General and Gaming => Off Topic => Topic started by: burningdoom on December 20, 2012, 12:34:00 am
Title: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on December 20, 2012, 12:34:00 am
Didn't see one here already when I did a search. Forgive me if there is one.
This is the comic book thread. This is the thread to share your love for comics, talk about the latest happenings in your favorite books, compare books to the movies, or to show off your collection or latest comic pick-ups.'
What type of comics are you into? What got you into comic books? What are some of your favorite books or characters?
I've been a comic collector for pretty much my entire life, or at least for as long back as I can remember. My dad was a comic book collector, so I was exposed to comics at a very young age. I started off looking at his comics. I remember in particular liking EC horror comics like Tales From the Crypt and Vault of Horror. I also really liked Superman and Captain Marvel (Shazam) comics. As I got into grade school it was the late 80s/early 90s and my comic tastes started becoming influenced by my classmates. X-Men, Spider-Man, and Venom were all the craze so I started getting into those comics. I also discovered Green Lantern about that time and I haven't stopped reading that book ever since.
Nowadays I pretty much stick to Marvel and DC Comics, with a few licensed titles here and there like Star Trek or Masters of the Universe or the occasional video game tie-in comic. I seem to have a liking for cosmic stuff in particular.
Some of my favorite books/characters: -Avengers -Justice League -Justice Society of America -Green Lantern -Iron Man -Nova -Quasar -Spider-Man -Star Trek: The Next Generation -Starman (Both Will Payton and Jack Knight) -Superman -Venom -Warlock (Adam Warlock)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: foxhack on December 20, 2012, 01:14:32 am
I used to be big on Marvel and DC, but these past few years have made me swear off all their comics.
The former with the crap treatment they give established properties, and the latter with New 52.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on December 20, 2012, 05:37:31 pm
I was really into comics when I was a young teenager. I found that they cost too much and part way through the story arc if it started to suck then I was stuck buying the rest of the story. Now I just wait until they release the compilations of the stories and buy the ones that I like/are any good.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: scott on December 20, 2012, 07:15:35 pm
I have a smallish collection of comics, but I got out of it after Marvel's Skrull invasion. I have a complete set of the New Avengers run, most of the Mighty Avengers and Wolverine: Origins (which is what got me back into comics). I basically was reading comics from Civil War through the Skrull stuff and I dug most of it. But I haven't been in a comic shop in awhile, I couldn't balance comics + games + all my other hobbies so something had to give. Comics lost.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on December 20, 2012, 08:12:31 pm
I was really into comics when I was a young teenager. I found that they cost too much and part way through the story arc if it started to suck then I was stuck buying the rest of the story. Now I just wait until they release the compilations of the stories and buy the ones that I like/are any good.
I have a smallish collection of comics, but I got out of it after Marvel's Skrull invasion. I have a complete set of the New Avengers run, most of the Mighty Avengers and Wolverine: Origins (which is what got me back into comics). I basically was reading comics from Civil War through the Skrull stuff and I dug most of it. But I haven't been in a comic shop in awhile, I couldn't balance comics + games + all my other hobbies so something had to give. Comics lost.
That's a pretty good era to get into Marvel Comics. Some great storylines that truly had a lasting impact on the Marvel Universe.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: scott on December 20, 2012, 08:35:27 pm
ya actually Dark Reign is what really killed it for me and after that I decided to move on. I think I have the 1st 5 issues of Dark Avengers too. I have like 5 shortboxes of comics and TPBs sitting in a closet.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on December 20, 2012, 08:53:16 pm
Because once I start collecting something I hate not having a complete set :D
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on January 03, 2013, 11:10:34 pm
I collect and read comics. I collect X-Men in floppies. They are the nostalgic comic for me, there is more available then I will ever be able to collect, and there is an absurd amount for cheap prices.
Then everything else I get in trades when I can. I mainly read Vertigo and Image for non indie publishers. Then Indie comics. Love and Rockets is a favorite of mine. I also love Daniel Clowes. I do pick up some mainstream in trades though. I loved Hickman's fantastic four run. I also am a sucker for any art by Mike and Laura Allred.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: soera on January 03, 2013, 11:20:52 pm
I used to collect comics. Its the other half of the stuff my mom tossed when I went into the Navy. My favorites was Dr Strange and Excalibur. I had all 82 issues of the mid 70s Dr Strange series and every issue of the newer one up til the time I left as well as all the Excalibur up til the time. Ive been thinking about trying to get them back but with so many other things I have in mind to buy that the comics never get replaced. I also used to like Speedball but he didnt seem to fare well in the comic world.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on January 04, 2013, 09:58:59 am
The last comic I bought was the Death of Superman story way back when. I just wanted to be part of the conversation. This is about the extent of the comics I've bought in the last 20 years. I have Issue 1, 2, and 4 of the Nintendo Comic Systems and this hardback jewel. (http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj573/turf1218/Christmas%20Loot%202012/642BCAC2-2C12-4BDC-BB1D-1D77B996E29C-14247-0000068FC084DDD2_zps4a1b6eac.jpg)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 04, 2013, 06:34:36 pm
The last comic I bought was the Death of Superman story way back when. I just wanted to be part of the conversation. This is about the extent of the comics I've bought in the last 20 years. I have Issue 1, 2, and 4 of the Nintendo Comic Systems and this hardback jewel. (http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj573/turf1218/Christmas%20Loot%202012/642BCAC2-2C12-4BDC-BB1D-1D77B996E29C-14247-0000068FC084DDD2_zps4a1b6eac.jpg)
That is awesome! I didn't even know it existed! Now I have to have one!
Did you add that bad boy to the database here?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on January 04, 2013, 06:55:05 pm
The last comic I bought was the Death of Superman story way back when. I just wanted to be part of the conversation. This is about the extent of the comics I've bought in the last 20 years. I have Issue 1, 2, and 4 of the Nintendo Comic Systems and this hardback jewel. (http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj573/turf1218/Christmas%20Loot%202012/642BCAC2-2C12-4BDC-BB1D-1D77B996E29C-14247-0000068FC084DDD2_zps4a1b6eac.jpg)
This is now on my must buy list!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: pacpix on January 04, 2013, 09:32:58 pm
I saw this book once before I started collecting... Still mad at myself for not picking it up :(
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: dstone on January 05, 2013, 12:30:05 am
Ah, yes. Comics.
My father and uncle have been collecting since high school. So, naturally, I picked up the bug. I think it was somewhere around 1990 or 1991 when my family took on the task of sorting, organizing and bagging the collection of around 20 long boxes. In 1993 I recall traveling to the local comic shop for the first time with my father and meeting my uncle at the store to pick up the latest releases that week. I was shuffled over to the children's section where I found a whole host of colorful issues that would keep my seven-year-old self occupied for hours. Over the course of several trips I soon had several titles added to my father's pull box - most of which were based of of cartoons I loved at the time. I poured over the pages of Darkwing Duck, Back to the Future, The Batman Adventures and, of course, Sonic the Hedgehog. I had received a Sega Genesis for Christmas in 1992 and was quite eager to follow the further adventures of the Blue Blur.
We made it a regular habit to pass all the comics around so my uncle, father, sister and myself could flip through the pages. At one point we were pulling a copy of pretty much every title that came into the shop. We've had to scale back some, partly due to the increasing cost of the books and the decreasing story quality (story arcs like Trinity that DC put out in 2008 was like watching a train wreck). I purchased the wonderful ComicBase software to catalog and organize the growing collection. It was a bit of slow-going entering the older comics into the database but I was able to fly through boxes once I got into the barcode era. I think I could do a long box in a little over an hour, although many boxes would take quite a bit longer as I became distracted by old story lines and antiquated video game advertisements. Storage became an issue some time ago; I finally finished converting all of the traditional long boxes over to the DrawerBox system, allowing me full access to all the books in the collection without having to move boxes. We were up to almost 120 long boxes as of last count of the main collection; I have nine short DrawerBoxes that house my personal collection.
I've been frequenting our local comic shop for the past eight years and have built up a wonderful relationship with the owner and staff. I'll sometimes swing by after work and spend an hour or two hanging out and chatting with the owner and some of the other customers. Sometimes the Nerf guns come out and all-out war ensues. They've done an excellent job at building a store that is inviting and friendly and attempts to eliminate the stereotype of comic enthusiasts being basement-dwelling neck beards. The staff has figured out my taste in comics and make recommendations on titles I might like, whether it be a recent story arc in one of the mainstream books or an indie title that I may have overlooked. Every once in a while I'll get a call about something "interesting" that came in; that's how I managed to score an Amazing Fantasy #15 (first appearance of Spider-Man). Never thought I'd actually get to see one, never mind hold it.
One of my friends just got me into collecting original art from the books. Just like with animation cels there are a ton of fantastic, one-of-a-kind original art pieces floating around out there. I picked up page 15 from The Batman Adventures (2nd series) #15 and had it signed by the inker; just need to get it framed next to the completed page now.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on January 05, 2013, 02:54:01 am
@dstone, that must be an amazing collection to see. How many comics is it?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: dstone on January 05, 2013, 12:48:12 pm
@jcalder8, The boxes are stacked almost floor to ceiling along an entire wall in the master bedroom (much to my mother's dismay). I've found that the DrawerBoxes hold a little over 300 comics per box, which would come out to a smidge under 40,000 books. I'm about half way through cataloging everything so I hope to have a firm number by the end of the year.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 05, 2013, 02:17:49 pm
@dstpone Dang! I thought I had a lot of comics. I'm at about 4,000 right now. But you've got that all put to shame. Are you a comic seller? Or is that just a personal collection?
If you're looking to catalogue them, www.comiccollectorlive.com has fan-freaking-tastic collection software that I use. And it has a great buying/selling community. But there is a catch. The software is completely free to use and download, however if you want it to continually update with the latest issues, you do have to pay $29.95 a year. But I've found that it's well worth and I've been using the service since about 2007.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: dstone on January 05, 2013, 03:02:10 pm
@burningdoom, Just a collector at the moment. Once everything is cataloged we'll probably sell off some of the dupes and narrow the scope of the collection a bit. I've been using ComicBase Archive Edition to catalog everything. They track pricing statistics and provide weekly updates of new releases. They also have a one-click "list for sale" feature that would allow me to quickly list comics on their online sales venue (AtomicAvenue) when we decide to sell something. Been using them since late 2007/early 2008 and have really loved their service and support.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on January 05, 2013, 06:18:01 pm
Damn dstone that sounds like a very impressive sight to behold!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 12, 2013, 09:12:41 am
The Age of Apocalypse 10th Anniversary Mini-Series
The original Age of Apocalypse storyline in the mid-90s was one of the most epic comic book storylines I have ever read. Apocalypse ruled an Xavier-less world with an iron fist. The strongest mutants lived in plenty while humans and "lowers" mutants lived in squalor and often worked as slaves or were "culled" to be experimented on and tortured by Apocalypse's loyal subjects Sinister and Dark Beast. Half of the U.S. had been obliterated by nuclear warheads seized by Apocalypse. And the X-Men were a rag-tag group of rebels under the command of Magneto fighting to free both mutants and humans from Apocalypse's tyrannical rule. An epic battle between Magneto and Apocalypse as well as Nate Grey and Holocaust capped off a helluva alternate universe tale.
Fast-forward 10 years later and Marvel cashes in on this noteworthy tale with nothing more than a pile of garbage. The story was quite bland and run-of-the-mill: At the end of X-Men: Omega, instead of their world ending for the main-Marvel universe to return, their world goes on and the nuclear bombs continue their assault towards Armageddon. As her "dying" act, Jean Grey halts the bombs' descent in a fiery display of telekinetic power. The world, however, believes it to be Magneto who saved them. And Magneto allows them to believe this because he think he can be the leader and inspiration they need for hope. The world continues on, and suddenly an entirely too post-apocalyptic world is in better shape than the main-Marvel universe. And instead of it feeling like the Age of Apocalypse, it feels like just another X-Men story. Humans are suspicious of mutants again, and there's political arguments about human & mutant relations and rights. The main part of the story is that the only other person that knows that Jean Grey actually saved them is Sinister. He blackmails Magneto into leaving him alone if Sinister keeps the secret. Then a few years later the X-Men attack Sinister and the truth is revealed (and it really wasn't any more in-depth than that). It's then revealed that Jean Grey is actually alive and Sinister had been keeping her held captive for experiments. Sinister is defeated. Magneto is forgiven because of his "good intentions", and the X-Men continue in this Age of Apocalypse world that has now lost all of it's initial appeal.
The artwork was especially atrocious, though. Man I hate Bachalo. His artwork looks so cartoony, and all of his characters look like they have down-syndrome.
The One-Shot issue that directly precedes the 6-issue mini-series was actually good, though. It featured 3 short stories set in the Age of Apocalypse universe (when it was still post-apocalyptic) that were pretty enjoyable reads and gave you a little more insight into the history of this alternate-universe. And the artwork was much better. A tad-bit manga inspired, but much easier on the eyes than Bachalo's artwork; definitely less sloppy looking.
If you're a fan of the original Age of Apocalypse storyline, then I'd suggest picking up the one-shot. Definitely worth it for the cheap price it goes for and will please an AoA fan. But stay far away from the crappy 6-issue mini-series.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 12, 2013, 10:13:33 am
I really want to like it. I love the JSA and Infinity Inc. characters and this is the closest I'm gonna get to them in this New 52 era. And I've really enjoyed James Robinson in the past, especially the Jack Knight Starman series.
But I just can't seem to get into this series. It's not "hooking" me, and I'm not really appreciating the changes to these characters. The story just seems "so-so", and too drawn-out. And the redesigned characters really aren't all that impressive. Compared to the legacy and wealth of history these characters have lost, it's not worth the changes.
The first issue and the zero issue were the best issues in the series so far, easily. Unfortunately, the Earth 2 versions of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman were the stars of those issues, who are dead now. So we won't be seeing them anymore, unfortunately. Figures that the best part of the book is the part that we immediately lose.
What is everyone else's take on this series so far?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: tripredacus on January 31, 2013, 09:14:12 pm
I only collect Transformers and G.I.Joe and related properties. So besides those my collection currently includes Macross/Robotech and Battle Beasts... And Secret Wars II :)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on January 31, 2013, 10:20:22 pm
It's not my collection but I just found out that one of my friends from elementary school has a collection of over 10,000 comics, not as impressive as dstone but still rather significant in my books.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on February 05, 2013, 06:20:55 pm
Anyone read any good video game based comic books?
I know there's the Nintendo Comics System by Valiant, and I'd love to read them, but I haven't come across them yet. It does have the potential for cheesiness, though, from the looks of it. (http://www.screwattack.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/588/ad%202_0.jpg)
Castlevania: The Belmont Legacy looks really good. I'm thinking of getting a set of these on eBay on my next back-issue splurge. (http://www.vgmuseum.com/mrp/multi/Memorabilia/comic-blegacy.jpg)
I've always wanted the Resident Evil comics from the late 90s, but they go for a pretty penny as far as modern comics go: (https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSf3vxvhIzCeRxxBMnCnznFNPpUcccks31_lu96WS3yJ1H_J-)
And then there's the Halo Graphic Novel which I should have gotten a long time ago and haven't yet. Brian Michael Bendis is one of the best writers at Marvel and Alex Maleev is no slouch in the art department, either: (https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvszLTyi_0vn-Jk_o0-Qf4QNS1rZuJKMi6polqcuPBLanTohGfiw)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on February 05, 2013, 06:30:03 pm
I have that Nintendo comic. I think I have 1,3, and 4. It's so awesomely cheesy.
