen The Wire because cop dramas don't interest me :shrug:

That aside, I'm going to do a few more front page write ups today for Green Lantern: Rebirth,
Sinestro Corps War, Red Son, Hush, and Ultimates 1+2. If anyone wants me not to, now would be the time to say so before I start, hahahaha

I love some Crime Drama's not all of them but most of them, I like the realistic one's. Not something like CSI: Miami

Yeah I got those thanks. I have been meaning to ask someone to write some more for the Marvel and DC columns
I can't put anymore pictures in though, cause apparently 30 is the limit. I'm going to PM adrain and see if theirs any way we can get more in there. If not then we can make a top 30 list and just go with them


Go ahead and do those man, although I don't know if Hush belongs on the front page with the rest of those. I'm that guy that doesn't like Hush. I think I will also do a few write ups, perhaps for Sleeper and Transmetropolitan amongst others.



I think Hush belongs on the front page I loved Hush, but if anyone else agrees with you we can put it to a vote, this goes for anything that is currently up

Transmetroplotian is on my list of books to buy and read

I want to write a sleeper one as well once I complete the series, I'm half way through he second trade and I am in love with the damn series. REALLY REALLY great stuff

I just personally like my TV shows to go somewhere. Chuck and Big Bang Theory, are essentially just sitcoms, at the end of every episode, the status quo is the same as it was at the beginning of the episode, no matter how much they try and trick into thinking that it's not. Heroes has a progressing story line, but it back peddles so much, that it's the most annoying thing to watch. It builds up characters and plots and then either kills them off or restarts them. It makes no sense. I think Tim Kring is actually a 12 year old boy trying to write his feeble attempt at a super hero story. Gossip Girl at least has a continuous plot line that is not predictable. Plus hot girls.




Why does a show have to be relevant or realistic to be valid or good. Those aren't good arguments. And the best show of all time is Roswell! or Futurama.



BSG has sucked noodles this season.



Wow I will defiantly be listening to those. Do you know where I can find them?

Chuck goes somewhere sort of. I want my hour long shows to go somewhre. 30 minute ones can just entertain

I loved me some Rosewell back in the day

You missed my discussion of realism.
Also.
Roswell?
I, sir, have never seen you be more wrong.

really did you miss the whoel Gossip Girl thing



I think we need to stop all this non comic related talk about TV shows, I mean, I like crappy shows like Fringe as much as the next sucker, but there are threads for this kind of thing, and this one is not it.

acctually we can talk about what ever we like in here, its part of our charm

Isn't this a music website?

jus' sayin'



actually, yeah your right. What music ya'll buyin to today

Oh the best show of all time is It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia see last weeks episode if you disagree.

nail on head, I laughed my ass through the entire commercial break after the car crash

[Olympia]

WHAT???
I love Crabtree, that sucks I was not aware of that.

acctually we can talk about what ever we like in here, its part of our charm

Crabtree was great, but the book's new coloring is really beautiful and really makes Ottley's lines pop.

I understand that you can talk about whatever you want and it doesn't really matter, but if someone new strolls into this thread expecting a discussion about comics and they find 2 pages of TV discussion it can be pretty discouraging, especially when there are already seperate threads for TV in the Entertainment section.

It also makes the whole thread postcount thing irrelevant because then you have to consider how much of that discussion actually involved comics. But whatever, I'm just making suggestions.

nail on head, I laughed my ass through the entire commercial break after the car crash
Haha yeah.

CAD has been weird recently...ok for the last few months, but I have faith it'll pick up. I still like it when he comments on current events. And The Angy Chef.
His commentary against the video game censorship crowd is barbaric and fails to actually be insightful. It basically boils down to "Hey don't try to censor our games because they inspire violence, so DON'T FUCK WITH US GAMERS OR ELSE." I can stand with his position on censoring games, but taking an overtly aggressive tone really undermines his point and he fails to realize that he's making this same mistake over and over again.

He also tends to overcomplicate his jokes with a surplus of dialouge that, if you actually read, is preachy and incredibly masturbatory, blatantly shoehorning his messages in the least subtle way. Additionally, he tends to have a "If you're not a gamer, you're an idiot" additude that is a huge turn off in terms of the comic as a whole.

The protagonist Ethan is a terrible person in a completely unhumorous way, while the antagonist Christian (I think that's what his name is) is responsible and successful, donates to hospitals and genuinely cares about the misscarriage and the issues surounding it, his character almost makes you forget why you're rooting for Ethan.

The humor is pretty terrible, it usually surrounds a suggestion of violence, "random" humor that isn't really that random as well as incredibly tepid gags. Despite this comic being completley devoid of memorable or orignal humor, the comic also doesn't actually provide it's reader with a fresh perspective or any intersting points at all. Tim Buckley's ego is incredibly bloated as well as he is blind to the major pitfalls of his comic.

I'm sorry that was a bit long, but I hate to see the newborn webcomic community under the heel of Tim Buckley.

[gilatron5000]

Who doesn't love batman, I mean come on he's batman.
I've played the second Star Wars one it was fun me and my little brother beat it all in one day

I love me some HIMYM

FUCK you, if you like comic books and post in here regularly talk about what ever the fuck you want

I think Hush belongs on the front page I loved Hush, but if anyone else agrees with you we can put it to a vote, this goes for anything that is currently up

really did you miss the whoel Gossip Girl thing

actually, yeah your right. What music ya'll buyin to todayThere's a lot of things to love about Batman. There are little campy things I love.

I bought How I Met Your Mother Season 3 today. I love this show.

Yeah. Comics are what brought ya, but it's fun to talk about other subjects too!

I'm for Hush. I don't want to write it though.

LOL @ Gossip Girl. Again. You're terrible.

I didn't buy any music today. I got Sleeping Beauty and the aforementioned HIMYM though.

[sell the sunris]

Wow I will defiantly be listening to those. Do you know where I can find them?

http://www.wordballoon.com/

It's my fave podcast as John's a fucking culture guru. And not so much in geeking out. HE really knows and cares about this stuff and is genuinely interesting to listen to (most of the time).

