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EliSnow

03-15-2006, 02:22 PM

I know we have the Infinite Crisis thread, but I thought I'd post another thread for other discussions re: comics.  I haven't picked up any comics since two weeks ago, so I'll be getting a bunch today including Teen Titans, Seven Soldiers comics, Powers, Ultimate Spider-man, Ultimate Extinction, 100 Bullets, and Conan.  Looking forward to Powers, 100 Bullets and the Seven Soliders comics.  How about you guys?

sr71blackbird

03-15-2006, 02:29 PM

Ive been a fan of Ultimate X Men, but the gay Colussus thing is weirding me out a little.  How do you fuck a metal ass anyway?

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EliSnow

03-15-2006, 02:40 PM

sr71blackbird wrote: Ive been a fan of Ultimate X Men, but the gay Colussus thing is weirding me out a little.  How do you fuck a metal ass anyway?This message was edited by sr71blackbird on 3-15-06 @ 6:29 PM Why do you assume that he's the catcher?

sr71blackbird

03-15-2006, 02:46 PM

Their ALL catchers!

Sheeplovr

03-15-2006, 02:47 PM

How do you fuck a metal ass anyway?With a Magnetic cock?Im about to go off to the shop after dinner im getting Superman 650 Teen titans AnnualThe Bulleteer (i just love the 7 soilders series)and Angel Old Friends 7 soilders i got because the art but the story was a bonus I want more of Shining Knightthe only one of the series i didn't understad was Mr Miracle I got really lost espically with issue 4

Gvac

03-15-2006, 03:10 PM

I haven't read comics in years, but I just noticed a new comic book
shop opened up down the street from where I work.  I was thinking
of stopping in and picking a few up for shits and giggles.Any recommendations?

Don Stugots

03-15-2006, 03:14 PM

yeah same here. i think its been 10 years for me. I did go to the comic book show a few weeks ago, and I did it.

I was big fan of Spawn, Batman, Superman, Captain America, Ghost Rider, Thor (my next tattoo maybe Thor or Vengeance).

Tall_James

03-15-2006, 03:32 PM

Gvac wrote: I haven't read comics in years, but I just noticed a new comic book shop opened up down the street from where I work.  I was thinking of stopping in and picking a few up for shits and giggles.Any recommendations? The new "Marvel Zombies" mini-series is a real hoot.  Basically, the premise is that a virus has taken over the Earth, turning all the super-heroes into remorseless, human flesh-eating zombies.DC is in the midst of a gigantic, company wide storyline so it might not be a good thing to start in with DC stuff just yet for you.

Sheeplovr

03-15-2006, 04:05 PM

Any recommendations? If you want the best comic out there i'd say pop in and Ask for the first $9.99 and second $12.99 Ex Machina trades 
 every issue from story to art is top notch it's not a super
hero comic its a political drama with and former Superhero who becomes
Mayor of Nyc after 911 it hard to just say pick up a couple single issues and not just tell you to get tradesbut almost everything is in mid story that there is so much back I don't know how anyone could jump ineverything
that is starting new in Dc is all one year later i think maybe you
could try that the newest Detective comics 817 wich is the first
in a 8 part story that happens a year after the end of the crisis wich
by the way has a couple more months to go then 52 starts wich will be a
new comic every week straigt for a yearWhats best you can walk in and look around and ask for thing simular to things you like already 
 The new "Marvel Zombies" mini-series is a real hootI like it but I wish it wasn't as silly and more scary but the covers great Zombified Superheros is the new Aged Superheros 


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bobrobot

03-15-2006, 05:59 PM

I dig James Kochalka's Super Fuckers!!!<img height="420" src="http://www.icv2.com/images/210701SuperFuckers-lg.jpg" width="420" border="0" />How do you fuck a metal ass anyway?<img height="555" src="http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/2005/MarApr2005/Images/PW1_Big.jpg" width="500" border="0" />

This message was edited by bobogolem on 3-15-06 @ 10:04 PM

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 04:42 AM

Sheeplovr wrote: the only one of the series i didn't understad was Mr Miracle I got really lost espically with issue 4Same here.  I liked it at first, and then he lost me.

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 04:45 AM

Gvac wrote: Any recommendations? Ex Machina FablesY The Last ManPowersUltimate Spider-manRunawaysand last, but best ....PlanetaryAll of these have their early issues collected in graphic novels.  Planetary is so far only 23 issues long, and will end in another 3-4 issues.  Great, great series by the great Warren Ellis.

Sheeplovr

03-16-2006, 05:16 AM

Whats Planetary about if you think it's above Fabels, Runaways, Y the Last Man and Ex Machine then im curious now.yeah
try Runaways gvac it comes in a small digest form book so you can hide
it in your truck at work and take it out and read when your bored and
it's only like $8 bucks

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 07:01 AM

Sheeplovr wrote: Whats Planetary about if you think it's above Fabels, Runaways, Y the Last Man and Ex Machine then im curious now.Planetary is published by Wildstorm/DC, and is set within the same universe as Authority, but rarely crosses over.  Planetary is about an organization that calls themselves "archeologists of the world's secret history.  The Planetary teams travels their world investigating strange phenomena, that are almost always homages/variations of stories and characters featured in other comics, movies or books.  For instance, Planetary #0 is about them investigating a Hulk-like character.  Another issue has them going to an island inspired by Japanese monster movies.  Planetary's enemies are an evil version of a famous comic book team.The comic is very well written, and really really fun.  It's drawn by John Cassaday who is now also drawing Astonishing X-Men.  It's also where I got my sig name:  Elijah Snow is a member of Planetary, recruited to be the third person on the team.

booster11373

03-16-2006, 07:23 AM

Plantary is very very good. It just takes forever to come out

JustJon

03-16-2006, 09:44 AM

No one else picked up Essential Godzilla yesterday?I only read trades, for the most part.  My comic store has been having a sale last week and this week on trades (40% off soft covers, 50% off hardcovers), so I bought alot of older trades over the past two weeks.

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 10:24 AM

booster11373 wrote: Plantary is very very good. It just takes forever to come out True, but if you are a newbie, that factor is not as big of a deal.  The newbie gets to read 23 issues right away.

TheMojoPin

03-16-2006, 11:24 AM

Gvac, I love me the funny books, but I gotta say, stick to the trades.  All of the best stuff reads infinitely better in one go, and all of the best writers are now scripting that way in the first place.  9 times out of 10, the best titles are agony to read month to month, and in my opinion, monthlies only serve a purpose to stroke the egos of collectors at this point.  Smartest move would be for the big companies to start phasing out their monthlies down to a core minimum, and put the rest out in trade or hardcover form only.And speaking of cutting down titles...did nobody learn ANYTHING from the near implosion of the industry in the 90's?  There's a bazillion X-titles again, Batman, Superman and Spider-Man each have at least 5 or more titles at any given time...knock it off!  I say the "icon" characters (Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and...well, nobody else) get 2 titles each, at the most.  Everyone else gets 1 and 1 title only, and that's ONLY if they can consistently sell at least 25,000+ copies a month (Imprints would get more slack...between 10k and 15k could keep them afloat).  There's too much extra crap dragging the quality down...learn from history, dammit!

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 11:30 AM

TheMojoPin wrote: And speaking of cutting down titles...did nobody learn ANYTHING from the near implosion of the industry in the 90's?  There's a bazillion X-titles again, Batman, Superman and Spider-Man each have at least 5 or more titles at any given time...knock it off!  I say the "icon" characters (Superman, Spider-Man, Batman and...well, nobody else) get 2 titles each, at the most.  Everyone else gets 1 and 1 title only, and that's ONLY if they can consistently sell at least 25,000+ copies a month (Imprints would get more slack...between 10k and 15k could keep them afloat).  There's too much extra crap dragging the quality down...learn from history, dammit!The problem is that there are fans who buy anything with an X, Super or Bat on it.  X-men books sell so well, there is more incentive to put out X-Men books.  And you are right; it is ridiculous.  There is no reason we need two Wolverine books or four Batman books.

booster11373

03-16-2006, 11:52 AM

EliSnow wrote: The problem is that there are fans who buy anything with an X, Super or Bat on it.  X-men books sell so well, there is more incentive to put out X-Men books.  And you are right; it is ridiculous.  There is no reason we need two Wolverine books or four Batman books.We would if all 4 Batman books were good.

booster11373

03-16-2006, 11:59 AM

Here's my pick with a money back guarantee.The Losers from DC vertigo. Awesome Book, The 32 iss series just wrapped up so its avalible in trade formIn a nutshell its a covert op spy military book. Anymore then that might spoil it for new readers, just go get the damn book motherfuckers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<img height="283" src="http://www.zeppelincomics.com/i/spotlight/losers_anteup.jpg" width="283" border="0" />

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 12:02 PM

booster11373 wrote: We would if all 4 Batman books were good.I don't think it's possible for all four to be good over an extended period of time.

Doctor Manhattan

03-16-2006, 12:06 PM

<img src="http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6835/mask4gk.jpg" border="0" />I'm trying to decide if I should read V for Vendetta before or after watching the movie. I loved Watchmen but never read V for Vendetta.There is no reason we need two Wolverine books or four Batman books.There was a time when I was reading "Batman" "Robin" and "Detective Comics" What were the other Batman books called?

This message was edited by Doctor Manhattan on 3-16-06 @ 4:08 PM

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 12:12 PM

There was a time when I was reading "Batman" "Robin" and "Detective Comics" What were the other Batman books called?This message was edited by Doctor Manhattan on 3-16-06 @ 4:08 PM Well, I wasn't counting Robin as a Batman book.  If you count books that have Bat-family members, we get a lot more:Batman BooksBatman Detective Comics Gotham Knights Batman: Legends of the Dark KnightOther Bat-Family BooksRobin Nightwing Batgirl (just canceled) Birds of Prey

booster11373

03-16-2006, 12:19 PM

Doctor Manhattan wrote: <img src="http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6835/mask4gk.jpg" border="0" />I'm trying to decide if I should read V for Vendetta before or after watching the movie. I loved Watchmen but never read V for Vendetta. This message was edited by Doctor Manhattan on 3-16-06 @ 4:08 PM I would read the Comic book before the movie, So that you can see where they got there inspiration from, but thats just me

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 12:22 PM

booster11373 wrote: Doctor Manhattan wrote: <img src="http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6835/mask4gk.jpg" border="0" />I'm trying to decide if I should read V for Vendetta before or after watching the movie. I loved Watchmen but never read V for Vendetta. This message was edited by Doctor Manhattan on 3-16-06 @ 4:08 PM I would read the Comic book before the movie, So that you can see where they got there inspiration from, but thats just meI agree.

booster11373

03-16-2006, 12:27 PM

Another pick for those who may not having reading comics for the last few yearsIf you read comics in the late 80's early 90's and you loved JLI and JLE your going to loveFormerly Known as the Justice League and its sequal  I Can't Believe It's Not the Justice League Both are well written funny comic books, now recent DC storys have blown my beloved JLI era hero's all to hell but thats a differnt topic for another day<img height="354" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/16/FormerlyKnownAsJLTPCVR.jpg/250px-FormerlyKnownAsJLTPCVR.jpg" width="250" border="0" />

JustJon

03-16-2006, 12:42 PM

EliSnow wrote: Batman BooksBatman Detective Comics Gotham Knights Batman: Legends of the Dark KnightOther Bat-Family BooksRobin Nightwing Batgirl (just canceled) Birds of Prey  You neglect the assorted Batman miniseries (I think 2 came out yesterday), plus there's at least 1 new Batbook coming out (Batwoman)

Furtherman

03-16-2006, 12:43 PM

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 12:44 PM

JustJon wrote:  You neglect the assorted Batman miniseries (I think 2 came out yesterday), plus there's at least 1 new Batbook coming out (Batwoman) There's always one new Batman mini out every month.  I was just concentrating on monthly, ongoing books.