*edit I have 1,2, and 6 of the Nintendo Comic Systems.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on February 22, 2013, 03:07:11 pm
What's at the Top of Your Wishlist
The top of my wishlist:
The Infinity Abyss Mini-Series (#1-6) (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/ad8/ad846b25-f072-42d9-96de-9ce2725627a8.jpg)
Avengers and Iron Man "The Crossing" storyline (Avengers #390-395, Iron Man #319-326, 1 Iron Man one-shot, and 2 Avengers one-shots): (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/8a7/8a732175-f896-4947-af88-a559b6d11874.jpg)(http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/7c8/7c891deb-a543-48e7-9220-688248f314e5.jpg)
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty (Avengers v3 #41-55) (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/4e1/4e1be429-896b-4521-bc0b-b81f01296c42.jpg)
Iron Man: The Armor Wars II (#257-266) (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/3fa/3fa2e62b-334a-4d41-8de9-627b53b57e82.jpg)
Castlevania: The Belmont Legacy (#1-5) (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/bc8/bc8cc206-337f-467b-a4e6-cbf1cbdbc9c4.jpg)
Freddy Krueger's Nightmare on Elm Street (Marvel) #1-2 (http://images.comiccollectorlive.com/covers/cc7/cc727fb9-5fb3-416a-8ebb-24de5d3340e5.jpg)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on March 03, 2013, 03:59:00 pm
Who else has actually been reading Earth 2?
I have to say. After all the controversy surrounding turning Earth 2's Green Lantern gay, now it just seems silly.
I know many people were probably scared that they'd write Alan Scott as the stereotypical flamboyant gay character that you see in a lot of media. But it's come off as quite the opposite. It's been done very tasteful where Alan Scott comes off as genuine, deep character who also is gay. Kudos to James Robinson.
There's still the issue of Jade and Obsidian being unlikely to ever happen, though, lol. Then again, there's no reason that they HAVE to be Alan Scott's kids if they do decide to bring them into the New 52 down the road (or that they even have to be on Earth 2).
What is everyone else's thoughts on this, now that the controversy has died down?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on March 04, 2013, 09:19:39 pm
You guys, I just realized this year is the 50th anniversary of all those Marvel characters created in 1963 (a lot of characters). Hopefully, there is a big celebration and not just an excuse for a crossover.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: foxhack on March 04, 2013, 11:06:25 pm
You guys, I just realized this year is the 50th anniversary of all those Marvel characters created in 1963 (a lot of characters). Hopefully, there is a big celebration and not just an excuse for a crossover.
Let's see how many they manage to kill off before the year ends.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on March 05, 2013, 10:40:13 pm
You guys, I just realized this year is the 50th anniversary of all those Marvel characters created in 1963 (a lot of characters). Hopefully, there is a big celebration and not just an excuse for a crossover.
Let's see how many they manage to kill off before the year ends.
Then we could have a second count to see how many were both killed off and brought back before year end. I bet this will happen to Cable at least 3 times. :P
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on March 21, 2013, 08:23:02 pm
I'm hungry for more cosmic comic stories! I need recommendations.
I've always loved the cosmic scene over at DC Comics. I'm a HUGE Green Lantern fan and have been for a very long time. I'm also a big fan of Darkseid and the New Gods. Superman's cosmic stuff has always been great. And I'm one of the only fans of Darkstars. Crisis on Infinite Earths was one of the greatest tales ever told, IMO. And anything involving the DC Multiverse I'm drawn to.
Over at Marvel I'm a big fan of Captain Marvel, Adam Warlock, Quasar, Nova, and Thanos. The Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity War are 2 of my favorite stories of all time. And despite everyone seeming to grumble about it, I REALLY like War of Kings.
So considering all that. What are some great cosmic comics that I'm missing out on? Stories that follow that same sort of grandiose storytelling style of the stuff I mentioned above?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on March 30, 2013, 02:11:24 pm
Justice League, JL Unlimited, and Batman Beyond on Netflix Streaming starting today! Whoo hoo!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on March 31, 2013, 11:07:10 pm
Thought it was AWESOME! A young Thor battling a young (yet still very powerful) Apocalypse in the past! Epic battle issue!
I've never been a big X-Men fan, but I've always been a sucker for Apocalypse related stuff. And I've always been an Avengers fan. So I just couldn't pass this storyline up. And then after you read it, you see that it not only involves Apocalypse, but also Kang the Conqueror! Arguably The Avengers greatest villain!
Can't wait to see what happens next! Between this storyline, The Worlds Colliding storyline over in New Avengers, and Age of Ultron going on; I'm one happy Avengers fan!
Who else read it? What did everyone else think?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on April 13, 2013, 10:49:38 pm
I've only read #1 of Uncanny Avengers. The series looks really promising. Remender is a fantastic writer. I also loved seeing Cassaday back on a book. And if Acuna is the fill-in artist, that is an all-star team.
I've been keeping up with the X Books. All-new X-men was a horrible premis in my opinion. But I really enjoy it. I hate to say it, but I like Bendis in this. And as long as Peter David can stay of X-Factor, I am happy. I'm surprised Marvel has left that book alone for so long. The higher ups must have forgot it existed. I just hope it stays that way.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on April 28, 2013, 03:17:48 pm
Fantastic story, fantastic artwork, great characters, some of the best comic creators working on it (George Perez was like the PERFECT choice for the artist on this); everything this crossover should have been. Wish we could see more DC + Marvel stuff of this caliber.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: madmax on April 28, 2013, 05:59:44 pm
The Iron Man movies have encouraged me to look at the old Iron man comics and the "history". I was surprised by how good the comics are. i really want to collect them but I can barely afford my final fantasy collection :P Damn this collection addiction.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on April 28, 2013, 06:43:27 pm
The Iron Man movies have encouraged me to look at the old Iron man comics and the "history". I was surprised by how good the comics are. i really want to collect them but I can barely afford my final fantasy collection :P Damn this collection addiction.
There are definitely some fantastic stories in Iron Man's history. The problem that I've always had with his comics is that they're inconsistent. Even though there are great stories, they are pretty far in-between with a bunch filler stuff in the meantime.
Some of my favorites: -Alcoholism Storyline and Jim Rhodes takes over as Iron Man, finally culminating in the creation of the iconic red & silver armor.
-Civil War - Not specifically an Iron Man story, but Iron Man was a key player in this story. A pivotal moment in the Marvel Universe's history. A war between super-heroes. And the death of a legend.
-The Crossover - Tony Stark goes a little mad, and the Avengers and young Tony Stark from a different era must stop him.
-Extremis - Great Iron Man story involving a techno-organic virus released by terorrists and results in Iron Man having to design an entirely new armor technology to defeat them.
-Iron Man #149-150 - Dr. Doom & Iron Man must team-up to escape the medieval ages when a time travel accident happens.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: scott on April 28, 2013, 11:21:16 pm
I loved the Civil War stuff and a lot of the stuff involving the New Avengers leading up to it.
Actually, when I get a chance I was thinking of re-reading all my Civil War - Invasion books. Plus I need to double check if I am missing anything in my New Avengers collection.. I think I have a complete collection of the original run.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 23, 2013, 01:18:04 am
PLEASE tell me somebody else read this, here. Such an amazingly, epic, and satisfying end to an amazing (and long) run.
At first I was like "EIGHT DOLLARS?!" But then after I read it, I realized it was more than worth the entry price. (And the thickest single-issue, non-prestige format, comic I have ever seen!)
Incredible, epic story. A fantastic tribute to the character of Hal Jordan and the mythos that Geoff Johns laid down for the GL Universe.
I've got to say, in the main-story at least, Sinestro shined even more than Hal did.
And what a classy act by DC to give Geoff Johns the respect he deserves on what will likely go down as one of the greatest runs in comic history.
Any fan of Green Lantern, or super-hero comics at all, NEEDS to go out and read this comic. This is why we read comics!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: justin8301 on May 23, 2013, 06:27:18 pm
PLEASE tell me somebody else read this, here. Such an amazingly, epic, and satisfying end to an amazing (and long) run.
At first I was like "EIGHT DOLLARS?!" But then after I read it, I realized it was more than worth the entry price. (And the thickest single-issue, non-prestige format, comic I have ever seen!)
Incredible, epic story. A fantastic tribute to the character of Hal Jordan and the mythos that Geoff Johns laid down for the GL Universe.
I've got to say, in the main-story at least, Sinestro shined even more than Hal did.
And what a classy act by DC to give Geoff Johns the respect he deserves on what will likely go down as one of the greatest runs in comic history.
Any fan of Green Lantern, or super-hero comics at all, NEEDS to go out and read this comic. This is why we read comics!
I thought it was the perfect end to Geoff Johns' run. Its not often you see the definitive "end" to a character and we get to see them all in this one! Although I wouldn't be surprised is there is a retcon somewhere down the line. Awesome issue that should please any Green Lantern fan and it also serves as a good jumping on point for new readers.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 05, 2013, 07:32:11 pm
I went to Goodwill today, and came back with some awesome issues for only $1 a piece! Filled in my X-Factor whole (from the original 5 X-Men run), And got the first couple of issues of New Warriors from when Scarlet Spider joined the team. And all of them bagged and boarded to boot!
But best of all, for only a $1, was the first appearance of Apocalypse issue in X-Factor #6:
That is a very good find for a buck. That and issue 24 are good finds for the wild.
My local movie trading company has an uncanny #129 (early Dark Phoenix issue) for $15. I'm tempted...
I already have the #24. I have that entire storyline. Apocalypse is like my favorite X-villain. Which is why I'm so happy with that find!
$15 isn't bad at all for one of those issue. Besides Giant Size X-Men #1 and the original X-Men #1, those are probably the most sought after X-Men issues.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on June 08, 2013, 01:20:53 am
That is a very good find for a buck. That and issue 24 are good finds for the wild.
My local movie trading company has an uncanny #129 (early Dark Phoenix issue) for $15. I'm tempted...
I already have the #24. I have that entire storyline. Apocalypse is like my favorite X-villain. Which is why I'm so happy with that find!
$15 isn't bad at all for one of those issue. Besides Giant Size X-Men #1 and the original X-Men #1, those are probably the most sought after X-Men issues.
Yeah, I've managed to pick up 5 of the Dark Phoenix Saga issues so far for cheap. I'm slowly going for a complete run of Uncanny but allowing for reprints. Just as long as every issue is accounted for in floppy form. I don't want to pay the price for X-men number 1 when I can get The "X-men Early Years" reprint for 25 cents.
The X-Factor series is going to be one that I go after. I really enjoy Simonson's work. As well as when Peter David took over with the new X-Factor. It's one of my favorite series that is currently on my pull list. I'm sad to see that the series is on it's last arc. But I hear Peter David is having health issues. No idea if it is getting rebooted with the rest of Marvel Now. Hopefully Bendis doesn't keep the time traveled original five and reboot X-Factor that way... As much as I love the original five, I love Jamie and Layla's crew a bit more.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 09, 2013, 10:15:43 pm
^ I've always been more fond of original 5 X-Men. Great characters (some of the best in the entire X-Universe, IMO), and they fought some of the coolest villains between Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, Madelyne Pryor, and the Celestials themselves. Always facing big villains and complex threats head-on.
I never like the tongue-in-cheek, never-quite-serious style of Peter David's X-Factor.
I don't have the entire series of the original X-Factor, but with the acquisition of X-Factor #6, I now have every significant issue and storyline in their run. Anything I don't have are just filler issues.
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Post by: sin2beta on June 09, 2013, 10:25:03 pm
^ I've always been more fond of original 5 X-Men. Great characters (some of the best in the entire X-Universe, IMO), and they fought some of the coolest villains between Apocalypse, Mr. Sinister, Madelyne Pryor, and the Celestials themselves. Always facing big villains and complex threats head-on.
I never like the tongue-in-cheek, never-quite-serious style of Peter David's X-Factor.
I don't have the entire series of the original X-Factor, but with the acquisition of X-Factor #6, I now have every significant issue and storyline in their run. Anything I don't have are just filler issues.
Yeah, after those major issues, the other issues can usually be obtained for about 50 cents a piece. X comics from the 80s and 90s are mega cheap.
I LOVE the tongue in cheek. :) One of my favorite X series is X-Statix by Milligan and Allred.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 20, 2013, 04:01:02 pm
I'm curious to see what everyone's thoughts are on DC's New 52 now that we're this far into it? We're at a point where all the shiny newness should have worn off.
So, what do you guys think?
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Post by: foxhack on June 20, 2013, 04:50:17 pm
I'm curious to see what everyone's thoughts are on DC's New 52 now that we're this far into it? We're at a point where all the shiny newness should have worn off.
So, what do you guys think?
Can we go back to old 52 now?
Can we get Steph Brown, Cass Cain and kickass Jaime Reyes back?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 20, 2013, 07:49:18 pm
I'm not happy with it just because it's not MY DC Universe. I am familiar with that world and those characters, and I liked that. I don't know these new characters. And while my favorite books, the Green Lantern books, were barely chaged at all, it seemed the stories weren't as good as they were before the change.
That said, I am still enjoying the Green Lantern books, nonetheless, even if they aren't quite as good as they were before. And I'm enjoying Earth 2. However, things seem a little slow-moving in Earth 2.
Justice League I didn't like. It didn't feel like it lived up the title. The artwork is absolutely phenomenal. But the stories just seem kind of simplistic to me. I expect bigger and badder threats with the JL. Superman is, well, average. It's not bad, but it's not particularly good.
I haven't been following Batman or Wonder Woman. But I did just start on Batman with the first issue to Batman: Year Zero, which wasn't bad.
Captain Atom and Firestorm I wish I had followed. But on the bright side, it won't be hard to track down the back-issues since those books were already cancelled. I did get the first couple issues of both books, but then cut them due to my budget and trying to limit my comic purchases.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on June 20, 2013, 08:32:03 pm
I don't buy any of the new 52 anymore. When it first came out, I tried as many of the new comics as I could. Specifically, Swamp Thing, Animal Man (I was a huge fan of Lemire's Sweet Tooth), Snyder's Batman, and Action Comics. I enjoyed pieces of Action Comics. Snyder always does a good Batman. And most everything else lost it's luster. Justice League was a mess. I hear Wonder Woman was worth a look. Brian Azzarello is really good, so I imagine it is. ANd I've heard good things about Aquaman of all things. But haven't tried either of those.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on September 05, 2013, 09:14:18 pm
Had some comments on a few recents going-ons in comic-dom, and wanted to hear your thoughts on them:
Batwoman Creative Walks-Out of DC Comics After Controversial Editorial Decision
How many writers have to walk out of DC Comics before they realize they're shooting themselves in the foots by being so controlling over their writer's creativity? This is far from the first instance since DC's New 52 began.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on September 05, 2013, 09:14:47 pm
The first issue came out this week. What did everyone think?
I really liked it. It pulled me in from both Superior SM's and SM 2099's points-of-view. I'm also a sucker for time-travel stories. And the mention of Achemex and seeing SM 2099 swinging through his futuristic city really brought back memories of the Spider-Man 2099 series, which I followed through back-issues many years back. So I'm sure nostalgia had a lot to do with it. The art was also great looking. Both characters looked great.
And when did Liz Allen's kid go all Damien (The Omen). I also don't recall him ever having any kind of mind-reading or precognition powers.
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Post by: burningdoom on September 05, 2013, 09:16:05 pm
DC Comics: Forever Evil Crossover Event
So, what did everyone think of the opening week of this event?
First of all, those 3-D covers look amazing. I know gimmick covers are like the bane of the comic collecting community, but I've always liked them. And these particular covers just look beautiful. And a pic, unfortunately, doesn't do them justice, you need to see them in person to see the eye-popping effect.
As for the issues themselves, well the origin issues are cool. It's nice to see definitive origins for these characters in the New 52 universe. And I like how most of them aren't evil just for the sake of being evil, they have some motivating factor to them.