Enjoy!

[gilatron5000]

His commentary against the video game censorship crowd is barbaric and fails to actually be insightful. It basically boils down to "Hey don't try to censor our games because they inspire violence, so DON'T FUCK WITH US GAMERS OR ELSE." I can stand with his position on censoring games, but taking an overtly aggressive tone really undermines his point and he fails to realize that he's making this same mistake over and over again.

He also tends to overcomplicate his jokes with a surplus of dialouge that, if you actually read, is preachy and incredibly masturbatory, blatantly shoehorning his messages in the least subtle way. Additionally, he tends to have a "If you're not a gamer, you're an idiot" additude that is a huge turn off in terms of the comic as a whole.

The protagonist Ethan is a terrible person in a completely unhumorous way, while the antagonist Christian (I think that's what his name is) is responsible and successful, donates to hospitals and genuinely cares about the misscarriage and the issues surounding it, his character almost makes you forget why you're rooting for Ethan.

The humor is pretty terrible, it usually surrounds a suggestion of violence, "random" humor that isn't really that random as well as incredibly tepid gags. Despite this comic being completley devoid of memorable or orignal humor, the comic also doesn't actually provide it's reader with a fresh perspective or any intersting points at all. Tim Buckley's ego is incredibly bloated as well as he is blind to the major pitfalls of his comic.

I'm sorry that was a bit long, but I hate to see the newborn webcomic community under the heel of Tim Buckley.wow...I never really read into it that much. And I just like Lucas. I don't really care for Ethan that much.

Er, I also like Questionable Content a lot. And Sinfest.

[gilatron5000]

http://www.wordballoon.com/

It's my fave podcast as John's a fucking culture guru. And not so much in geeking out. HE really knows and cares about this stuff and is genuinely interesting to listen to (most of the time).

Enjoy!haha, i just found it on iTunes about an hour ago.

[sell the sunris]

haha, i just found it on iTunes about an hour ago.

haha Awesome. Hope you like it.

Anyone interested in IDW's Ghostbuster book?

[PJ1336]

haha Awesome. Hope you like it.

Anyone interested in IDW's Ghostbuster book?

i mentioned this earlier.

no, i think it will make for a shitty comic book to begin with, and i think Keith Champagne is a shitty writer.

[sell the sunris]

i mentioned this earlier.

no, i think it will make for a shitty comic book to begin with, and i think Keith Champagne is a shitty writer.

I hope you're wrong. I'm aching for some Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters: Legion was meh, but still..I'm a sucker for the boys.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

There's a lot of things to love about Batman. There are little campy things I love.

I bought How I Met Your Mother Season 3 today. I love this show.

Yeah. Comics are what brought ya, but it's fun to talk about other subjects too!

I'm for Hush. I don't want to write it though.

LOL @ Gossip Girl. Again. You're terrible.

I didn't buy any music today. I got Sleeping Beauty and the aforementioned HIMYM though.

How could a person not love batman, thats what I want to know

buying HIMYM is my other half's job, I buy pretty much everything else.

Great way to phrase that.
People are going to post in here no matter what the discussion is. If were talking about space exploration or show to split an atom it shouldn't stop anyone from coming in here to talk about comics, its not like every post in here is part of the same conversation

Soap has already written it, I just haven't posted it yet

Sleeping Beauty is like the only Disney cartoon that I haven't seen. I want to get the Jungle Book and Robin Hood those were my two favorites as a kid, as for music I got Senses Fail, Jon McLaughlin and Rise Against today.


haha Awesome. Hope you like it.

Anyone interested in IDW's Ghostbuster book?

I'm interested but thats as far as I'm going to go. If I hear good things I might get it in trade

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Okay finally read Astounding Wolf-man #8, this book continues to entertain me. I enjoy the hell out of it. I like where he is taking this book.

also Crabtree is no longer coloring this book either, FCO PLASINCENCIA is coloring this book as well now.

[buysoap]

There's some info about the Green Lantern movie online now : http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/10/07/5-badass-reasons-why-fans-will-love-the-green-lantern-movie/

I'm just wondering to myself... why did they choose to have Legion be the villain? I mean, Sinestro is going to be a character in the movie, but Legion as the main villain? He was only in Emerald Dawn... and then he was retconned... so... wtf?

[gilatron5000]

I'm not feelin' that. I had to wiki Legion too. And meh.

[buysoap]

Sinestro should just be the villain right off the bat. I mean, for God sakes, his name is Sinestro.

[fluke182]

Has anyone been reading I Kill Giants? I have them sitting in my pull folder and debating whether or not to buy them.

I'm reading I Kill Giants (because I buy everything and like Joe Kelly a lot) but it's been slightly better than mediocre so far. I want the plot to go somewhere or some sort of reveal to happen to show the main character isn't just crazy, but I'm increasingly doubting that is going to happen.

I'd skip it.

[fluke182]

There's some info about the Green Lantern movie online now : http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/10/07/5-badass-reasons-why-fans-will-love-the-green-lantern-movie/

I'm just wondering to myself... why did they choose to have Legion be the villain? I mean, Sinestro is going to be a character in the movie, but Legion as the main villain? He was only in Emerald Dawn... and then he was retconned... so... wtf?
They should do exactly what Iron Man did - have an origin story and have the focus on a villain that starts as a friend. So we have Hal getting his ring from Abin Sur, meeting Sinestro, becoming friends, then them becoming mortal enemies, clash, Hal wins, has sex with Carol Ferris on a floating green bed made out of his sheer will.

/movie

[buysoap]

They should do exactly what Iron Man did - have an origin story and have the focus on a villain that starts as a friend. So we have Hal getting his ring from Abin Sur, meeting Sinestro, becoming friends, then them becoming mortal enemies, clash, Hal wins, has sex with Carol Ferris on a floating green bed made out of his sheer will.

