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[donnie_darko]

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LINK (http://www.asylum.com/pictures/girls-reading-comics/15#/photo/?filter=p&sort=asc&n=1)

small gallery of chicks reading comics, thought you guys would enjoy.

[weekapaugjz]

I picked up Batman #686, the start of the Whatever Happened To The Caped Crusader arc by Neil Gaiman.

It reminds me a little of what Morrison was doing with Last Rites, but I like it better. It definitely has a Sandman feel to it as well.

so is this story based on earth 2? i was a little confused at first when reading this issue. didn't really like the catwoman story, but loved the gentleman's gentleman story. looking forward to the conclusion of this.

also, i really enjoyed the last issue of nightwing that came out yesterday.

[Tall_James]

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LINK (http://www.asylum.com/pictures/girls-reading-comics/15#/photo/?filter=p&sort=asc&n=1)

small gallery of chicks reading comics, thought you guys would enjoy.

My favorite...

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[Aqualad]

so is this story based on earth 2? i was a little confused at first when reading this issue. didn't really like the catwoman story, but loved the gentleman's gentleman story. looking forward to the conclusion of this.
y.

We don't know yet. It's vague on purpose.

[weekapaugjz]

We don't know yet. It's vague on purpose.

gotcha, i kinda took it as earth 2 because of the take on the relationship with selina kyle. but with no mention of the huntress, i was just kinda confused.

[EliSnow]

so is this story based on earth 2? i was a little confused at first when reading this issue. didn't really like the catwoman story, but loved the gentleman's gentleman story. looking forward to the conclusion of this.

also, i really enjoyed the last issue of nightwing that came out yesterday.

I'm guessing no for a variety of reasons. First, Barbara Gordon is in a wheelchair. Then you see the version of the Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman the Animated Series, and that Joker is different than the one who appeared in the Jokermobile. And if you really look close, you can see Oliver Queen from The Dark Knight Returns. Also, we see a younger Selina Kyle at the beginning of the issue and an older one tells her story.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm guessing no for a variety of reasons. First, Barbara Gordon is in a wheelchair. Then you see the version of the Joker and Harley Quinn from Batman the Animated Series. And if you really look close, you can see Oliver Queen from The Dark Knight Returns.

im gonna have to go back and re read it tomorrow. it feels like i missed a lot in the issue.

[EliSnow]

im gonna have to go back and re read it tomorrow. it feels like i missed a lot in the issue.

Then of course Damien appears a couple of times.

[donnie_darko]

anyone reading gravel or crossed?
i swear i'm the only one reading some of these books.

[Gritty]

I picked up Batman #686, the start of the Whatever Happened To The Caped Crusader arc by Neil Gaiman.

It reminds me a little of what Morrison was doing with Last Rites, but I like it better. It definitely has a Sandman feel to it as well.

Loving this one and the Kubert/Williams art is just beautiful. Can't wait for part two.

Friends on the right and foes on the left. Dr. Langstrom, you can sit on either side of the aisle.

[lleeder]

I like the way this guy thinks.

[EliSnow]

I like when you have a comic book end with an unexpected reveal of a character you didn't expect and missed, and with three little words lets you know she's back.

[weekapaugjz]

I like when you have a comic book end with an unexpected reveal of a character you didn't expect and missed, and with three little words lets you know she's back.

What book did you read?

[Don Stugots]

My favorite...

http://o.aolcdn.com/gelupp/images/5b424031643132623534381233775461_s3.jpg

mine too.

i am starting on Sandman #6. i cannot tell you how much i love these books.

[EliSnow]

What book did you read?

That would give it away. Just take a look at what Marvel books came out this week.

[weekapaugjz]

That would give it away. Just take a look at what Marvel books came out this week.

Ah, I'm barely reading any marvel these days.

[EliSnow]

Ah, I'm barely reading any marvel these days.

Then you probably won't care about this.

[Gritty]

That would give it away. Just take a look at what Marvel books came out this week.

Don't be a poop. Make with the spoiler already. Pretty please?

[weekapaugjz]

Don't be a poop. Make with the spoiler already. Pretty please?

Language!!!

[Gritty]

Language!!!

http://www.bourneinstyle.com/vintagesoap3.jpg

[EliSnow]

Don't be a poop. Make with the spoiler already. Pretty please?

There was two reasons why I didn't do the spoiler thing.

First, the whole issue plays up to this reveal in such a great way, that knowing this spoiler really takes away a lot from the issue. Arguably knowing it ruins the issue or at least may stop you from enjoying this book.

Second, I was on my blackberry and couldn't do the spoiler thing.

That being said, if you really want to know, here goes:

She knows stuff

If that means nothing to you, then telling you the name of the person will mean nothing to you.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

There was two reasons why I didn't do the spoiler thing.

First, the whole issue plays up to this reveal in such a great way, that knowing this spoiler really takes away a lot from the issue. Arguably knowing it ruins the issue or at least may stop you from enjoying this book.

Second, I was on my blackberry and couldn't do the spoiler thing.

That being said, if you really want to know, here goes:

She knows stuff

If that means nothing to you, then telling you the name of the person will mean nothing to you.

this makes me want to read this book again

[EliSnow]

anyone reading gravel or crossed?
i swear i'm the only one reading some of these books.

I picked up Gravel #1 yesterday. I had read Strange Kiss back in the day, but didn't read any of the follow up stuff. I think I'll need to pick up the previous stuff (there was an ad that it is collected somewhere).

[instrument]

I really enjoyed the first book, I tend to enjoy his stuff mainly because its a break from the standard marvel/dc fare.

[JustJon]

mine too.

i am starting on Sandman #6. i cannot tell you how much i love these books.

Read the Absolute Sandmans over the last couple months. Still love it, held up so well.



That being said, if you really want to know, here goes:

She knows stuff



New hardback came out last week...
I figured she was Madrox and Syren's child, who hadn't been born where the trade ends, but the water broke.

[EliSnow]

New hardback came out last week...
I figured she was Madrox and Syren's child, who hadn't been born where the trade ends, but the water broke.

No, she's not.

[JustJon]

No, she's not.

ooooooo

I don't know if it's popular opinion or not but I've liked the writer's take on the character since he started writing her, and really look forward to the next part of her story.

[TheMojoPin]

Picked up a bunch of trades this past weekend.

Death of Capt. America vol. 3 and Criminal vol. 4, both by Brubaker.

All-Star Superman vol. 2 and Batman R.I.P. , both by Morrison.

What an awesome haul, since both guys are basically my favorite ad what I consider the most reliable comic writers out there right now. I'm continually stunned at how awesome and not awful Brubaker has made Captain America...and as for Morrison, well, HOLY SHIT. If Infinite Crisis is half as good as BRIP, I can't wait.

And AS Superman has to be the best Superman story of all time at this point. After finishing vol. 2, I went back and read vol. 1 again and went ahead ad read vol. 2 one more time. It's that amazing.

[EliSnow]

What an awesome haul, since both guys are basically my favorite ad what I consider the most reliable comic writers out there right now. I'm continually stunned at how awesome and not awful Brubaker has made Captain America...and as for Morrison, well, HOLY SHIT. If Infinite Crisis is half as good as BRIP, I can't wait.

I think you mean Final Crisis, and I don't think it is half as good as RIP.

And AS Superman has to be the best Superman story of all time at this point. After finishing vol. 2, I went back and read vol. 1 again and went ahead ad read vol. 2 one more time. It's that amazing.

I feel pretty much the same way, although I think Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow and The Man Who Has Everything may be as good.

[EliSnow]

ooooooo

I don't know if it's popular opinion or not but I've liked the writer's take on the character since he started writing her, and really look forward to the next part of her story.

I think most fans disliked her at first, but have come around.

The one-shot David did on her recently sealed the deal for me.

[TheMojoPin]

I think you mean Final Crisis, and I don't think it is half as good as RIP.

Yeah, got that mixed up.

I figure FC probably won't be as good since the scope is so much bigger, but I'm still looking forward to it. I'm so sick of DC superheroes that I need someone like Morrison to come in there and mix it up. I've never really gotten ino Geoff Johns as a writer because he plays it too safe and nothing ever really happens with him. He's very capable, but I'm never thrilled by ay of his titles...they're just sort of there.