But, the main title, Forever Evil #1, was a bit disappointing, IMO. The fight scenes between the Crime Syndicate and the Justice League were just PATHETIC. These should have been drag-down, knock fights that were full of fantastic super-hero action. I mean we're talking about the Justice League, comics' most powerful super-team, fighting their evil counterparts which are JUST AS powerful.
And then the villains just take-over the world, just like that? Just because the Justice League is down? What about the other 100 or so heroes inhabiting the DC Universe? Teen Titans? Outsiders? Justice League Dark and America? Task Force X? Hopefully this will be addressed as the series goes on.
Your thoughts?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on October 04, 2013, 09:33:24 pm
The two best stories I'm reading that are currently running are:
As Dr. Octopus is on his death-bed, he executes his final plan against Spider-Man. Using technology he used to mentally control his octo-bots, he ends up transferring his consciousness into Spider-Man's body while Peter is tranferred into Doc Ock's ravaged and dying body, AND SUCCEEDS!
Peter ends up dying in Otto's body, while Doc Ock runs around in Spider-Man's body. Doc Ock is beside himself, enjoying Peter's life (having his powers and his job at Horizon Labs). Using his superior intellect (and ego) he decides he can do Spider-Man's job even better than Peter himself did. He's is indeed a more efficient hero; but also a much more brutal, demanding, and arrogant hero (which makes for some damn entertaining reading).
Despite HATING what Marvel did to poor Peter, I can't stop reading this.
All of this happens in the last few issues of Amazing Spider-Man (#697-700), and then continues with Doc Ock at the helm in Superior Spider-Man #1. We're at issue #17, I think, and he's crossing over with Spider-Man 2099 right now; which has been the best part of this ride so far!
After the events of Avengers vs. X-Men, Beast (Hank McCoy) is disillusioned and depressed, and feels that Xavier's ideals and dreams are dying before his eyes.
Using time-travel technology developed by Dr. Doom originally, he goes back in time (in his not-so-healthy mental state) and grabs the original 5 X-Men (teenage Cyclops, Iceman, Beast (pre-blue fur), Angel (later becomes Archangel), and Jean Grey) and brings them to the present; with hopes that when the present-day X-Men see them their eyes will be opened to just how far they've fallen.
When the original 5 X-Men see the state of Mutantity (and Jean Grey seeing that she's dead), they decide to stay and help and fight on for Xavier's ideals in the present.
This all happens in "The All-New X-Men" series.
Fast-forward to the actual event:
A mysterious X-Men team from the future shows up on the present-day X-Men's doorstep saying that it is vital the original 5 X-Men return to their own time or it could bring great disaster in the future. The original 5 X-Men don't take to well to being told how to live their lives and where they belong. So they run.
The original 5 X-Men end-up siding with present-day Cyclops, Magneto, and White Queen's team of rebel X-Men (who were responsible for many of the atrocities in Avengers vs. X-Men, including Xavier's death), as they end up being the only ones who agree the original 5 X-Men should have a say in their own destiny.
Very interesting story with some great looking artwork and cool looking designs on the mysterious future X-Men. And I've never even been a huge X-Men fan aside from Age of Apocalypse.
This storyline crosses all the X-Men titles, and begins and ends with "X-Men: Battle of the Atom" #1 & #2.
Other than that, Marvel and DC aren't doing all that great. The New 52 Universe DC has created and went by since 2011, has been more disappointing than new and fresh. Everyone at DC just seems like an angry anti-hero now.
And the big event at Marvel right now is Infinity. Which by all accounts should be freaking awesome since it features The Avengers and Thanos. But instead is an overly-complicated mess that just becomes too twisted in confusion. And you have to buy like every Avengers titles out there (and there's a lot, Avengers is like what the X-Men books were in the 90s) as well as the main mini-series to get every piece of the story you need to even begin to try and understand it.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on October 19, 2013, 01:42:08 am
How many comic book crossover events have you read?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: 90snostalga on November 18, 2013, 01:47:45 pm
I never been into comics; however, the only one's that I do have interest in reading when I get my hands on them, is the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Bucky O hare comics. Any one read Turtles or Bucky comics?
I see various comics at Good will all the time and I am tempted to buy them, but I feel like I will waste money because I have no intelligence about them and don't know what to look for.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on November 18, 2013, 02:52:55 pm
I've got a stupid comic question. I admit I don't know anything about these things. Here it goes: What do you call those hardback books that are collections of comics? I was wanting to get the OG Ninja Turtles and maybe the Civil War ones. Are those trade paperbacks?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: sin2beta on November 18, 2013, 10:09:26 pm
I've got a stupid comic question. I admit I don't know anything about these things. Here it goes: What do you call those hardback books that are collections of comics? I was wanting to get the OG Ninja Turtles and maybe the Civil War ones. Are those trade paperbacks?
You've got it! However, there are hardcovers. You have hardcovers (HC), tradepaperbacks (TPB), and floppies (the standard comic).
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: 90snostalga on November 19, 2013, 07:51:44 am
I've got a stupid comic question. I admit I don't know anything about these things. Here it goes: What do you call those hardback books that are collections of comics? I was wanting to get the OG Ninja Turtles and maybe the Civil War ones. Are those trade paperbacks?
You've got it! However, there are hardcovers. You have hardcovers (HC), tradepaperbacks (TPB), and floppies (the standard comic).
I didn't know there were different types. That's very good to know.
And what happened to your picture???? No more Ryu?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 03, 2014, 02:10:48 am
So Sinestro shows up on the final page of the latest issue. Awesome, I'm a huge GL fan and Sinestro is just a freaking bad-ass and knows it. And even cooler, it looks like he's still bonded to the Parallax entity.
But what I don't understand is what the heck he's doing on Earth. Why does he care at all that the Crime Syndicate is taking over Earth? There's nothing there to connect him to Earth. You may be thinking, "Maybe he's looking for some payback on Hal Jordan again." Maybe, but he wouldn't be on Earth to do that. Hal Jordan is in space, leading the GL Corps after The Guardians were killed by Sinestro. And Sinestro knows that, because he was there when it all went down.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 12, 2014, 09:08:30 pm
On the final page of last month’s Forever Evil #4 (to your right), Sinestro arrives on the Crime Syndicate-occupied Earth to face off against Power Ring. DC then asks the question teasing the next issue, “GUESS WHO WINS?”
While we can’t predict the winner, we can tell you Sinestro at least survives the fight, and comes out something of a winner because starting in April he’ll become the latest DC supervillain/sometimes anti-hero to headline his own ongoing series, further expanding the publisher's cosmic/Lantern family of titles.
(http://www.newsarama.com/images/i/000/120/797/original/greenlantern23-4.jpg?1389378630) Green Lantern #23.4: Sinestro
DC has confirmed that Sinestro, by the creative team of writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Marvel’s Magneto - yup, another villain book!) and artist Dale Eaglesham (Green Lantern #23.4: Sinestro) will debut on April 16.
We’ll be talking to Bunn (doing just his second DC work after a four-issue stint on 2011’s pre-New 52 Superman/Batman) for more details soon, but for now we can tell readers the new series finds Sinestro desperate having lost everything he’s ever loved – his home, family, and his only friend.
But his one-time enemy/one-time Sinestro Corps recruit Lyssa Drak (who played a prominent role in September’s Sinestro Villains Month one-shot) reminds him he’ll always have fear.
The series will follow the one-time Green Lantern as he either takes back the Yellow Lantern Corps, or forges whatever new destiny the universe has in store for him.
Look for that interview with Bunn and more information coming soon.
Awesome. I will be getting this one.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on January 13, 2014, 03:03:08 pm
I used to read comics (Spiderman, etc), but now i read more the european comics like Storm http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/comic-books/series-protagonists/10409-storm-lawrence?language=all (http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/comic-books/series-protagonists/10409-storm-lawrence?language=all)
or this http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/comic-books/series-protagonists/9929-orde-van-de-drakenridders-de?hide_language_switch=true&language=all (http://www.catawiki.com/catalog/comic-books/series-protagonists/9929-orde-van-de-drakenridders-de?hide_language_switch=true&language=all)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 25, 2014, 06:36:08 pm
And a few other filler titles for my collection. But those were the important ones since the Amazing Spider-Man purchases finishes my Clone Saga collection. And the COIE tie-in issues nearly do the same for that set.
And I need just 2 issues (out of 7) from the Infinity Inc. COIE tie-is, 3 more All-Star Squadrons (out of 7), and 3 Wonder Womans (which are all of them for WW, those have proven a little hard to track down out there). I even have the later Legends of the DC Universe Crisis Special that flew under a lot of people's radar and both Crisis Indexes. The original Crisis was one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told as far as I'm concerned, so this makes me happy!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: exonerator on February 10, 2014, 11:01:38 pm
I've rewatched the Spawn HBO series, and it's still as incredible as the first time I watched it. I highly recommend it, and the first season is on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC9E695AAA4D31341).
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Post by: jellysauce on February 26, 2014, 02:46:06 am
i got into comic book collecting as a child and it was probably one of the first hobbies i ever had. it was fun while it lasted but i grew out of it for the most part. if i buy a comic i want it to be a collected volume.
some of my favorite books are batman year one, watchmen (of course), superman red son, dark knight returns, the sandman books and the akira manga. akira might be my favorite comic of all time actually. what a masterpiece
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on March 03, 2014, 02:33:08 am
Just sold a couple things on eBay, and used the money for back-issues.
Filled in a lot of my JSA, All-Star Squadron, and JLA holes. I also got some more Crisis on Infinite Earths Tie-In Issues (1st appearance of The Monitor & 1st appearance of Lyla (Harbinger), among them).
Can't wait to read JLA: The Century War, JLA: Golden Perfect, and JLA: The Obsidian Age.
I also got a JSA story I'm looking forward to that fell under my radar somehow the first time around: Kingdom Coming which starts in the last 2 issues of "Magog" and end in the Justice Society of America Special. Supposedly the events leading to Kingdom Come are starting to unfold and the JSA has to stop it from happening.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: MJMaranan on March 04, 2014, 01:22:32 am
First comic book I had was given to me by a friend from the Philippines. For some reason, I can't remember where I placed it when I was 10 years old. For this reason, I am still sad that I lost my Peter Parker: Spider-Man comic book. :'(
The story is good, I just don't like the cover. Still, the Captain Universe Spider-Man costume is amazing!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: instantreplay on April 12, 2014, 08:46:49 pm
The only comics I ever got into were the simpsons comics (when I was a kid) and Deadpool. I've been meaning to read Watchmen since the movie came out because I heard the comic book was much better.
I've always had trouble getting into U.S. comics. The whole idea of the Marvel and DC universes really turns me away. I don't like the idea that the superheroes are constantly being re-written and many of the different characters are intertwined like a giant ball of tangled cords.
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Post by: foxhack on April 12, 2014, 09:48:41 pm
Today I went to a local comic book bazaar event with a buddy of mine. I ended up selling some things, but I bought some bad comics too. XD
I got you MJMaranan! :) Just give me maybe 2 weeks max and I'll have these out to you. Same address as last time?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: kamikazekeeg on May 02, 2014, 04:13:52 pm
I use to be more into comics, like I started with Sonic the Hedgehog alot as a kid, still like that series (Been thinking of getting the issues again back starting around #50 if I can) and I did a lot of the Marvel stuff with some DC. I still have two boxes of comics and another box I'm trying to sell, but I like to grab some graphic novels every so often. The only thing I've bought recently was the first two volumes of The Suicide Squad, the new 52 version. It's not too bad, though I don't care for Harley's backstory in it. I thought for sure she was basically just wearing makeup or something for the white face, but Joker instead after they escape dumps her into the same stuff that warped him, which was still around, and instead of exactly the same or being a fluke, it turns her hair perfectly split colors and also the pale white skin? It just makes no sense to me lol
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: MJMaranan on May 03, 2014, 12:50:41 am
For those still nursing hang-overs and not quite with the rest of us yet, that's today. Check out your local comic shop for free goodies and comics, and usually big sales.
I picked up some free issues today already. Going back after 3 p.m. when they let you come back and take as much as you want of what's left. (They only let you pick out 2 at first, so I got the DC New 52 Future's End and Guardians of the Galaxy ones, first.)
Saw a guy fully decked-out as Deadpool. And he did a damn good job on the costume.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 05, 2014, 11:40:48 am
I recently bought most of the entire Doom 2099 issues and tie-ins for cheap not too long ago, and I've been reading it and really enjoying it.
Well I just started getting through the highly-recommended Warren Ellis issues which begins with issue #26 (in the pic). I'm up to about issue #33 when Alchemex makes their own Captain America to stand against Doom.
And I've got to say, I'm QUITE disappointed. I think Warren Ellis's run on this series is praised for no other reason than it's Warren Ellis. Because his run hasn't been nearly as good as the 25 issues prior.
He's going for this big, epic storyline where Doom takes control of America. The problem is that while he's reaching for this great epic storyline for the 2099 Universe, he's completely lost the character of Doom. Instead of being the fully-fleshed out character that was neither fully hero nor fully villain that I had read for the last 25 issues, Doom becomes a stale archetype of his old villain self (and I mean "stale", because when villain Doom is written right, he's an amazing villain). Ellis also immediately kills off two main-characters in Prophet and Wire when he takes over, which is another big disappointment. And while that cover looks great, the inner-artwork definitely took a dive.
I'm gonna keep reading this until the end, and hope there's a big pay-off. But all those people praising Warren Ellis's run on Doom 2099, have really disappointed me. I wish they would have kept the old creative team around to end this series.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: spac316 on May 07, 2014, 10:21:14 pm
I picked up a few comic books on Free CB day. Sonic/Mega Man X, Transformers v GI Joe, The Tick and The Simpson's. I'm not big on Comic books but free stuff is free stuff!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 08, 2014, 01:12:09 pm
I picked up a few comic books on Free CB day. Sonic/Mega Man X, Transformers v GI Joe, The Tick and The Simpson's. I'm not big on Comic books but free stuff is free stuff!
Indeed. But please don't judge comics based on your FCBD additions. Those are written as free comics, so you don't get as much of a quality story or as much content as you would a normal cover price comic.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: spac316 on May 08, 2014, 11:59:18 pm
I picked up a few comic books on Free CB day. Sonic/Mega Man X, Transformers v GI Joe, The Tick and The Simpson's. I'm not big on Comic books but free stuff is free stuff!
Indeed. But please don't judge comics based on your FCBD additions. Those are written as free comics, so you don't get as much of a quality story or as much content as you would a normal cover price comic.
Yeah, I'm aware.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jannugimes on May 10, 2014, 04:52:33 pm
Most of my favorites are pretty cliche but that's because I've only been reading comics for less than a year. I read lots of Batman and also enjoy the Watchmen (obviously a Rorschach fan). I don't exactly know why, but I really enjoy reading anything with Dick Grayson in it too. From some of the older Justice League stuff I think Green Arrow is kinda badass. Hawkeye has been great in the new series.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on May 10, 2014, 05:50:28 pm
Are there still Moon Knight comics? I read some of those when I was a kid and remember really liking them. I might have to look into that.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 10, 2014, 06:43:35 pm
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Post by: starscream on May 25, 2014, 11:10:44 pm
I'm a huge fan of dark horse and image comics, I love the goon, chew, nightly news, sam & twitch, gangland, wire hangers. I love anything hulk and joker which are the only marvel and dc comics I really like.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: MJMaranan on May 25, 2014, 11:40:04 pm
Another multi-part comic book that I forgot I had. Loved the look of Spider-Man with a cybernetic arm, even if the arm is meant for medical healing purposes only... As I remember.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: 90snostalga on June 24, 2014, 01:34:59 am
I'm just curious. Do you guys have pictures of your comic collections? Like we have the gaming room pics. Any comics room pics?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 24, 2014, 12:23:43 pm
Thanks Doom. Nice pics! I never scrolled that far on that listing. I love the posters and stuff. Do you have the comics organized in a particular order, or just any way in those boxes?