/movie
I like this plot. Hell, just take the current Lantern arc, Secret Origin. Expand on it a bit more, obviously, filling in a bit of the gaps the comic doesn't need to in order to fill time in the movie, and badum. You're done. Sex with Carol Ferris on a gloating green bed made out of his sheer will.

[dichotomous]

I'm reading I Kill Giants (because I buy everything and like Joe Kelly a lot) but it's been slightly better than mediocre so far. I want the plot to go somewhere or some sort of reveal to happen to show the main character isn't just crazy, but I'm increasingly doubting that is going to happen.

I'd skip it.

That was most helpful, thanks.

[Olympia]

Damn, what's coming out today? It's hard for me to give a fuck after Batman 680.

[sell the sunris]

I'm reading I Kill Giants (because I buy everything and like Joe Kelly a lot) but it's been slightly better than mediocre so far. I want the plot to go somewhere or some sort of reveal to happen to show the main character isn't just crazy, but I'm increasingly doubting that is going to happen.

I'd skip it.

Agreed.

[buysoap]

Yeah I got those thanks. I have been meaning to ask someone to write some more for the Marvel and DC columns
I can't put anymore pictures in though, cause apparently 30 is the limit. I'm going to PM adrain and see if theirs any way we can get more in there. If not then we can make a top 30 list and just go with them

I have a possible solution: since I am the second post in the thread, I could give it to you to become a second half to the list. You just send me what to copy/paste into the post and I'll do it.

[capnshindig]

Damn, what's coming out today? It's hard for me to give a fuck after Batman 680.

I'm buying...

Invincible Iron Man
The Twelve
The End League

and maybe the Goon if my finances are right.

I also am going back and picking up Final Crisis and the Black Panther Secret Invasion issues that I don't have.

[buysoap]

DEADPOOL-#3-$2.99
DETECTIVE COMICS-#849 (Batman R.I.P.)-$2.99
ENDERS GAME BATTLE SCHOOL-#1 (Of 5)-$3.99
FINAL CRISIS REVELATIONS-#3 (Of 5)-$3.99
GREEN LANTERN-#35-$2.99
GREEN LANTERN CORPS-#29-$2.99
SECRET INVASION INHUMANS-#3 (Of 4)-$2.99
STAND CAPTAIN TRIPS-#2 (Of 5)-$3.99
TWELVE-#8 (Of 12)-$2.99
WALKING DEAD-#53-$2.99
X-MEN MAGNETO TESTAMENT-#2 (Of 5)-$3.99

[fluke182]

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][SIZE=2]
[B]GREEN LANTERN-#35-$2.99
GREEN LANTERN CORPS-#29-$2.99


Green Lantern AND Green Lantern Corps? What did we do to deserve such a delight of pure Oan goodness?

[middlenameboom]

http://www.wordballoon.com/

It's my fave podcast as John's a fucking culture guru. And not so much in geeking out. HE really knows and cares about this stuff and is genuinely interesting to listen to (most of the time).

Enjoy!

I'll download that tonight. I'm a podcast Junkie. I started a thread about Podcasts, but it didn't really take off. If your interested the other ones I listen to/listened to are: SModcast (kevin smith and scott mosier), iFanboy (comics), Geekscape (Geek culture), Official Lost Podcast, The Ricky Gervais Show, and I just started listening to the Russel Brand one. Also I have my own podcast that I do with a couple friends called Blank Of The Week, which is essentially the show Best Week ever for geeks LINK (http://www.myspace.com/blankoftheweek).

There's some info about the Green Lantern movie online now : http://www.firstshowing.net/2008/10/07/5-badass-reasons-why-fans-will-love-the-green-lantern-movie/

I'm just wondering to myself... why did they choose to have Legion be the villain? I mean, Sinestro is going to be a character in the movie, but Legion as the main villain? He was only in Emerald Dawn... and then he was retconned... so... wtf?

I guess I can kind of see this. I'm thinking Sinestro will turn evil at the end, and be the villian if they make a sequel. But this is risky business.

This is off topic (but that's all we've been lately (also I think it's OK that we've been off topic so much this week because it's been such a light week for comics)), but I saw a pre-screening of Sex Drive last night, and surprisingly loved it. I didn't have high hopes for the movie, but it was a WAY better than I thought it was going to be. I'd highly recommend it.

[dichotomous]

I'd like to point out that Deadpool managed to not know what cancer is today other than that it's still managing to kick an appropriate amount of ass.

[fluke182]

This is off topic (but that's all we've been lately (also I think it's OK that we've been off topic so much this week because it's been such a light week for comics)), but I saw a pre-screening of Sex Drive last night, and surprisingly loved it. I didn't have high hopes for the movie, but it was a WAY better than I thought it was going to be. I'd highly recommend it.
I'm actually really excited about that. James Marsden has somehow turned himself into one of the funniest people around and I'm not sure how. He and Neil Patrick Harris are hilarious, yet who in the world saw that coming (I know NPH isn't in Sex Drive, I just thought he wasn't funny, then between Harold and Kumar and How I Met Your Mother he became hysterical).

But overall, it looks great. I'm glad to hear that.

Also, I think our thread is becoming like the Dark Knight thread. It's mostly based around the central topic, but for pages on end we may talk about nothing really at all. It's how we roll.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

I have a possible solution: since I am the second post in the thread, I could give it to you to become a second half to the list. You just send me what to copy/paste into the post and I'll do it.

Thats acctually a really good idea, you can go ahead and just copy/past all the DC/Marvel rec's.

Green Lantern AND Green Lantern Corps? What did we do to deserve such a delight of pure Oan goodness?

I'm going to be getting both of these, I'm getting ready for Blackest night

[fluke182]

This is how you know you read too many comic books.

I was sitting at my desk working when a coworker messaged me with "He loves you!" and I immediately thought, "oh snap...my coworker is a Skrull."

File that little nugget under "sad but true."

[dichotomous]

This is how you know you read too many comic books.