I feel pretty much the same way, although I think Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow and The Man Who Has Everything may be as good.

Love both, but I'll give it to AS Supes since it has such an amazing sense of wonder to it. It seems like like almost anything is possible within its pages.

[weekapaugjz]

I can't wait to pick up the all star superman. I've been strapped for cash and all the trades I want are piling up.

[Gritty]

There was two reasons why I didn't do the spoiler thing.

First, the whole issue plays up to this reveal in such a great way, that knowing this spoiler really takes away a lot from the issue. Arguably knowing it ruins the issue or at least may stop you from enjoying this book.

Second, I was on my blackberry and couldn't do the spoiler thing.

That being said, if you really want to know, here goes:

She knows stuff

If that means nothing to you, then telling you the name of the person will mean nothing to you.

Yeah, this means nothing to me.

Thanks for trying anyway.

[instrument]

Um, she said that her and madrox would eventually be married didn't she?

I haven't been able to read x-factor since they left ny and got a different artist who I just can't handle.


And daredevil has picked up again...which is nice.

Crossed 03 was interesting, and no hero is rolling along.

Anybody following drafted or city of dust?

[boobieman]

Just spent the whole day reading the watchmen comic book. My wife bought me the hardcover collection. Have to say, one of the best written comics I have ever read. I am so looking forward to the movie. I don't think the movie will hold up, but it will just be cool to see the live action to the comic.

Just reading the comic and I realize the amount of influence the comic has on the current writers of today. Since I read so many comics before reading Watchmen I can see a influence, I can see Kingdom Come, and The Punisher Max series, the Garth Ennis, especially the Valley forge story.(Issue 55-60)

It is a real classic.

SEEYEYASYSYSYYEEEAAAAAA

[JustJon]

Just spent the whole day reading the watchmen comic book. My wife bought me the hardcover collection. Have to say, one of the best written comics I have ever read. I am so looking forward to the movie. I don't think the movie will hold up, but it will just be cool to see the live action to the comic.

Just reading the comic and I realize the amount of influence the comic has on the current writers of today. Since I read so many comics before reading Watchmen I can see a influence, I can see Kingdom Come, and The Punisher Max series, the Garth Ennis, especially the Valley forge story.(Issue 55-60)

It is a real classic.

SEEYEYASYSYSYYEEEAAAAAA

Watchmen was epic because of the timing. It coincided with the Dark Knight Returns and brought the dark and serious back to comics.

[MisterSmith]

Um, she said that her and madrox would eventually be married didn't she?

I haven't been able to read x-factor since they left ny and got a different artist who I just can't handle.


And daredevil has picked up again...which is nice.

Crossed 03 was interesting, and no hero is rolling along.

Anybody following drafted or city of dust?

I have been following Drafted, and I want to know when the hell issue 13 is coming out. Issue 12 dropped a pretty big bombshell - although it was a little disappointing because so many other sci-fi stories have used the same premise and I was hoping for a little more creativity and development than the same old twist.

I tried looking for more info on the Devil's Due website, but it is almost as hard to navigate as FoundryMusic.com.

[The Ogre]

Is anyone else reading Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, or War of Kings? I haven't been into much Marvel stuff lately but all three of these books(Only one issue of WoK so far) are terrific. Not to mention that Abnett and Lanning brought Jack Flag, last seen getting crippled in Ellis' Thunderbolts, back into the fray.

[EliSnow]

Is anyone else reading Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, or War of Kings? I haven't been into much Marvel stuff lately but all three of these books(Only one issue of WoK so far) are terrific. Not to mention that Abnett and Lanning brought Jack Flag, last seen getting crippled in Ellis' Thunderbolts, back into the fray.

I'm reading Guardians and War of Kings. I like what Marvel did with the Annihilation storylines, so I'm looking forward to this one.

[TheMojoPin]

I enjoyed 1985, though I thought it seemed tremendously anti-climactic ater all the build-up over the rest of the book and the possibilities they could have gone with or explored further.

I have a copy of the of the first HC of Hitch and Millar's run on FF on hold at work. Is it worth checking out?

[EliSnow]

I enjoyed 1985, though I thought it seemed tremendously anti-climactic ater all the build-up over the rest of the book and the possibilities they could have gone with or explored further.

I have a copy of the of the first HC of Hitch and Millar's run on FF on hold at work. Is it worth checking out?

I stopped reading 1985, but apparently Millar has linked it to his FF story as well as his Old Man Logan story in Wolverine.

FF has been really good in some places, and really not good in others.

I am looking forward into the upcoming storyline where we meet Dr. Doom's mentor, who apparently has been roaming parallel Marvel earths and wiped out everyone.

[TheMojoPin]

So is it worth me buying?

[EliSnow]

So is it worth me buying?

I would suggest going to a Barnes and Noble and read the first issue of the HC. If you like it, get it.

Otherwise, I'd say yes.

[TheMojoPin]

Alright then.

I'm also trying to figure out which of the Secret Invasion trades I need to get. I already picked up the actual miniseries trade, but what else is worth grabbing? I was leaning towards getting all the Bendis Avenger's titles, plus Iron Man, X-Factor and Thor since I read those anyway....which other ones do I need to get?

[EliSnow]

Alright then.

I'm also trying to figure out which of the Secret Invasion trades I need to get. I already picked up the actual miniseries trade, but what else is worth grabbing? I was leaning towards getting all the Bendis Avenger's titles, plus Iron Man, X-Factor and Thor since I read those anyway....which other ones do I need to get?

The only Secret Invasion books I read were the miniseries, the Avengers titles and Captain Britain, which I recommend.

X-Factor's Secret Invasion storyilne was a crossover with She-Hulk and wasnt' that good.

[weekapaugjz]

Alright then.

I'm also trying to figure out which of the Secret Invasion trades I need to get. I already picked up the actual miniseries trade, but what else is worth grabbing? I was leaning towards getting all the Bendis Avenger's titles, plus Iron Man, X-Factor and Thor since I read those anyway....which other ones do I need to get?

stay away from fantastic four and x-men. pure garbage.

i read the first two issues of thor and liked them but my shop ran out of #3 before i could get to the store.

new avengers was ok but not great and i thought the mighty avengers was weak.

[EliSnow]

So after finishing All Star Superman, Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely have decided to team again. This June, they are doing a new series, Batman and Robin. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/030910-Batman-Quitely.html)

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7860/quitelybatman.jpg

[EliSnow]

More Quitely Batman and Robin art
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/961/961044/batman-robin-20090310030958573_640w.jpg

This reminds me that one of the better costume alterations over the last few years was the changes to the Robin costume. Gone are the green tights. The red is still there, but they changed enough of it to make it a more acceptable costume.

[donnie_darko]

Is anyone else reading Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Nova, or War of Kings? I haven't been into much Marvel stuff lately but all three of these books(Only one issue of WoK so far) are terrific. Not to mention that Abnett and Lanning brought Jack Flag, last seen getting crippled in Ellis' Thunderbolts, back into the fray.

for some reason i just can't get into those off earth comics.....or transformer comics devoid of humans.

[TheMojoPin]

So after finishing All Star Superman, Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely have decided to team again. This June, they are doing a new series, Batman and Robin. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/030910-Batman-Quitely.html)

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7860/quitelybatman.jpg

Oh, thank you, sweet Jesus. Now the healing from Frank Miller can begin.

Is this thing going to be an All-Star-style series?

I hope so.

[EliSnow]

Oh, thank you, sweet Jesus. Now the healing from Frank Miller can begin.

Is this thing going to be an All-Star-style series?

I hope so.

I don't think so, but I'm not sure.

I heard that Morrison would be coming back to the Batman story this summer to continue the storyline he did in Batman/Final Crisis. I think this is it, but I could easily be wrong.

[JustJon]

stay away from fantastic four and x-men. pure garbage.

i read the first two issues of thor and liked them but my shop ran out of #3 before i could get to the store.

new avengers was ok but not great and i thought the mighty avengers was weak.

I thought the Averngers Initiative was the strongest of the Avengers x-over books.

Anyone else reading this book? Any ideas who Mutant Zero is? I know they're practically screaming it's Jean Grey, which makes me think it's not her.

[weekapaugjz]

So issue 1 of battle for the cowl came out today. Anyone else picking this up? I liked the issue and the tone it is setting for a gotham without batman. A "new" batman is out there and tim is trying to figure out who it is. I think its pretty obvious who it is, but who knows, ill prob end up wrong.