JohnnyCard

03-16-2006, 12:47 PM

I've been reading comics for about 22yrs. now.  I find I still buy some titles just because I've been buying them forever.  A great site to buy trades and new comics is <a href="http://www.dcbservice.com/">www.dcbservice.com</a>.

Gvac

03-16-2006, 01:11 PM

All right, boys - Ex Machina and Runaways it is.  I'll give 'em a shot and let you know what I thought.How
about some "light" reading, though?  Something featuring the
superheroes I remember from my youth, like The Avengers, The FF,
Daredevil, Captain America, Batman, etc.  Anything I can jump in
on and not be completely lost?

EliSnow

03-16-2006, 01:16 PM

Gvac wrote: All right, boys - Ex Machina and Runaways it is.  I'll give 'em a shot and let you know what I thought.How about some "light" reading, though?  Something featuring the superheroes I remember from my youth, like The Avengers, The FF, Daredevil, Captain America, Batman, etc.  Anything I can jump in on and not be completely lost? Runaways is actully pretty light, although it doesn't feature the superheroes of old. I'd pick up the JSA trades if I was you.  It restarted what 8 years ago or so?  Great old time superhero stuff.

TheMojoPin

03-16-2006, 04:40 PM

Get any of the JLA books by Grant Morrison.And while I don't know if it'll jive with your personal beliefs, Preacher is THE most badass comic ever put out.  The whole thing is like all the greatest/most entertaining action film cliches/archetypes cranked up to 11.  I can't describe it any other way besides "slug in the gut-good."

Doctor Manhattan

03-17-2006, 05:57 AM

EliSnow wrote: booster11373 wrote: Doctor Manhattan wrote: I'm trying to decide if I should read V for Vendetta before or after watching the movie. I loved Watchmen but never read V for Vendetta.I would read the Comic book before the movie, So that you can see where they got there inspiration from, but thats just meI agree.I still might grab a copy before heading to the Theater, I'm leaning toward watching the film first, that way I won't be disappointed by what they left out of the film and can just enjoy the story, then go back and read the original Comic to get a more detailed story.

JustJon

03-17-2006, 05:59 AM

I'm a big fan of Transmetropolitan.  No superheroes, just some light social and political commentary set in the future.

booster11373

03-17-2006, 06:58 PM

Anyone else read the Superman Shazam First Thunder series? the 4th and final issue came out this week pretty good all around.Also the last panel of the last page of Ultimate Extinction was pretty cool/disturbing whats he going to do bite him?.

EliSnow

03-18-2006, 07:01 AM

booster11373 wrote: Anyone else read the Superman Shazam First Thunder series? the 4th and final issue came out this week pretty good all around.Also the last panel of the last page of Ultimate Extinction was pretty cool/disturbing whats he going to do bite him?.I read the first issue of Superman Shazam.  I wasn't grabbed by it, so I didn't keep buying it.  And yes, it looks like Surfer's going to bite him.

EAllanVPT

03-18-2006, 07:39 AM

I agree with JohnnyCard, <a href="http://www.dcbservice.com/">www.dcbservice.com</a> has got the best prices around and they deliver too.

EliSnow

03-18-2006, 07:51 AM

I was a little underwhelmed by the comics from the last two weeks.   Even Powers which I love really didn't grab me this week.

booster11373

03-18-2006, 06:21 PM

Interesting little bit about Marvel from Boing Boing<a name="026217">Marvel Comics: stealing our language Marvel Comics is continuing in its bid to steal the word "super-hero" from the public domain and put it in a lock-box to which it will control the key. Marvel and DC comics </a><a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2004/02/01/marvel_and_dc_claim_.html">jointly filed a trademark</a> on the word "super-hero." They use this mark to legally harass indie comic companies that make competing comic books. A trademark's enforceability hinges on whether the public is likely to associate a word or mark with a given company -- in other words, when you hear the word "super-hero," if you think "Marvel and DC," then Marvel will be able to go on censoring and eliminating its competition. One way of accomplishing this dirty bit of mind-control is by adding a ™ symbol after the word "Super-Hero." That TM lets the world know that you claim ownership over the word it accompanies. If you can get other people to do it, too, eventually you may in fact get the world to believe that the word is your property -- and then, it becomes your property. "Super-hero" isn't Marvel's property. They didn't invent the term. They aren't the only users of the term. It's a public-domain word that belongs to all of us. Adding a ™ to super-hero is a naked bid to steal "super-hero" from us and claim it for their own. The latest trick in its move to steal the word is using the ™ symbol in the bumpf for its <a href="http://www.boingboing.net/2006/03/17/science_of_superhero.html">California science centre show</a> -- they've recruited a science museum to help them steal "super-hero." Here's a proposal: from now on, let's never use the term "super-hero" to describe a Marvel character. Let's call them "underwear perverts" -- as Warren Ellis is wont to -- or vigilantes, or mutants. Let's reserve the term "super-hero" exclusively to describe the heros of comics published by companies that aren't crooked word-thieves.

JustJon

03-20-2006, 08:55 AM

booster, you're late to the party.  They've had that joint trademark since the 60s or 70s.

booster11373

03-20-2006, 12:35 PM

I'm fairly biased towards Marvel and Hate Avi Arad so any bad press towards them is gravy to me. I'm still pissed about the mid 90's comic nonsence, Multi Issue Gate fold Covers, Bah Humbug.Although my glow in the dark Ghost Rider cover is pretty cool.

booster11373

03-20-2006, 12:36 PM

Sheeplovr

03-20-2006, 02:46 PM

Anyone read the first one year later Superman I thought it
wasn't as exciting as the OYL Batman but i still enjoyed it and damm
them leaving me wanting to know whats happeningalso did anyone get the Spike vrs Dracula comic was it worth it

EliSnow

03-20-2006, 02:50 PM

booster11373 wrote: I'm fairly biased towards Marvel and Hate Avi Arad so any bad press towards them is gravy to me. I'm still pissed about the mid 90's comic nonsence, Multi Issue Gate fold Covers, Bah Humbug.That's a different company than Marvel is now.  That was Ron Perlmann and his idiotic ass.  That's not to say that Marvel won't do similar things now that they did then (such as have a seemingly infinite amount of X comics) but I wouldn't necessarily hold grudges from the '90's days.

sr71blackbird

03-20-2006, 03:08 PM

<img height="350" src="http://www.hillcity-comics.com/graphic_novels/new_graphic_novel4714.jpg" width="224" border="0" /> This was fucking awesome!  I like what they are doing now with the graphic novels.  Great art and storys.  I read the whole series and see now thay are now in one bib hard bound book.  Great stuff!

booster11373

03-20-2006, 03:40 PM

I was just being a little facisious with my earlier Marvel remark. I still pick up the occasional Marvel title Mostly stuff thats outside the main Marvel U. I agree completely about the Wolverine Enemy of the State run, It was pretty awesome all around.As for as the DC OYL titles I've read:Green Arrow pretty good start want to know more about the Mayor angle(maybe smells like Ex Machina)Nitewing Didnt like the first issueOutsiders Favorite so farBatman Like where its goingGoing to read Superman later tonightAnd the IC secret files was a waste of time did'nt like it at all

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furie

03-20-2006, 04:32 PM

i stopped reading comics about 6 years ago. before that, i read basicly every marvel cand most dc titles.

Sheeplovr

03-20-2006, 05:07 PM

And the IC secret files was a waste of time did'nt like it at allIt looked like it didn't really have anything important another waste was teen titans anual oh god how i want my money back what a waste of nothing i liked the batman anual so i thought the teen titans one would have as much enjoyment but it was like filler

booster11373

03-20-2006, 06:48 PM

Superman OYL  certainly had my going HUH? but good none the less

Sheeplovr

03-24-2006, 04:23 AM

I didn't get my list yet but im getting it tonightBatman 651 part 2 in the first oyl story 
Supergirl? and the Legion of Super heros 3001 years later what the hell I dig legion but this worries meUltimate fantastic four 28 the only ultimate book i like but I might stop soon the way they defeated prince namor was so dumb 
Squardon Supreme 1 I like supreme power and the other stuff conected to it and
Hyperion 5 oh JMS i wish babylon 5 could come back but till then i will
read these supreme power books but not your spiderman and how come
dream police was only one shot that was interesting

EliSnow

03-24-2006, 05:05 AM

Sheeplovr wrote: I didn't get my list yet but im getting it tonightBatman 651 part 2 in the first oyl story Supergirl? and the Legion of Super heros 3001 years later what the hell I dig legion but this worries meUltimate fantastic four 28 the only ultimate book i like but I might stop soon the way they defeated prince namor was so dumb Squardon Supreme 1 I like supreme power and the other stuff conected to it and Hyperion 5 oh JMS i wish babylon 5 could come back but till then i will read these supreme power books but not your spiderman and how come dream police was only one shot that was interesting I got Batman 651.  It was just alright.  I see it as a prelude to a larger story.Got Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes.  I think it will be interesting, as the old-time Legion stories had Superboy in them.  Furthermore, this arc should explain how the Crisis affected the universe creating this Legion.Squadron Supreme was okay.Captain America and Daredevil were very good and tight.  I like those a lot.  Picked up NextWave issues #2 and 3.  It's some light, funny superhero stuff.  That was pretty much it, I believe.

PhishHead

03-24-2006, 05:54 AM

Transmet.=best comic....Spider is the best character I have ever read.

JerryTaker

03-24-2006, 10:53 AM

PlanetaryI wasn't a fan of the STAR books:<img src="http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c14/jerrytaker/planetterry1.jpg" border="0" />

Sheeplovr

03-24-2006, 03:19 PM

Captain America and Daredevil were very good and tight.  I like those a lotEd Brubaker all up in your grillI
liked reading the Captain America first arch i think ill stick with
trades on some things that look cool but im not sure about like I realy
want to like daredevil but im not sure ot pick it up i heard Brubaker
is kicking ass

Sheeplovr

03-29-2006, 03:37 PM

it's new book day whats your listIron Man 6 yeah 2
years later and the first arch is finaly ending but the computer art is
soo cool i have to have it but lucky to those who will get the trade
and wont have to wait X-men Deadly Genesis 5 don't know why i keep getting it im so invested in the story i want to know how it is going to endAll Star Superman 3  First and Second Were so great i hope this keeps upSuperman
/ Batman 24 why am i buying this still? i don't like the story line
thats going on and really don't understnad half of it and it's so late
but i want it to end then get the Sam Loeb book and never get sup/bat
again Action comics 837 where is sups powers? im interesting in this Spike
vrs Dracula 2 didn't the first one just come out a couple weeks ago I'm
a Sucker for these new Buffy verse comics and I enjoy themSoo
anyone get the second Batman oyl book I't Moved along fast and didn't
get into much still leaving me a bit interested in what's going on

EliSnow

03-29-2006, 04:11 PM

My list is All Star Superman, Blue Beetle, Superman Batman, Ultimate Spider-man, X-Men Deadly Genesis and Fallen Angel.

Sheeplovr

03-29-2006, 04:32 PM

when you finsihed wiht blue beetles give a report or somthingit looks dumb to me but i wonder what its about but still not going to get it

EliSnow

03-29-2006, 04:40 PM

Sheeplovr wrote: when you finsihed wiht blue beetles give a report or somthingit looks dumb to me but i wonder what its about but still not going to get it Will do.  I assume it will be a Spider-man like story where a teenage boy is provided powers and has to deal with them, but I don't know.  Ain't It Cool News gave it a good review, but I didn't read any specific facts about it.

