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JustJon

01-25-2007, 09:45 AM

I stopped reading individual issues of books a couple years ago, and I stopped this series about halfway thru (right after Ring of Truth storyline).  I needed to give it time to get somewhat ahead of where I was to make worthwhile to start picking up trades.I finally restarted reading Y: The Last Man last week with the first three trades and it's even better than I remembered it.  Such an attention to detail from the very beginning, great pop culture references, and even a veiled Preacher reference.  (I need a lighter like that :) )If you're not reading this, you must.  BKV's brilliant writing and Pia Guerra's art are unparalleled.  I know issue 53 came out last week, but I can't wait to get thru and learn all the secrets within the world of Yorick and Ampersand.And who doesn't want their own monkey? <img src="http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/1563899809.01._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-dp-500-arrow,TopRight,45,-64_OU01_AA240_SH20_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg" border="0" width="240" height="240" />

jeffdwright2001

01-25-2007, 10:07 AM

JustJon wrote: I stopped reading individual issues of books a couple years ago, and I stopped this series about halfway thru (right after Ring of Truth storyline).  I needed to give it time to get somewhat ahead of where I was to make worthwhile to start picking up trades.I finally restarted reading Y: The Last Man last week with the first three trades and it's even better than I remembered it.  Such an attention to detail from the very beginning, great pop culture references, and even a veiled Preacher reference.  (I need a lighter like that <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/images/smile.gif" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> )If you're not reading this, you must.  BKV's brilliant writing and Pia Guerra's art are unparalleled.  I know issue 53 came out last week, but I can't wait to get thru and learn all the secrets within the world of Yorick and Ampersand.And who doesn't want their own monkey?<img src="http://videodetective.com/photos/499/020967_36.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="240" />

Sheeplovr

01-25-2007, 10:08 AM

I love love love Y the last man i have book 1 - 8 every issue or chapter in the books kept me going for more and more its jsut a great grand story told with humor and brains that is jsut something great to have read cant wait for the final

JustJon

01-25-2007, 01:11 PM

Sheeplovr wrote: I love love love Y the last man i have book 1 - 8 every issue or chapter in the books kept me going for more and more its jsut a great grand story told with humor and brains that is jsut something great to have read cant wait for the final  MY store sold out of volume 4, so I bought 5 and 6 and had them order 4, 7 and 8 for me, so I should be caught up to sheepy next week.

EliSnow

01-25-2007, 01:18 PM

It's a great concept with great execution. The writing and art are perfect for the story, and it really will go done as one of the best limited series of all time.  I'll be sad when it ends.

TheMojoPin

01-25-2007, 02:34 PM

It's possibly gonna be ruined when Vaughan attempts to explain what killed off all the men.  The guy's a great writer, but he'd have to have the hand of God himself to come up with anything that won't seem like a gigantic letdown after all of this build up.  The series ' real strength has been how well he's built up the characters...I'm infinitely more interested in seeing them just live in this new world than have to shoehorn it into some kind of big "why it all happened" wrap-up.  I'll give Vaughan the benefit of the doubt, but I'd wish he'd take a cue from Kirkman's Walking Dead and never have any intention of delving into the big mystery disease that made everything how it is.  Let it stay a McGuffin.But, to pile on the blatant attempt to get Brian to post here again, Ex Machina is my favorite ongoing series, Pride of Baghdad was the best limited series/one-shot since We3, and the man is one snappy dresser:<img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Briankvaughan.gif" border="0" width="140" height="183" />

This message was edited by TheMojoPin on 1-25-07 @ 6:35 PM

samnyc

01-25-2007, 03:25 PM

 ... and his Runaways draws comparisons to Claremont's first run on X-Men

Sheeplovr

01-25-2007, 03:36 PM

this thread reminded me to send BKV a E-mail

JustJon

01-26-2007, 09:56 AM

TheMojoPin wrote: But, to pile on the blatant attempt to get Brian to post here again, Ex Machina is my favorite ongoing series, Pride of Baghdad was the best limited series/one-shot since We3, and the man is one snappy dresser:  I absolutely loved Pride of Baghdad.  I started reading it before bed and had to stay up till I read the whole book, and just amazing the way he gave the lions such character that you really felt for them in the ending.

JustJon

01-30-2007, 11:20 AM

Little story I forgot to tell...I'm at the register buying 5 and 6, and this guy behind me on line says it's a great book and "Not to spoil anything but [spolier white]there are other men on Earth[/spoiler white]."  I stop him right there and ask him how that's not a fucking spoiler.  He had heard me say at the register that I needed volume 4 ordered and had 5 and 6 right there and this dipshit thinks dropping that bomb isn't a spoiler???People are stupid.

PhishHead

01-30-2007, 11:31 AM

JustJon wrote: Little story I forgot to tell...I'm at the register buying 5 and 6, and this guy behind me on line says it's a great book and "Not to spoil anything but [spolier white]there are other men on Earth[/spoiler white]." I stop him right there and ask him how that's not a fucking spoiler. He had heard me say at the register that I needed volume 4 ordered and had 5 and 6 right there and this dipshit thinks dropping that bomb isn't a spoiler???People are stupid. Jon I would have punched him right there...that is ridiculous.  I couldnt find 1, 5, 6 anywhere but I did manage to find 8(i think 8 or 7).  So i had to order the rest as well, i hate not being able to get them in order.