[weekapaugjz]

I thought the Averngers Initiative was the strongest of the Avengers x-over books.

Anyone else reading this book? Any ideas who Mutant Zero is? I know they're practically screaming it's Jean Grey, which makes me think it's not her.

I did not get any of the initiative books. I have the first trade of the run but haven't read any since.

[EliSnow]

I thought the Averngers Initiative was the strongest of the Avengers x-over books.

Anyone else reading this book? Any ideas who Mutant Zero is? I know they're practically screaming it's Jean Grey, which makes me think it's not her.

I'm not reading the book but the answer is available on the internet, so I know who it is.

[cougarjake13]

So issue 1 of battle for the cowl came out today. Anyone else picking this up? I liked the issue and the tone it is setting for a gotham without batman. A "new" batman is out there and tim is trying to figure out who it is. I think its pretty obvious who it is, but who knows, ill prob end up wrong.

havent gotten it yet but i will

[weekapaugjz]

i just read action comics 875 and really enjoyed it. it's the first issue sans superman and focusing on nightwing and flamebird from new krypton. i was very apprehensive about picking up this title without superman in it, but gave it a chance cause i have really enjoyed greg rucka's work in the past. looks like there are gonna be some good confrontations with ursa and zod. nightwing and flamebird's identity were revealed in this issue. looking forward to the rest of this arc.

[JustJon]

I'm not reading the book but the answer is available on the internet, so I know who it is.

It wasn't when I past looked, but it may have come out, since my reading is usually 6 months behind.

[JustJon]

I'm not reading the book but the answer is available on the internet, so I know who it is.

Googled. Came out in issue #20, SI HC went up to ish 19.

[ChickleChockle]

My favorite comic books are Sandman, The Good, Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, Preacher, Red Son ( About Superman crash landing in USSR instead of USA),Wolverine Origins , Kick-Ass and something a little different called Death Note (reminds me of Dexter but published before the Dexter books).
Let me know what u think if you like any of them and also check out Ben Templesmith he's the artist that illustrated the original 30 days of Night!
The Gunslinger is also very cool a gritty, violent fantasy novel by Stephen King I'm sure I can think of more but these stand out.

[EliSnow]

More information about Batman and Robin from Grant Morrison and IGN.com. (http://comics.ign.com/articles/961/961488p1.html)


Some highlights. This series is going to be the "flagship" Batman title when it comes out. In Morrison's own words:

'Batman and Robin', which opens with the 3-part 'Batman Reborn' arc, is maybe more poppy, and more colourful, but it's also creepier. It's like David Lynch doing the Batman TV show. The story arcs are 4 short 3-part 'events', which combine to tell a longer, 12 part mystery.

Also:

It's much more…contentious. This is a very different Batman and Robin team from any that we've seen before. It's almost a reverse of the traditional dynamic, with a more light-hearted and spontaneous Batman and a scowling, badass Robin. Expect fireworks and violence.

My bet on this is that Batman is going to be Dick Grayson and Damien Wayne will be Robin.

Where does this leave Tim Drake? Maybe the new Nightwing. Or did Morrison leave a hint in the last issue of Batman RIP when a villain said:

Batman and Robin are dead!

[EliSnow]

The Gunslinger is also very cool a gritty, violent fantasy novel by Stephen King I'm sure I can think of more but these stand out.

Are you aware that The Gunslinger is the first book in King's seven book series The Dark Tower, and that Marvel has been adapting some of the stories (but not Gunslinger) into comics?

The only reason I ask is that I rarely see fans reference the Gunslinger alone, but rather talk about the whole Dark Tower series.

[TheMojoPin]

More information about Batman and Robin from Grant Morrison and IGN.com. (http://comics.ign.com/articles/961/961488p1.html)


Some highlights. This series is going to be the "flagship" Batman title when it comes out. In Morrison's own words:



Also:



My bet on this is that Batman is going to be Dick Grayson and Damien Wayne will be Robin.

Where does this leave Tim Drake? Maybe the new Nightwing. Or did Morrison leave a hint in the last issue of Batman RIP when a villain said:

Batman and Robin are dead!



This is going to be amazing.

[EliSnow]

This is going to be amazing.

Well, it will be interesting one way or the other.

I'm hopeful, but then I was very hopeful for All-Star Batman too. I'm betting this will be better, given Batman RIP and Final Crisis.

Did you read Batman RIP yet?

[Aqualad]

So issue 1 of battle for the cowl came out today. Anyone else picking this up? I liked the issue and the tone it is setting for a gotham without batman. A "new" batman is out there and tim is trying to figure out who it is. I think its pretty obvious who it is, but who knows, ill prob end up wrong.

The first issue was surprisingly good.

[TheMojoPin]

Well, it will be interesting one way or the other.

I'm hopeful, but then I was very hopeful for All-Star Batman too. I'm betting this will be better, given Batman RIP and Final Crisis.

Personally, I was banking on ASB&R to be shit given Miller's track record over the last decade. Granted, I didn't expect to be as ridicuously bad as it was, but I was going to be stunned if it even managed to be average.

Morrison, on the other hand, has been by and large very successful and consistent with his takes on superheroes over his entire career until today. He hasn't really dropped off and his run on JLA alone includes some of the best takes on DC's flagship characters ever.

And yeah, I finally got to read R.I.P. and the books leading up to it. I really didn't like most of the art (too 1990's Image-y for me), but the story itself was fun and trippy. I realize I'm a Morrison fanboy and I've read way too many old Batman comics, so I knew most of the characters he was digging up, but I think as a whole it works really well.

[ruggedo]

Personally, I was banking on ASB&R to be shit given Miller's track record over the last decade. Granted, I didn't expect to be as ridicuously bad as it was, but I was going to be stunned if it even managed to be average.

Morrison, on the other hand, has been by and large very successful and consistent with his takes on superheroes over his entire career until today. He hasn't really dropped off and his run on JLA alone includes some of the best takes on DC's flagship characters ever.

And yeah, I finally got to read R.I.P. and the books leading up to it. I really didn't like most of the art (too 1990's Image-y for me), but the story itself was fun and trippy. I realize I'm a Morrison fanboy and I've read way too many old Batman comics, so I knew most of the characters he was digging up, but I think as a whole it works really well.

Oddly enough this book sold pretty well from a business stand point. We constantly heard from regular Batman fans the same complaints that everyone brings up here,but the Miller zombies all just kept buying it. There was also the Lee factor. No matter how bad the book was Lee's art and covers were dynamic. People bought the look and collected without reading I think.

[TheMojoPin]

Oddly enough this book sold pretty well from a business stand point. We constantly heard from regular Batman fans the same complaints that everyone brings up here,but the Miller zombies all just kept buying it. There was also the Lee factor. No matter how bad the book was Lee's art and covers were dynamic. People bought the look and collected without reading I think.

Sure, Miller's name is going to be a draw, but I think most people who kept buying it because of him was due to curiosity to see how insane it was going to get, especially given how inconsistently it was put out.

You're definitely right about Lee. It could be a series written by a monkey and people would flock to it if Lee was doing the art.

[Aqualad]

I like it. The art is great, and the writing is so over-the-top and ridiculous (especially the Green Lantern issue). Batman and Robin have been in so many bizarre interpretations over the years, with the TV show, cartoons, movies, Super Friends, etc that I don't think "Sin City Batman" is going to do any harm to the character.

[TheMojoPin]

Personally, I don't think it "harms" anything. It's just bad writing. Next to none of it actually pertains to the characters we're seeing. I love off-the-wall writing of big characters like that, but I at least expect them to be at least just a little recognizable. Outside of scattered superficial things like everything painted yellow, they all just sound like random stock cliche Frank Miller "nu-noir" characters.

[EliSnow]

I like it. The art is great, and the writing is so over-the-top and ridiculous (especially the Green Lantern issue). Batman and Robin have been in so many bizarre interpretations over the years, with the TV show, cartoons, movies, Super Friends, etc that I don't think "Sin City Batman" is going to do any harm to the character.