I was sitting at my desk working when a coworker messaged me with "He loves you!" and I immediately thought, "oh snap...my coworker is a Skrull."

File that little nugget under "sad but true."

so what did it actually mean?

[buysoap]

Green Lantern AND Green Lantern Corps? What did we do to deserve such a delight of pure Oan goodness?
I don't know, but I'm guessing it was something wonderful that I did.

Plus, the little picture that showed the alt cover for Rage of the Red Lanterns looks awweeesoooommmmeeee
Thats acctually a really good idea, you can go ahead and just copy/past all the DC/Marvel rec's.

Sir, yes sir!!! Make sure everyone knows to PM me their DC/Marvel stuff to me.

This is how you know you read too many comic books.

I was sitting at my desk working when a coworker messaged me with "He loves you!" and I immediately thought, "oh snap...my coworker is a Skrull."

File that little nugget under "sad but true."


Hahahahaha, I have so many moments like that....

[buysoap]

Ok, Jimmy, the post is updated.

[fluke182]

so what did it actually mean?
I had messaged her way earlier about this cell phone vendor who called me. He always calls and tries to get me to buy phones for my company but he's ridiculous and runs a crappy chop shop service. He calls no less, even though I told him as much.

Anyways, a few hours passed and I had closed the window, but she finally messaged back with "He loves you!"

Much less interesting then if she was a Skrull.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

This is how you know you read too many comic books.

I was sitting at my desk working when a coworker messaged me with "He loves you!" and I immediately thought, "oh snap...my coworker is a Skrull."

File that little nugget under "sad but true."
my current co-workers wouldn't get the reference. Its sad really

I don't know, but I'm guessing it was something wonderful that I did.

Plus, the little picture that showed the alt cover for Rage of the Red Lanterns looks awweeesoooommmmeeee


Sir, yes sir!!! Make sure everyone knows to PM me their DC/Marvel stuff to me.




Hahahahaha, I have so many moments like that....

I put a message in my post to PM you. if they don't and send it to me I'll forward it our way

Ok, Jimmy, the post is updated.

and I just fixed mine.

I'll probably send you one of EARTH X sometime here soon when I get around to writing it

[capnshindig]

I think I am enjoying End League even more than I did before with this new artist, even though nowadays, the references are so much more obvious it seems. I mean, this issue could've made a really good Batman and Hellboy story. I am still not sure how I feel about this series, I really like it, but a couple things prevent me from really loving it.

Invincible Iron Man was good as always. Not as good as it has been, but it was more of an epilogue story, so I cut it a break. I am not a fan of these resolution issues, I understand their purpose, but they almost feel like a waste sometimes. Zek's Stane suit is just about the pimpest thing in the world though, I have to say.

The Twelve is building up to something sweet. This series is finally getting up and along, I am excited, it only took eight out of twelve issues to give us a real, gripping cliffhanger.

I also bought the '0' issue of Rick Remender's new indy series, The Corps. It was a big fat *yawn*

[dichotomous]

Did anyone pick up The Ferryman? I'm feeling the indulgent violence.

[gilatron5000]

This is how you know you read too many comic books.

I was sitting at my desk working when a coworker messaged me with "He loves you!" and I immediately thought, "oh snap...my coworker is a Skrull."

File that little nugget under "sad but true."hahaha. That's great.

Unrelated story:

My friend, bless his heart, is trying to get into comics. So I've been trying to explain what's been going on in the Marvel U for the past few years. I've been getting really frustrated, because hes not picking it up as quickly as I thought he should. I'm rattling off everything I can think of, and all he's wrapped his head around so far is "so there are...TWO Avenger teams...?"

I'm trying to figure out how to get him into the universes. So far the best thing I can figure is Mighty/New Avengers, but I think it might be too complex. He's not really "into" Spider-Man either, so BND is out. X-Men might be a plan, but they're in the middle of something big. As for DC, he really only likes Batman. He cannot stand Superman, so I'm not sure why we're friends. But anyway, I think he'd like Green Lantern.

Anyway, I'm thinking for superhero stuff, the team books might be best? And from there, look into books featuring characters he likes in those books(like, say, picking up The Oath if he likes Dr. Strange in New Avengers) Am I wrong? I'd love some input here.

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And finally: everyone's opinion: Bullseye or Clint Barton(Hawkeye/Ronin), who'd win, and why? I'm torn because they almost seem like two halves of the same coin. I don't think I've ever seen Clint miss. And well, it's Bullseye. 'Nuff said.

[capnshindig]

hahaha. That's great.

Unrelated story:

My friend, bless his heart, is trying to get into comics. So I've been trying to explain what's been going on in the Marvel U for the past few years. I've been getting really frustrated, because hes not picking it up as quickly as I thought he should. I'm rattling off everything I can think of, and all he's wrapped his head around so far is "so there are...TWO Avenger teams...?"

I'm trying to figure out how to get him into the universes. So far the best thing I can figure is Mighty/New Avengers, but I think it might be too complex. He's not really "into" Spider-Man either, so BND is out. X-Men might be a plan, but they're in the middle of something big. As for DC, he really only likes Batman. He cannot stand Superman, so I'm not sure why we're friends. But anyway, I think he'd like Green Lantern.

Anyway, I'm thinking for superhero stuff, the team books might be best? And from there, look into books featuring characters he likes in those books(like, say, picking up The Oath if he likes Dr. Strange in New Avengers) Am I wrong? I'd love some input here.

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And finally: everyone's opinion: Bullseye or Clint Barton(Hawkeye/Ronin), who'd win, and why? I'm torn because they almost seem like two halves of the same coin. I don't think I've ever seen Clint miss. And well, it's Bullseye. 'Nuff said.