EliSnow

03-31-2006, 04:58 AM

Haven't picked up my comics yet, so I know not what happened this week in the land of superheroes.

ninjeff008

04-03-2006, 05:43 PM

I'm trying to remember this off hand from the show when ron and fez were talking about black superheroes.  And I wanted to correct callers or let Ron & Fez know what the deal is with black superheroes.  Spawn:  Black in the comics and the moviesBlade: Black in the comics and the moviesLuke Cage/ Power Man:  (where Nicholas Cage took his name) Black in the comicsThe Punisher was black in a story arc where he had plastic surgery to make him look black so he could go undercover.The Black Panther I can't recall his first name but his last name was T'Challa.I can't recall the rest of the show and the superheroes mentioned.  But please post after this or point me to the right thread for this kind of post.

EliSnow

04-03-2006, 05:51 PM

ninjeff008 wrote: The Black Panther I can't recall his first name but his last name was T'Challa.Nope.  His first name was T'Challa.  He has no last name.<a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Black_Panther">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Black_Panther</a>

Gvac

04-03-2006, 05:59 PM

<img border="0" src="http://www.authentichistory.com/images/1970s/Comics/black_lightning_01.jpg" />  <img border="0" src="http://www.mvstamps.com/images2/captainamerica170.jpg" />  This is how soul brothers kicked it in the comics in the 70's.

EliSnow

04-03-2006, 06:12 PM

BTW, I read Blue Beetle.  It's interesting, but not a definite grab.  Part of the book takes place One Year Later, and the other part takes place earlier when the hero first became Blue Beetle III.

Death Metal Moe

04-03-2006, 06:17 PM

Wow. I just got done reading a 5 part Comic called Silent Hill:Dying Inside.I LOVE THIS STUFF!  The idea of Silent Hill torturing people for thier past misdeeds is fucking awesome!  The artwork is a little too acstract for my liking in parts but overall it was good.I found the stuff online so it's all scanned pages, but I'd love to own the actual books.Fucking dark, twisted shit.  Always kewl.

Sheeplovr

04-03-2006, 06:21 PM

Infinite Crisis 6 comes out This weeksomeone told me how the
prelude to Marvel Civil war is good I dont know the whole Civil War
idea sounds just dumb or not dumb jsut un-needed like it will come and
go and be like nothing like house of m felt like a event to talk about but really in the end it seams like nothingcivil war feels like nothing as wellyet Infinite ciris feels complealty like a event like years to come will talk about this

EliSnow

04-04-2006, 05:29 AM

Death Metal Moe wrote: Wow. I just got done reading a 5 part Comic called Silent Hill:Dying Inside.I LOVE THIS STUFF!  The idea of Silent Hill torturing people for thier past misdeeds is fucking awesome!  The artwork is a little too acstract for my liking in parts but overall it was good.I found the stuff online so it's all scanned pages, but I'd love to own the actual books.Fucking dark, twisted shit.  Always kewl.Moe, Silent Hill is coming to the theaters soon as a movie.  You may have seen the posters with the little girl with no mouth.

Death Metal Moe

04-04-2006, 05:35 AM

EliSnow wrote: Death Metal Moe wrote: Wow. I just got done reading a 5 part Comic called Silent Hill:Dying Inside.I LOVE THIS STUFF!  The idea of Silent Hill torturing people for thier past misdeeds is fucking awesome!  The artwork is a little too acstract for my liking in parts but overall it was good.I found the stuff online so it's all scanned pages, but I'd love to own the actual books.Fucking dark, twisted shit.  Always kewl.Moe, Silent Hill is coming to the theaters soon as a movie.  You may have seen the posters with the little girl with no mouth.  Oh yea, I've been keeping up on that.  I LOVE this series.  Loved the original on Playstation, played 2 a little, beat 4 on PS2.  I have all the soundtracks.  Awesome music on these games.This is the 1st time in a long ass time that I've been honestly excited about a movie coming out.  Movies are garbage but they finally made one about something I'm interested in.  Now I'm all ready for Hollywood to ruin the plot and let me down.

JustJon

04-04-2006, 07:53 AM

Gvac wrote: <img border="0" src="http://www.mvstamps.com/images2/captainamerica170.jpg" />   The best was the 70's Megos dolls comercial that featured "That great black superhero, The Falcon" And don't forget the John Stewart Green Lantern.  "This is one black man who lets it all hang out"

Sheeplovr

04-04-2006, 08:00 AM

Now I'm all ready for Hollywood to ruin the plot and let me down.dude i saw a 5 minuet clip of the movie at comic con it was pretty freaky and
im jadded to stuff but the whole crazy scene they showed made it look
really awesome im looking foward to the flick don't know if ill see it
in theators though cause I hate the crowd that shows up to horror
flicks damm snot nose teens talking and throwing shit at the screen
basicly ruined land of the dead for me

Gvac

04-04-2006, 11:20 AM

JustJon wrote: The best was the 70's Megos dolls comercial that featured "That great black superhero, The Falcon"   <img border="0" src="http://www.megocentral.com/WGSHmvFalconCarded.jpg" />

Gvac

04-04-2006, 11:24 AM

I just had to add something about that Falcon doll.  A few years ago I knew a guy that had a collectibles shop and he told me Mego used the hands from their "Planet of the Apes" collection for the Falcon.  It seems they had no black hands from other superheroes and it was just cheaper to use molds they already had rather than make new ones, so the Falcon actually had "ape" hands.Could you imagine the lawsuits if something like that happened today?

EliSnow

04-04-2006, 11:35 AM

Gvac wrote: I just had to add something about that Falcon doll.  A few years ago I knew a guy that had a collectibles shop and he told me Mego used the hands from their "Planet of the Apes" collection for the Falcon.  It seems they had no black hands from other superheroes and it was just cheaper to use molds they already had rather than make new ones, so the Falcon actually had "ape" hands.Could you imagine the lawsuits if something like that happened today? Toymakers are so scared of black people.

Sheeplovr

04-05-2006, 06:28 AM

What's your list yoMarvel zombies 5 -very wacky most awesome covers and i like itInfinite Crisis 6 -Can't wait to see whats next 
Omac Project Special 6 -why does it cost $4.99 it better be good Batman Secrets 2 -I like Sam Kieth Art I Don't need a story Jonha Hex 6 -ya know this started off great it needs to go a little somewhere to stay outEx Machina 19 -Best comic seris around every issue you finsh going that was greatDectective Comics 818 -part 3 in the first batman one year later story second issue was weird like a cartoon epsiode all action soo anyways with last weekanyone read action comic from last week this one year later with superman picked up i think its great now or enoyable at least

EliSnow

04-05-2006, 06:42 AM

I'm getting Batman and the Monster Men #6, Detective Comics #818, Ex Machina #19, Infinite Crisis # 6, JSA #84, OMAC, Outsiders, Planetary #25, Teen Titans #34, Y The Last Man #44, Punisher #32, and X-Men The End.  The last book isn't really that great, but I'm interested in seeing how Claremont ends the X-Men.

JustJon

04-05-2006, 08:37 AM

Crisis and OMAC.  No good trades out this week.

Sheeplovr

04-05-2006, 08:47 AM

No good trades out this weekCough Cough  Ex Machina Vol. 3 TP

JustJon

04-05-2006, 09:14 AM

Haven't read volumes 1 or 2, so I can't buy the third.

EliSnow

04-05-2006, 09:20 AM

JustJon wrote: Haven't read volumes 1 or 2, so I can't buy the third. It's a great series.  I highly recommend it.  Heck, its so good that DC is trying to copy it (to an extent) with the OYL storyline in Green Lantern.

EliSnow

04-06-2006, 05:31 AM

With regard to yesterday's comics, I think I may have enjoyed Planetary # 25 the most.   We got the true origin of the Four and more background on previous events.  Everything else I got was pretty good, although I still have to read Y The Last Man and The Outsiders.

Sheeplovr

04-12-2006, 06:33 AM

Sup new Comic dayreally light week for meSuperman 651 part 3 in the first one year later of superman 
and Bprd Universial Machine #1 love the hellboy verseand i think i might get battle for bludhaven but it really looks dull to mesoo since its a light week i might look for a random new book whatta ya say eli

EliSnow

04-12-2006, 06:41 AM

I'm getting BPRD, the new Hellboy TPB, 100 Bullets, Desolation Jones, Thunderbolts, Ultimate Extinction, and Ultimate Spider-man.  Definitely a light week, especially after the big week from DC last week.

This message was edited by EliSnow on 4-12-06 @ 1:41 PM

JustJon

04-12-2006, 09:39 AM

Whedon's X-Men Oversized hardcover comes out today (finally)

EliSnow

04-20-2006, 07:05 AM

I finally got comics for this week and last and have some thoughts:Ex Machina Special #1 - This issue had an interesting arch-nemisis for "The Great Machine" all framed by a question regarding Hundred's view of the death penalty.  Can't wait for the next issue.BPRD: As always, very good.  I like when the series plays with historical occult issues.  Only question I have is when the big red guy is coming back.Daredevil - Brubaker is great. I can't believe how well he is following up on Bendis' run, and how he is slowly increasing the supsense and tension here.  This issue shows two more very interesting characters on their way or in Rykers with Murdock, the Kingpin, and various minions.  It's going to get even better as it goes.Captain America - Again, Brubaker is great.  While we are in a little of a filler arc, his run has been really, really good.Ultimate Spider-man:  Not liking the current arc.  Can't wait til the next.Ultimate Extinction:   Okay issue.  I do like the twists on the Galactus story, but I'm not feeling too much happening.

Sheeplovr

04-20-2006, 07:27 AM

what no justice? what are you a alex ross hater

EliSnow

04-20-2006, 07:33 AM

Sheeplovr wrote: what no justice? what are you a alex ross hater I forgot about it.   It was pretty good, but, given that I forgot about it, not memorable.  At least not this issue.

JustJon

04-20-2006, 09:46 AM

I read Justice issues 1 and 2 but it was painful to read.  Just so slow and bi-monthly.  I'll pick up the hardcover when it comes out in 2 years.

LordJezo

04-22-2006, 07:05 AM

<img border="0" src="http://www.78west.com/images/akira.jpg" />Anyone?

booster11373

04-22-2006, 07:33 AM

I mostly never like manga but Akira rocked, very good all around, coherent story and awesome artwork.If you like Akira I would suggest maybe reading Appleseed by Masume Shirow. My favorite manga of all time. I could get lost in his artwork, Hes the guy who did Ghost in the Shell which is also pretty goodAfter Akira and Shirows stuff I don't have time for manga

Don Stugots

04-22-2006, 02:02 PM

any one check out FF#536? with doom going to get thors hammers? anyone going to follow the civil war story? i have been out from comics for a long time but I may jump back in for this.

JustJon

04-22-2006, 05:34 PM

I'll grab the Civil War trade.  The story doesn't interest me enough to pick up individual issues.

Sheeplovr

04-26-2006, 04:41 PM

If Villians united Infinit Crisis Special is as bad as the other IF
Specials i dont know what im going to do but man i feel cheated with
these why do i buy themi do wanna know whats next but they are jsut set ups for the new issues i wont fallow the secret 6 or whatever but i wanna know what up with the villians meanwhile New Astonishing X-men this week so rockalso the last 7 solders Frankenstine  i love that 7 solders thingthats just a few things all well i hope 52 starts soon cause im excited for thatstill not thrilled about marvel civil war i mean its sorta interesting but id rater someone jsut tell me what happend I got the Iron man last week i dunno i liked that computer art better eve if it took 2 years for 6 issues to come outoh
and the havent you heard im super girl song form the candies comercial
stuck in my head especially when a new super girl comic comes out like
Supergirl and the legion of superheros

kdubya

04-26-2006, 04:46 PM

Any Invincible fans on here? The new issue was deccent, I want to know who the little dude in the jar is.Tag and Bink was also pretty sweet.