Personally, I don't think it "harms" anything. It's just bad writing. Next to none of it actually pertains to the characters we're seeing. I love off-the-wall writing of big characters like that, but I at least expect them to be at least just a little recognizable. Outside of scattered superficial things like everything painted yellow, they all just sound like random stock cliche Frank Miller "nu-noir" characters.

My problem with All-Star Batman has always been two-fold. First, he's not what DC advertised. The All-Star line was touted as sort of taking the best of Batman and Superman from their various iterations in comics, movies, tv, etc. and putting them together in a way that isn't beholden to the current continuity. That's what All Star Superman was, but not All Star Batman. All Star Batman is simply Miller's DKR Batman at an earlier stage.

Second, I just don't find it entertaining. I don't like a Sin City Batman, and I didn't like him in The Dark Knight Strikes Again.

[ruggedo]

I actually thought the All-Star Batman was Miller thumbing his nose at DC, and the current DC regime not getting it. I have talked to sales reps at the company who have thought the same thing.(it gave them a chance to laugh at their bosses,so that may have been part of their opinion too) It really seemed to be written without much thought or effort on Millers part. By the way I do like Miller too, I liked Dark Knight, his Daredevil changed the way comics were written and drawn, and its still one of the best main stream comic reads there is, and I love Sin City. I just think in this book he took the money and ran.

[TheMojoPin]

I actually thought the All-Star Batman was Miller thumbing his nose at DC, and the current DC regime not getting it. I have talked to sales reps at the company who have thought the same thing.(it gave them a chance to laugh at their bosses,so that may have been part of their opinion too) It really seemed to be written without much thought or effort on Millers part. By the way I do like Miller too, I liked Dark Knight, his Daredevil changed the way comics were written and drawn, and its still one of the best main stream comic reads there is, and I love Sin City. I just think in this book he took the money and ran.

If that's him "thumbing his nose," then he's also been "thumbing his nose" at Dark Horse and his readers (and now Spirit fans) for almost 15 years.

[booster11373]

All Star was supposed to be DC's version of the Ultimate line which from what I hear is being rebooted all ready

[ruggedo]

If that's him "thumbing his nose," then he's also been "thumbing his nose" at Dark Horse and his readers (and now Spirit fans) for almost 15 years.

Of course I disagree with that. His Dark Horse stuff is his own creation. Those stories he has full control over. There are no expectation of the material other then what he made of it. As far as the Spirit goes a lot of Eisner fans do think that's exactly what he did. I believe he is a Spirit fan who got caught up in a fascination with movie tricks and just missed the mark. I think he missed with the latest Martha Washington stuff,but it was true to the original, just not that satisfying. The Dark Knight sequel was pretty much phoned in and actually sold poorly,which was unexpected. Like I said I admire Miller, but his later work is hit or miss, and I think the reason behind that is whether he is in to it or not.

[TheMojoPin]

Of course I disagree with that. His Dark Horse stuff is his own creation. Those stories he has full control over. There are no expectation of the material other then what he made of it. As far as the Spirit goes a lot of Eisner fans do think that's exactly what he did. I believe he is a Spirit fan who got caught up in a fascination with movie tricks and just missed the mark. I think he missed with the latest Martha Washington stuff,but it was true to the original, just not that satisfying. The Dark Knight sequel was pretty much phoned in and actually sold poorly,which was unexpected. Like I said I admire Miller, but his later work is hit or miss, and I think the reason behind that is whether he is in to it or not.

I do admire a lot of Miller's work up until about about 15 years ago. Like you said, he fucked up Martha Washington. In my opinion, the last few Sin City collections were like weak parodies of the series when it was at its best. That Spirit film was an abomination. He seemingly tried to get everything about the characters and the spirit and style of Eisner's strip as wrong as possible. Everything he does now is just a mishmash of his jumbled "nu-noir" style. The mysogyny that was aways underlying in his work has exploded all over everything he does. Every woman he writes is either a whore, men-haters, a villain, a betrayer or just there to be fucked, or some combination of them all. For him to be so explicitly a mysogynist in a medium like comics is depressingly impressive. I can picture him and Dave Sim hanging out together and ranting about women on the weekends.

Everything he's written over the last 10-15 years is weighed down by his ridiculous, overblown, Libertarian versions of Ayn Randian philosophies. I have zero probem with political perspectives in comics, but his is such an overreactionary, unrealistic and fearmongering mess since he dumps it all over everything.

And man, I do not get why 300 is considered one of his better works. It's all of these things cranked to 11.

[EliSnow]

All Star was supposed to be DC's version of the Ultimate line which from what I hear is being rebooted all ready

According to DC, the above is not true. All Star has nothing to do with Marvel's Ultimate line, but we all know better.

As for the Ultimate line rebooting, that's how it's looking. I blame Jeph Loeb.

The line probably need it because Ultimate X-Men, FF and Ultimates 3 aren't really good.

But Ultimate Spidey and the first two Ultimates were some of the best stuff Marvel did from 2000-2006.

[TheMojoPin]

But Ultimate Spidey and the first two Ultimates were some of the best stuff Marvel did from 2000-2006.

Definitely. USM has been a godsend with how badly they've fucked up the "real" Spidey in recent years.

And yes, blame everything on Loeb. God, he sucks. The man got his start writing Liefeld titles, for God's sake.

[ruggedo]

The mysogyny that was aways underlying in his work has exploded all over everything he does. Every woman he writes is either a whore, men-haters, a villain, a betrayer or just there to be fucked, or some combination of them all.

And man, I do not get why 300 is considered one of his better works. It's all of these things cranked to 11.

We have been saying this about him since Daredevil. His treatment of the long time women in that book as well as every woman he brought into it just screamed out a problem with the whole gender. It was kind of funny back then,think about it, a comic geek who didnt get women so he wrote these atrocious parodies of them. In the last fifteen years tho it just gets sad, and you wish he could write something different. I think the lone exception to this is Sin City, not because it isnt mysogonystic,but because it revels in that genre. It doesnt make it a side plot or pass itself off as reality.

Oh I never got the 300 thing either,comic or movie.

[TheMojoPin]

We have been saying this about him since Daredevil. His treatment of the long time women in that book as well as every woman he brought into it just screamed out a problem with the whole gender. It was kind of funny back then,think about it, a comic geek who didnt get women so he wrote these atrocious parodies of them. In the last fifteen years tho it just gets sad, and you wish he could write something different. I think the lone exception to this is Sin City, not because it isnt mysogonystic,but because it revels in that genre. It doesnt make it a side plot or pass itself off as reality.

Oh I never got the 300 thing either,comic or movie.

Yeah, it's easier to explain away in SC since it fits in with the other exagerrated archetypes he's using, but otherwise his depiction of women (and homosexuals, with whom he definitely buys into the "that's the worst thing you can call a man" in all seriousness) has gotten apalling. He's not even trying to dress up how much he looks down on them.

Look at his depictions of women in ASB&R. (http://www.i-mockery.com/comics/longbox20/default.php)

Even if he's doing it just as "a joke," it's a really shitty, poorly done joke.

[booster11373]

Yeah, it's easier to explain away in SC since it fits in with the other exagerrated archetypes he's using, but otherwise his depiction of women (and homosexuals, with whom he definitely buys into the "that's the worst thing you can call a man" in all seriousness) has gotten apalling. He's not even trying to dress up how much he looks down on them.

Look at his depictions of women in ASB&R. (http://www.i-mockery.com/comics/longbox20/default.php)

Even if he's doing it just as "a joke," it's a really shitty, poorly done joke.

They really should just run All Star B and R in Mad Magazine

[TheMojoPin]

Love how he spelled "bullshiting" as "bullshitinging" and it made it into the final print.

Way to thumb your nose at grammar, Frankie!

[EliSnow]

The most recent Dark Avengers issue just had Norman Osborn ordering hamburgers, fries, etc from Five Guys, and told the Senty that after eating these burgers, he's going to faint from happiness.

[Gvac]

Is Steve Rogers STILL dead???

[lleeder]

Is Steve Rogers STILL dead???

No now he's a ghost that has to help his daughter out with hilarious consequences.

[EliSnow]

Is Steve Rogers STILL dead???

Yes. I'm betting he's not going to be coming back for 2-3 years at least. In fact, his ghost even communicated with Thor when Thor came back from the dead.

[TheMojoPin]

Is Steve Rogers STILL dead???

Best thing that ever happened to Captain America.