My jumping off point for getting back into comic books again was the Disassembled storyline. It really marked the beginning for a new era of the Marvel Universe, and by starting there or New Avengers #1, you get everything you need to get into all the big events over the past couple years and such. The Avengers universe is big though, since it seems to encompass the entirety of the Marvel Universe (Apart from the X-books)

Or, you could just start him off on some good standalone books, like Dr. Strange: The Oath or the Kevin Smith Daredevil stuff (which can lead into the always fantastic Bendis stuff, which also stands on it's own for the most part.) Or else he may be like one of my friends who is just interested in events (House of M, Civil War, World War Hulk, Secret Invasion.)

The Ultimate Universe would be easy as well. USM is always fun and super easy to get into. The Ultimates used to be my favorite book, it's a good way to get used to The Avengers type stuff before indulging in the real universe.

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Clint would win, he's the good guy. But I have a question...didnt' a few years ago, Bullseye get his arms replaced with robotic limbs that made him never miss? This may have been retconned, but otherwise, realistically, Bullseye would totally win. I also feel like Bullseye would go the distance to kill Clint if it came down to it, whereas Clint suffers from Cap's honor and pride.

[fluke182]

My jumping off point for getting back into comic books again was the Disassembled storyline. It really marked the beginning for a new era of the Marvel Universe, and by starting there or New Avengers #1, you get everything you need to get into all the big events over the past couple years and such. The Avengers universe is big though, since it seems to encompass the entirety of the Marvel Universe (Apart from the X-books)

Or, you could just start him off on some good standalone books, like Dr. Strange: The Oath or the Kevin Smith Daredevil stuff (which can lead into the always fantastic Bendis stuff, which also stands on it's own for the most part.) Or else he may be like one of my friends who is just interested in events (House of M, Civil War, World War Hulk, Secret Invasion.)

The Ultimate Universe would be easy as well. USM is always fun and super easy to get into. The Ultimates used to be my favorite book, it's a good way to get used to The Avengers type stuff before indulging in the real universe.

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Clint would win, he's the good guy. But I have a question...didnt' a few years ago, Bullseye get his arms replaced with robotic limbs that made him never miss? This may have been retconned, but otherwise, realistically, Bullseye would totally win. I also feel like Bullseye would go the distance to kill Clint if it came down to it, whereas Clint suffers from Cap's honor and pride.
Back around 2000 or so, I stopped reading comics entirely. Didn't read anything until around 2003, when I started picking up trades of Y the Last Man and Fables based off recommendations I had when I felt the urge to get comics. Then I started picking up more series as I started hearing about them (the Walking Dead, Sleeper, etc.) but what got me into buying single comics again as opposed to just trade waiting was actually, dun dun dun, the first volume of this thread when the first two pages were pure Infinite Crisis talk.

Short story told way long, my recommendation for the DC side of business (because I agree entirely with Capn, Disassembled on is the perfect place to start on the Marvel side) is to do what I did - pick up the four lead ups to Infinite Crisis, pick up Infinite Crisis, grab 52, and most of the side action was somewhat superfluous. That business will get you caught up to the point you can pick up individual series for DC. It's what I did, and now I'm a freak getting infinity comics a week.

Also, as much as I love Clint (two favorite types of characters: speedsters - the Flash and Quicksilver - and archers - Green Arrow and Hawkeye), Bullseye would take him to pieces because he's more cutthroat and because the guy doesn't miss with anything. Ever. Unless you told Clint that Bullseye was behind the Secret Invasion and singlehandedly convinced that one Skrull to become a Mockingskrull. Then Clint would win.

[middlenameboom]

My jumping off point for getting back into comic books again was the Disassembled storyline. It really marked the beginning for a new era of the Marvel Universe, and by starting there or New Avengers #1, you get everything you need to get into all the big events over the past couple years and such. The Avengers universe is big though, since it seems to encompass the entirety of the Marvel Universe (Apart from the X-books)

Or, you could just start him off on some good standalone books, like Dr. Strange: The Oath or the Kevin Smith Daredevil stuff (which can lead into the always fantastic Bendis stuff, which also stands on it's own for the most part.) Or else he may be like one of my friends who is just interested in events (House of M, Civil War, World War Hulk, Secret Invasion.)

The Ultimate Universe would be easy as well. USM is always fun and super easy to get into. The Ultimates used to be my favorite book, it's a good way to get used to The Avengers type stuff before indulging in the real universe.

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Clint would win, he's the good guy. But I have a question...didnt' a few years ago, Bullseye get his arms replaced with robotic limbs that made him never miss? This may have been retconned, but otherwise, realistically, Bullseye would totally win. I also feel like Bullseye would go the distance to kill Clint if it came down to it, whereas Clint suffers from Cap's honor and pride.

I got back into comics right around the time of Avengers dissembled as well.
Also I totally agree with you on the bullseye hawkeye thing.


Plus, the little picture that showed the alt cover for Rage of the Red Lanterns looks awweeesoooommmmeeee


I'm really excited for that series.

[capnshindig]

Short story told way long, my recommendation for the DC side of business (because I agree entirely with Capn, Disassembled on is the perfect place to start on the Marvel side) is to do what I did - pick up the four lead ups to Infinite Crisis, pick up Infinite Crisis, grab 52, and most of the side action was somewhat superfluous. That business will get you caught up to the point you can pick up individual series for DC. It's what I did, and now I'm a freak getting infinity comics a week.


I am actually working my way through this right now.

Do I really have to read 52 to get Final Crisis? It all seems like such crap. I read Infinite Crisis and I am planning to just jump into Final Crisis (I have the first 3 issues in a pull folder) and I have caught up with Batman RIP. I may go back and read Identity Crisis when I have some time and money, but right now this is my plan.

I loved the shit out of Infinite Crisis as well. I had Superboy Prime on the brain for a week straight.

[middlenameboom]

I am actually working my way through this right now.

Do I really have to read 52 to get Final Crisis? It all seems like such crap. I read Infinite Crisis and I am planning to just jump into Final Crisis (I have the first 3 issues in a pull folder) and I have caught up with Batman RIP. I may go back and read Identity Crisis when I have some time and money, but right now this is my plan.

I loved the shit out of Infinite Crisis as well. I had Superboy Prime on the brain for a week straight.