JustJon

04-27-2006, 09:56 AM

Took my friend out for Cuban, I'll pick up my books this weekend.  I know I'll pick up VU Special, X-Men Decimation trade and maybe something else.

Tall_James

04-27-2006, 09:57 AM

If Villians united Infinit Crisis Special is as bad as the other IF Specials i dont know what im going to do Don't worry - it was pretty awesome.

booster11373

04-27-2006, 11:39 AM

Any one reading the new Blue Beetle series? thoughts?

EliSnow

04-27-2006, 11:55 AM

booster11373 wrote: Any one reading the new Blue Beetle series? thoughts? I haven't read the second issue yet, so I haven't really pinned down my thoughts on it yet.

Sheeplovr

04-27-2006, 06:59 PM

I forgot to add The Invincible IRON MAN also has a Weird movie Cameo
of Oldboy so that was pretty cool just go to your shop and flip to the
end to see that if you wantand if you havn't seen old boy you should before the american one gets made

Sheeplovr

05-02-2006, 05:53 PM

So The IC Villains united Special was Better then the rest but kinda
confuseing then it ends while the big thing happens whats up with thatThis Week is the last of infinte Crisis but the Start of the Marvel Civil WarI
wasn't going to get civil war but now im just curious so ill stick with
the main book its only 7 what the hell maybe its a fun ride maybe it
ill suck if it sucks i can give up on it and the rest of what
im getting is Action Comics and Dectective comics this one year later
stories have kinda confused me like i dont know the superman one is
good now and the batman one i think batman is acting weird  should someone start a civil war thread?

booster11373

05-02-2006, 06:10 PM

Man! was I disappointed by Ion this week, basically Kyle gets some new powers and goes crazy. I hope it picks up, Am I missing something, did anyone like it?The Villians United special was the best of the one shot specials by far. The set-up of first tier DC villians VS. second and third tier DC heros was very cool.

EliSnow

05-03-2006, 05:02 AM

Sheeplovr wrote: So The IC Villains united Special was Better then the rest but kinda confuseing then it ends while the big thing happens whats up with thatThe big fight is going to play out in Infinite Crisis #7 today.   I do agree that this special was the best of this group.<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">and the rest of what im getting is Action Comics and Dectective comics this one year later stories have kinda confused me like i dont know the superman one is good now and the batman one i think batman is acting weird  [/quote]He's acting weird, because he's changed.  The big goal for DC with regards to Batman after IC was to make him more human, and less of the distrusting dick that he's been portrayed as since The Dark Knight Returns.  As a result, he's treating a lot of people differently, including Robin and Bullock.

booster11373

05-03-2006, 05:07 AM

I like where the Batman books are going. The "on the edge. I hate superheros, No one be me can do it" Batman has been tiresome for the last couple of years.

mdr55

05-03-2006, 01:31 PM

booster11373 wrote: Man!
was I disappointed by Ion this week, basically Kyle gets some new
powers and goes crazy. I hope it picks up, Am I missing something, did
anyone like it? 
 So it's the "Guy Warrior" syndrome huh? 
<blockquote />

kdubya

05-03-2006, 01:44 PM

As far as Batman goes I am excited to see All Star Batman #6, it is supposed to be the All Star JLA deciding what to do with Batman, should be interesting.They also had a preview of an upcoming issue of Batman in last weeks Wizard, looks pretty good,  a lot of action, Batman or a Batman look a litk shoots Joker in the faceWhat are people thoughts on Marvel Civil war #1?

booster11373

05-03-2006, 02:04 PM

mdr55 wrote:  booster11373 wrote: Man! was I disappointed by Ion this week, basically Kyle gets some new powers and goes crazy. I hope it picks up, Am I missing something, did anyone like it?  So it's the "Guy Warrior" syndrome huh?  Former GL's never have any luck when it comes to new powers. Specter Hal, Parallax Hal, Warrior Guy, Darkstar John Stewart.I hope this is different since he's technically still a lantern but the track record specks for its self.

booster11373

05-03-2006, 06:32 PM

Question for Marvel fans.Who are the Marvel equivalent of DC's top three (Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman)

Sheeplovr

05-04-2006, 04:27 AM

Question for Marvel fans.Who are the Marvel equivalent of DC's top three (Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman)Batman-Captain AmericaSpiderman-SupermanShe hulk- WonderWoman ?is it rank in greatness or in strenght

EliSnow

05-04-2006, 05:08 AM

Sheeplovr wrote:  Question for Marvel fans.Who are the Marvel equivalent of DC's top three (Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman) Batman-Captain AmericaSpiderman-SupermanShe hulk- WonderWoman ?is it rank in greatness or in strenght I assume by top three you mean the top 3 icons at Marvel as opposed to direct comparisons because Marvel's top three does not include a woman.  If we're talking about greatness/recognition among the general public, I'd say:Spider-manHulk (or Wolverine)Captain America

JustJon

05-04-2006, 08:21 AM

Spiderman is the company icon, no doubt.I'd also place Cap as another icon. I think Hulk has the public recognition, but not the icon status.  And Wolverine may be their most popular character, but he is definitely not an icon either.  I really can't think of anyone else in the Marvel U who has icon status.

kdubya

05-04-2006, 08:44 AM

booster11373 wrote: Question for Marvel fans.Who are the Marvel equivalent of DC's top three (Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman)I think as far as the top Marvel, if you mean top asfar as influence, and not popularity Marvel really only has 2, Iron Man and Captain America. Spiderman is popular, but isn't a driving force in the marvel U. If I had to pick A third I would maybe go with Daredevil. He is the street level Batman type.I think the real answer is that the Marvel U is set up so different that it is hard to compare.For the record I like Marvel, but I am a DC man all the way.

booster11373

05-04-2006, 09:36 AM

kdubya wrote: booster11373 wrote: Question for Marvel fans.Who are the Marvel equivalent of DC's top three (Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman)I think as far as the top Marvel, if you mean top asfar as influence, and not popularity Marvel really only has 2, Iron Man and Captain America. Spiderman is popular, but isn't a driving force in the marvel U. If I had to pick A third I would maybe go with Daredevil. He is the street level Batman type.I think the real answer is that the Marvel U is set up so different that it is hard to compare.For the record I like Marvel, but I am a DC man all the way.This is what i was thinking sorry if I wasn't more specific.

kdubya

05-04-2006, 09:54 AM

booster11373 wrote: kdubya wrote: booster11373 wrote: Question for Marvel fans.Who are the Marvel equivalent of DC's top three (Batman, Superman, Wonderwoman)I think as far as the top Marvel, if you mean top asfar as influence, and not popularity Marvel really only has 2, Iron Man and Captain America. Spiderman is popular, but isn't a driving force in the marvel U. If I had to pick A third I would maybe go with Daredevil. He is the street level Batman type.I think the real answer is that the Marvel U is set up so different that it is hard to compare.For the record I like Marvel, but I am a DC man all the way.This is what i was thinking sorry if I wasn't more specific.Before Avengers Disassembled you could go with Cap Iron Man an Thor as the big three. I think Civil War really sets Cap and Iron Man as the two leaders. If Civil War happened in DC it would be Superman and Batman on either side.  It is interesting though, in DC the Billionaire Playboy is the one that would more than likely go underground, and the symbol of the UA, Superman would be on the govt side. This is the exact opposite of the Marvel situation.  Maybe that isn't interesting, but I thought it was.

EliSnow

05-04-2006, 10:00 AM

kdubya wrote: Spiderman is popular, but isn't a driving force in the marvel U. If I had to pick A third I would maybe go with Daredevil. He is the street level Batman type.<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">[/quote]If Spiderman isn't part of Marvel's top three because he's not a "driving force in the Marvel U" how can Daredevil be part of the top three when he's even less of a driving force than Spidey?Spidey has been a full and reserve member of the Avengers. I don't think Daredevil has been on any team at all (though I could be wrong).  Within the Civil War storyline going on right now, Spider-man is a one of the top three characters the story will be about (as the hero torn between the two sides led by Captain America and Iron Man).   Daredevil's stories have always been "smaller" stories where he takes on low level criminals in Hell's Kitchen or taking on the Kingpin.  Spidey does similar things, but also has featured big in bigger stories as well.  Yes, Daredevil is more like Batman than Spidey, but being closer to Batman does not make Daredevil Batman's opposite in the Marvel Big Three.  If that were the only comparison, than Nighthawk or Moon Knight would be in the Top Three because they are even more like Bats than Daredevil is.  As someone said, the difference between Marvel and DC means that Marvel really doesn't have a Top 3 equivalent to Supes, Bats, and WW, but if they did there is no way that Daredevil would be one of the top 3 and Spidey isn't.

kdubya

05-04-2006, 10:02 AM

EliSnow wrote: kdubya wrote: Spiderman is popular, but isn't a driving force in the marvel U. If I had to pick A third I would maybe go with Daredevil. He is the street level Batman type.<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">If Spiderman isn't part of Marvel's top three because he's not a "driving force in the Marvel U" how can Daredevil be part of the top three when he's even less of a driving force than Spidey?Spidey has been a full and reserve member of the Avengers. I don't think Daredevil has been on any team at all (though I could be wrong).  Within the Civil War storyline going on right now, Spider-man is a one of the top three characters the story will be about (as the hero torn between the two sides led by Captain America and Iron Man).   Daredevil's stories have always been "smaller" stories where he takes on low level criminals in Hell's Kitchen or taking on the Kingpin.  Spidey does similar things, but also has featured big in bigger stories as well.  Yes, Daredevil is more like Batman than Spidey, but being closer to Batman does not make Daredevil Batman's opposite in the Marvel Big Three.  If that were the only comparison, than Nighthawk or Moon Knight would be in the Top Three because they are even more like Bats than Daredevil is.  As someone said, the difference between Marvel and DC means that Marvel really doesn't have a Top 3 equivalent to Supes, Bats, and WW, but if they did there is no way that Daredevil would be one of the top 3 and Spidey isn't.[/quote]I think you are right, I only mentioned Daredevil, more for his Matt Murdock influence, he seems to be involved in a lot in the Marvel U.=. So as far as superhero I think you are right about Daredevil.

JustJon

05-04-2006, 11:01 AM

The Matt Murdock debate is this simple:Batman lives in Gotham and Supes lives in Metropolis,  but both of their actions affect the entire universe.Matt Murdock lives in New York City, but his actions affect the entire Hell's Kitchen.  (For those of you not familiar with NYC, it's about 4 square blocks)

booster11373

05-04-2006, 11:14 AM

What happened to Thor?

booster11373

05-04-2006, 11:17 AM

Who would you promote to top tier influence in the Marvel U if you could? I loved Quasar back when he had a series.

EliSnow

05-04-2006, 11:27 AM

booster11373 wrote: What happened to Thor? He's dead.

fezident

05-04-2006, 03:55 PM

For lack of a better place to put this...Here's some info on the Silver Surfer movie.  Kick ass.     <div class="article_title">SURFING THE SEQUEL</div><div class="article_date">05.04.06</div><div class="article_author">By <a href="mailto:devin@chud.com">Devin Faraci</a> </div><div class="article_sources">Contributing sources: <a href="http://www.variety.com/">Variety</a> </div><img alt="csa" src="http://www.chud.com/graphics7/silversurfer.jpg" align="right" border="0" />Fantastic Four 2 could be making up for the Earthbound antics of the first film by getting all cosmic – Variety is reporting that it looks like the Silver Surfer will be in the sequel. And we all know that where the Surfer goes, Galactus can’t be far behind. The deal’s not yet done; the choice is down to two scripts – one by Mark Frost, who wrote the first Four, and one by Don Payne, one time writer for The Brian BenBen show, as well as  this summer’s My Super Ex-Girlfriend. Apparently Payne’s script is the one that has Silver Surfer.