Do you ever watch your VHS movies?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 24, 2014, 02:57:34 pm
Thanks Doom. Nice pics! I never scrolled that far on that listing. I love the posters and stuff. Do you have the comics organized in a particular order, or just any way in those boxes?
Do you ever watch your VHS movies?
Thanks.
The comics are arranged alphabetically by title, and then within the title their in number order.
Yeah, I watch my VHS movies, why own them if I didn't?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: 90snostalga on June 24, 2014, 03:18:16 pm
Thanks Doom. Nice pics! I never scrolled that far on that listing. I love the posters and stuff. Do you have the comics organized in a particular order, or just any way in those boxes?
Do you ever watch your VHS movies?
Thanks.
The comics are arranged alphabetically by title, and then within the title their in number order.
Yeah, I watch my VHS movies, why own them if I didn't?
I didn't know if you just collected them. I have a lot of tapes that I just want to collect but never plan to watch so just wondering. But your room is very awesome! I wish I was your neighbor so I could borrow your room every day ;)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 24, 2014, 03:30:12 pm
Dang! Are the pics gargantuan sized for you too? They weren't that big when I originally posted them.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: 90snostalga on June 24, 2014, 03:48:53 pm
Anybody else wondering around out here at Comic Con?
not until it comes to New York
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: stuntman64 on July 24, 2014, 06:07:51 pm
Can I post about Manga here or should I make a new thread?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 24, 2014, 06:36:37 pm
All comics are welcome.
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Post by: jcalder8 on July 24, 2014, 08:56:23 pm
Has anyone here checked out the Sonic Legacy Volumes? If so how are they? I am thinking about picking them up.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jcalder8 on July 30, 2014, 11:22:49 pm
It'll mean cutting back on on games for a month but I am going to buy the Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus. I read the Infinity Gauntlet series growing up but I never finished it. This looks like an amazing collection!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 31, 2014, 11:57:36 am
It'll mean cutting back on on games for a month but I am going to buy the Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus. I read the Infinity Gauntlet series growing up but I never finished it. This looks like an amazing collection!
Don't pay that much for the Omnibus, you're getting ripped off. The original issues are dirt-cheap, like most 90s issues are. Go here, all you have to do is make a profile an have a PayPal account, you don't need to software or anything to buy comics, you'll get all the issues for like a $1 a piece, if you pick the right sellers (I recommend Bamf's, Divide and Conquer, or Edgewood Comics):
Finished reading these today on my car trip back home from Santa Cruz. Better than I expected.
The first one has the original crew and X-Men tracking down Gary Mitchell who has merged with Proteus to create the ultimate reality-altering being that takes the combined might, intellect, and technology of TOS crew and the X-Men to defeat.
The second one takes places literally moments after Star Trek: First Contact ends. The TNG crew tries to return home from the past where The Borg tried to stop humans from making First Contact, but an anomaly sends them back to the X-Men's time, instead. Turns out that Kang is using them as pawns in his latest scheme for chronal conquest. This one touches on some serious moment's in both team's histories including the Battle of Wolf 459 and Days of Future Past.
I want to pick things up where they left off at the end. The final panel ends in a cliffhanger, and says to be continued in the Star Trek/X-Men: Planet X novel. Anyone ever read this novel? Is it any good? Worth picking up?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on August 06, 2014, 12:26:43 am
This came out today, went to Barnes and Noble and picked up my copy.
Great story, that feels VERY Jim Starlin. He knows these characters inside and out.
However, at the same time, it was a bit of a let-down because it felt like it was just a lead-in to something bigger coming on the horizon. The bright side being that if that's true, than I can't wait for a new Jim Starlin event!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: MJMaranan on August 06, 2014, 01:35:44 am
I once read the Infinity Gauntlet series a few years back and my brother has the game of it. Always went with Spider-Man and still somewhat remember his ending, too.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on August 31, 2014, 04:48:05 am
Yesterday i got this painting from a favorite comic book artist of mine Jorg de Vos.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on October 19, 2014, 01:48:55 pm
Between the 3-D covers from DC, all the sketch covers, the foil-covers in Death of Wolverine, and variant of the month deal DC is doing; it seems gimmick covers are in full-swing again like it's 1994 all over.
What do you think of them? Are you on board? Or are you in the camp of it being nothing more than cheap cash-ins?
Personally, I've always liked a good chromium, foil, or hologram cover. I was a child of the 90s, so it was aimed right at my age group. However, I feel that anytime they do one of these, a cheaper newsstand edition should always be made available for those that don't want to pay the extra dollar or two.
That said, let's see more! I haven't seen any newer holograms yet from the big-two.
This was complete reprinting of the original comic for Marvel's 70th Anniversary; on modern-glossy paper along with that gorgeous redone cover. Read it today along with a few other comics.
What I found to be surprising, especially considering the original printing was in 1939, was the amount of violence. Human Torch and The Angel both killed their foes. And Sub-Mariner was a straight villain in his first appearance here, spurred on by his mother. By the end of the story he vowed vengeance against the human race.
Regardless both the Human Torch and Sub-Mariner stories I found to be enjoyable, even if the dialogue was a bit dated. The Angel story was pretty run-of-mill gangster-crime story stuff, though.
There was also the first appearance of Ka-Zar, another uninspired jungle-adventure type story, a masked-cowboy story, and a text-only story about racing that I didn't bother to read. None of those really stood out to me, though.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on December 03, 2014, 02:31:41 pm
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on December 04, 2014, 10:11:41 pm
My wife bought me some comics. I'm sitting here reading a Jurassic Park book. Damn, this could turn into a bad habit. This book is fun. Devils in the Desert is the name. If you see it cheap, I'd say check it out.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: foxhack on December 04, 2014, 10:59:35 pm
Don't get me wrong, he's a good actor, but why not get someone who ACTUALLY LOOKS LIKE DOCTOR STRANGE.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: thekosmickollector on December 14, 2014, 04:47:48 pm
I mainly tend to collect TPBs since they're easier to display and store, but occasionally my local game store has a few interesting 1-issue comics there and they're 99p each so I do now have a relatively sizeable collection of Star Wars Droids comics :P
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on April 16, 2015, 06:44:21 pm
So, has anyone checked out the latest DC Comics event, Convergence, yet?
I'm really liking it. If you were a fan of DC in the 80s and 90s, you'll get a kick out of this storyline. A villain has taken different cities from different periods in DC's history and alternate-realities and they are "converging" together on one giant world.
DC hasn't said for sure if it's another universe-changing event or not. But we do know from future solicits that many tent-pole books from DC like Superman and others are starting over at #1 again. So there's a strong possibility.
You can just follow the main series, or you can explore your past favorites in spin-off series. Here's what I've gotten so far:
(http://oi59.tinypic.com/27ybaeu.jpg)
And then next month, Marvel is doing something almost shamefully similar, that I will also be following. Secret Wars, where their alternate realities and histories are converging together into one gigantic "Battleworld". Afterwards, it's rumored that the Marvel Universe as we knew it will be over and new Marvel Universe will begin.
As excited as I am for these events, and as much fun as they look, I'm also sad that two such universes with such long, and rich histories will be gone.
Anyone else checking these out?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on April 20, 2015, 05:25:16 pm
I am reading the Convergence event because I want to see again some old universes like the one where Gen-13 and Azrael or even Parallax existed also the story is quite interesting, am more a Marvel fan but right now this company has nothing to offer so all my attention is right now with DC comics also want to see the results from the domes battles maybe it's because in part it reminds me the Marvel vs DC comics.
(http://i.imgur.com/FBc8uf0.png)
I can't afford to purchase more comics so all my reading right now are digital but as Master Stan Lee said I do prefer the real thing instead of this format : Stan Lee's thoughts about digital comics, which he compares to female breasts. "They look great on a computer," Lee supposedly states. "But I'd rather hold one in my hand."
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 03, 2015, 01:11:00 am
How many people went to their local collectibles shop for Free Comic Book Day? How was yours?
I made out pretty good at my Free Comic Day. The shop only allows us to take 2 of the freebies. So I got the Secret War and DC Divergence ones. He gave me the Secet War Previews book on top of it. My shop also gave us out pick of 2 50-centers for free, so I got the two DC L.A.W. books you see below, which is focuses on their Charlton characters. The 3 Avengers books you see up top I paid for.
They did have some pretty good sales, too. And plenty of stuff in the sale, just not anything I was looking for.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on May 04, 2015, 11:01:05 am
The Convergence event is getting better as every comic is being released where of course have saw the latest ones these past days, have to be honest when I say that haven't read any Marvel comic since then and won't gonna do it until this one is finish, gotta love DC Comics for this brilliant idea anyway here is the list of the latest one that have read 8)
Convergence 03 Convergence 04 Convergence - Action Comics 01 Convergence - Adventures of Superman 01 Convergence - Batman and the Outsiders 01 Convergence - Blue Beetle 01 Convergence - Booster Gold 01 Convergence - Crime Syndicate 01 Convergence - Detective Comics 01 Convergence - Green Lantern Corps 01 Convergence - Hawkman 001 Convergence - Infinity, Inc. 01 Convergence - Justice League Of America 01 Convergence - Justice Society of America 01 Convergence - Plastic Man and the Freedom Fighters 01 Convergence - Shazam! 01 Convergence - Superboy and The Legion of Superheroes 01 Convergence - Swamp Thing 001 Convergence - The Flash 001 Convergence - The New Tean Titans 001 Convergence - Wonder Woman 01 Convergence - World's Finest 01
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 07, 2015, 01:31:19 am
Mark it on your calendars ladies & gentlemen, 5-6-2015: The day the original Marvel Universe died.
(http://oi62.tinypic.com/2qics8x.jpg)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on May 07, 2015, 09:36:05 am
Oh come on please tell me that Marvel is not planning to do a reboot of their universes too or maybe the Punisher is going to destroy the Marvel Universe again am guessing this last theory because of the logo at the top ???
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 07, 2015, 12:21:55 pm
Oh come on please tell me that Marvel is not planning to do a reboot of their universes too or maybe the Punisher is going to destroy the Marvel Universe again am guessing this last theory because of the logo at the top ???
No, just a cool way to say R.I.P. on the page. And yes, Marvel is planning on rebooting their universe to be more in-line with their cinematic universe. It's from Secret Wars #1, which released yesterday.
But speaking of the Punisher, OMG, this page was freaking awesome:
Like all of you, I dreamed of a glorious end. Me, standing over the vanquished as the world looked up in envy. But it seems time, that fickle mistress, has robbed us all of such an opportunity.
So I say this, if the world is truly ending, let it end thusly...
With drink, and joy, at the sight of our enemies' greatest failure.
Please join me for a most raucous celebration at that place where we met that time for the thing. I'm buying. Sincerely, Wilson Fisk.
Punisher: "Ahem.
Gentlemen. They say that when you die, you can't take it with you. Which begs the question:
Exactly what am I gonna do with all these bullets?" "
This is how Punisher spends his last moments before the world ends. So bad-ass!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on May 07, 2015, 12:54:36 pm
Thanks but I downloaded my digital copy after I wrote my last message and yes that page is so freaking awesome by the way here is the page (http://i.imgur.com/5kky1dK.jpg) in better quality in case somebody want it to read it too also have searched for some more information about this reboot and really love the opinion of this writer:
Make no mistake though, this HAS to happen. Why? Well look at where they are right now in the classic Universe: Wolverine, Uatu The Watcher, Professor Xavier, Classic Nick Fury are all dead; Deadpool is supposedly about to be killed as well; Captain America is now a Super Soldier Serum-less old man; Thor is no longer the God of Thunder; Hulk is a super-smart and super-strong, egomaniac; The original X-Men are time-displaced and can’t get back to their own time; Iron Man is a borderline super-villain; The Fantastic Four have fallen from grace. It’s not really worth mentioning what’s happened in the Ultimate Universe as outside of Ultimate Peter Parker’s death at the hands of the Green Goblin and the subsequent introduction of Miles Morales, they have been mired in mediocrity since the end of Ultimatum caused that Universe to die a slow, agonizing death.
I'm pretty honest when I say that really don't have any clue about what is happening here so since you seem to know more about this event than I can you please tell me what the fuck is happening here and what numbers and in which order do I have to read to understand it, kinda immersed myself in the Convergence event these past days also WTF does the Titans from Attack on Titans doing in the Secret Wars 00 fighting against Spider-Man and the Avengers or that's a different story ?, as you can see am so damn confused ???
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 07, 2015, 01:10:57 pm
Okay, I'll try to sum things up for you (SPOILERS AHEAD PEOPLE!!!!):
Worlds have been converging from alternate universes. When they meet, the only way to survive is to destroy the other planet before it collides with your own. The heroes tried all other alternative available to them before destroying other worlds, but nothing worked. So they had no choice. They saved the world, but destroyed their own souls and morale in the process by doing what they had to do. And then had to continue doing it as more worlds collided in what they called "incursion events".
But now, when there was a multitude of alternate universes, there was only 2 left: The main Marvel Universe, and the Ultimate Universe. And those numbers dropped suddenly, so something drastic happened out there. What Secret Wars #1 was, was those last two universes collided, and getting destroyed.
The last issue of New Avengers also revealed that The Beyonders are behind the incursions. The race of beings where the original Beyonder, that made the original Secret Wars happen, came from.
Where Secret Wars goes from here, seems to be the survivors we saw. It looks like there will also be survivors from other universes, as well. And they are once again going to be pitted against each other on a Battleworld.
So basically, it's Marvel's Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 07, 2015, 01:16:48 pm
This was freaking awesome, too. This was the final issue of New Avengers, which leads right into Secret Wars #1.
Doom has always been a complete bad-ass, and moments like this is why:
"For I will erase your name from history!" Such a Doom line.
Man, I'm enjoying the hell out of this. I hope the rest of the series can hold up to this stellar opening.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on May 07, 2015, 01:39:25 pm
I remember that part, it happened at the New Avengers 33 and yes Doom is the biggest badass in the Marvel Universe, other hero or villain would be scared in that situation but not him, really hope that he continue the same way after the reboot and seriously we need a spoiler option in the reply's section, not for me but for the rest of the users that read comics too, where can I ask for it ?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 07, 2015, 02:16:07 pm
I placed spoiler warnings before the explanation. I don't think we have the spoiler tags on this message board, though.
And we still don't know if Doom or the Beyonders won that battle. Doom did defeat the original Beyonder. But then he also had the extra power of Galactus that he stole, that time.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: foxhack on May 07, 2015, 09:07:15 pm
Thanks but I downloaded my digital copy after I wrote my last message and yes that page is so freaking awesome by the way here is the page (http://i.imgur.com/5kky1dK.jpg) in better quality in case somebody want it to read it too also have searched for some more information about this reboot and really love the opinion of this writer:
*twitch*
*twitch*
HIIIICKMAAAAAAAN!!!!!!!
WHAT THE FUCK IS CRUSHER CREEL DOING THERE?! WHY ISN'T HE WITH TITANIA?! WHAT THE FUCK IS THE SANDMAN DOING THERE?! HE'S A REFORMED VILLAIN! HE'S NEUTRAL! WHAT THE FUCK IS LIZARD DOING THERE?! HE'S THE LIZARD, HE DOESN'T GIVE A SHIT ABOUT EVERYONE ELSE! WHY THE FUCK IS OSBORN no wait, Osborn would be there, he probably brought snacks for everyone and maybe even baked a cake for later.
... where was I? Oh yeah.
WHY THE FUCK IS FISK EVEN THERE?!
W... WHAT IS THIS? JUST... DID THE WRITER REALLY NOT GIVE A DAMN ABOUT PREVIOUS STORIES? DID HE NOT DO HIS RESEARCH?