I don't know if you need to read it. But it's a really good story and series. I don't know how actual effect it's had on DCU. I don't think it's terribly necessary. The series that seems like it's tied into final crisis the most is Grant Morrison's Seven Soldiers series. Especially the Mister Miracle part. Which is also another really cool series.

As for comics this week. Nothing really important came out, but everything I've read has been great. It was really Dark Horses week. BPRD, The Goon, and End League were all great. This BPRD mini is so awesome. It's a continuation of my favorite BPRD series Hollow Earth. It's really cool seeing all those monsters back. I also love me some giant robots.

[PJ1336]

I am actually working my way through this right now.

Do I really have to read 52 to get Final Crisis? It all seems like such crap. I read Infinite Crisis and I am planning to just jump into Final Crisis (I have the first 3 issues in a pull folder) and I have caught up with Batman RIP. I may go back and read Identity Crisis when I have some time and money, but right now this is my plan.

I loved the shit out of Infinite Crisis as well. I had Superboy Prime on the brain for a week straight.

psh. Final Crisis. i wish it weren't such a vital event to the DCU because then i could skip it.

the tie in books have been great, but Countdown to Final Crisis blew ass, and the main Final Crisis book has been just ok.

but man, those tie in books have been sweet...

so to answer your question i prefer boisonberry.

[buysoap]

I am actually working my way through this right now.

Do I really have to read 52 to get Final Crisis? It all seems like such crap. I read Infinite Crisis and I am planning to just jump into Final Crisis (I have the first 3 issues in a pull folder) and I have caught up with Batman RIP. I may go back and read Identity Crisis when I have some time and money, but right now this is my plan.

I loved the shit out of Infinite Crisis as well. I had Superboy Prime on the brain for a week straight.
At least read "Death Of The New Gods."

[JIMMYateEARTH]

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And finally: everyone's opinion: Bullseye or Clint Barton(Hawkeye/Ronin), who'd win, and why? I'm torn because they almost seem like two halves of the same coin. I don't think I've ever seen Clint miss. And well, it's Bullseye. 'Nuff said.

just have your friend read wiki and he should know everything he needs too.

I have actually pondered this question many times. I think its obvious that Clint would win just cause he is way more bad ass than Bullseye. Sure Bullseye is a ruthless murderer but Clint would know how to handle him just fine. IF we are talking ultimate Clint Barton then its not even a contest.


I got back into comics right around the time of Avengers dissembled as well.
Also I totally agree with you on the bullseye hawkeye thing.



I'm really excited for that series.

That's when I got back into comics as well. That and identity crisis really drew me back in. I am so glad it happened too. I had stopped reading about 2-3 years after onslaught happened.



I've only read 2 books so far from yesterday X-Men Original Sin and Manifenst Destiny.
as for Manifest Destiny the iceman story drives me nuts, cause I think by now its clear that iceman can't die so this story really isn't nessiary, plus I wish they woulnd't have brough back Mystique. I really liked the Emma Frost Story too.

Who else picked up original sin, I hoped every x-fan in here. I love what they are doing with this secret history of Wolverine joining the x-men


also anyone else pick up the GEARS OF WAR comic, I did cause I am very intrigued by the story that GOW presents and I want to know more about how the world got the way it did.

[buysoap]

In regards to the Bullseye and Hawkeye question, it would have to be Bullseye. Hawkeye doesn't kill, unless we're talking ultimate Hawkeye, who is an extreme badass. He would just kill Bullseye with a fingernail.

[fluke182]

I am actually working my way through this right now.

Do I really have to read 52 to get Final Crisis? It all seems like such crap. I read Infinite Crisis and I am planning to just jump into Final Crisis (I have the first 3 issues in a pull folder) and I have caught up with Batman RIP. I may go back and read Identity Crisis when I have some time and money, but right now this is my plan.

I loved the shit out of Infinite Crisis as well. I had Superboy Prime on the brain for a week straight.
52 isn't necessary I suppose, but it's a damn good series. I enjoyed the entire thing and it definitely sets up the DC universe as it is today. Countdown didn't really do anything, but 52 did. It's like Countdown was an exploration of the new status quo set up in 52. I recommend it.
I don't know if you need to read it. But it's a really good story and series. I don't know how actual effect it's had on DCU. I don't think it's terribly necessary. The series that seems like it's tied into final crisis the most is Grant Morrison's Seven Soldiers series. Especially the Mister Miracle part. Which is also another really cool series.

As for comics this week. Nothing really important came out, but everything I've read has been great. It was really Dark Horses week. BPRD, The Goon, and End League were all great. This BPRD mini is so awesome. It's a continuation of my favorite BPRD series Hollow Earth. It's really cool seeing all those monsters back. I also love me some giant robots.
I really need to get on those Seven Soldiers books before the next issue of Final Crisis comes out...never? 2 months? 8 years? Feels like forever since an issue.

Agreed on the Dark Horse deal. It was their week for sure, especially considering I missed the great finish to Hellboy: the Crooked Man so that was tacked on this week as well. BPRD ruled! I'm checking out all the Hellboy stuff at the library right now, and if the rest is half as good as that series has been I'll be stoked.

Speaking of stoked, how excited are you for Mignola art next month?
psh. Final Crisis. i wish it weren't such a vital event to the DCU because then i could skip it.

the tie in books have been great, but Countdown to Final Crisis blew ass, and the main Final Crisis book has been just ok.

but man, those tie in books have been sweet...

so to answer your question i prefer boisonberry.
Agreed on the tie ins being way better than the series. Revelations was awesome this week, and that Cain vs. the Spectre business is intense.

[middlenameboom]

I've only read 2 books so far from yesterday X-Men Original Sin and Manifenst Destiny.
as for Manifest Destiny the iceman story drives me nuts, cause I think by now its clear that iceman can't die so this story really isn't nessiary, plus I wish they woulnd't have brough back Mystique. I really liked the Emma Frost Story too.