Don Stugots

05-05-2006, 04:17 AM

i have a question that I am hoping someone here can answer.  feel free to PM me with the answer.   here goes, last week I picked up Fantastic Four #150, Wizard lists it at $20.00 something bucks, cool since I paid 2.00.  But I also found a Journey into Mystery The Might Thor #125.  Wizard doesnt have a price listed for it.  it goes from JIM #118 than TMT #126.  now, 118 is listed at 200.00 bucks and #126 is listed at 2,000 odd dollars.  How can I find out what this book is worth?  I did pay 2.00 for it, so if i can get even 200.00 for it, i made out like a bandit.

EliSnow

05-05-2006, 05:04 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i have a question that I am hoping someone here can answer.  feel free to PM me with the answer.   here goes, last week I picked up Fantastic Four #150, Wizard lists it at $20.00 something bucks, cool since I paid 2.00.  But I also found a Journey into Mystery The Might Thor #125.  Wizard doesnt have a price listed for it.  it goes from JIM #118 than TMT #126.  now, 118 is listed at 200.00 bucks and #126 is listed at 2,000 odd dollars.  How can I find out what this book is worth?  I did pay 2.00 for it, so if i can get even 200.00 for it, i made out like a bandit.There are CD-Roms out there you can buy that have this information.  I'm not sure how it's updated or how it works but I have seen them.Are the two issues you picked up in mint condition?

kdubya

05-05-2006, 05:11 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i have a question that I am hoping someone here can answer.  feel free to PM me with the answer.   here goes, last week I picked up Fantastic Four #150, Wizard lists it at $20.00 something bucks, cool since I paid 2.00.  But I also found a Journey into Mystery The Might Thor #125.  Wizard doesnt have a price listed for it.  it goes from JIM #118 than TMT #126.  now, 118 is listed at 200.00 bucks and #126 is listed at 2,000 odd dollars.  How can I find out what this book is worth?  I did pay 2.00 for it, so if i can get even 200.00 for it, i made out like a bandit.Check Ebay, it will let you know how much it's going for, and thats what it is really worth.

Don Stugots

05-05-2006, 05:34 AM

EliSnow wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i have a question that I am hoping someone here can answer.  feel free to PM me with the answer.   here goes, last week I picked up Fantastic Four #150, Wizard lists it at $20.00 something bucks, cool since I paid 2.00.  But I also found a Journey into Mystery The Might Thor #125.  Wizard doesnt have a price listed for it.  it goes from JIM #118 than TMT #126.  now, 118 is listed at 200.00 bucks and #126 is listed at 2,000 odd dollars.  How can I find out what this book is worth?  I did pay 2.00 for it, so if i can get even 200.00 for it, i made out like a bandit.There are CD-Roms out there you can buy that have this information.  I'm not sure how it's updated or how it works but I have seen them.Are the two issues you picked up in mint condition?  they are not in mint condition, but they are in good to near mint.  i will look into the CDs and Ebay.  I didnt think EBAY would be accurate, but its worth a shot.

curtoid

05-05-2006, 06:33 AM

I felt like such a rube when i went into the comic book shop last week - what's the scuttle on the new Wolverine title? I love the cover(s).

JustJon

05-05-2006, 08:26 AM

EliSnow wrote: booster11373 wrote: What happened to Thor? He's dead.  He'll be back in Civil War...  which fucks up the planned ending for Planet Hulk (according to Lying in the Gutters)

EliSnow

05-05-2006, 08:36 AM

curtoid wrote: I felt like such a rube when i went into the comic book shop last week - what's the scuttle on the new Wolverine title? I love the cover(s). I've thought the first two issues of Origins have been good, although I know that they are simply milking the whole what-is-Wolverine's past storyline with this series.  I'm a big fan of Steve Dillon's art, as well, ever since I read Preacher.  As a result, so far, it's good, but not great.

JustJon

05-05-2006, 09:21 AM

Weren't they originally planning to do a post-HOM 12 issue storyline in the Wolverine title unveiling his definitive past?  Is that scuttled now and Origins has replaced that, or did they do both?

EliSnow

05-05-2006, 09:25 AM

JustJon

05-05-2006, 10:37 AM

Origins is an ongoing, I just didn't know if they killed the story in the regualr book, since I don't read Wolvie at all.

EliSnow

05-05-2006, 12:52 PM

JustJon wrote: Weren't they originally planning to do a post-HOM 12 issue storyline in the Wolverine title unveiling his definitive past?  Is that scuttled now and Origins has replaced that, or did they do both? The Wolverine title had a brief storyline post-HOM where they basically set the story for Origins to start up.  Part of the story was showing that the Winter Soldier (aka the previously thought dead Bucky) may have killed Wolverine's wife:<blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">Recently, it was revealed that the Winter Soldier may have helped <a title="Wolverine" href="http://www.ronfez.net/universe/Wolverine">Wolverine</a> escape from Weapon X, and may be responsible for the loss of his wife and baby. <a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Winter_Soldier">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Winter_Soldier</a> [/quote]

cougarjake13

05-09-2006, 02:25 PM

i havent bought any comics in a few years but a few of the last ones i did buy were the 2099 versions of spiderman and the hulk. are they still around ???

EliSnow

05-09-2006, 05:19 PM

booster11373

05-09-2006, 05:34 PM

God, the early to mid 90's were bad times to be a comic book fan

kdubya

05-10-2006, 11:22 AM

cougarjake13 wrote: i havent bought any comics in a few years but a few of the last ones i did buy were the 2099 versions of spiderman and the hulk. are they still around ??? They haven't been around in years. Marvel did a few 2099 one shots about a year ago.The best of the 2099s was Ravage by far, Punisher was also kind of cool. He had his own prison. I think the eraly 90s were awsome, everyone was getting killed or messed up. Image just started, and even though you had to wait about 6 months between issues they were pretty good, well as long as you liked X-men clones. I have like a million foil and die-cut covers that I know will be worth something some day.I also loved Shooter at Valiant. I couldn't get enough Magnus Robot Fighter.I think the best jem out of that era was Nightman from the Ultraverse. All kidding aside that was a solid comic.

This message was edited by kdubya on 5-10-06 @ 3:26 PM

booster11373

05-10-2006, 11:38 AM

kdubya wrote: <blockquote /> I think the early 90s were awesome, everyone was getting killed or messed up. Image just started, and even though you had to wait about 6 months between issues they were pretty good, well as long as you liked X-men clones. I have like a million foil and die-cut covers that I know will be worth something some day.This message was edited by kdubya on 5-10-06 @ 3:26 PM  No offence my friend, But by your very statement those Foil and Die cut covers will never be worth anything because everyone has them.Image was a mixed bag in my opinion I was for more creator control and I'm glad those guys made some money off there on creations. Image was only about style no substence sure most of those guys could draw but those original Image comics were some of the worst stuff put on paper.

JustJon

05-10-2006, 01:09 PM

booster11373 wrote: kdubya wrote: I think the early 90s were awesome, everyone was getting killed or messed up. Image just started, and even though you had to wait about 6 months between issues they were pretty good, well as long as you liked X-men clones. I have like a million foil and die-cut covers that I know will be worth something some day.This message was edited by kdubya on 5-10-06 @ 3:26 PM No offence my friend, But by your very statement those Foil and Die cut covers will never be worth anything because everyone has them.Image was a mixed bag in my opinion I was for more creator control and I'm glad those guys made some money off there on creations. Image was only about style no substence sure most of those guys could draw but those original Image comics were some of the worst stuff put on paper.   Someone missed the invisible sarcasm smiley. <blockquote />

kdubya

05-10-2006, 04:51 PM

booster11373 wrote: kdubya wrote:  I think the early 90s were awesome, everyone was getting killed or messed up. Image just started, and even though you had to wait about 6 months between issues they were pretty good, well as long as you liked X-men clones. I have like a million foil and die-cut covers that I know will be worth something some day.This message was edited by kdubya on 5-10-06 @ 3:26 PM  No offence my friend, But by your very statement those Foil and Die cut covers will never be worth anything because everyone has them.Its called a joke dude <img height="20" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" width="31" border="0" />

JustJon

05-11-2006, 09:46 AM

Went to pick up books last night.  No trades came out that I wanted, so I grabbed Ex Machina Vol. 1 because Sheepy keeps harranguing me to read it. And also snagged a couple of free comic book day leftovers (didn't go saturday) - Bongo, X-Men/Runaways, and Transformers.

LordJezo

05-14-2006, 02:53 PM

<a href="http://superslut.ytmnsfw.com/" target="_blank">http://superslut.ytmnsfw.com/</a>

This message was edited by LordJezo on 5-14-06 @ 6:53 PM

booster11373

05-14-2006, 04:18 PM

kdubya wrote: booster11373 wrote: kdubya wrote:  I think the early 90s were awesome, everyone was getting killed or messed up. Image just started, and even though you had to wait about 6 months between issues they were pretty good, well as long as you liked X-men clones. I have like a million foil and die-cut covers that I know will be worth something some day.This message was edited by kdubya on 5-10-06 @ 3:26 PM  No offence my friend, But by your very statement those Foil and Die cut covers will never be worth anything because everyone has them.Its called a joke dude <img height="20" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" width="31" border="0" />Me so stupid!!

EliSnow

05-16-2006, 09:27 AM

Here's my list for this week:<ul><li>CONAN #28 <div /></li><li>100 BULLETS #72 <div /></li><li>52 WEEK #2  <div /></li><li>BITE CLUB VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #2 (OF 5) <div /></li><li>SUPERMAN BATMAN #25 <div /></li><li>CAPTAIN AMERICA #18 <div /></li><li>ULTIMATE X-MEN #70 <div /></li><li>WOLVERINE ORIGINS #2 <div /></li><li>FALLEN ANGEL IDW #5 (OF 5) </li></ul>

This message was edited by EliSnow on 5-16-06 @ 1:28 PM

Sheeplovr

05-16-2006, 09:32 AM

I only have 2 books i want this weekSuperman batman 25 and 52 week 2so I should find a random new choice book anything thats a single issue good enough to pick up for some kicks?

Don Stugots

05-16-2006, 09:49 AM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">EliSnow wrote: Here's my list for this week:<ul><li>CONAN #28 * /></li><li>100 BULLETS #72 * /></li><li>52 WEEK #2 * /></li><li>BITE CLUB VAMPIRE CRIME UNIT #2 (OF 5) * /></li><li>SUPERMAN BATMAN #25 * /></li><li>CAPTAIN AMERICA #18 * /></li><li>ULTIMATE X-MEN #70 * /></li><li>WOLVERINE ORIGINS #2 * /></li><li>FALLEN ANGEL IDW #5 (OF 5) </li></ul>

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is Capt America the civil war tie in? also, when does CW #2 come out? i want to be sure not to miss it with out buying every tie in issue.

JustJon

05-16-2006, 09:54 AM

Firestar digest this week and that's it.

EliSnow

05-16-2006, 09:55 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: is Capt America the civil war tie in? According to Marvel, no:  <a href="http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=4152">http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=4152</a><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">also, when does CW #2 come out? i want to be sure not to miss it with out buying every tie in issue.[/quote]June 14th

Don Stugots

05-16-2006, 09:58 AM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">EliSnow wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: is Capt America the civil war tie in? According to Marvel, no: <a href="http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=4152">http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?id=4152</a><blockquote dir="ltr" style="margin-right: 0px">also, when does CW #2 come out? i want to be sure not to miss it with out buying every tie in issue.June 14th<hr color="cococo" align="left">[/quote]

thank you my good man.

EliSnow

05-16-2006, 10:08 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote:  thank you my good man. You're welcome.