EliSnow

01-30-2007, 11:34 AM

TheMojoPin wrote: It's possibly gonna be ruined when Vaughan attempts to explain what killed off all the men.  The guy's a great writer, but he'd have to have the hand of God himself to come up with anything that won't seem like a gigantic letdown after all of this build up.  The series ' real strength has been how well he's built up the characters...I'm infinitely more interested in seeing them just live in this new world than have to shoehorn it into some kind of big "why it all happened" wrap-up.  I'll give Vaughan the benefit of the doubt, but I'd wish he'd take a cue from Kirkman's Walking Dead and never have any intention of delving into the big mystery disease that made everything how it is.  Let it stay a McGuffin.BKV gave an interesting explanation as to what happened.  Not sure if you'll like it.

JustJon

01-31-2007, 09:22 AM

PhishHead wrote: JustJon wrote: Little story I forgot to tell...I'm at the register buying 5 and 6, and this guy behind me on line says it's a great book and "Not to spoil anything but [spolier white]there are other men on Earth[/spoiler white]." I stop him right there and ask him how that's not a fucking spoiler. He had heard me say at the register that I needed volume 4 ordered and had 5 and 6 right there and this dipshit thinks dropping that bomb isn't a spoiler???People are stupid. Jon I would have punched him right there...that is ridiculous. I couldnt find 1, 5, 6 anywhere but I did manage to find 8(i think 8 or 7). So i had to order the rest as well, i hate not being able to get them in order.  Yeah, if that idiot is in the store again tonight and walksner me while I'm on line, I'm going to tell him he's not allowed to talk while I'm at the register because I'm afraid he'll ruin this week's purchases as well.And hopefully, it'll include Y 4, 7 and 8, so I can run the rest of the trades.

PhishHead

01-31-2007, 09:53 AM

JustJon wrote: PhishHead wrote: JustJon wrote: Little story I forgot to tell...I'm at the register buying 5 and 6, and this guy behind me on line says it's a great book and "Not to spoil anything but [spolier white]there are other men on Earth[/spoiler white]." I stop him right there and ask him how that's not a fucking spoiler. He had heard me say at the register that I needed volume 4 ordered and had 5 and 6 right there and this dipshit thinks dropping that bomb isn't a spoiler???People are stupid. Jon I would have punched him right there...that is ridiculous. I couldnt find 1, 5, 6 anywhere but I did manage to find 8(i think 8 or 7). So i had to order the rest as well, i hate not being able to get them in order. Yeah, if that idiot is in the store again tonight and walksner me while I'm on line, I'm going to tell him he's not allowed to talk while I'm at the register because I'm afraid he'll ruin this week's purchases as well.And hopefully, it'll include Y 4, 7 and 8, so I can run the rest of the trades.  where do you go to buy them cause Iam having no luck by me.

EliSnow

01-31-2007, 10:06 AM

PhishHead wrote: JustJon wrote: PhishHead wrote: JustJon wrote: Little story I forgot to tell...I'm at the register buying 5 and 6, and this guy behind me on line says it's a great book and "Not to spoil anything but [spolier white]there are other men on Earth[/spoiler white]." I stop him right there and ask him how that's not a fucking spoiler. He had heard me say at the register that I needed volume 4 ordered and had 5 and 6 right there and this dipshit thinks dropping that bomb isn't a spoiler???People are stupid.Jon I would have punched him right there...that is ridiculous. I couldnt find 1, 5, 6 anywhere but I did manage to find 8(i think 8 or 7). So i had to order the rest as well, i hate not being able to get them in order. Yeah, if that idiot is in the store again tonight and walksner me while I'm on line, I'm going to tell him he's not allowed to talk while I'm at the register because I'm afraid he'll ruin this week's purchases as well.And hopefully, it'll include Y 4, 7 and 8, so I can run the rest of the trades.  where do you go to buy them cause Iam having no luck by me. Amazon seems to have all of the volumes (that are out) if you really want them.

PhishHead

01-31-2007, 10:21 AM

EliSnow wrote: PhishHead wrote: JustJon wrote: PhishHead wrote: JustJon wrote: Little story I forgot to tell...I'm at the register buying 5 and 6, and this guy behind me on line says it's a great book and "Not to spoil anything but [spolier white]there are other men on Earth[/spoiler white]." I stop him right there and ask him how that's not a fucking spoiler. He had heard me say at the register that I needed volume 4 ordered and had 5 and 6 right there and this dipshit thinks dropping that bomb isn't a spoiler???People are stupid.Jon I would have punched him right there...that is ridiculous. I couldnt find 1, 5, 6 anywhere but I did manage to find 8(i think 8 or 7). So i had to order the rest as well, i hate not being able to get them in order. Yeah, if that idiot is in the store again tonight and walksner me while I'm on line, I'm going to tell him he's not allowed to talk while I'm at the register because I'm afraid he'll ruin this week's purchases as well.And hopefully, it'll include Y 4, 7 and 8, so I can run the rest of the trades. where do you go to buy them cause Iam having no luck by me. Amazon seems to have all of the volumes (that are out) if you really want them. thank you mr. Snow

JustJon

01-31-2007, 11:13 AM

I know Amazon carries them all, but I like supporting my local shop.  Comics Warehouse in Nanuet, NY.