JUST... AGH!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 07, 2015, 09:34:00 pm
Ignoring continuity has been the state of comics for the last half-decade, unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on May 20, 2015, 02:29:03 pm
Has been some days since my last visit to this thread where I have a lot to read but what I don't have is time to do it, need to make a space between the anime, manga, games, porn, work, pinterest and even the real life to acomplish this before the Convergence event reaches is final line, have the following numbers in the list and those from the Marvel event waiting for me, damn I do miss those old times where the only way to read my comics was only in paper format :(
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on May 28, 2015, 10:03:18 am
The month is ending and also the Convergence event because the latest numbers of this one has been released and as far as I know from some friends new numbers are coming from some number called DC Sneak Peek, will have to deal with these later cause right now have a lot to read and then can continue will all those numbers from the Marvel universe that haven't read which by this time have to be more than 30, damn need to make time from nowhere :o
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on May 28, 2015, 06:49:26 pm
I really liked the Infinity Inc. and Justice Society of America Convergence issues. And man did it feel like they were setting up for a new Infinity Inc. series. Just read the following pages, and tell me that's not what this felt like. But the Previews solicits came out today, so I know for a fact one isn't happening. What a let-down after such a good read from both issues.
The Shazam issue was really good, too. Felt just like an issue from Ordway's Power of Shazam series from the 90s. Good stuff.
As for the main series issue...what was the point of all of that? They touted the return of the Multiverse, as if it was gone. But it definetly wasn't gone, we know that from Multiversity and Earth 2. Am I missing something here?
And why did we not see the battle where the heroes went back in time to fix the original Crisis?!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on June 01, 2015, 11:55:38 am
Started to read the Sneak Peek numbers this past weekend just to be sure if in one of these I can see more about the Earth 2 superheroes, why ?, because I kinda like more this universe and because Power Girl is over there also the planet where they used to live was destroyed, was lucky enough to see more about it in the Sneek Peak - Earth 2 Society but even when I have read the number several times there are still some questions or events that I didn't understand, guess that I'll have to wait to the Earth-2 Society #1, damn :-\
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: jsoup on June 04, 2015, 04:02:37 am
I can't say I buy or collect many comics, but since getting a Nook this previous Christmas, I've been tracking down different titles I've been interested in.
Shotgunned all of Fables up to current hardcover release. All of Dial H for Hero from original to New 52. All of Arkham Unhinged. All of Injustice: Gods Among us up to last released complete volume. All of the Avatar: The Last Airbender comics (I think there is one more volume on the way). First two complete editions of Elfquest. All of Atomic Robo. Various Warcraft graphic novels. And all of Dungeons & Dragons: Forgotten Realms Classics (three volumes, supposedly there is more?).
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on June 10, 2015, 04:56:40 pm
I neither do both things but damn love to read as much as possible cause when I was a kiddo had to wait even two years just to see the latest numbers of my superheroes translated to my primary language and now I can do it as soon as they are public anyway the latest numbers of Sneak Peek has finally been released, where as soon as I noticed this I found and read the one about Starfire, gotta love the cover of it and the content specially the draw are fucking gorgeous, will have to make some time to read the rest this afternoon ;D
... really want to read the Ultimates 1 this line of Marvel is my favorite ;)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on October 14, 2015, 02:18:33 pm
Going in today to look at the next wave of new Marvel. But the last week's wave of New Marvel didn't impress me at all. The only one I liked was Invincible Iron Man #1, it felt like a well-written comic (although Madame Masque as the first villain isn't exactly pulling me in). All the rest of the issues felt spastic and kiddied-down, didn't like them at all. And what the hell is going on with Peter Parker? Even the comic itself pointed out that he's now Tony Stark light. Peter Parker will always be a loveable loser to me, not some cock-sure CEO that orders his minions around to be Spider-Man for him.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on October 14, 2015, 02:26:04 pm
Going in today to look at the next wave of new Marvel. But the last week's wave of New Marvel didn't impress me at all. The only one I liked was Invincible Iron Man #1, it felt like a well-written comic (although Madame Masque as the first villain isn't exactly pulling me in). All the rest of the issues felt spastic and kiddied-down, didn't like them at all. And what the hell is going on with Peter Parker? Even the comic itself pointed out that he's now Tony Stark light. Peter Parker will always be a loveable loser to me, not some cock-sure CEO that orders his minions around to be Spider-Man for him.
Can I have your impression of Avengers 00 for me it was pretty good and my favorite of the latest releases ;)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on October 14, 2015, 03:14:36 pm
I didnt forget those. In the Netherlands we only get those 8 translated to dutch (for now).
I might try a few again.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on October 14, 2015, 04:03:43 pm
Going in today to look at the next wave of new Marvel. But the last week's wave of New Marvel didn't impress me at all. The only one I liked was Invincible Iron Man #1, it felt like a well-written comic (although Madame Masque as the first villain isn't exactly pulling me in). All the rest of the issues felt spastic and kiddied-down, didn't like them at all. And what the hell is going on with Peter Parker? Even the comic itself pointed out that he's now Tony Stark light. Peter Parker will always be a loveable loser to me, not some cock-sure CEO that orders his minions around to be Spider-Man for him.
Can I have your impression of Avengers 00 for me it was pretty good and my favorite of the latest releases ;)
The Avengers felt like the same spastic, kiddied-down crap to me. And I have been an Avengers fan since the 80s.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 04, 2016, 10:18:37 am
Fox Apologizes for X-Men Poster Promoting Women's Violence (http://www.avclub.com/article/fox-apologizes-those-x-men-posters-jennifer-lawren-237723)
Really? It's a super-hero movie. Violence is kind of essential to the genre.
My question to the fem-nazis that seem to want to enforce their views on everyone else: Why do you think it's okay for men to be beat up in a super-hero movie? Why only pick out the women? Equality, right?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on June 04, 2016, 11:09:08 am
So now the male villains cannot hit any super heroines in action movies, really ?, so I guess what will come next is that we no longer gonna see more females in this kind of genre, seriously this is going nuts, hope that this bullshit can't reach the comics :-\
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 20, 2016, 03:57:41 pm
This is a fantastic story that deserves the same recognition that some of the best Amazing Spider-Man storylines get.
It really tugged at the heartstrings with Vermin. He was a villain, technically, but he was more like a victim in this. You found out why he was a villain and what drove him to such hatred. I won't give it away here, but it is definitely worth reading.
And then on top of it, we see Harry Osborn spiral out of sanity and the resurgence of his Green Goblin persona. During this, he attacks Spider-Man and puts him under a hallucinatory drug. And we see the demons that Peter Parker has been holding back all these years.
Great story that dives into the psyche's of these characters and really does a great job of expressing the frustration and tragedy of these characters. Check these out while the issues are still cheap (90s stuff seems to be on the rise).
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 22, 2016, 03:52:18 pm
Pretty good story, that basically directly continues from what happened in DC Rebirth #1 as Wally West goes to his former teammates, trying to get them to remember him and their old lives.
But as I'm reading it, there is some stuff I have to question:
1. Who the hell is the girl in the green hood, and how was she an original Titan?
2. Where's Cyborg and Beast Boy in the original line-up flashbacks?
3. Why is Dick Grayson wearing Tim Drake's Robin outfit in the flashbacks?
I don't think these are just errors that were overlooked, I think they tie-into the "10 years missing" storyline. I'm guessing that the girl in the green cloak is somehow tied to whoever it is that stole 10 years from the DC Universe. And I think the Robin costume and Beast Boy being missing also are intended errors to the timeline meant to stand out.
What are your thoughts on this issue?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: redblaze57 on June 22, 2016, 10:40:42 pm
As far as i have figured out the girl in the green hood is a character called Omen, apparently she's from the original Teen Titans run back in the 60's, died in gradiation day story aND ca me back in the Blakes Night story arc. If they are taking from that original lineup! Beast boy and cyborg were apparently not apart of the team back then. I have no answer for the robin mixup though. I've been reading a lot of the DC Rebirth actually so far what i've read has been really good. The one that surprisesme the most is the Action Comics series. That one hit the ground running
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on June 27, 2016, 02:41:36 pm
I'm having withdrawals from the excellent Flash TV Show! I need some more Flash!
So I ordered a crapload of Flash comics from CCL last week. I got all the essential Wally West issues up to the Dark Flash Saga. I didn't get to Geoff John's run, that will be my next target. But I did get the Born to Run storyline, Race Against Time, Chain Lightning, and Dark Flash storylines. I already had the Terminal Velocity (Impulse) storyline. I also got the early issues where he fights Vandal Savage, and the first issue of his new costume. Can't wait for them to get here so I can read them!
That wasn't all, though. I also swung by my Dad's house and borrowed his copy of the 1990 Flash TV Series and have been watching that. While not nearly as good as the modern series, it was pretty damn entertaining by 1990 standards. So far, my favorite episode is the one where he has to take on a 1950s super-villain that cryogenically froze himself to appear in 1990; The Ghost. He ends up having to team-up with a 1950s hero called Nightshade that has to come out of retirement to fight his old nemesis. I'm in the middle of an excellent time-travel episode where he's flung 10 years into the future, and the city is run by a tyrant. That one has been pretty good, too.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 14, 2016, 04:09:41 pm
***SPOILERS AHEAD***
So, Civil War II #3 came out yesterday. And I'm surprised no one is talking about it, considering the big death that happened. Pretty shocking stuff with the way it all went down, too.
So do you guys think Barton should be held accountable for his actions? Or do you think it was justified since Banner literally asked him to do it?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on July 14, 2016, 05:37:41 pm
So, Civil War II #3 came out yesterday. And I'm surprised no one is talking about it, considering the big death that happened. Pretty shocking stuff with the way it all went down, too.
Still can't believe that he is dead, really didn't expected to happen at least not this fast.
So do you guys think Barton should be held accountable for his actions? Or do you think it was justified since Banner literally asked him to do it?
Hawkeye was asked to do it and he accepted, for the court and the rest of the world he is guilty but Banner asked him, he could ask that favor to another Avenger but he chose him a simple human over the rest of the Super Heroes, so am cool with the actions, you can't ask this kind a favors to everybody, guess that he saw Barton as a friend.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 17, 2016, 02:16:12 am
Read these today. Damn! Fan-freaking-tastic! This is why I'm a DC fan. Great super-hero epics that can't be matched.
The first story deals with a public growing weary of super-hero battles and distrusting the superhuman population. With no Superman to guide them, the JLA stumbles as the mysterious and powerful puppetmaster continues to pull the strings, staying one step ahead until the ultimate, climactic, and epic final battle against a foe more powerful than any they had encountered before.
Another Nail is a time-travel story that blends a great JLA superhero story with fantasy science fiction in the best way. And acts as a direct sequel to the first story.
Both are incredible reads and must-haves for any DC fan.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: gf78 on July 19, 2016, 12:32:11 pm
Read these today. Damn! Fan-freaking-tastic! This is why I'm a DC fan. Great super-hero epics that can't be matched.
The first story deals with a public growing weary of super-hero battles and distrusting the superhuman population. With no Superman to guide them, the JLA stumbles as the mysterious and powerful puppetmaster continues to pull the strings, staying one step ahead until the ultimate, climactic, and epic final battle against a foe more powerful than any they had encountered before.
Another Nail is a time-travel story that blends a great JLA superhero story with fantasy science fiction in the best way. And acts as a direct sequel to the first story.
Both are incredible reads and must-haves for any DC fan.
I read both of these long ago. Both are damn fine books. It's unfortunate though that DC has to use the "Elseworlds" label to make stories this great. Oh..and Alan Davis is one of my favorite comic artists. He's right up there with other classics like Brian Boland and Arthur Adams. Art Adams cover to Classic X-Men #1 is an all-time favorite of mine.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on July 20, 2016, 02:24:53 pm
Because I like different comics than you cats, I wanted to show this off. This shit is fun. I love the bad jokes. Now, I need to find a Tick collection.
So now that AT&T owns Warner Bros., that means they also own DC Comics.
Do you think DC Comics will turn into what Marvel has since Disney bought them out? Will we lose the traditional comic universe we've always loved for a more modernized universe, like Marvel has done?
I certainly hope not. Disney buying Marvel may have been great for the movies, but not for the comics. The comics have gone downhill for a while at Marvel (though I admit, that very recently, Marvel seems to be making a bit of a comeback).
What do you guys think about it?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on November 20, 2016, 12:09:27 pm
Kinda interesting and funny what you say cause from a while ago I don't refer this companies by their real names, I now know them as the Walt Disney Company and the Warner Bros Company also it appears that am not the only one that thinks the same way, just take a look at some of those threads that 4chan has at their Win-O' Threads anyway Marvel comics is doing maybe not an awesome returning but they sure are doing a nice comeback, have been reading a couple of their latest releases even when I have access to all of their comics and without a doubt Amazing Spider-Man - Renew Your Vows and The Clone Conspiracy took my full attention ;)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on December 31, 2016, 08:51:58 pm
***MARVEL SPOILERS AHEAD***
I'm really not liking Marvel. I swear they're intent on killing off all of their classic characters.
Wolverine, Jean Grey, and Professor Xavier have already been killed off. And Thor, hasn't actually been the God of Thunder for a while, now. Jane Foster is.
Now, in Civil War II, they've killed off Hulk and Iron Man. And at the same time, over in Inhumans vs. X-Men, they killed Cyclops. Also at the same time, the Venom Symbiote has attached to some character we've never even heard of before (this is after Flash Thompson, even).
I understand that they're trying to bring a younger audience, and add some diversity to the Marvel Universe. I have no problem with that. Marvel has always been more diverse than most comic companies. They've always had strong roles for women, black, and Asian characters. What I don't like, is doing it at the expense of their well-established characters. Why in the hell kill off your biggest money-makers and alienate you're already established fanbase?! Marvel used to be able to both create new characters, and keep their mainstream characters going.
I swear, they had better leave Peter Parker alone!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: doafan on January 02, 2017, 10:57:48 am
I swear, they had better leave Peter Parker alone!
He is still alive and now we have Ben Reilly which by the way is my favorite Spider-Man back ;D
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on March 05, 2017, 02:45:56 pm
edited.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on March 19, 2017, 02:31:02 pm
R.I.P. Bernie Wrightson
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: fazerco on April 28, 2017, 01:31:33 pm
The Dutch translated marvel comics arent anymore. They didnt't sell well so after 8 to 11 comics its over.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: justin8301 on May 12, 2017, 03:13:10 pm
So question about rules and such... I have a bunch of comics im looking to sell. but I'd totally be open to trading for games. The markplace rules say its ok to post nongame items as long as its with game related items.... Im not really looking to sell any games, but totally open to trading comics for games... do you think it would be ok to post it there, or is there another place here that would be better suited?
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: soera on May 12, 2017, 04:47:22 pm
I personally dont mind seeing occasional other items available.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 18, 2017, 04:52:52 pm
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: pzeke on July 18, 2017, 07:58:18 pm
Quote from: cosmicbooknews
In addition, Ike Perlmutter is said to have demanded the removal of the characters from games and merchandise.
This I didn't know. Perhaps now we'll get some X-Men characters in Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite...if only as DLC... Maybe.
Anyway, I don't read/collect comics anymore, but do try to keep updated as much as possible, and Marvel was really going down the crapper (not like DC is doing any better, honestly).
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 19, 2017, 10:13:42 am
In addition, Ike Perlmutter is said to have demanded the removal of the characters from games and merchandise.
This I didn't know. Perhaps now we'll get some X-Men characters in Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite...if only as DLC... Maybe.
Anyway, I don't read/collect comics anymore, but do try to keep updated as much as possible, and Marvel was really going down the crapper (not like DC is doing any better, honestly).
DC is doing leaps and bounds better. A few years back, when New 52 was happening, I was pretty much done with DC. But since Rebirth, they're books have been stellar and it feels like the real DC Universe again.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: pzeke on July 19, 2017, 05:25:06 pm
DC is doing leaps and bounds better. A few years back, when New 52 was happening, I was pretty much done with DC. But since Rebirth, they're books have been stellar and it feels like the real DC Universe again.