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schwapp

05-16-2006, 10:20 AM

I was using DCBService.com for ordering...so I'm practically clueless as to what I'm getting this week. But I know I'm buying 52 #2 at a local shop. I got so friggin' addicted to discussing comics at Newsarama.com and I'm an instant gratification kinda guy, that I kept having one issue of Infinite Crisis delivered but then picked up a copy locally...until I smartened up and stopped ordering that book online at all. So I only ordered 52 #1 online, because it was at a 75% discount.  From what I saw on Eli's list, I'm getting 52 and Superman/Batman. Might pick up the Ult X-Men book. Might try a Civil War tie-in if I'm sure it ain't coming in the DHL delivery...

cougarjake13

05-16-2006, 02:43 PM

what's the superman/ batman storyline about

Sheeplovr

05-16-2006, 03:13 PM

what's the superman/ batman storyline aboutthe
Current Story Arch has to do with another dimention that is mocking to
the marvel ultimate universe with a whole lotta bizaro and batzaro
kinda confuseing i think i buy it jsut so i can know what happens it's
take forever to come out  the new batman/superman books
that are written by jeph loeb(writer of the teen wolf movie and story
consultant on the tv show Lost) all start off great but kinda suck in
the end kinda like big hollywood movies but i liked them anyways they
are about to finish up jeph loebs run and a new writer is takeing over but you can check the trades they have I think 3 out

DirtyJersey

05-16-2006, 06:35 PM

I usually like Loeb but this Superman/Batman arc he's been doing, for what seems like forever is awful. I cannot stand Batzarro and Bizzaro Superman. I had to drop Superman/Batman until they change writers. And I loved Hush but for some reason this shit is ridiculous. The last one I bought I actually almost put it down without even finishing it.

This message was edited by DirtyJersey on 5-16-06 @ 10:45 PM

JustJon

05-17-2006, 07:01 AM

I find all of Jeph Loeb's stories start strong and end disappointingly.  Long Halloween.  Hush.  etc.I read an article once (forget who wrote it) where they pointed out the reason his comic stories aren't completely cohesive is because he's a tv writer who is ussed the the mechanisms of tv (viewer can't go back to recheck things as they watch, etc.) so his details and pacing aren't what entirely works in comics.

EliSnow

05-17-2006, 07:11 AM

JustJon wrote: I find all of Jeph Loeb's stories start strong and end disappointingly.  Long Halloween.  Hush.  etc.I read an article once (forget who wrote it) where they pointed out the reason his comic stories aren't completely cohesive is because he's a tv writer who is ussed the the mechanisms of tv (viewer can't go back to recheck things as they watch, etc.) so his details and pacing aren't what entirely works in comics. I didn't have that problem with Long Halloween, but you're right that does generally happen with his stories.

DirtyJersey

05-17-2006, 09:05 PM

Anyone still reading All Star Batman and Robin The Boy Wonder, I wasn't that into it at first but I loved the latest issue. The fold out batcave scene was awesome and the favor Batman had Supes do for him was funny.

EliSnow

05-18-2006, 05:10 AM

DirtyJersey wrote: Anyone still reading All Star Batman and Robin The Boy Wonder, I wasn't that into it at first but I loved the latest issue. The fold out batcave scene was awesome and the favor Batman had Supes do for him was funny. Couldn't read it past the second issue.   I'm not interested in that version of Batman anymore.

Sheeplovr

05-18-2006, 05:29 AM

Anyone still reading All Star Batman and Robin The Boy Wonder, I
promised my self i woudlnt buy it again after issue 2 but i bought
issue 3 but im defintly not getting 4 it's worse then child rape

Tall_James

05-18-2006, 05:34 AM

52 #2 was again, disappointing.  These C-list characters as the focus are not doing anything for me.

JustJon

05-18-2006, 08:15 AM

I bought a fat lot of nothing at the store yesterday, so I go back to reading my Essential Moon Knight.

EliSnow

05-22-2006, 03:35 PM

I haven't picked up my order from last week yet, but here's my order for this week:52, Batman, Blue Beetle, Checkmate, Secret Six, Supergirl and the Legion of Superheroes, Teen Titans, Daredevil, New Avengers, Next Wave, Powers, She-Hulk Squadron Supreme, Wolverine and X-Factor.  Big week.

Sheeplovr

05-22-2006, 04:14 PM

I liked 52 week 2 it had a bit more story in it but still not worth 3 bucks it should be a buck fiftythis week im 52 batmanSup g and LegionSquadron Supremeand Iron Manand
maybe Spike vrs dracula #3 it's kinda goofy and i think i missed # 2
getting sucked into the Spike comics is a Expencive thing all of them
are $3.99 some even more like the big book things i jsut got that spike
lost and found and its like 8 bucks i just miss buffy verse bad enough to keep wanting more of these books

kdubya

05-22-2006, 08:33 PM

I just can't get into 52, it just seems like such a commitment

Sheeplovr

05-23-2006, 05:09 AM

I just can't get into 52, it just seems like such a commitmentI don't think of it as a commitment it's more of an addiction

JustJon

05-23-2006, 07:19 AM

Legion of Superheroes Vol. 2Spiderman and Black Cat (originally tried reading the floppies years ago, liked it till it stopped coming out, didn't bother with the rerelease)

booster11373

05-23-2006, 06:05 PM

Ghost Rider Movie teaser trailer is up<a href="http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/ghostrider/hd/" target="_self">http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/ghostrider/hd/</a>

DirtyJersey

05-24-2006, 11:40 AM

I thought the latest New Avengers kicked ass. Im done with 52 already. Besides, after its all over I would have spent alot of time and money on a 52 issue run without Supes and Batman, no thanks.

Sheeplovr

05-29-2006, 01:41 PM

you know this 52 thingI like iti want it to be $1.50 just to even out the buying it allwellThe Black Adam Stuff in week 3 was highly enjoyable steel and his neice ehh week 4 looks like more question and the lesbian cop chick thats why im sticking with the 52 no matter whatDid anyone get that edgar allen poe comic last weeki liked it sure ya know the poems already but it's just neat that its out there

booster11373

05-29-2006, 04:32 PM

52 really picked up this week.

Don Stugots

05-29-2006, 05:49 PM

last week i picked up Ultimate Hulk/Wolverine #1 & #2. what a great pair of books. i like the "lost" style of story telling, the art work is great plus it started with wolvie gettign his body ripped apart. i cant wait for #3.

Civil War #2 also is a book i am waiting patienly on.

EliSnow

05-31-2006, 10:19 AM

Very, very slow week this week for comics.  Daredevil was really good last week amongst some others.

JustJon

05-31-2006, 10:51 AM

New Sentinel digest this week.  That was a fun little series (at least the first 12 issues)

Gvac

05-31-2006, 01:33 PM

Well, as I previously stated, Civil War really did bring me back and I want to pick a few other titles up.  Which of the classic Marvels that I grew up with in the 70's are any good these days?I was a big Fantastic Four, Avengers, Captain America, Daredevil, Hulk, Thor, etc. fan.  Thanks.

Sheeplovr

05-31-2006, 01:42 PM

I think Captain America starts a new story this week you can pick that up tomarrowUltimate fantastic four starts a new story but there stuff you kinda need before hand that might make it more enjoyablehulk
is in a big story right now i dont know if youd wanna jump in now on
that unless you wait next month i think tomarrow is the last in a story
thats a part of the big storythe Avengers now is New Avengers
myself thinks it stinks so i wouldnt say try it but you can anyways
they have alot of civil war story going on once again gvac old
man you gotta just walk in see something that tickles your fancy and
rock it but trades is where its at  This week comic day is thursday cause of holiday on monday push back the day

EliSnow

05-31-2006, 01:46 PM

Gvac wrote: Well, as I previously stated, Civil War really did bring me back and I want to pick a few other titles up.  Which of the classic Marvels that I grew up with in the 70's are any good these days?I was a big Fantastic Four, Avengers, Captain America, Daredevil, Hulk, Thor, etc. fan.  Thanks. Cap is great right now - it's got a huge 24 feel to it.Daredevil is also great.  Right now, Matt Murdock is in prison with the Kingpin.  Thor's dead, so there's no book there.Hulk I haven't been reading, but there's an ongoing storyline that the Hulk has been banished to an alien planet where he isn't the strongest there is, and he has to battle Gladiator style.

Gvac

05-31-2006, 02:09 PM

Thor's dead?  Bullshit!  He's a god!  I guess I'll have to wait until he's somehow "reborn."  Thanks for the info, though.  Just one more question - Sheepy, what's a "trade"?

EliSnow

05-31-2006, 02:10 PM

Gvac wrote: Thor's dead?  Bullshit!  He's a god!  I guess I'll have to wait until he's somehow "reborn."  You forget the Norse myth "Ragnorak" where the Norse gods are fated to die.  And to answer for Sheepy, a trade is a trade paperback which collects about six issues of a comic book series.  For instance, if you wanted to read all of the Hellboy comics, there are about 5 or 6 "trades" collecting such issues.  Similarly, all (or mostly all) of the Frank Miller Daredevil issues have been collected into several trades.  These trades can be bought in comic book stores or regular book stores.  

This message was edited by EliSnow on 5-31-06 @ 6:12 PM

Sheeplovr

05-31-2006, 02:12 PM

Sheepy, what's a "trade"? its
the books of the colected comics they call them trade paper backs or
tpb i dont know why they should jsut be called graphic novels always or
something but theres a big selection out there and pretty good price off amazon but youcan support a story and pay full price if you wanti went to the jokers child in fair lawn once they looked to have alot to choose from i know thats somewhat near you

Gvac

05-31-2006, 02:18 PM

Again, many thanks Sheepy and Eli.  If you guys turn me into a comic geek I'll never forgive you.

LordJezo

05-31-2006, 02:44 PM

<a href="http://blog.wired.com/tableofmalcontents/index.blog?entry_id=1491530" target="_self">What about comic book battle re-enactments?</a>

JustJon

06-01-2006, 08:38 AM

Sheeplovr wrote:  its
the books of the colected comics they call them trade paper backs or
tpb i dont know why they should jsut be called graphic novels always or
something    Graphic Novels are original stories for the book format.  Trade paperbacks are collections of pre-existing material in a new format. Personally, I love the Marvel oversized hardcover collections.  It really brings out the art in that larger format.

fezident

06-04-2006, 07:26 AM

KICK ASS!Jessica Alba has verified that the Silver Surfer is gonna be in FF2.  I've been waiting to see him on the big screen since I was 11 years old.  If f'cking ELEKTRA can have her own movie....SS can have his own movie.   Anyway, Alba recently chatted about her hosting duties for MTV's Superfluous Movie Awards and let slip some details about her impending return to invisibility: "We start Fantastic Four 2 in August. The four of us learn that there are other people out there with superpowers, and the Silver Surfer appears as a villain/hero. And another villain comes in as well. My character, Susan Storm, has another love triangle and may use a power people haven't seen before. She's the most powerful of the four."

Gvac

06-04-2006, 03:23 PM

I never saw the Fantastic Four movie.  Was it as awful as I've heard?

Don Stugots

06-04-2006, 03:26 PM

lets put it this way, i took my 2 nephews and I am owed some about 50.00 and a sunny afternoon.

Gvac

06-04-2006, 03:44 PM

'Nuff said, Stugots.  Was seeing Jessica Alba in a skin tight costume at least a small consolation?

booster11373

06-04-2006, 03:46 PM

Ultimate Extinction #5 had the best line in a comic I've seen in a while"Human beings can kick the hell out of anything"

Don Stugots

06-04-2006, 03:56 PM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">Gvac wrote: 'Nuff said, Stugots. Was seeing Jessica Alba in a skin tight costume at least a small consolation? <hr color="cococo" align="left">

there was a scene with her in her bra and panties which was nice. she isnt my type, but i would do her. i like a little more meat on my steak.

fezident

06-05-2006, 05:18 AM

Gvac wrote: I never saw the Fantastic Four movie.  Was it as awful as I've heard? Nah. It wasn't THAT bad.It wasn't CATWOMAN bad.  It wasn't ELEKTRA bad.  And, it was most certainly more enjoyable than The Hulk and/or The Punisher.FF had a bit of a made-for-tv feel to it but, it's a fun little movie. Maybe people were expecting another movie on the level of Xmen I & II.  Personally, I think it's worth renting.