DarkHippie

01-31-2007, 04:37 PM

JustJon wrote: I know Amazon carries them all, but I like supporting my local shop.  Comics Warehouse in Nanuet, NY. Everytime I go there they have nothing, and I hate having to order stuff (I'm an impulse buyer).  I liked it better when it was the Paperback Exchange.  they had more stuff then and used books too.

JustJon

02-01-2007, 09:43 AM

DarkHippie wrote: JustJon wrote: I know Amazon carries them all, but I like supporting my local shop. Comics Warehouse in Nanuet, NY. Everytime I go there they have nothing, and I hate having to order stuff (I'm an impulse buyer). I liked it better when it was the Paperback Exchange. they had more stuff then and used books too. They stopped carrying paperbacks 15 years ago, they changed their name about 3-4 years ago, they changed owners about 2 years ago.  The problem the new owners have is that the old owner had so much back stock that was just sitting in the store and in storage that it's taken them this long to go through it all, and are selling alot of it in bulk right now.

weekapaugjz

06-06-2007, 08:52 PM

i just picked up volumes 1 & 2 today. i was at borders killing some time in the graphic novel section and saw this series and remembered this thread and picked 'em up. im a little more than halfway through vol. 1. i had to pull myself away from it for a few minutes to find this thread and post. so far i think it is absolutely fucking brilliant. im gonna have to go out and buy the rest now cause im not gonna be able to stop reading it.

and i can know agree when people say how brian k. vaughn is a genious. i am loving this so far. okay, back to vol. 1...

Furtherman

09-15-2008, 11:44 AM

DJ Caruso Wants to Shoot 'Y: The Last Man' Next Year (http://www.cinematical.com/2008/09/15/dj-caruso-wants-to-shoot-y-the-last-man-next-year/)

But to all of you who finished Brian K. Vaughan's series, UGO's interview with D.J. Caruso may wind you up.

According to Caruso, the script for the first film has been turned in to Warner Bros (which Vaughan collaborated with them on), and they're waiting for the green light. They're hoping to start shooting as early as winter of 2009, and the studio is aiming for a release date of late 2010. And, yes, they're targeting more than one film -- Caruso hopes it will be one of three, with the first movie ending when Yorick and his monkey, Ampersand, meet Dr Mann and are separated.

dryerdoor

09-15-2008, 11:53 AM

I love that this series is in trades. Picking this up after I'm done with Batman: The Long Halloween and the new Batman & Robin (By Miller & Lee).

Aqualad

09-15-2008, 03:29 PM

Great series. It was my favorite comic while it was going. I used to get all excited for each trade...it was nearly impossible to keep away from spoilers but I tried.

JustJon

09-16-2008, 09:46 AM

I love that this series is in trades. Picking this up after I'm done with Batman: The Long Halloween and the new Batman & Robin (By Miller & Lee).

10 trades of greatness.

I love the ending. It just felt so perfect for the characters.

EliSnow

09-16-2008, 10:25 AM

I love that this series is in trades. Picking this up after I'm done with Batman: The Long Halloween and the new Batman & Robin (By Miller & Lee).

Wow. Reading Y The Last Man's going to be like eating at a five star restaurant after eating at Denny's for a month.

dryerdoor

09-17-2008, 05:57 AM

10 trades of greatness.

I love the ending. It just felt so perfect for the characters.

Wow. Reading Y The Last Man's going to be like eating at a five star restaurant after eating at Denny's for a month.

To be honest, reading the new Batman & Robin by Miller & Lee was disappointing. But I am definetly picking up all the Y: The Last Man trades tonight.

TonyStark

09-22-2008, 06:55 AM

TheMojoPin

09-22-2008, 06:58 AM

This is rumored to become a movie soon right? I heard that DJ Caruso, who's doing Eagle Eye, is going to take the script. I'm really excited for Eagle Eye and what I've seen he's a really good director because I really liked Disturbia. He's definitely a draw to Eagle Eye so I'm betting he'll do a good job with Y.

Yeah, but it makes the Shia LaBeof (however you spell his stupid name) rumors even more likely...downgrade. He plays every role the same way...on the verge of a nervous breakdown, sweating profusely and yelling "NO!!!!" every other word.

MisterSmith

09-22-2008, 07:05 AM

Yeah, but it makes the Shia LaBeof (however you spell his stupid name) rumors even more likely...downgrade. He plays every role the same way...on the verge of a nervous breakdown, sweating profusely and yelling "NO!!!!" every other word.

Yeah, that is somewhat frustrating. LaBeof's style might work for the very beginning of the story when the shock of the situation is setting in, but after that it has no place. Yorick developed a lot during the course of the book, and hopefully LaBeof would be able to pull that off (although I am not sure given his track record so far).