Yeah, that's what I actually meant with that comment. I actually forgot that that ended a year ago, IIRC. My mistake for not being more specific.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on July 19, 2017, 06:47:47 pm
I haven't been much of a Marvel guy in years...well, decades actually, but I'm not opposed to them stiffing studios like Fox and Sony of new content to use in the hopes that rights revert back to them. Same with Universal. At least Sony had the good sense to restructure things and put Spider-Man into the MCU. I seriously doubt Fox will do anything except run their licensed properties into the ground like they did with the FF. Granted the DC Cinematic Universe doesn't look much better IMO (not counting the Dark Knight Trilogy and Wonder Woman, everything else looks horribad). What I can't fathom is how Fox, Sony or whoever can say anything about characters like Wolverine being put in games or including him in toy lines? If I were Marvel I'd be like "piss off, we'll make as many Wolverine toys as we want". :P
As long as Fiege, Gunn, and the Russos don't get too crazy with their liberties then the MCU should be just fine for the next few years. Again, I've not been much of a Marvel guy for a good long time comics wise but I love Love LOVE the MCU and what they've done with it for the most part. As for the comics side, the last thing I picked up from Marvel was Secret Wars (just the main series, none of the tie-ins). I'll probably pick up that Legacies or whatever it's called but probably none of the tie-ins.
Also, in regards to that, I noticed they've gone back to legacy numbering again?! I guess high numbers are cool again for Marvel since DC restored Action and Detective's numbering (though those New 52 issues should NOT have counted towards the totals! >:(). Action #1000 is just over the horizon with Detective not too far behind so I guess Marvel had to copycat that because I saw that Amazing Spider-Man is fast approaching #800. :P
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: kamikazekeeg on August 24, 2017, 04:23:40 am
Don't read many comics these days, but came across an interesting sounding book which is just a short 6 issue series from the guy who did Saga and Y: The Last Man. I generally dug it, I like this fictional setting of America invading Canada and set in the future so there is some cool tech. It's short so I don't want to spoil anything, but it's got pretty good art, violent, and its very Canadian. One of the characters speaks in French most of the time so you don't understand what he is saying and they don't translate it in a sidebar lol
I'd love for them to return to this world as it has interesting possibilities beyond it's Canadian setting.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on August 24, 2017, 08:47:51 pm
Don't read many comics these days, but came across an interesting sounding book which is just a short 6 issue series from the guy who did Saga and Y: The Last Man. I generally dug it, I like this fictional setting of America invading Canada and set in the future so there is some cool tech. It's short so I don't want to spoil anything, but it's got pretty good art, violent, and its very Canadian. One of the characters speaks in French most of the time so you don't understand what he is saying and they don't translate it in a sidebar lol
I'd love for them to return to this world as it has interesting possibilities beyond it's Canadian setting.
We Stand On Guard from Image Comics for the curious. ;)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: kamikazekeeg on August 24, 2017, 09:01:56 pm
Don't read many comics these days, but came across an interesting sounding book which is just a short 6 issue series from the guy who did Saga and Y: The Last Man. I generally dug it, I like this fictional setting of America invading Canada and set in the future so there is some cool tech. It's short so I don't want to spoil anything, but it's got pretty good art, violent, and its very Canadian. One of the characters speaks in French most of the time so you don't understand what he is saying and they don't translate it in a sidebar lol
I'd love for them to return to this world as it has interesting possibilities beyond it's Canadian setting.
We Stand On Guard from Image Comics for the curious. ;)
Ack, realized that I forgot to put the title in because I usually just use a picture with it in it lol
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on March 14, 2018, 02:01:08 am
Star Wars Infinities Omnibus is a collection of all the Infinities series comics which are essentially the retelling of each of the three original trilogy movies if something major went differently during the course of the story. For A New Hope that big event is the Death Star not getting destroyed, for Empire Strikes Back it is Luke dying on Hoth, and Return of the Jedi it starts with the negotiations between Leia disguised as a bounty hunter and Jabba going south fast due to C-3PO being put out of commission due to Jabba hitting him harder than he did in the movie which results in him being unable to continue translating the deal.
I wont spoil what transpires after these changes to the story, but in the case of A New Hope it is by far the most believable, well written, and interesting of the three stories. There is a part during the climax at the end which seems very uncharacteristic of one of the characters, but it is really cool nonetheless. The events following Luke's death in Empire Strikes back are interesting and by far the funniest of the three stories, but was not nearly as well written as the story told in A New Hope, and the ending just felt very anticlimactic and rushed. The retelling of Return of the Jedi is the worst of the three stories, with the writer trying and failing at convincing the reader that certain events would have had a way bigger outcome then they actually did. Not only that, but it didn't have the same logical flow the other two stories had, and the ending left a lot to be desired while also having a moment that literally made me face palm.
Because this omnibus starts with episode IV, then V, and finally VI, the quality of the content goes down hill the more you read which is never something you want in a book or comic. Despite this, overall, this was a very interesting, fun read despite it being completely irrelevant to both the old EU canon and especially the new Disney Canon. In the end it is a collection of "what if" scenarios that are fun to read and ponder on while you read, if nothing else.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on March 18, 2018, 11:08:29 pm
The Tales of the Jedi comics which chronicle various tales of high profile Jedi and Sith from the Old Republic era of Star Wars are among the most revered and sought after of the old Star Wars EU stories. However, upon reading the various comics included in this Omnibus, I am left wondering why they are so highly spoken of. This is coming from someone who has mostly enjoyed Old Republic source material, mainly the two KOTOR games and the Darth Bane trilogy of books. I will go over each of the included stories in the Omnibus individually.
The Golden Age of the Sith: This comic does a good job of introducing people to Sith Culture and the power struggles that drove their society and eventually the succession of a dead Sith leader Marka Ragnos. The plot revolves around an EU event known as the Great Hyperspace War, which is given its name by it taking place as a result of a hyper space lane discovered by the two main characters, Dav and Jori, who find a route from the Republic to the Sith homeworld of Korriban. From there, Naga Sadow, a powerful Sith Lord, attacks the Republic, starting the conflict.
In summary this all sounds awesome, but I found nearly everything about this story uninteresting and uninspiring. The characters, the art, the writing, and the way the plot is executed never rise above mediocre. The only thing that I really took away from this story was a greater appreciation of life during the pioneering days of hyperspace travel and how dangerous it was, and also a better understanding of who the Sith are. Other than that I was mostly bored the entire time I read through this.
The Fall of the Sith Empire: Taking place during the Great Hyperspace War, this story made even less sense than the previous one, which includes all the characters from the Golden Age of the Sith. Particularly Dav and Jori, whom we are told are force sensitive, but they are never really shown to be that competent or skilled in any way related to the force. This is made even more confusing when they best other characters that are skilled and proven in the force. On top of that various plot points fall flat and others just feel rushed. If you haven't picked up that I am even less a fan of this story than the last you'd be correct.
Ulic Qel-Droma and the Beast Wars of Onderon: This was definitely the best story in this omnibus, although I never found it to be amazing in any way, just above average mostly. It is about three young jedi who are sent by their master to war torn planet Onderon where they are instructed to facilitate peace between the established government and civilization of Onderon and the tribes of wild beast riders that ride massive dragon-like aliens they use as mounts in attacking the much more advanced Onderon civilization.
There were several twists throughout this story as well as its analysis of political and philosophical topics that are applicable beyond the Star Wars Universe. These aspects made the story interesting mostly, as well as the various characters who all felt distinct in their own way and important to the plot throughout. However, one very disappointing part of this comic was the main antagonist and them being more of an annoyance than an actual threat at any point. There is also another character that I fell was vastly under utilized who could have remedied this problem. The art was also okay, but definitely the narrative is what drove this story to be the best in this collection.
The Saga of Nomi Sunrider: The final story of this omnibus is about a force sensitive woman, Nomi who is married to a jedi, whom is killed by a group of criminals who are trying to steal some rare crystals in their possession. The crystals are sought after because they are used to construct lightsabers and they were meant as a gift by Nomi's fallen husband to be given to a Jedi master, Thon, as a sort of offering to have him train her husband. His dying words to his wife is to have her complete his quest and train as a Jedi herself since she herself is force sensitive, albeit untrained in the ways of the force. The story is about her and her infant daughter as they travel to train under the Jedi master while being pursued by the group of criminals who are trying to steal the crystals.
I found this one more entertaining than Golden Age of the Sith and Fall of the Sith Empire, but not by much. Nomi is a fairly bland character, her daughter while being told is important is never actually shown to be important, and the plot about the criminals pursuing her is an uninteresting plot device which doesn't inspire to continue reading. The story was not all bad though as there were a few surprises, but nothing that saves this comic from being below average at best.
My overall thoughts on this Omnibus are not favorable; I feel like none of the stories were that great, although Beast Wars of Onderon was a decent entry among three other very bland tales. I know the price on this Omnibus are up there with the more expensive entries in Dark Horse's OOP Star Wars Omnibus series, mostly because outside the individual paperback copies, there is no other way to read these, yet. I'd either wait for Marvel to republish these under their Epic Collection Legends Omnibuses or pick up the trade paperbacks which are cheaper overall and allow to to skip over the more lackluster stories in this collection.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on March 21, 2018, 02:11:23 am
Following The Last Jedi and its certain destruction of the new, sequel trilogy and its attempted destruction of the original trilogy, I have firmly rejected the new cannon that Disney has created. Given Disney's obvious misunderstanding of the Star Wars Universe and its even more obvious motivation to put marketability and profits before the quality of the content itself, I have flocked to the old, now non-cannon EU for my source of quality Star wars matieral. For me, the rich EU established for over 30-years prior to Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm is the true cannon. Spanning millennia of story fleshed out by a ton of novels, comics, video games, movies and other media there is so much to absorb and enjoy about the old EU. It is so fleshed out that you could spend the rest of your life focusing on it and completely ignore the fact that Disney is quickly destroying this franchise, but I digress. I've read a lot of Old Republic EU stuff and a decent about of empire and post empire material, but a lot of what happens decades and beyond in the storyline is somewhat of an enigma to me. That is why I decided to start reading this very well received series, Star Wars Legacy.
Since starting Legacy yesterday I have barely been able to put it down; the more I read, the better it gets. The best way I can describe this and how amazing it is, is to say if Star Wars and Cowboy Bebop had a baby, it would be this series! Not only that, but there are a ton of Jedi, Sith, criminals, bounty hunters, and quarky alien characters, all crammed in a story that stays very true to the Star Wars mythos while offering a ton of new ideas and takes on the Star Wars universe.
I certainly do not want to spoil anything that happens in this series thus far, but the story revolves around wayward, former Jedi Padawan, Cade Skywalker as he comes to grips with his own problems and desires while also grappling with his legacy as a Skywalker, and the importance he plays in the giant galactic conflict taking place around him. Cade is a very different and conflicted character within the Star Wars universe, unlike anything else we've seen. His interactions and chemistry with many of the other characters is excellent and he is an incredibly likable, interesting, and believable protagonist. Similarly, the main bad guy, Darth Krayt is an excellent, flawed villain thus far. And all around them are other great characters, all feeling important and necessary to everything going on around them. In terms of the story there has barely been a dull or uninteresting moment the whole series. Everything has been wonderfully written with no plot holes I've noticed thus far, and the narrative has been consistent with the old EU.
I honestly do not have a bad thing to say about this series so far. Book 1 encompasses the first 19-issues of Legacy of which there are 50 total broken up into 3 hardcover books. There are also trade paperbacks that are broken up into more volumes, but this is the one I've been reading. With me only being a little over a third into the series there is still a lot of room for things to go bad in terms of plot and writing, but hopefully this series remains the follow up to the original trilogy that I never knew I wanted. I know there is a ton of material that takes place chronologically before it in the old EU, but luckily this series, which takes place a whopping 125-years after the events of Return of the Jedi, does a good job of explaining a lot that happens in the incredible amount of material that takes place before it in the timeline. While I do have a fairly good idea of what takes place before Legacy in the old EU, there is a ton I have not read, but I have yet to get lost or confused while reading this.
Whether you enjoy Disney's new cannon or you hate it and want to read something a lot more mature and less PC, this is a series worth checking out. I am going to be hitting Book 2 hard tomorrow and will probably have a review up for it by the end of the week. I hope I have just as positive things to say about it as I did with book 1 as this series is shaping up to be one of my favorites, if not my absolute favorite piece of pre-Disney Star Wars EU material.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on March 23, 2018, 10:45:17 pm
Just finished the 2nd book for Star Wars Legacy which included vol. 20 through 36 and the series is still going very strong. While not as entertaining overall as the first book, this one for better or worse helped establish more of the subplots going on which are definitely relevant to the overall story, but just aren't as interesting as the main plot involving Cade Skywalker, his companions, and the Sith they are fighting against. There have also been a lot more references to past expanded universe material, specifically content introduced or exclusive to the comics. While both are pretty well explained in Legacy, I couldn['t help but think I'd enjoyed the references made if I was more aware of the expanded universe within the comics before Legacy. Specifically there is one character that makes an appearance who has been in various comics whom I thought was incredibly interesting and awesome, but I felt like I would have appreciated her more had I read the content before Legacy that she appeared in. There have been few dull moments in the 16 volumes this book includes and I am dying to know how this series concludes with the third and final book!
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on April 09, 2018, 11:53:20 pm
The third and final book of Legacy and the concluding series Legacy: War, this one was pretty good, however it was the weakest of all three books due to some questionable and rushed writing, new aspects introduced that weren't very well explained, and various plot conveniences that just seemed lazy. Despite this the general story was good and had some interesting twists along the way, as well as an ending that had a bit of ambiguity which balanced out an otherwise happy ending. On top of that various character arks came full circle which I really enjoyed as well as other characters redeeming themselves which added to the satisfying ending.
One overall gripe I have with this book, but Legacy in general is the artists depiction of action in the frames which really forced the reader to imagine quite a bit about what was happening during lightsaber duels, space battles and the various other action sequences which seemed grossly under developed and realized in the book. Despite this, the story and what was happening was still mostly entertaining and as I said in my review on Book 1, this is the direction I wish Star Wars would have taken rather than Disney rebooting the entire series, ignoring 30-years of a rich expanded universe including the events of Legacy.
People who defend The Last Jedi often site the massive fan backlash as a result of people just wanting more of the same while shirking at anything that is different. The Legacy series is very different than anything else in the Star Wars universe, even within the expanded universe content. Cade Skywalker is almost an antihero who constantly straddles the line between light and dark, as do various other characters throughout this series. Not only that, but Legacy is the first realized piece of Star Wars fiction to really develop gray jedi, or neutral force users that do not embrace either the light or the dark, but a balance between the two. Going back to Cade, he is also a wreckless drug addict throughout most of the series which is explained very convincingly and makes sense with his character. Mix this in with themes concerning genocide, chemical warfare, shaky alliances, blending the old republic with the current era, sex, and madness and you have something vastly different that also stays true to the source material and overall theme of the content it is based off of.