Sheeplovr

06-13-2006, 03:38 PM

so last weeks 52 was the worst i dunno i didnt like it when
it was done i was like that wasn't a week that was like a couple day in
a hospitle that didn't fill in anything this week better pick upanyone get the new wonder woman?and
the Superboy Robin story from Sup/Bat 26 that was fun and nerdly
touching  pluss all the art and stuff they should of oversized it
i would of paid 10 bucks maybe 14 for a big ol giant special tribut
with all the diffrnt art and junk going to chairty to tomarow is civil war 2i didnt get front lines it was sold out so i dunno how it was I read comics in the green house at work on sunday while listening to Ron and Fez reply how cool is that don't see any of you talk about being in a green house listening to ron and fez and reading comics while getting paid

samnyc

06-13-2006, 05:09 PM

i can't listen to the radio and read comics at the same time.frontlines doesn't sound like a good investment but the main series is off to a good start.  i liked silver surfer last week.

DirtyJersey

06-13-2006, 08:01 PM

Im done with 52, I gave it a chance and it didn't impress me. There is no way im investing another 47 weeks in that bor-fest.Frontline was ok, it just focused on two reporters covering the registration act.The Face the Face crossover between Batman and Det. Comics is kicking ass, too bad its almost over.Looking forward to Civil War 2, I thought issue 1 rocked.Also the last sensational spider-man was awesome especially with the paint work done by clayton crain. I hope he does the next issue coming out tomorrow.*cant listen to the radio either when reading comics, I need complete silence or instrumental music.

This message was edited by DirtyJersey on 6-14-06 @ 12:04 AM

Grendel_Kahn

06-14-2006, 04:57 AM

I think I'm willing to give 52 @ least to issue 25.  I wouldn't
stop reading a book in the middle.  It's kinda the same
thing.  Civil War 2 was pretty good...........................BUT
I urge you ALL to go and pick up last mont and this month Green
Arrow.  I read everything that comes out cuz I hafta.  So,
normally I'm not a fan of the archer, but these last 2 books were
great.  I don't toss that around loosely.  Great.  It
looks like at lease ONE DC book is going to get off to a good start
after this whole INFINITE CRISIS/ONE YEAR LATER fiasco.

JustJon

06-14-2006, 07:25 AM

Has anyone read DMZ?  I was in my shoppe last week and the proprietor hands me the trade that came out and says read it.  I have to say it's the first new series in years that I read the whole thing and was just like "holy shit that was cool!"  I'm dying to read more, but I'll wait for the next trade.

Don Stugots

06-14-2006, 04:09 PM

i picked up Civil War 2, thunderbolts (first time) Wonder woman #1 Ultimate TPB #2

booster11373

06-17-2006, 04:07 PM

guess the new Justice League line up<img height="426" src="http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Sept06/JusticeLeagueOfAmericaCv2a.jpg" width="264" border="0" />besides the big three, I think Martian Manhunter is definitely in, there's a Green Lantern which one though? looks like a Hawk Man or Woman, guy with the now might be Connor Hawke any other guesses?heres a direct link to image<a href="http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Sept06/JusticeLeagueOfAmericaCv2a.jpg">http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Sept06/JusticeLeagueOfAmericaCv2a.jpg</a>

Sheeplovr

06-24-2006, 07:45 AM

Why Brian K Vaunghan is the best writer out there<img width="467" height="511" border="0" src="http://suchsome.somesuch.org/BrianKONA.jpg" /> he gets itlook at that big shot OnA refrence in Ex Machina Special #2

Grendel_Kahn

06-24-2006, 08:02 AM

B.K. Vaughn is the man.  He gets that this is a different world
than the '70's.  Before you give me a "well....duh..." smart ass
reply........read the last few years of ANY DC title and you will see
what I mean.   I also highly recommend THE RUNAWAYS.  Its his best work and a damn fine read as well.

EliSnow

06-24-2006, 11:00 AM

Ultimates #11 was pretty good this week, it's building up to a nice climax in the next two issues.  I haven't had the chance to read my other stuff yet, but I am looking forward to the Eternals.  Neil Gaiman writing classic Jack Kirby stuff sounds great.

Grendel_Kahn

06-24-2006, 11:07 AM

The Eternals NEVER interested me.  The only time I thought they
were even a hint of interesting was in EARTH X, and that was a cameo at
best.  Neil is  a phenomenal writer......but I can't see
things getting any better than they did in the first issue.  I
feel the same way about the INHUMANS.  The min they did a few
years ago was only interesting because of Jae Lee.   
Did anyone else catch the New Avengers this week?  Good stuff.
Also I am putting on my list for the week Green Arrow.  Best
writing in the DC uni, by far.

JustJon

06-24-2006, 04:42 PM

I love Neil Gaiman.  He could write two words on a napkin and I'd buy it.  I wasn't going to buy Eternals and wait for the hard back, but my comic shoppe gave me a free copy of the first issue, so I'll be reading it this weekend.

Sheeplovr

06-25-2006, 08:20 AM

Eternals sound too much like gay porn i just mean the titlebut the big ad in the middle of the marvel comics for the past couple of weeks does't make it look interesting to meim going ot my shop like in a hour and a half to get my weeks stuffAllstar Superman is back so get number 4 thereyou got justice love the alex rossanybody getting the new flash i think i am and new astonishing X men its a big week

Grendel_Kahn

06-25-2006, 08:31 AM

Grant Morrison's Superman is completely unreadable.

Grendel_Kahn

06-25-2006, 08:33 AM

If you are going to the comic shop today I say you should spend the
money and get the first trade of FABLES.  Money well spent. 
I haven't read anything that grabbed me like that since PREACHER.

Sheeplovr

06-25-2006, 11:47 AM

I say you should spend the money and get the first trade of FABLES.I have the first 2 and slowly will read them all they are so fun and interesting

Don Stugots

06-25-2006, 04:32 PM

hey all, i read The Ultimates 1 and 2 the other night sitting at work.  VEry good reads I just didnt read Vol 2 #2 (TPB) so i dont know who the traitor is so dont ruin it.  But i suggest picking them up and checking them out. 

JustJon

06-25-2006, 04:52 PM

This week's pickup:New Uncanny X-Men trade (eh) Supergirl trade (a good read)Eternals (good first ish,will wait for the trade for the rest)Megatokyo Book 4  (not read yet)

Sheeplovr

06-25-2006, 05:13 PM

Supergirl trade (a good read)reallyi got the first couple issues then i was like this is going nowhere and stoped i think i made it to 4

EliSnow

06-25-2006, 05:17 PM

Sheeplovr wrote:  I say you should spend the money and get the first trade of FABLES.  I have the first 2 and slowly will read them all they are so fun and interesting  Fables is incredible.  I need to start picking up the weeklies, because I can't stand to wait for the trades anymore.

EliSnow

06-25-2006, 05:18 PM

Grendel_Kahn wrote: Grant Morrison's Superman is completely unreadable. I completely disagree.  It's some of the Best Superman I've ever read other than Alan Moore's masterpieces.

Se7en

06-25-2006, 05:41 PM

I have to agree, Morrison's "All Star Superman" is great.  It's just that it's typical Morrison, i.e. it's kind of bizarre and out there.  It's really good stuff, though.

JustJon

06-26-2006, 09:38 AM

Sheeplovr wrote:  Supergirl trade (a good read) reallyi got the first couple issues then i was like this is going nowhere and stoped i think i made it to 4   It has Superman/Batman 19 and Supergirl 1-5.  It was a decent story, but it's Jeph Loeb, so I wasn't expecting Neil Gaiman or Alan Moore.

kdubya

06-27-2006, 06:54 PM

Does anyone know where to get frames for comic books? I have a signed book I want to hang up, but have not had any luck finding a frame comic size.

JustJon

06-28-2006, 09:14 AM

Get a larger frame and matte it.

Don Stugots

06-28-2006, 10:07 AM

kdubya wrote: Does anyone know where to get frames for comic books? I have a signed book I want to hang up, but have not had any luck finding a frame comic size. stingy, share with us, what book is it? who signed it?

kdubya

06-29-2006, 11:56 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: kdubya wrote: Does anyone know where to get frames for comic books? I have a signed book I want to hang up, but have not had any luck finding a frame comic size. stingy, share with us, what book is it? who signed it?Superman 75, death issue, signed by Dan Jurgens

JustJon

06-29-2006, 12:05 PM

Which version of the death issue?1st printing?Bagged?Bagged Platinum? Why don't you get the rest of the people who worked on it to sign it too?

Don Stugots

06-29-2006, 04:32 PM

kdubya wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: kdubya wrote: Does anyone know where to get frames for comic books? I have a signed book I want to hang up, but have not had any luck finding a frame comic size. stingy, share with us, what book is it? who signed it?Superman 75, death issue, signed by Dan Jurgensnice.  i would have it framed for sure.

EliSnow

06-30-2006, 05:57 AM

Other than the recent Ultimates, I haven't picked up any comics in two weeks.  The store I go to probably has about 20 issues saved for me.  Hopefully, I'll be able to pick them up today.

Don Stugots

06-30-2006, 07:17 AM

EliSnow wrote: Other than the recent Ultimates, I haven't picked up any comics in two weeks.  The store I go to probably has about 20 issues saved for me.  Hopefully, I'll be able to pick them up today.Eli, if you know who the trader was in Ultimates 2, please PM me.  i cnat wait for the TPB to come out.  Also, do you know that there is going to be a Vol. 3 and 4?

EliSnow

06-30-2006, 07:21 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: EliSnow wrote: Other than the recent Ultimates, I haven't picked up any comics in two weeks.  The store I go to probably has about 20 issues saved for me.  Hopefully, I'll be able to pick them up today.Eli, if you know who the trader was in Ultimates 2, please PM me.  i cnat wait for the TPB to come out.  Also, do you know that there is going to be a Vol. 3 and 4?You sure you want to know?  I'll pm you it.There will be a Vol. 3, but it won't be by Millar and Hitch.  Instead, the writer is Jeph Loeb, and the artist will be Joe Madiera (sp?).

Don Stugots

06-30-2006, 07:31 AM

EliSnow wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: EliSnow wrote: Other than the recent Ultimates, I haven't picked up any comics in two weeks.  The store I go to probably has about 20 issues saved for me.  Hopefully, I'll be able to pick them up today.Eli, if you know who the trader was in Ultimates 2, please PM me.  i cnat wait for the TPB to come out.  Also, do you know that there is going to be a Vol. 3 and 4?You sure you want to know?  I'll pm you it.There will be a Vol. 3, but it won't be by Millar and Hitch.  Instead, the writer is Jeph Loeb, and the artist will be Joe Madiera (sp?).thanks Eli, the suspense was killing me.  Wizard this month has an article on the next 2 volumns.  nothing revealing just pluging it really.

EliSnow

06-30-2006, 08:25 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: EliSnow wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: EliSnow wrote: Other than the recent Ultimates, I haven't picked up any comics in two weeks.  The store I go to probably has about 20 issues saved for me.  Hopefully, I'll be able to pick them up today.Eli, if you know who the trader was in Ultimates 2, please PM me.  i cnat wait for the TPB to come out.  Also, do you know that there is going to be a Vol. 3 and 4?You sure you want to know?  I'll pm you it.There will be a Vol. 3, but it won't be by Millar and Hitch.  Instead, the writer is Jeph Loeb, and the artist will be Joe Madiera (sp?).thanks Eli, the suspense was killing me.  Wizard this month has an article on the next 2 volumns.  nothing revealing just pluging it really. No problem.