Who else picked up original sin, I hoped every x-fan in here. I love what they are doing with this secret history of Wolverine joining the x-men


Was Original sin good? I saw the reprint and just put it back down. I fucking hate those reprints.


Speaking of stoked, how excited are you for Mignola art next month?


I can't begin to describe how stoked I am for that issue. I read about it like 3 months ago, I've been counting down the days since. I'm really interested in this issue because to my knowledge, Mignola's never done a single issue of Hellboy before, where it's just a stand alone issue. He's done short stories, and 2 issue minis, but never a stand alone. The closest is The corpse, which was similar, but it also had the back up story of the Iron Shoes.

Dark Horse was even crazier for me yesterday, because I bough the Hellboy Library edition volume 2 which was $50. I now own 3 different printed version of Wake The Devil, Seed of Destruction, and Box Full of Evil, among many others.

[Olympia]

hahaha. That's great.

Unrelated story:

My friend, bless his heart, is trying to get into comics. So I've been trying to explain what's been going on in the Marvel U for the past few years. I've been getting really frustrated, because hes not picking it up as quickly as I thought he should. I'm rattling off everything I can think of, and all he's wrapped his head around so far is "so there are...TWO Avenger teams...?"

There's a free book that Marvel gave out that's called "Marvel: Your Universe" that has a really clear synopsis of all of the Marvel events since Secret War. A book he could probably pick up really easily if he has a basic understanding of the MU is Civil War because it has a really clear and simple premise, it sets the tone of the MU post Secret-Invasion. You shouldn't really confuse him with the House of M stuff either.

I'm trying to figure out how to get him into the universes. So far the best thing I can figure is Mighty/New Avengers, but I think it might be too complex. He's not really "into" Spider-Man either, so BND is out. X-Men might be a plan, but they're in the middle of something big. As for DC, he really only likes Batman. He cannot stand Superman, so I'm not sure why we're friends. But anyway, I think he'd like Green Lantern.

Anyway, I'm thinking for superhero stuff, the team books might be best? And from there, look into books featuring characters he likes in those books(like, say, picking up The Oath if he likes Dr. Strange in New Avengers) Am I wrong? I'd love some input here.


If he can't stand Superman, you should get him to read All-Star Superman and see if he changes his mind. I wouldn't try to start him on team books just yet. There are plenty of solo books to choose from. There's JMS' Thor, Fraction's Iron Fist, Ennis' Punisher and so on. If you do feel so inclined to start him on a team book, I would give him the first two volumes of the Ultimates. Or Whedon's Astonishing X-Men. Starting him on most Millar books would be a wise choice because Millar is not one to write incredibly complex stories.

You should also get him to read Marvels and Justice.

And finally: everyone's opinion: Bullseye or Clint Barton(Hawkeye/Ronin), who'd win, and why? I'm torn because they almost seem like two halves of the same coin. I don't think I've ever seen Clint miss. And well, it's Bullseye. 'Nuff said.

Bullseye. Bullseye is simply more ruthless. Also, Bullseye has never died.

[Olympia]

Was Original sin good? I saw the reprint and just put it back down. I fucking hate those reprints.

Not really. It has yet to pick up.

[JIMMYateEARTH]

In regards to the Bullseye and Hawkeye question, it would have to be Bullseye. Hawkeye doesn't kill, unless we're talking ultimate Hawkeye, who is an extreme badass. He would just kill Bullseye with a fingernail.

did you read my post and just say what I said, yeah you did

Was Original sin good? I saw the reprint and just put it back down. I fucking hate those reprints.



Dark Horse was even crazier for me yesterday, because I bough the Hellboy Library edition volume 2 which was $50. I now own 3 different printed version of Wake The Devil, Seed of Destruction, and Box Full of Evil, among many others.

The issue that came out this week was the first part of Original Sin. So far there has only been a prelude in Wolverine Origins. It wasn't a reprint.

I really want to buy the Library Editions, but I already have copies of the stories. You shloud get those edtions from amazon though they sell them for just over $30




You should also get him to read Marvels and Justice.



Bullseye. Bullseye is simply more ruthless. Also, Bullseye has never died.

I have marvels and need to read it. I want to read Justice as well

Ruthless does not guarantee a win. Clint is the man I faith in his victory. Plus tynically he has never died either, Scarlet Witch related deaths don't count

Not really. It has yet to pick up.

How has it yet to pick up, its been one issue and the prelude before that issue was really good

[buysoap]

did you read my post and just say what I said, yeah you did
:shake: I don't know how to read. And looking back, you said nothing about fingernails, which was the best part of his escape in Ultimates 2!!

[JIMMYateEARTH]

:shake: I don't know how to read. And looking back, you said nothing about fingernails, which was the best part of his escape in Ultimates 2!!

Yeah but that was the part of Ultimates that I was thinking about when I said what I did about Ultimate Clint. So this might be worse than you repeating me your reading my thoughts, YOU BASTARD

[buysoap]

Yeah but that was the part of Ultimates that I was thinking about when I said what I did about Ultimate Clint. So this might be worse than you repeating me your reading my thoughts, YOU BASTARD
Surprise! I'm psychic over the internet!!!!

[JIMMYateEARTH]

Surprise! I'm psychic over the internet!!!!

well damnit now I have to go fashion a hat out of tin foil

[buysoap]

well damnit now I have to go fashion a hat out of tin foil
http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/get_out_of_my_head_charles.jpg

[middlenameboom]

I really want to buy the Library Editions, but I already have copies of the stories. You shloud get those edtions from amazon though they sell them for just over $30


Fuck that. I'd much rather support my local comic shop. Plus I got the first one for 35 because I bought it on a sale day. And I got this one for 45 on my discount. Not great, but I like supporting them.

[buysoap]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/mkdc_xb360_kollectors_fob.jpg



Art by Alex Ross, booyah.

[gilatron5000]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/mkdc_xb360_kollectors_fob.jpg



Art by Alex Ross, booyah.heh.