If I had to give Legacy an overall rating I'd give it a solid 8/10; the series drags on a bit too long at certain parts, the writing can be spotty at times, and the action sequences are a bit underwhelming/under developed at times, but beyond on that you have one of the best pieces of old expanded universe canon even put to paper. This was an excellent read and one that I'd highly recommend to anyone wanting to see Star Wars done differently, but correctly.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on February 07, 2019, 11:40:15 pm
It's been a while since I read some Star Wars comics, and this one, Star Wars Omnibus: Rise of the Sith, was the last one I left off on, probably about 6-months ago. The comics in this collection all concern events that take place leading up to Star Wars Episode 1, introducing various major and minor characters from that film and given them some back story. Since these are individual comics I will review each of them briefly.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: The Aurorient Express and Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan: Last Stand on Ord Mandell: These are actually two separate comics, but I am reviewing them together because they both revolve around the relationship between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, several years before the events of Star Wars Episode 1. Also, both stories are fairly uninteresting and do little to establish either character anymore than the films do, and also contribute little to building their relationship as it exists in Episode 1. Essentially both stories are about assignments that master and padowan are given by the Jedi Council, one involving a barge with an explosive on it and the other involves a dispute with an alien species on Ord Mandell. Both are fairly boring, and honestly unless you are just aching to hear more about what Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon were up to in the earlier years of their relationship as master and padowan, then I'd really give these ones a pass.
Jedi Council: Acts of War: This one is somewhat similar to the the previous two; Jedi are alerted to a serious situation in a Republic system and have to go and resolve it. However, this time it's decided that a bunch of Jedi masters on the Jedi Council have to get involved as well, leading to sort of an all star crew of Jedi badasses investigating issues with a war-like species attacking another group within the same system. It turns out that Darth Sidious is behind the whole thing, and his motives for causing the crisis was to remove the tyrannical species from the system so they would not be a potential threat to his bigger plan that play out in the prequel films. You get introduced to a lot of the members of the Jedi Council, including some that you never see in the films due to them dying in this comic, with one in particular being somewhat of a bummer since he ends up being really cool. And also like the previous two comics, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are part of this important mission. I don't know, this one is okay, bordering below average, but it's at least better than the previous two comics in this omnibus.
Prelude to Rebellion: This is actually the first part in the Republic series which chronicles the events leading up to and during the clone wars. This portion of the story revolves around one of the Jedi Council members Ki Adi Mundi, the old human-looking guy with the long lumpy looking head, and his life right before joining the Jedi Council which takes place on his home world where he serves as an ambassador for the Jedi on the planet while living his day to day life. Essentially the plot of this one involves a movement of pro Republic, pro technology activists who are using the planet's youth to push their agenda that has more sinister agenda behind the scenes. One of Ki's daughters is a supporter of these activists and ends up getting mixed up with a bad crowd which is further complicated by one of these friend's killing an innocent activist at one of the activist rallies. This ends up becoming Ki trying to get to the bottom of the activist leader's real motives as well as a bunch of illegal shit he's also involved in, while also trying to find and save his daughter. My favorite part about this story is how it really develops Ki's character which prior to reading this I knew nothing about; he is truly a cool, yet very flawed character which makes him very likable and interesting. You get some of his back story as well during his training under Master Yoda when he was younger as well. This one is pretty good, although parts of it are a bit boring. The writing is definitely good and it really explores a lot of different themes well. Definitely recommend checking this one out.
Vow of Justice: This comic also follows Ki Adi Mundi, but this time it takes place while he is a young, cocky, headstrong man fresh out of the Jedi Academy and back on his home planet in order to get revenge on an infamous raider that terrorized innocent farmers during Ki's childhood right before he was taken to be trained as a Jedi. Obviously revenge is not a Jedi trait, and it really shows how different of a character he was from the previous story, which I highly recommend reading before this one since it allows you to better appreciate Ki's character growth from where he is right before Episode 1 as an older, wiser Jedi compared to how he was as a padowan in his young adulthood. He eventually catches up with the raider, but he is not greeted by the same man he knew as a child. This one is pretty short, but still explores some complex themes and also develops Ki more, making him even more likable and interesting. There's no reason to not read this one and serves as a great companion to the previous story.
Darth Maul: This is by far the best story in this entire omnibus. As its title suggests, this one is about everyone's favorite double bladed lightsaber Sith, Darth Maul. While it doesn't go into who Maul is or any sort of origin story, it does establish his character as an insanely powerful warrior that single handedly takes down an entire crime syndicate by himself at the order of Darth Sidious. After reading this one, saying Darth Maul is a total badass is a huge understatement; the guy is practically a force of nature and just destroys anyone that gets in his way, including a really cool force sensitive witch that he does combat with. This comic was extremely good and very entertaining, and does nothing but make the already cool Darth Maul even cooler. It also clearly shows how he was able to take on two experienced Jedi at once in the Phantom Menace.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: wartoy on March 10, 2019, 08:47:19 pm
Been thinking about getting back into comics for some time now not quite sure where to start haven't collected in about 20 years.Still have all my old stuff though about 12,000 books from late 70s to late 90s mostly Marvel and DC My Favorites were Avengers,spider man,Silver Surfer,Quasar,Captain America,Green Lantern,Fantastic four, New Mutants. So much has changed since then I'm kinda lost.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on July 24, 2020, 10:58:37 am
Rise From Your Grave!!
I recently started dabbling in the comic world. I’m not too into the mainstream comic collecting, but I’m loving old 80’s toy/cartoon comics. Star Comics (an imprint of Marvel) did some really cool stuff like He-Man and Thundercats. I’m loving it. I’m looking hard at the Indiana Jones stuff from Marvel. It’s cheap and I’m a big Dr Jones fan.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on July 24, 2020, 12:03:30 pm
I recently started dabbling in the comic world. I’m not too into the mainstream comic collecting, but I’m loving old 80’s toy/cartoon comics. Star Comics (an imprint of Marvel) did some really cool stuff like He-Man and Thundercats. I’m loving it. I’m looking hard at the Indiana Jones stuff from Marvel. It’s cheap and I’m a big Dr Jones fan.
If you're into older stuff, Dark Horse had the Indiana Jones license for years and there's a bunch of stories they've done. I don't believe there's anything collected into a trade or omnibus though so you might have to track down floppies.
Wildstorm/DC had the rights to Thundercats for a while and I do know there are some collected editions of those but they're out of print so you might have go on eBay or scour used book stores. Also, since you mentioned He-Man, did you know that MoTU and Thundercats crossed over? ;)
Pretty affordable trade paperback of the mini-series.
Inter-company crossovers have always been my favorite thing. Some of the ones I've picked up recently include...
Medieval Spawn/Witchblade (2nd series) Rick and Morty VS. Dungeons & Dragons Transformers/Ghostbusters
I saw just recently that they announced Transformers/Back to the Future so we'll see how that goes. There's also a Transformers/My Little Pony crossover due out at the end of the year. :P
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on July 25, 2020, 11:02:18 pm
I recently started dabbling in the comic world. I’m not too into the mainstream comic collecting, but I’m loving old 80’s toy/cartoon comics. Star Comics (an imprint of Marvel) did some really cool stuff like He-Man and Thundercats. I’m loving it. I’m looking hard at the Indiana Jones stuff from Marvel. It’s cheap and I’m a big Dr Jones fan.
If you're into older stuff, Dark Horse had the Indiana Jones license for years and there's a bunch of stories they've done. I don't believe there's anything collected into a trade or omnibus though so you might have to track down floppies.
Wildstorm/DC had the rights to Thundercats for a while and I do know there are some collected editions of those but they're out of print so you might have go on eBay or scour used book stores. Also, since you mentioned He-Man, did you know that MoTU and Thundercats crossed over? ;)
Pretty affordable trade paperback of the mini-series.
Inter-company crossovers have always been my favorite thing. Some of the ones I've picked up recently include...
Medieval Spawn/Witchblade (2nd series) Rick and Morty VS. Dungeons & Dragons Transformers/Ghostbusters
I saw just recently that they announced Transformers/Back to the Future so we'll see how that goes. There's also a Transformers/My Little Pony crossover due out at the end of the year. :P
I like like the trades to read I don’t have to feel like I’m about to break something. I have the He-Man/Thundercats trade. To be perfectly honest, it’s kinda dumb. I really like the MOTU stuff DC has done since 2012. I’d recommend any of it to a friend.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on July 28, 2020, 05:50:41 pm
What app do y’all use to keep up with your collection? I tried Comic Geeks, but it didn’t have everything.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 28, 2020, 06:06:12 pm
What app do y’all use to keep up with your collection? I tried Comic Geeks, but it didn’t have everything.
www.stashmycomics.com
A website used to catalog your collection. All you need is an email to sign-up, doesn't cost a penny. You can keep multiple lists and wishlists. And you can export those lists. Includes details like issue numbers, release dates, writers and artists, cover images, etc. And it even includes a rough estimate for each issue and your whole collection.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on July 31, 2020, 09:11:09 pm
What app do y’all use to keep up with your collection? I tried Comic Geeks, but it didn’t have everything.
www.stashmycomics.com
A website used to catalog your collection. All you need is an email to sign-up, doesn't cost a penny. You can keep multiple lists and wishlists. And you can export those lists. Includes details like issue numbers, release dates, writers and artists, cover images, etc. And it even includes a rough estimate for each issue and your whole collection.
Ive got all 32 books listed on StashmyComics.com. I wish it was just a little more mobile friendly.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on July 31, 2020, 10:46:56 pm
What app do y’all use to keep up with your collection? I tried Comic Geeks, but it didn’t have everything.
www.stashmycomics.com
A website used to catalog your collection. All you need is an email to sign-up, doesn't cost a penny. You can keep multiple lists and wishlists. And you can export those lists. Includes details like issue numbers, release dates, writers and artists, cover images, etc. And it even includes a rough estimate for each issue and your whole collection.
Ive got all 32 books listed on StashmyComics.com. I wish it was just a little more mobile friendly.
An app would be nice, but the website seems to work fine for me. Using Google Chrome on an Android.
These forums on my phone are not. Itty bitty.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on August 03, 2020, 03:45:16 pm
Went a little crazy between doing online orders through Half Price Books and visiting a copycat competitor we have called 2nd & Charles. The focus has been trade compilations of inter-company crossovers and between the two I picked up/ordered quite a few.
On Order:
Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes Tarzan/Carson of Venus (technically not inter-company as they're both Burroughs properties but two different pulp universes) Super Secret Crisis War! 1&2 (Johnny Bravo, PPuff Girls, Ben10, Dexter's Lab, Foster's Home, Billy&Mandy, KND, and others) Ghost/Batgirl (have in single issues, wanted it one volume) Legenderry Green Hornet (part of the larger Legenderry crossover that also has Vampirella and Red Sonja) Harley & Ivy Meet Betty & Veronica Transformers/GI Joe: First Strike Champions (collects the one shots tied to the First Strike series)
Picked Up/Arrived:
Joker/The Mask Swords of Sorrow (All-Female crossover with Red Sonja, Vampirella, Jungle Girl, Dejah Thoris and others) Transformers/GI Joe: First Strike (main series feat. the TF, GI Joe, MASK, ROM and other Hasbro properties) GI Joe vs. Transformers III: The Art of War (have in single issues, wanted in one volume) Mindbender: Witchblade/The Darkness/Aliens/Predator (have in single issues, wanted in one volume) Witchblade/Tomb Raider (One-Shot, non-trade)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on August 03, 2020, 04:09:48 pm
Many comic fans love the story, the artwork, the characters, the continuity, etc. and are readers through and through. Other comic fans just collect for cover art.
But in the last few years I've noticed that the comic market seems to be driven mostly by flippers. Those that speculate on key issues in the hopes that they will go up in value so they can sell those issues later for value.
It seems like ANYTHING that might have any bearing on future stories spikes immediately. And as soon as T.V. or movie news leaks, anything related skyrockets. It's really frustrating as a real comic fan that just wants to read the stuff. But at the same time, I've sold a few issues in my collection that happen to go up to fund other stuff, so I'm not totally against it. It just feels like it's a lot. It feels like it's getting worse than it was in the 90s. At least in the 90s when a book was hot, it got hot to begin with because it was something comic fans wanted to read.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on August 04, 2020, 08:11:34 am
Many comic fans love the story, the artwork, the characters, the continuity, etc. and are readers through and through. Other comic fans just collect for cover art.
But in the last few years I've noticed that the comic market seems to be driven mostly by flippers. Those that speculate on key issues in the hopes that they will go up in value so they can sell those issues later for value.
The specullectors/flippers have been around in comics for a good 30 years now. The market was rife with these morons in the early to mid 90's when Image comics was the hot new publisher. The bottom fell out and they retreated back to the sports card market they unceremoniously ruined, then started making their way back in in the 2000's when the dust had settled. It's the same jackasses who are ruining the video game market as they have more money than sense and only see things as investments.
It seems like ANYTHING that might have any bearing on future stories spikes immediately. And as soon as T.V. or movie news leaks, anything related skyrockets. It's really frustrating as a real comic fan that just wants to read the stuff. But at the same time, I've sold a few issues in my collection that happen to go up to fund other stuff, so I'm not totally against it.
I literally just had this happen to me a couple of weeks ago. The latest issue of Catwoman supposedly has a first appearance of a new character and all of the flippers have snatched up every copy they can and dumped them on eBay. It doesn't help that DC switched away from Diamond to a new distributor and I have a semi-inept shopkeep at my LCS. Long story short, I didn't get that issue when I should have because of an ordering snafu and now I'm stuck either having a hole in my run or paying some asshat an inflated value. >:(
It just feels like it's a lot. It feels like it's getting worse than it was in the 90s. At least in the 90s when a book was hot, it got hot to begin with because it was something comic fans wanted to read.
You and I remember the 90's somewhat differently it seems. One of the things that wore me out to comics and caused me to take a decent sabbatical from them was the never-ending hype Hype HYPE for everything. It wasn't just DC and Marvel, it was Image and damn near everyone else. If they weren't trying to build the next universe, they were looking for ways to outdo themselves with the next bigger and badder thing. Superman "died" and Batman was "broken but let's make Green Lantern go crazy and make Aquaman angsty with a hook hand! X-Men are HUGE so let's give them 4 regular books + one-shots AND minis to boot. Spider-Man comes out almost weekly and since Venom is too popular let's make a truly evil symbiote with Carnage but let's not stop there and make copycats of our own characters! Dark Horse, Malibu, and Valiant all want to build universes. Image was...well it was a mess...
Besides the inter-company crossovers (of which there were plenty in the 90's), I had to pretty much go cold turkey on collecting regular series till the early to mid 2000's. :P
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Cartagia on August 04, 2020, 08:27:30 am
Many comic fans love the story, the artwork, the characters, the continuity, etc. and are readers through and through. Other comic fans just collect for cover art.
But in the last few years I've noticed that the comic market seems to be driven mostly by flippers. Those that speculate on key issues in the hopes that they will go up in value so they can sell those issues later for value.
The specullectors/flippers have been around in comics for a good 30 years now. The market was rife with these morons in the early to mid 90's when Image comics was the hot new publisher. The bottom fell out and they retreated back to the sports card market they unceremoniously ruined, then started making their way back in in the 2000's when the dust had settled. It's the same jackasses who are ruining the video game market as they have more money than sense and only see things as investments.
It seems like ANYTHING that might have any bearing on future stories spikes immediately. And as soon as T.V. or movie news leaks, anything related skyrockets. It's really frustrating as a real comic fan that just wants to read the stuff. But at the same time, I've sold a few issues in my collection that happen to go up to fund other stuff, so I'm not totally against it.
I literally just had this happen to me a couple of weeks ago. The latest issue of Catwoman supposedly has a first appearance of a new character and all of the flippers have snatched up every copy they can and dumped them on eBay. It doesn't help that DC switched away from Diamond to a new distributor and I have a semi-inept shopkeep at my LCS. Long story short, I didn't get that issue when I should have because of an ordering snafu and now I'm stuck either having a hole in my run or paying some asshat an inflated value. >:(
I've been seeing a lot of it in Magic the Gathering and action figures lately - we discussed the NECA TMNT figures over in the toys thread. NECA has really boned the distribution on those.
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It just feels like it's a lot. It feels like it's getting worse than it was in the 90s. At least in the 90s when a book was hot, it got hot to begin with because it was something comic fans wanted to read.