JustJon

06-30-2006, 09:34 AM

Mariera is only doing the art for 3.  I forget who, but someone else is on 4.  It was on Newsarama this week.

Don Stugots

06-30-2006, 11:07 AM

shit, i think i left the magazine somewhere, who does the art on Batman/Superman.  i think its the same guy. 

JustJon

06-30-2006, 12:59 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: shit, i think i left the magazine somewhere, who does the art on Batman/Superman. i think its the same guy.   It is.  Ed McGuinness. And I really blew spelling Madiera somehow.

kdubya

06-30-2006, 01:14 PM

JustJon wrote: Which version of the death issue?1st printing?Bagged?Bagged Platinum? Why don't you get the rest of the people who worked on it to sign it too? Its the regular version with supes cape over the pole like a flag.I got it signed by him at a local store in Mn back when it came out. I actually met Dan Jurgens a few times, he used to come into the Perkins I worked at.It is signed in gold sharpie and looks pretty cool. Anyone else have any cool signed comics

Sheeplovr

06-30-2006, 01:27 PM

did the southland tales comic come out yet im confused

Sheeplovr

07-04-2006, 05:01 AM

I really Really enjoyed the full first Achs of the one yhear later superman and batman batman started off best got weird with the issue all abotu harvey but i liek where it went superman started odd but then it got fun 
it's a couple of pretty fun reluanch sorta of them bolth has
anyone noticve the 52 sense of time is lost before it used to like
label thigns that happen by day but now it jumps around and seams like
alot of time passes between day 7 and the next day 1 just like weirdim still going to get it cause im a suckerwhen does the Question series start i thought he was getting his own book anyone dig brave new world thinggy

MadMatt

07-06-2006, 04:05 PM

Sorry I'm jumping outside the tracks of the current discussion, but did anybody follow Empire?  I followed it through the first few issues, but had to quit buying comics shortly thereafter.Did it go anywhere or did it fold?

booster11373

07-06-2006, 04:42 PM

MadMatt wrote: Sorry I'm jumping outside the tracks of the current discussion, but did anybody follow Empire?  I followed it through the first few issues, but had to quit buying comics shortly thereafter.Did it go anywhere or did it fold?Empire by Waid and Kitson? If yes, it did 2 or 3 issues at Gorilla comics. then went to DC as a complete 6 issue mini series. It defiantly left off as a cliff hanger and I would love to revisit  was a very cool series and well worth checking out.<img height="230" src="http://www.bedetheque.com/thb_couv/Empire1_15022005.jpg" width="170" border="0" />

kdubya

07-06-2006, 05:40 PM

I went into my local comic shop (Big Planet Comics) to check out this weeks new stuff. When I got my comics from my subscription box the dude, Kevin, at the shop handed me a$50 gift certificate. I guess they had a drawing off all people with subscriptions at the store and I was the winner, awsome. I think I will use it on some trade collections, any suggestions?<img src="http://xs203.xs.to/xs203/06275/BigWinner150.png" border="0" />

Don Stugots

07-06-2006, 05:41 PM

kdubya wrote: I went into my local comic shop (Big Planet Comics) to check out this weeks new stuff. When I got my comics from my subscription box the dude, Kevin, at the shop handed me a$50 gift certificate. I guess they had a drawing off all people with subscriptions at the store and I was the winner, awsome. I think I will use it on some trade collections, any suggestions?<img src="http://xs203.xs.to/xs203/06275/BigWinner150.png" border="0" />yes, you can spend it one me.

Sheeplovr

07-07-2006, 04:13 AM

I think I will use it on some trade collections, any suggestions? save it next month or in a few weeks "Absolute Kingdom Come" is out cute the price in halfor get "The Fountain" it looks cool i know i want it 


This message was edited by Sheeplovr on 7-7-06 @ 8:23 AM

JustJon

07-07-2006, 08:34 AM

kdub, what kind of stuff you like?  Super heroes?  More realistic stuff?  Tough to give you good recommendations if we don't know the stuff you like.But without knowing that, I'd alays recommend the classics if you haven't read them.  Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Dark Knight Returns, Sandman (but the Absolute Editions come out later this year), Crisis for Infinite Earths, etc.

EliSnow

07-07-2006, 09:04 AM

JustJon wrote: kdub, what kind of stuff you like?  Super heroes?  More realistic stuff?  Tough to give you good recommendations if we don't know the stuff you like.But without knowing that, I'd alays recommend the classics if you haven't read them.  Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Dark Knight Returns, Sandman (but the Absolute Editions come out later this year), Crisis for Infinite Earths, etc. Should throw some Marvel classics in there as well.  How about ... um, well, let's see there's ......  Well I guess you could say stuff like Marvels and Runaways, maybe some Daredevil: Born Again, X-Men:  God Loves, Man Kills, X-Men:  Dark Phoenix Saga.Here's some other suggestions:<a href="http://comics.ign.com/articles/646/646012p1.html">http://comics.ign.com/articles/646/646012p1.html</a>

This message was edited by EliSnow on 7-7-06 @ 1:06 PM

JustJon

07-07-2006, 09:27 AM

I wouldn't recommend Dark Phoenix to someone who hasn't read X-Men before.  There's too much history and backstory to it.  It's literally the culmination of a 3-4 year story.God Loves, Man Kills, on the other hand, is a brilliant self-contained story.

EliSnow

07-07-2006, 09:32 AM

JustJon wrote: I wouldn't recommend Dark Phoenix to someone who hasn't read X-Men before.  There's too much history and backstory to it.  It's literally the culmination of a 3-4 year story.God Loves, Man Kills, on the other hand, is a brilliant self-contained story. Dark Phoenix was actually the first X-Men story I ever read, and I was able to appreciate it and love it.  I loved it more after reading more of the X-Men, but it was still great.Speaking of the Dark Phoenix saga, did anyone read the recent Astonishing X-Men issue with its purposeful parallel to the events in Uncanny #132? I liked it a lot.  Anyone else agree?

JustJon

07-07-2006, 12:38 PM

EliSnow wrote: JustJon wrote: I wouldn't recommend Dark Phoenix to someone who hasn't read X-Men before. There's too much history and backstory to it. It's literally the culmination of a 3-4 year story.God Loves, Man Kills, on the other hand, is a brilliant self-contained story. Dark Phoenix was actually the first X-Men story I ever read, and I was able to appreciate it and love it. I loved it more after reading more of the X-Men, but it was still great.Speaking of the Dark Phoenix saga, did anyone read the recent Astonishing X-Men issue with its purposeful parallel to the events in Uncanny #132? I liked it a lot. Anyone else agree?  My intro to the X-Men was issue 214, so maybe I'm not the best person to talk to about X-Men entry points  <img border="0" src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/wink.gif" /> I'll read Astonishing when the second oversized hardcover comes out.

kdubya

07-07-2006, 08:59 PM

I am thinking about picking up some Sandman stuff. I have not read any before, any suggestions on where to start.Not a big marvel fan here. Batman and sci-fi stuff is really my thing.Justjon thanks for the word on The Fountain, I may check that tou.

This message was edited by kdubya on 7-8-06 @ 1:02 AM

JustJon

07-08-2006, 12:03 PM

kdubya wrote: I am thinking about picking up some Sandman stuff. I have not read any before, any suggestions on where to start.  Sandman is 9 books.  I would say  start with book 1, but I ill tell you that the first one is good.  The series starts to get great with book 2.

Don Stugots

07-08-2006, 07:25 PM

JustJon wrote:  kdubya wrote: I am thinking about picking up some Sandman stuff. I have not read any before, any suggestions on where to start.  Sandman is 9 books.  I would say  start with book 1, but I ill tell you that the first one is good.  The series starts to get great with book 2. does book 1 have a title?

EliSnow

07-09-2006, 07:54 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: JustJon wrote: Sandman is 9 books.  I would say  start with book 1, but I ill tell you that the first one is good.  The series starts to get great with book 2. does book 1 have a title?  Preludes and Nocturnes<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1563890119/sr=8-1/qid=1152460375/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5615296-7407336?ie=UTF8">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1563890119/sr=8-1/qid=1152460375/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-5615296-7407336?ie=UTF8</a>

kdubya

07-09-2006, 01:18 PM

I have never been the biggest X-Men fan but the dude at the loacl comis shop sold me on the new arc with the Shi-ar war deal. I read the issue and it is pretty good. I do have a question. Why is Prof X on the outs with some of the X-men?

EliSnow

07-09-2006, 01:36 PM

kdubya wrote: I have never been the biggest X-Men fan but the dude at the loacl comis shop sold me on the new arc with the Shi-ar war deal. I read the issue and it is pretty good. I do have a question. Why is Prof X on the outs with some of the X-men? It was revealed recently that before he recruited Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, etc. to save the original X-Men on Krakoa, he sent some young recruits, including Scott Summer's second brother.  These kids were killed, except for Scott's brother who was able to stay in a state of dormancy.  After that, Prof. X erased the memory of the event from Cyke's mind.  The third Summers brother recently returned with a mad-on for Prof. X and for the Shi-ar who had used him for a slave for a long time.  All this was revealed in the recent Dark Genesis mini:<a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vulcan_(Gabriel_Summers)">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vulcan_%28Gabriel_Summers%29</a><a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Cyclops_(Scott_Summers)">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Cyclops_%28Scott_Summers%29</a>

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07-09-2006, 01:38 PM

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kdubya

07-09-2006, 01:39 PM

EliSnow wrote: kdubya wrote: I have never been the biggest X-Men fan but the dude at the loacl comis shop sold me on the new arc with the Shi-ar war deal. I read the issue and it is pretty good. I do have a question. Why is Prof X on the outs with some of the X-men? It was revealed recently that before he recruited Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, etc. to save the original X-Men on Krakoa, he sent some young recruits, including Scott Summer's second brother.  These kids were killed, except for Scott's brother who was able to stay in a state of dormancy.  After that, Prof. X erased the memory of the event from Cyke's mind.  The third Summers brother recently returned with a mad-on for Prof. X and for the Shi-ar who had used him for a slave for a long time.  All this was revealed in the recent Dark Genesis mini:<a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vulcan_(Gabriel_Summers)">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vulcan_%28Gabriel_Summers%29</a><a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Cyclops_(Scott_Summers)">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Cyclops_%28Scott_Summers%29</a>Damn, and I thought it had to do with him trading his powers for walking

EliSnow

07-09-2006, 01:44 PM

kdubya wrote: EliSnow wrote: kdubya wrote: I have never been the biggest X-Men fan but the dude at the loacl comis shop sold me on the new arc with the Shi-ar war deal. I read the issue and it is pretty good. I do have a question. Why is Prof X on the outs with some of the X-men? It was revealed recently that before he recruited Wolverine, Storm, Colossus, etc. to save the original X-Men on Krakoa, he sent some young recruits, including Scott Summer's second brother.  These kids were killed, except for Scott's brother who was able to stay in a state of dormancy.  After that, Prof. X erased the memory of the event from Cyke's mind.  The third Summers brother recently returned with a mad-on for Prof. X and for the Shi-ar who had used him for a slave for a long time.  All this was revealed in the recent Dark Genesis mini:<a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vulcan_(Gabriel_Summers)">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Vulcan_%28Gabriel_Summers%29</a><a href="http://www.marvel.com/universe/Cyclops_(Scott_Summers)">http://www.marvel.com/universe/Cyclops_%28Scott_Summers%29</a>Damn, and I thought it had to do with him trading his powers for walkingNope.  During the House of M incident earlier this year, the Scarlet Witch used her reality-warping powers to fulfill the wish of "no more mutants" thereby stripping the mutant powers of all but 198 of the world's mutants, including Prof. X.