[JustJon]

Yeah, it's easier to explain away in SC since it fits in with the other exagerrated archetypes he's using, but otherwise his depiction of women (and homosexuals, with whom he definitely buys into the "that's the worst thing you can call a man" in all seriousness) has gotten apalling. He's not even trying to dress up how much he looks down on them.

Look at his depictions of women in ASB&R. (http://www.i-mockery.com/comics/longbox20/default.php)

Even if he's doing it just as "a joke," it's a really shitty, poorly done joke.

When's the last time Frank Miller wrote a woman who wasn't some sort of hooker?

Is Steve Rogers STILL dead???

And will be for years to come.

[TheMojoPin]

When's the last time Frank Miller wrote a woman who wasn't some sort of hooker?

Martha Washington.

Any of the times he's written Wonder Woman, but he "fixes" that by writing her as an awful man-hater.

His Daredevil work is fantastic, but even there he felt the need to turn Karen Page into a drug-addicted porn "star" who sells out DD's identity for a fix.

Notice that his retcon of Catwoman involved making her a hooker (and he made her a madam for TDKR).

The dude HATES women.

[Don Stugots]

Yes. I'm betting he's not going to be coming back for 2-3 years at least. In fact, his ghost even communicated with Thor when Thor came back from the dead.

that was a great issue

[Gvac]

Best thing that ever happened to Captain America.

Why do you hate blonde haired, blue eyed people?

You're like some sick Earth 2 Nazi.

[JustJon]

Martha Washington.

Any of the times he's written Wonder Woman, but he "fixes" that by writing her as an awful man-hater.

His Daredevil work is fantastic, but even there he felt the need to turn Karen Page into a drug-addicted porn "star" who sells out DD's identity for a fix.

Notice that his retcon of Catwoman involved making her a hooker (and he made her a madam for TDKR).

The dude HATES women.

I haven't read Martha Washington in about 15 years.

And Wonder Woman is too powerful a character to make her a hooker, so he makes her overly "butch", which shows in his All Star Batman.

They only character you didn't list, but I thought of was Elektra, but even then she had issues and he kills her.

[TheMojoPin]

They only character you didn't list, but I thought of was Elektra, but even then she had issues and he kills her.

Yup. He makes her a betrayer of Matt and a muderous criminal...and even when she redeems herself he has her killed in perhaps the most phallic way possible.

http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/wizarduniverse/artfx4.jpg

The Freudian nature of this scene is just off the fucking chart.

[Don Stugots]

he stabbed her with an umbrella?

[TheMojoPin]

http://www.cfswords.com/images/japanesesaifullsword.jpg

[Gvac]

*sigh*

[Don Stugots]

that was just a little joke MOJO, i know what he stabbed her with.

[EliSnow]

Newsarama has a couple of interesting news items this afternoon.

First, the final issue of Planetary will be coming out in 2009. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/03/20/final-issue-of-planetary-headlines-creator-driven-wildstorm-initiative/#comment-460734) One of my favorite books plagued by inconsistent publishing. Can't wait to see it.

Second, it looks like Ed Brubaker is leaving Daredevil after issue #500 and Andy Diggle (Hellblazer, Thunderbolts) will be taking it over. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/03/20/myspaces-my-cup-ojoe-diggle-to-daredevil-and-more/)

This bit of news made me sad as I was really enjoying Brubaker's run.

[TheMojoPin]

Sad to see Brubaker off of DD, but Diggle has shown himelf to be a heck of a writer.

[Gvac]

Where's Luther Manning?

[MisterSmith]

Newsarama has a couple of interesting news items this afternoon.

First, the final issue of Planetary will be coming out in 2009. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/03/20/final-issue-of-planetary-headlines-creator-driven-wildstorm-initiative/#comment-460734) One of my favorite books plagued by inconsistent publishing. Can't wait to see it.


Jeez, it is about time. I got to the series late, got caught up, and have been waiting for the last issue (as everybody has I guess). Looking forward to it! :thumbup:

[MisterSmith]

Also, did I somehow miss the last couple of issues of Legion of 3 Worlds?

The last one I remember seeing is issue 3 (I think) that ended with Bart appearing. I haven't seen another issue since and thought there were 2 or 3 issues left in the miniseries.

[Gritty]

Also, did I somehow miss the last couple of issues of Legion of 3 Worlds?

The last one I remember seeing is issue 3 (I think) that ended with Bart appearing. I haven't seen another issue since and thought there were 2 or 3 issues left in the miniseries.

There are. This is the slowest schedule for a series I've ever seen. Not sure if it's being done on purpose or just because it's such a bear to draw. Perez is usually very good with keeping a schedule even on when a huge cast of characters is involved so I doubt it's on him but who knows?

[TheMojoPin]

Newsarama has a couple of interesting news items this afternoon.

First, the final issue of Planetary will be coming out in 2009. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/03/20/final-issue-of-planetary-headlines-creator-driven-wildstorm-initiative/#comment-460734) One of my favorite books plagued by inconsistent publishing. Can't wait to see it.

I hope they put out a 2nd Absolute Edition so I can have the whole series as classy, oversized and slipcased hardcovers.

[JustJon]

Newsarama has a couple of interesting news items this afternoon.

First, the final issue of Planetary will be coming out in 2009. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/03/20/final-issue-of-planetary-headlines-creator-driven-wildstorm-initiative/#comment-460734) One of my favorite books plagued by inconsistent publishing. Can't wait to see it.

Second, it looks like Ed Brubaker is leaving Daredevil after issue #500 and Andy Diggle (Hellblazer, Thunderbolts) will be taking it over. (http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/03/20/myspaces-my-cup-ojoe-diggle-to-daredevil-and-more/)

This bit of news made me sad as I was really enjoying Brubaker's run.

I haven't read Brubaker's DD because there was a rumor of oversized HCs of his run, but they still haven't come out. Then again, I'm still waiting for DD Bendis Omnibus 2 to finish reading his run.

[EliSnow]

After posting about it's final issue in the single issue thread, I have to again recommend the series Midnight Nation. I went back tonight and read the final issue again, and it's definitely the best work Staczynski and Gary Frank have done.

[kdubya]

I have never read the Sandman series. I want to pick up the trades and have been told by a few folks to skip the first book, Preludes and Nocturnes, and just move on too book two. Any advice?

[EliSnow]

I have never read the Sandman series. I want to pick up the trades and have been told by a few folks to skip the first book, Preludes and Nocturnes, and just move on too book two. Any advice?

Read the whole thing. There are a number of plot points int that first story that are important for the whole series. Morpheus's motives later in the series arise from things explained or that happen in that first volume.

[kdubya]

Eli, we may not agree on the RIP Batman deal, but I do accept your comic knowledge as gospel.

[TheMojoPin]

Even though the first trade of Sandman is the weakest, it's still a very good read. It gets talked about like it's bad, but it's really a very good "horror superhero" read. I can't imagine how people expect you to skip it since, like Eli said, it contains a bunch of critical plot points and character introductions for the rest of the series.

[JustJon]

Admittedly, Book 2 was the first trade, don't skip the first book, like they said.

[The Ogre]

Not neccessarily about comics, but I saw this a few weeks ago and had to order it. I've never collected busts or statues, but come on. This is the shit. It's about two feet tall and cost me way too much scratch. Made by Sideshow Toys.

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/mas_assets/large/2960.jpg

[instrument]

Second, it looks like Ed Brubaker is leaving Daredevil after issue #500 and Andy Diggle (Hellblazer, Thunderbolts) will be taking it over.



ugh, issues 500? its currently at 116 so he's saying he's on for the next few years?

daredevil's the book that got me back into comics...awesome artwork and a great story line..well until like 90-110...but its picked up again.

[TheWalkingDead]

The early DD series with Bendis and Maleev is really good. I always pick u those single issues when i'm at the comic conventions

[TheMojoPin]

DD is still great. Brubaker has rocked it.

[EliSnow]

ugh, issues 500? its currently at 116 so he's saying he's on for the next few years?

daredevil's the book that got me back into comics...awesome artwork and a great story line..well until like 90-110...but its picked up again.

Silly instrument.

They are going back to the original numbering. So issue #500 will be this fall, I believe.