You and I remember the 90's somewhat differently it seems. One of the things that wore me out to comics and caused me to take a decent sabbatical from them was the never-ending hype Hype HYPE for everything. It wasn't just DC and Marvel, it was Image and damn near everyone else. If they weren't trying to build the next universe, they were looking for ways to outdo themselves with the next bigger and badder thing. Superman "died" and Batman was "broken but let's make Green Lantern go crazy and make Aquaman angsty with a hook hand! X-Men are HUGE so let's give them 4 regular books + one-shots AND minis to boot. Spider-Man comes out almost weekly and since Venom is too popular let's make a truly evil symbiote with Carnage but let's not stop there and make copycats of our own characters! Dark Horse, Malibu, and Valiant all want to build universes. Image was...well it was a mess...
Besides the inter-company crossovers (of which there were plenty in the 90's), I had to pretty much go cold turkey on collecting regular series till the early to mid 2000's. :P
I agree. Until we start seeing 5 variant covers, one with special hologram technology I don't think it will be quite like the 90s.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on August 04, 2020, 09:43:05 am
Yes, there were holograms, and speculators, and big events in the 90s. But people wanted to read them. Image was hot because Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee were incredible artists. Death of Superman was hot because it was a story comic fans were flocking to. Venom and Carnage overload was because fans wanted to see more Symbiotes.
Nowadays something gets hot because there's a leak of a movie coming out. Or because it's a first appearance of Spider-Man's cousin's girlfriend that he met once. It's not driven at all by comic fandom and popularity, but rather by speculation only. A lot of people could care less about the content inside.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on August 04, 2020, 10:09:07 am
Many comic fans love the story, the artwork, the characters, the continuity, etc. and are readers through and through. Other comic fans just collect for cover art.
But in the last few years I've noticed that the comic market seems to be driven mostly by flippers. Those that speculate on key issues in the hopes that they will go up in value so they can sell those issues later for value.
The specullectors/flippers have been around in comics for a good 30 years now. The market was rife with these morons in the early to mid 90's when Image comics was the hot new publisher. The bottom fell out and they retreated back to the sports card market they unceremoniously ruined, then started making their way back in in the 2000's when the dust had settled. It's the same jackasses who are ruining the video game market as they have more money than sense and only see things as investments.
It seems like ANYTHING that might have any bearing on future stories spikes immediately. And as soon as T.V. or movie news leaks, anything related skyrockets. It's really frustrating as a real comic fan that just wants to read the stuff. But at the same time, I've sold a few issues in my collection that happen to go up to fund other stuff, so I'm not totally against it.
I literally just had this happen to me a couple of weeks ago. The latest issue of Catwoman supposedly has a first appearance of a new character and all of the flippers have snatched up every copy they can and dumped them on eBay. It doesn't help that DC switched away from Diamond to a new distributor and I have a semi-inept shopkeep at my LCS. Long story short, I didn't get that issue when I should have because of an ordering snafu and now I'm stuck either having a hole in my run or paying some asshat an inflated value. >:(
I've been seeing a lot of it in Magic the Gathering and action figures lately - we discussed the NECA TMNT figures over in the toys thread. NECA has really boned the distribution on those.
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It just feels like it's a lot. It feels like it's getting worse than it was in the 90s. At least in the 90s when a book was hot, it got hot to begin with because it was something comic fans wanted to read.
You and I remember the 90's somewhat differently it seems. One of the things that wore me out to comics and caused me to take a decent sabbatical from them was the never-ending hype Hype HYPE for everything. It wasn't just DC and Marvel, it was Image and damn near everyone else. If they weren't trying to build the next universe, they were looking for ways to outdo themselves with the next bigger and badder thing. Superman "died" and Batman was "broken but let's make Green Lantern go crazy and make Aquaman angsty with a hook hand! X-Men are HUGE so let's give them 4 regular books + one-shots AND minis to boot. Spider-Man comes out almost weekly and since Venom is too popular let's make a truly evil symbiote with Carnage but let's not stop there and make copycats of our own characters! Dark Horse, Malibu, and Valiant all want to build universes. Image was...well it was a mess...
Besides the inter-company crossovers (of which there were plenty in the 90's), I had to pretty much go cold turkey on collecting regular series till the early to mid 2000's. :P
I agree. Until we start seeing 5 variant covers, one with special hologram technology I don't think it will be quite like the 90s.
We do. We see like 20 variants, now, and it doesn't even have to be a special issue. Every issue is like that. Then they get 2nd and 3rd printings with new variants. Variants are the new gimmick covers.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on August 04, 2020, 12:42:35 pm
Yes, there were holograms, and speculators, and big events in the 90s. But people wanted to read them. Image was hot because Todd McFarlane and Jim Lee were incredible artists. Death of Superman was hot because it was a story comic fans were flocking to. Venom and Carnage overload was because fans wanted to see more Symbiotes.
Nowadays something gets hot because there's a leak of a movie coming out. Or because it's a first appearance of Spider-Man's cousin's girlfriend that he met once. It's not driven at all by comic fandom and popularity, but rather by speculation only. A lot of people could care less about the content inside.
I realize this falls into semantics but it's COULDN'T care less. If they could care less, it means they would but I don't think that's what you were intending. ;)
Now, I get what you're saying and we're probably agreeing on our points. I think our tones would be better understood if we were having this discussion in person...lack of context can be killer on a forum. :P I'm just saying the speculation existed back then for a lot of the same reasons. Additionally, people might have been more invested (not materially anyway) because things like the Death of Superman was a pretty radical idea for the time. DC was solidly 2nd fiddle until Image came along and they were sliding into 3rd or worse. They absolutely needed that punch to the gut to stay relevant. His "death" succeeded in getting the attention of non comic fans but in the long term I think it hurt the industry more than it helped because once you kill him off then bring him back, where do you go from there? :o
Image certainly managed to catch lightning in a bottle. With A TON OF little help from Wizard Magazine, the Image founders were portrayed as the plucky underdogs who dared to tell Marvel NO. I mean, there's a shred of truth in that, Marvel thought it was too big to fail (something that Robert Kirkman recently pointed out still goes on to this day). They figured that these guys would fail and then come crawling back to Marvel with their tails tucked between their legs begging for the fealty they once had. Despite the delays they managed to succeed and Marvel even hired back Liefeld and Lee to help them spearhead the whole Heroes Reborn thing (to which we got super Chonkyboi Captain America from ;D). Amazing art might have been what made them succeed at first but they started putting out too much stuff (especially the Liefeld group) and the books had too many clone-artists who just weren't as good as the founders. Then the infighting started and they kicked Liefeld to the curb and by then I was pretty well done with Image. :P
Rambling aside, I think the frustration you're seeing is because superheroes have permanently been woven into the fabric of pop culture thanks largely in part to the MCU being the success it has been. On top of the jackasses who were there that essentially destroyed the sports card hobby, it's going to draw attention from a whole new sect of seedy individuals looking to capitalize. It doesn't help that there's nonsense like grading and "fans" out there who display their rare comics as decorations/conversation pieces.
Here's an example of what I'm talking about (https://i.redd.it/32xcwj35ohe51.jpg)
I mean it's his/her/its money to do with however they want but that's not something I would do with such expensive books. I do have a dedicated Superman Shelf in an Ikea Detolf which has a facsimile copy of Action Comics #1 on display but that's barely worth the paper it's printed on. ;)
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 29, 2021, 01:08:21 pm
Unpopular opinion:
Infinite Crisis was a great follow-up to Crisis on Infinite Earths. Well-planned set-up, legendary characters, old favorites return, awesome covers, epic scope, and brutal battles. My only complaint is that the main mini-series could have been longer.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 30, 2021, 08:38:49 am
Infinite Crisis was a great follow-up to Crisis on Infinite Earths. Well-planned set-up, legendary characters, old favorites return, awesome covers, epic scope, and brutal battles. My only complaint is that the main mini-series could have been longer.
Ehh...it was at least somewhat easier to follow than Final Crisis was. Of all of the things that've followed it such as Final Crisis, Multiversity, Dark Nights and Death Metal; Infinite Crisis felt the closest to an actual Crisis if that makes sense. Multiversity could have pulled it off but I think Grant Morrison got sidetracked and let's NOT get into DK or DK:DM. :P
I've been slowly ditching floppies for trades and at some point I wouldn't mind picking up the TPB of Infinite Crisis. I've got COIE and Final Crisis in trade already but I've not stumbled across IC in that format for a price I want to pay. :P
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: Flashback2012 on January 30, 2021, 09:10:35 am
Since this thread got bumped, I managed to pick up some more collected editions of character crossovers. Since the last post I went a little wild and started finding trades for a bunch of my crossovers, some I never knew existed. :P
Now that I've run down a good chunk of them, what's left to get are the pricier/long out of print ones. Just for the heck of it, I was on HPB website and punched in some of them. As expected, most were showing out of stock. I typed in one for Aliens/Vampriella and it showed in stock for $12.50. :o On eBay this damn thing commands $75-100. I looked up a couple more and they showed in stock as well so I put an order in...even if they did charge $4 shipping on EACH item. :P
Here's that latest order...
Grendel VS. The Shadow (Hardcover)(Arrived) Wonder Woman / Conan (Hardcover)(Arrived) Star Trek / Green Lantern: Spectrum War (Softcover)(Arrived) Aliens / Vampirella (Hardcover)(Due to arrive today) Aliens VS Predator VS Terminator (Softcover)(In Limbo with DHL and USPS at the moment :-\)
Mentioned above that Aliens/Vamp was $12.50. The others were either $10 or $15. AvPvT was rather expensive though as it was $40. Listings on eBay (when they do show up) go for $100 to start or more. :o
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: burningdoom on January 30, 2021, 02:41:56 pm
Infinite Crisis was a great follow-up to Crisis on Infinite Earths. Well-planned set-up, legendary characters, old favorites return, awesome covers, epic scope, and brutal battles. My only complaint is that the main mini-series could have been longer.
Ehh...it was at least somewhat easier to follow than Final Crisis was. Of all of the things that've followed it such as Final Crisis, Multiversity, Dark Nights and Death Metal; Infinite Crisis felt the closest to an actual Crisis if that makes sense. Multiversity could have pulled it off but I think Grant Morrison got sidetracked and let's NOT get into DK or DK:DM. :P
I've been slowly ditching floppies for trades and at some point I wouldn't mind picking up the TPB of Infinite Crisis. I've got COIE and Final Crisis in trade already but I've not stumbled across IC in that format for a price I want to pay. :P
Final Crisis was a overly convoluted mess. But the spin-off books were good. I really liked Rogue's Revenge, Superman Beyond 3D, Rage of the Red Lanterns, and Legion of Three Worlds.
Since this thread got bumped, I managed to pick up some more collected editions of character crossovers. Since the last post I went a little wild and started finding trades for a bunch of my crossovers, some I never knew existed. :P
Now that I've run down a good chunk of them, what's left to get are the pricier/long out of print ones. Just for the heck of it, I was on HPB website and punched in some of them. As expected, most were showing out of stock. I typed in one for Aliens/Vampriella and it showed in stock for $12.50. :o On eBay this damn thing commands $75-100. I looked up a couple more and they showed in stock as well so I put an order in...even if they did charge $4 shipping on EACH item. :P
Here's that latest order...
Grendel VS. The Shadow (Hardcover)(Arrived) Wonder Woman / Conan (Hardcover)(Arrived) Star Trek / Green Lantern: Spectrum War (Softcover)(Arrived) Aliens / Vampirella (Hardcover)(Due to arrive today) Aliens VS Predator VS Terminator (Softcover)(In Limbo with DHL and USPS at the moment :-\)
Mentioned above that Aliens/Vamp was $12.50. The others were either $10 or $15. AvPvT was rather expensive though as it was $40. Listings on eBay (when they do show up) go for $100 to start or more. :o
Star Trek/Green Lantern: Spectrum War was surprisingly good.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: mrkonasoni on April 30, 2021, 07:15:46 am
I am reading "Invincible".
I missed these rough lineart that comic books used to have in the 2000s.
I don't have much to say about the it. But it has likeable characters and the world building feels right for now.
The writting is also mostly witty and every character is feeling like it says something that is or important or something I don't feel ruin the rest of the dialogues.
Let's keep reading and maybe watch the show later.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: kamikazekeeg on April 30, 2021, 07:22:37 am
I missed these rough lineart that comic books used to have in the 2000s.
I don't have much to say about the it. But it has likeable characters and the world building feels right for now.
The writting is also mostly witty and every character is feeling like it says something that is or important or something I don't feel ruin the rest of the dialogues.
Let's keep reading and maybe watch the show later.
I am considering going in the other direction, in that I've watched the first season and eventually I'll get to the comics to see how well things were adapted, though I've heard they've done a pretty reasonable job
As for comics lately, I haven't read any in quite awhile, but I got both of the Godzilla vs Kong prequel comics in, so I'll be reading those soon.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: mrkonasoni on May 15, 2021, 01:20:08 am
I am reading "The Batman Who Laughs".
But this one is not the comic debut for the character instead Batman is the main protagonist and the comic involves the character struggle for defeat this evil encarnation of the character.
It's good and the writting is solid but I don't like that some parts of the comic could just keep progressing because this time Batman is a bit more innocent than his original self.
I also love the design for Batman Who Laughs is just pretty dark and menacing.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: redblaze57 on May 20, 2021, 10:10:28 am
RIP Kentaro Miura (54) the creator of Berserk
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: pzeke on May 21, 2021, 08:16:40 am
Sincerely his creation is still the inspiration for a lot of products and future authors.
Also his skill with art was just something else, he was a truly talented man.
Rest in peace.
Definitely. He was exceptionally detailed, a master of the grotesque, and a great storyteller - he was a true pioneer. I'm glad I discovered his work during my formative years.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: luckyone on June 07, 2022, 09:16:20 am
Watchmen and Sandman. Both are meant to show the true human nature and the common problems of life itself, but explaining them with vigilantes/supernatural backgrounds.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: andyz on June 07, 2022, 12:03:38 pm
Sandman is what got me into comics. It's the best comics I've read in a while and I even wrote an essay about it. Luckily I found essay writer cheap (https://essayshark.com/) service to help me with that task and I got the highest score in the class. These guys are pro in writing and proofreading and I often use their help. Quite convy.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: bikingjahuty on February 26, 2023, 02:06:01 am
Thanks to replaying Jedi Fallen Order, I recently got heavily back into Star Wars to a level I haven't experienced since before seeing The Last Jedi. I decided to tackle possible the most acclaimed and loved Star Wars novel of the entire expanded universe. All I've heard for decades is how incredible the Thrawn Trilogy is and how it really set the standard for Star Wars books. And look, I get this isn't a comic, but seeing how we don't have a scifi novel thread, this was the next closest thing. But after reading Heir to the Empire I have to say...I'm actually really disappointed.
It was impossible for me not to have really high expectations of these book before reading it, however I felt the story was poorly paced and fairly boring, and the main antagonist Grand Admiral Thrawn is sort of a boring character, mostly because he seemed to have clairvoyance rather than a keen military astuteness, and also his military plans seem to be more of a convoluted mess rather than some grand, airtight scheme. There are also way to many conveniences and coincidences throughout the book that really had me tilting my head. And just overall, I didn't get nearly as much out of these books as I'd hoped despite liking a few parts a decent amount. I felt like I was forcing myself through most of this book which is never a good feeling.
I know I might get hate for my opinions on Heir to the Empire, but it ended up being vastly inferior to most other Star Wars novels I've read actually. I can't see myself reading the other two books anytime soon, so I'll probably just track down the Thrawn Trilogy comics and get the gist of what happens through those.
Title: Re: The Comic Book Thread
Post by: turf on April 02, 2023, 11:41:57 pm
I loved the Thrawn Trilogy, but I read it 20+ years ago. I didn’t know there were comics. I’m into that. Off to mycomicshop.com