How do you guys feel about this game? I think it has promise, but at the same time, just imagining Sonya Blade doing a fatality on Superman(or even Batman) is like imagining Barry Zito pitching a no hitter.

Oh man...a sports metaphor.

[Olympia]

How has it yet to pick up, its been one issue and the prelude before that issue was really good

Nothing particularly interesting has happened yet.

[Olympia]

Fuck that. I'd much rather support my local comic shop. Plus I got the first one for 35 because I bought it on a sale day. And I got this one for 45 on my discount. Not great, but I like supporting them.

Illusive owns. I got Marvels 10th Aniv. hardcover for 25% off

[buysoap]

heh.

How do you guys feel about this game? I think it has promise, but at the same time, just imagining Sonya Blade doing a fatality on Superman(or even Batman) is like imagining Barry Zito pitching a no hitter.

Oh man...a sports metaphor.
I just wanna play as Green Lantern :shrug: I'll rent it

[gilatron5000]

I just wanna play as Green Lantern :shrug: I'll rent ithaha. Tell me how it is.

[buysoap]

Playable DC Characters
Batman
Captain Marvel
Catwoman
Darkseid <-------REALLY???
Deathstroke
The Flash
Green Lantern
The Joker
Lex Luthor
Superman
Wonder Woman

[gilatron5000]

haha. Darkseid's fatality should be working out the anti-life equation

[buysoap]

Hahahaha, I was just thinking about that. I don't understand Deathstroke and Darkseid at all. The Joker, Lex Luthor, ok sure. Everyone loves the Joker. But Darkseid? Hahahaha. I hope there are some unlockable characters too.

[Olympia]

I'm so stoked to beat the shit out of Raiden with Darkseid

[gilatron5000]

I guessing Darkseid is DC's Shao Khan. Like Lex would be the Shang Tsung.

And I like Deathstroke. Not sure why he's in this though.

[buysoap]

Deathstroke is awesome, and the closest I'll get to playing Deadpool in a fighter.

[Olympia]

So I was re-reading Marvels I saw this during the part where Namor invades New York:

http://i35.tinypic.com/16k845z.jpg

Look familiar? God, I love this book.

Also, Tony Daniel posted his cover for the Batman 681 (RIP conclusion) variant:
http://i34.tinypic.com/241ujra.jpg

[fluke182]

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/images/news/mkdc_xb360_kollectors_fob.jpg



Art by Alex Ross, booyah.
I hate to be that guy, but come on now. I'll play it, because it would be ridiculous and entertaining, but seriously Mortal Kombat vs. DCU would be bad news. These are the biggest mismatches since I last saw Bambi vs. Godzilla (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAVYYe87b9w&feature=related). Liu Kang would bicycle kick Superman, to which he'd laugh hysterically and set his ass on fire with heat vision. But there'd be no fatalities while he was around at least.

Do you think Hal will be able to perform fatalities? Clearly this game is going to have to be post Sinestro Corps War, but he better watch out for Scorpion. If this is classic Hal, then that yellow costume is going to be the death of him.

Darkseid will totally anti-life the living shit out of everyone though.

Just thinking of the theoretical situations amuses me to no end. I'm actually really just excited about playing a video game as the Flash. Simulating his powers has pretty much been my dream in life for a long, long time. I'm going to jump kick someones face off at super speed.

[fluke182]

Deathstroke is awesome, and the closest I'll get to playing Deadpool in a fighter.
Hell yes. I'm going to play the living crap out of Deathstroke. He rules.

Speaking of Deadpool though - highly entertaining this week. This has been a great week for me. So far I haven't read a single bad book, everything has been good to very good.

[middlenameboom]

Has anyone read Walking Dead this week? Wow, that ending made me very interested in where this series is going. I cannot wait for the next issue.

[capnshindig]

see, this has been my main problem with DCU, they are too godlike sometimes.

So, is this supposed to be like Marvel vs. Street Fighter or whatever?

I don't think it will be nearly as good if that's the case.

[fluke182]

Has anyone read Walking Dead this week? Wow, that ending made me very interested in where this series is going. I cannot wait for the next issue.
Man, that issue rocked. I just love every decision Kirkman makes, even if they are super messed up from time to time. The connection between Michonne and Rick was great as well. No less, we now have a plot point to drive the series perhaps the rest of the way. Who knows. Great stuff though.
see, this has been my main problem with DCU, they are too godlike sometimes.

So, is this supposed to be like Marvel vs. Street Fighter or whatever?

I don't think it will be nearly as good if that's the case.
It's because Marvel's characters are super powered, but brawlers for the most part. DCU is godlike as you said. It's impossible to imagine them losing.

Also, for whoever asked about I Kill Giants - the issue that came out this week was freaking superb. Did exactly what it needed to validate the series and make it have a forward moving plot and brought the main character away from just being crazy.

[AEast317]

i am ashamed that this new thread got to 17 pages before i realized there was a third thread.

fuck.

[buysoap]

Has anyone read Walking Dead this week? Wow, that ending made me very interested in where this series is going. I cannot wait for the next issue.
Hell yes. I said, "Oh wow."

[dichotomous]

While I still thinks it's pretty self-righteous, I enjoyed Magneto Testament much more this week.

Also, please tell me someone else read The Ferryman.


Also, for whoever asked about I Kill Giants - the issue that came out this week was freaking superb. Did exactly what it needed to validate the series and make it have a forward moving plot and brought the main character away from just being crazy.

Well fuck me. I took them all out of my folder. Thanks, comic thread!

[fluke182]

While I still thinks it's pretty self-righteous, I enjoyed Magneto Testament much more this week.


Well fuck me. I took them all out of my folder. Thanks, comic thread!
Magneto: Testament was great, and sorry about that on I Kill Giants. I did say originally that a lot depended on the creators ability to make the main character not crazy. I didn't actually expect them to do that.

[capnshindig]

I dropped Magneto: Testament. I needed to drop something due to the finances and budgeting department. I am doing the same thing with Hulk next week.