[EliSnow]

Speaking of statues, my Bowen Utron statue came this past week. Looks great next to all of my Avengers statues.

http://www.bowendesigns.com/images/sculptures/Ultron%20St%20Rev1.jpg

[The Ogre]

I always wanted to get into the Bowen statues. Very sharp looking. Especially the Destroyer Thor bust I caught a look at a year or so ago. I just can't justify the extra collection considering all the scratch I've blown on Marvel Legends over the past 6 years.

[TheWalkingDead]

Is anyone going to SD Comic Con? 4 day passes already sold out.

[JustJon]

The early DD series with Bendis and Maleev is really good. I always pick u those single issues when i'm at the comic conventions

I bought the Bendis/Maleev Omnibus. I want want the damn volume 2 so I can finish reading it already!

Is anyone going to SD Comic Con? 4 day passes already sold out.

I'd recommend starting an SDCC thread. I think it's a topic that should have its own thread.

[Aqualad]

I'll spend a ton of money on comics or art, but I can't justify buying a statue of a cartoon character. They look great but they just sit there collecting dust.

[Sinestro]

I'll spend a ton of money on comics or art, but I can't justify buying a statue of a cartoon character. They look great but they just sit there collecting dust.

So what do you do with the comics after you read it?

[EliSnow]

I'll spend a ton of money on comics or art, but I can't justify buying a statue of a cartoon character. They look great but they just sit there collecting dust.

I've got about 30+ statues, 98% of them bought when I was single with a lot of disposable income. And they do look great. And most of them have gone up in value. And yes, they collect as much dust as my art and comics.

I don't regret buying any of them. One of them already made a great gift for my nephew who loves Batman.

[Aqualad]

So what do you do with the comics after you read it?

Re-read them, give them away, sell them, store them in longboxes in my mom's garage.

I'm not judging, I think the statues are cool. I just can't see spending $150, $200 on a bust of Wolverine or whatever. To each his own. Oddly, I have no problem spending equivalent amounts on original artwork (although my chick put the kibosh on that when we got married).

[TheWalkingDead]

I've got about 30+ statues, 98% of them bought when I was single with a lot of disposable income. And they do look great. And most of them have gone up in value. And yes, they collect as much dust as my art and comics.

I don't regret buying any of them. One of them already made a great gift for my nephew who loves Batman.


pics?

[MisterSmith]

pics?

No, they are the real statues.


:smoke:

[TheWalkingDead]

No, they are the real statues.


:smoke:

statues? Don't Blink. Blink and your dead.

[MisterSmith]

statues? Don't Blink. Blink and your dead.

:lol::clap: Sweet!

[EliSnow]

pics?

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/4695/img5248v.jpg
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/7421/img5242h.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5277/img5239d.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/8439/img5243.jpg
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3249/img5244z.jpg
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3855/img5245.jpg
http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/6057/img5246m.jpg
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1386/img5247q.jpg

[TheWalkingDead]

nuh..nuh....nerrrrd!:tongue:

Nice.

[MisterSmith]

OK, this is pretty dang funny. :laugh:

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The same guy did a few more, but I haven't watched them yet. Here is the link if you want to jump ahead: http://www.youtube.com/ItsJustSomeRandomGuy

[cougarjake13]

who is the batman/judge dredd kinda guy supposed to be ??



http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/25807/679801-batman_battle_for_the_cowl_event_20090116035712867 _super.jpg

[booster11373]

who is the batman/judge dredd kinda guy supposed to be ??



http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/25807/679801-batman_battle_for_the_cowl_event_20090116035712867 _super.jpg

That would be Knight part of Knight and Squire kind of a UK Batman and Robin

[cougarjake13]

ahhh


it looks cool

[EliSnow]

That would be Knight part of Knight and Squire kind of a UK Batman and Robin

At some point, in the 1960's I believe Batman comics featured Batmen of All Nations. Knight was the Batman of England. Squire was essentially the Robin of England.

Grant Morrison featured the various Batmen of All Nations during his run on Batman that introduced the Black Glove group.

[mdr55]

The same guy did a few more, but I haven't watched them yet. Here is the link if you want to jump ahead: http://www.youtube.com/ItsJustSomeRandomGuy

That's some pretty good stuff.:thumbup:

[weekapaugjz]

anyone else reading the messiah war crossover in x-force and cable?

ive got a few questions about it. i haven't read a lot of marvel and they reference stuff from stories i have no idea about.

[booster11373]

At some point, in the 1960's I believe Batman comics featured Batmen of All Nations. Knight was the Batman of England. Squire was essentially the Robin of England.

Grant Morrison featured the various Batmen of All Nations during his run on Batman that introduced the Black Glove group.

I think Morrison used them even before that in a JLA Classified run a few years ago

[EliSnow]

anyone else reading the messiah war crossover in x-force and cable?

ive got a few questions about it. i haven't read a lot of marvel and they reference stuff from stories i have no idea about.

I'm not reading it but I may be able to help.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm not reading it but I may be able to help.

im guessing this is sort of the sequel to messiah complex (which i didn't read).

so this girl hope is the first mutant born since m-day?

why is cable deemed the protector of hope?

why is bishop trying to kill hope?

what exactly are stryfe's power?

someone in the issue said the age of apocalypse will be nothing compared to the age of stryfe. what exactly was the age of apocalypse?

[EliSnow]

im guessing this is sort of the sequel to messiah complex (which i didn't read).

so this girl hope is the first mutant born since m-day?

Yes.

why is cable deemed the protector of hope?

A lot of people want Hope. The Purifiers/anti-mutant contingent want her dead. The evil mutants want her to be one of them. Cable as a time traveler could raise her in the future away from those who want to hurt her or take her.

why is bishop trying to kill hope?

As you may or may not know, Bishop is from the future or an alternative future. In that future, Hope leads to the deaths of many humans and mutants, which leads to the crackdown on mutants and where mutants like Bishop are branded and raised in camps. Bishop thinks that if he kills Hope as a baby/child, that future will not happen.

what exactly are stryfe's power?

Asssuming he is the original Stryfe, he is Cable's clone but without the techno-organic virus that Cable has. As a result, he has Cable's telekinesis and telepathy, but at higher levels.

someone in the issue said the age of apocalypse will be nothing compared to the age of stryfe. what exactly was the age of apocalypse?

In 1995 or so, Marvel ran a storyline where Prof. X's son Legion traveled back into the past to kill Magneto. However, Prof. X sacrifices himself and gets killed instead, thus creating an alternate timeline. In that timeline, Apocalypse comes to power over America and Magneto leads the X-Men in Xavier's beliefs. Almost everything about that timeline is different, but it is a nightmare timeline.

[weekapaugjz]

thank you, eli. that helps out a lot.

ive really been enjoying the x-force series so far and was reluctant to have to get next couple of cable issues, but enjoyed what i read today. gonna get the next few issues. besides new avengers, these are the only titles im picking up from marvel. oh, and i picked up the first two titles of the deadpool/thunderbolts cross-over on a recommendation from a guy at the store. it's not that great.

[boobieman]

Anyone can tell me the X-MEN Ghost Box story line is any good? I was thinking of picking it up once it comes out in trade (unless it is out already), from some of the preview readings it looks interesting.

Thanks

SEEYAYAYAYAYAAAAAAAAAAA

[Captain Rooster]

Is the new Cable series any good? I have had an X-Men and an Uncanny X-Man sub. for a while ... and both titles are sucking a$$.

I want to switch to new, consistently good titles. Cable has always been a fav or mine.

Thanks.

[TheMojoPin]

I want to switch to new, consistently good titles.

Honestly, drop all X-titles except X-Factor.

If you want to stick with Marvel, Captain America, Daredevil and Iron Fist have all been fantastic.

The new Captain Britian title is also pretty good, too.

[boobieman]

Honestly, drop all X-titles except X-Factor.

If you want to stick with Marvel, Captain America, Daredevil and Iron Fist have all been fantastic.

The new Captain Britian title is also pretty good, too.

Iron fist is getting cancelled. They are going to do a few month run on other characters from the series. Who and what I am not sure.

SEEYAYAYYAA

[TheMojoPin]

Iron fist is getting cancelled. They are going to do a few month run on other characters from the series. Who and what I am not sure.

SEEYAYAYYAA

Yeah, but he can still go and pick up the trades.

[instrument]

Honestly, drop all X-titles except X-Factor.

If you want to stick with Marvel, Captain America, Daredevil and Iron Fist have all been fantastic.

The new Captain Britian title is also pretty good, too.

iron fist was good until brubaker left, dudes awesome, daredevil, captain america, all great shit with him.

x-factor was great until civil war ended, can't stand it anymore.

loving doktor sleepless..gravel..no hero..black summer..etc..

most of the really entertaining stuff i read isn't marvel or dc.

[TheMojoPin]

iron fist was good until brubaker left

Brubaker is one of the best writers out there ight now, but Matt Fraction is no slouch himself. I think he did a great job on the title on his own, plus his Iron Man run is fantastic so far. His Marvel series the Order was also very good.

[The Ogre]

I loved Bru's Cap early on, but now it really bores me. The last arc was pure unadulterated dogshit. I think the only way Bucky Cap is going to be interesting is if they keep him in Steve Rogers-centric stories. Whether it's about living up to his legacy, fighting his old foes, or the eventual resurrection. I'm not down for "Untold Tales of the Winter Soldier".

[EliSnow]

I loved Bru's Cap early on, but now it really bores me. The last arc was pure unadulterated dogshit. I think the only way Bucky Cap is going to be interesting is if they keep him in Steve Rogers-centric stories. Whether it's about living up to his legacy, fighting his old foes, or the eventual resurrection. I'm not down for "Untold Tales of the Winter Soldier".

I disagree with all if this.

[instrument]

Brubaker is one of the best writers out there ight now, but Matt Fraction is no slouch himself. I think he did a great job on the title on his own, plus his Iron Man run is fantastic so far. His Marvel series the Order was also very good.

let me re-word that, i couldn't deal with it when the artist left..

[The Ogre]

I disagree with all if this.

Fair enough. I don't expect anyone to agree considering all the good will Brubaker has built up. He's just not writing the kinds of stories I want to read when it comes to what should be one of Marvel's flagship characters.

[EliSnow]

Fair enough. I don't expect anyone to agree considering all the good will Brubaker has built up. He's just not writing the kinds of stories I want to read when it comes to what should be one of Marvel's flagship characters.

I'm not disagreeing because of "good will" based upon other stories that Brubaker has written. I'm disagreeing because I liked the story arc, in particular the theme that Bucky as Cap will have to deal with some of his past as Winter Soldier. Plus I liked the interplay with Namor and Black Widow.

So in my mind he is writing the kind of stories needed for Marvel's oldest superhero.

[The Ogre]

I'm not disagreeing because of "good will" based upon other stories that Brubaker has written. I'm disagreeing because I liked the story arc, in particular the theme that Bucky as Cap will have to deal with some of his past as Winter Soldier. Plus I liked the interplay with Namor and Black Widow.

So in my mind he is writing the kind of stories needed for Marvel's oldest superhero.

You miss my point. I am not saying that he is coasting on previous accomplishments. I am saying that he has a lot of fans based on the stories he tells on a monthly basis. I don't expect people to agree with me because folks generally enjoy what he puts out.

Also I had no problem with the Winter Soldier character when he was first introduced. I just don't want to read about his monthly adventures in Captain America. Besides, comics that don't or only lightly follow the rest of the line's continuity always bug me.

[Aqualad]

Besides, comics that don't or only lightly follow the rest of the line's continuity always bug me.

I prefer those comics. I see no reason why the Batman comics would have to put their stories on hold to accomodate events happening in Superman or Green Lantern or whatever. Shared universes are fun, but not the raison d'etre of superhero comics.

[EliSnow]

You miss my point. I am not saying that he is coasting on previous accomplishments. I am saying that he has a lot of fans based on the stories he tells on a monthly basis. I don't expect people to agree with me because folks generally enjoy what he puts out.

I'd have to say that I didn't miss your point but that your point wasn't clear by what you wrote. Your point was that people may disagree based upon built up good will, rather than saying that given his popularity, other people would like that story arc.

[instrument]

You miss my point. I am not saying that he is coasting on previous accomplishments. I am saying that he has a lot of fans based on the stories he tells on a monthly basis. I don't expect people to agree with me because folks generally enjoy what he puts out.

Also I had no problem with the Winter Soldier character when he was first introduced. I just don't want to read about his monthly adventures in Captain America. Besides, comics that don't or only lightly follow the rest of the line's continuity always bug me.

thats funny, cause i hate comics that get absorbed in whatever big event is happening.

I LOVED the fact that daredevil didn't get swallowed up in civil war, LOVE IT.

what i do hate is stuff like the ultimates/supremeverse crossovers...UGH

[The Ogre]

I'm not talking about comics that have to be interrupted every 6 months for the latest line wide crossover. I'm talking about books that ignore previously established continuity or don't reference current events that feature their lead character on other comics. Example, Captain America is now in the New Avengers. When will this be featured in Cap's solo book?

Another example is Bendis handling of Ares and his son from the Ares mini. He basically jettisoned whatever he felt like about the characters without a hint of explanation.

[TheMojoPin]

I'm not talking about comics that have to be interrupted every 6 months for the latest line wide crossover. I'm talking about books that ignore previously established continuity or don't reference current events that feature their lead character on other comics. Example, Captain America is now in the New Avengers. When will this be featured in Cap's solo book?

Hopefully never.

[Gvac]

If you want to stick with Marvel, Captain America, Daredevil and Iron Fist have all been fantastic.

Odd.

Those were my favorite comics.

In 1977.

[The Ogre]

Hopefully never.

So it's better to have comics in Marvel's universe be completely separate entities? As much as I dislike Bendis' Avengers books, if they're featuring Captain America, there should be some mention of it in his book. If not, why not give every title its own continuity? What then is the point of a shared universe?

[TheMojoPin]

A solo title's obligation should be to the main character. If I wanted to read about Captain America as a member of the Avengers, I'd read the Avengers.

Personally, I stopped getting hung up on continuity a long time ago. I find it limits creativity too often. I don't want it totally tossed out the window, but it doesn't bug me if Captain America isn't depicted in the Avengers in his own title.

Besides, characters like Iron Man and Captain America have had relatively little Avengers-related storylines in their solo titles over the decades.

[EliSnow]

I just read online that Cassaday has finished the art on the last issue of Planetary. Ellis posted sample art on his website in an update on this.

Also, I believe the second part of Gaiman's Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader comes out today. Can't wait to pick it up.

[EliSnow]

Okay, I read the second part of Gaiman's Caped Crusader. I think it was great, but can see someone being frustrated by the story, if the person was expecting this to be an in-continuity story.

Don't because it's not. It's a story about Batman and his lives and deaths.

[Aqualad]

Okay, I read the second part of Gaiman's Caped Crusader. I think it was great, but can see someone being frustrated by the story, if the person was expecting this to be an in-continuity story.

Don't because it's not. It's a story about Batman and his lives and deaths.

It was a very Gaiman comic book, in that there was a total lack of two-fisted superhero action. I loved it.

[Gritty]

Okay, I read the second part of Gaiman's Caped Crusader. I think it was great, but can see someone being frustrated by the story, if the person was expecting this to be an in-continuity story.

Don't because it's not. It's a story about Batman and his lives and deaths.

Loved this story. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed in it. As perfect a way to 'end' the Batman legend as 'Whatever Happened to the Man of Steel' was for Superman.

"You're done now, Bruce. This time."

[BinaryTaoist]

I couldn't read through 57 pages of marvel & dc talk... Did anyone mention:


Schizo by Ivan Brunetti?

http://multimedia.dn.no/archive/00138/LB_Over_Streken_Bru_138973k.jpg

[BinaryTaoist]

REX MUNDI is good shit too...

http://www.smallgodscomic.com/RM4%20cover%202.jpg

[EliSnow]

I couldn't read through 57 pages of marvel & dc talk... Did anyone mention:


Schizo by Ivan Brunetti?

http://multimedia.dn.no/archive/00138/LB_Over_Streken_Bru_138973k.jpg

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/2384/searchthread.jpg

[BinaryTaoist]

haha... oh.

derrr

[EliSnow]

So, I've really been liking J. Michael Straczynski's Thor. He brought back Thor and the rest of the Asgardians in a convincing way, has brought great twists to their mythos, and has really portayed Loki well in terms of being a manipulater of events. Loki's machinations against Thor and the rest of Asguard have been incredible.

Now with that being said, I did have one huge complaint about yesterday's issue, which was great. The complaint? I don't see Dr. Doom ever, EVER using Wikipedia! Come on, do you think the world's most arrogant man, who is also one of the world's most smartest men, would ever use a research tool where any fool could edit an entry?

[Gritty]

I couldn't read through 57 pages of marvel & dc talk... Did anyone mention:


Schizo by Ivan Brunetti?

http://multimedia.dn.no/archive/00138/LB_Over_Streken_Bru_138973k.jpg

Wow! I love this guy's work! He's sick and hysterical! Like Lil' Jimmy with a pen! Thanks for the heads up.

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/3961/ibrunettibaby.jpg

[Gritty]

So, I've really been liking J. Michael Straczynski's Thor. He brought back Thor and the rest of the Asgardians in a convincing way, has brought great twists to their mythos, and has really portayed Loki well in terms of being a manipulater of events. Loki's machinations against Thor and the rest of Asguard have been incredible.

Now with that being said, I did have one huge complaint about yesterday's issue, which was great. The complaint? I don't see Dr. Doom ever, EVER using Wikipedia! Come on, do you think the world's most arrogant man, who is also one of the world's most smartest men, would ever use a research tool where any fool could edit an entry?

You sure it wasn't Wakandapedia? Buncha real smart dudes over there.

[EliSnow]

You sure it wasn't Wakandapedia? Buncha real smart dudes over there.

That would be a funny Marvel equivalent.

But seriously, I don't see Dr. Doom relying on any research that he didn't do himself. He wants to know something, he'd find the book(s) covering the topic and make sure what is says.

But saying he checks Wikipedia brings images to my head of him sitting at his home computer and then remembering to Twitter that he's going to attack the Baxter Building.

[weekapaugjz]

I loved the gaiman batman story. I pulled out the first issue and reread both a few hours after the first reading of part two. I loved the stories some of the villians told, esp the clayface one, even if it was only like three panels.

I think it really sucks there was such a long delay between the two issues. But all in all, the quality of the issues were worth the wait.

I'm also glad they included some of the kubert sketches at the end of the issues. I love seeing the original finished pencils before the inks go on.

[Gritty]

I loved the gaiman batman story. I pulled out the first issue and reread both a few hours after the first reading of part two. I loved the stories some of the villians told, esp the clayface one, even if it was only like three panels.

I think it really sucks there was such a long delay between the two issues. But all in all, the quality of the issues were worth the wait.

I'm also glad they included some of the kubert sketches at the end of the issues. I love seeing the original finished pencils before the inks go on.

Kubert did a fantastic job. Most times when an artist does an homage to other artists styles it's jarring seeing the different looks and can take you out of the story. Kubert was very subtle aping the widely different styles of Robinson, Sprang, Infantino, Bolland, Sienkiewicz and others and making it all appear seamless.

Award-winning effort! Worth the wait.

[Coach]

Wait, Driving to class today, I heard a segment on NPR about a drawer of (Shuster?) Superman who made a smut comic .......

[TheMojoPin]

Wait, Driving to class today, I heard a segment on NPR about a drawer of (Shuster?) Superman who made a smut comic .......

Wouldn't be unusual. Being a comic book artist/writer typically wasn't a very well-paying job for the first 50 years or so the medium was around. Most of the creators had additional jobs doing cartooning in other publications or drawing for advertising and such. A lot of them did plenty of "dirty" books to help pay the bills.

[Coach]

Wouldn't be unusual. Being a comic book artist/writer typically wasn't a very well-paying job for the first 50 years or so the medium was around. Most of the creators had additional jobs doing cartooning in other publications or drawing for advertising and such. A lot of them did plenty of "dirty" books to help pay the bills.
I heard that too..but apparently it was a really smutty book that the Supreme court ordered all copies destroyed. ..Horror Nights..? I'll have to got take a gander
at that guys book

[weekapaugjz]

Legion of 3 worlds #4 finally came out today. I thought it was a fantastic issue. Can't wait for the last issue. I just hope its not gonna take another 3 months for it to come out.

[MisterSmith]

Legion of 3 worlds #4 finally came out today. I thought it was a fantastic issue. Can't wait for the last issue. I just hope its not gonna take another 3 months for it to come out.

About f-ing time! I have been waiting for this issue and REALLY look forward to reading it.

It is sad that an otherwise solid mini-series has been tainted by such horrendous delays. What are we, 2 months or so past Final Crisis?

[jab]

about time.

hope he learns how to write the characters tho if he really winds up doing the next legion book :/

[TooLowBrow]

whats the deal with cyclops?

what exactly can his eyes do?

sometimes i see him cut right through steel

but when hes fighting an enemy and hits them, they just get knocked back

can his eyes cut or just force things backwards?

[cougarjake13]

so whats happening with battle for the cowl /?

[jab]

is it too much to hope that wildcat will become the next batman?

[weekapaugjz]

so whats happening with battle for the cowl /?

It hasn't been said explicitly, but Jason Todd is running around in a bat suit killing people. If its not Jason, I don't know who it could be.

Tim Drake was in a traditional batman suit and ended up getting fucked up by Jason.

Black mask blew up arkham and all the loonies are fucking up gotham. He has ivy, croc, and a few others under his control.

Penguin wants to take out black mask and two face to take control of the gotham underworld.

[weekapaugjz]

is it too much to hope that wildcat will become the next batman?

I think so even though that could be one of the best possible outcomes. I'm a tim fan so I'd love to see him get the cowl, but I highly doubt that will happen.

[EliSnow]

is it too much to hope that wildcat will become the next batman?

Yes. He hasn't even appeared in the Battle for the Cowl books. It's going to be Dick Grayson. Damien Wayne will be the new Robin, and Tim Drake will become Red Robin.

[JustJon]

whats the deal with cyclops?

what exactly can his eyes do?

sometimes i see him cut right through steel

but when hes fighting an enemy and hits them, they just get knocked back

can his eyes cut or just force things backwards?

It's supposed to be force beams that shoot out of his his eyes, but some authors take liberties.

[jessicaduh]

i will never read this forum. i have no idea why i even clicked.

[cougarjake13]

Yes. He hasn't even appeared in the Battle for the Cowl books. It's going to be Dick Grayson. Damien Wayne will be the new Robin, and Tim Drake will become Red Robin.

is damien related to bruce ??

[TheMojoPin]

is damien related to bruce ??

His son.

[jab]

Yes. He hasn't even appeared in the Battle for the Cowl books. It's going to be Dick Grayson. Damien Wayne will be the new Robin, and Tim Drake will become Red Robin.

the only thing that even got me thinking about it was him being included in either a cover or a promo pic. im like why is he even in that but then it got me thinking how great it would be if he were in the suit for a few issues.

wildcat rules.

[EliSnow]

the only thing that even got me thinking about it was him being included in either a cover or a promo pic. im like why is he even in that but then it got me thinking how great it would be if he were in the suit for a few issues.

wildcat rules.

I'm fairly certain he didn't appear in any of the promo pics or covers for Battle for the Cowl.

EDIT: I was wrong. He was on one cover. Maybe they had a cameo of him as one of the heroes who came to Gotham to help in Batman's absence.

[BinaryTaoist]

Sheepy mentioned the book Mouse Guard on the first post of this thread... Its a book worth mentioning again and again... I really think its great... Its finishing up the 6th issue of the third series now. There was some problems where the publishers tried to snatch up ownership from the creator/writer/illustrator David Peterson... and the books have been trickling out ever since... Seriously great comic...
http://comics212.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/mouseguard6.jpg

[jab]

log it.

[hanso]

The x-ray glasses do not seem to work.

[JustJon]

Love Mouse Guard, but they've only put out one hard cover so far.

[The Ogre]

Man I hope everybody is reading War of Kings. It's just as good as Annihilation and Conquest. Not to mention in the latest issue Rocket Raccoon kicks Gladiator's ass in.

[jab]

Man I hope everybody is reading War of Kings. It's just as good as Annihilation and Conquest. Not to mention in the latest issue Rocket Raccoon kicks Gladiator's ass in.

LOVE IT. where dna go, i follow.

[EliSnow]

Man I hope everybody is reading War of Kings. It's just as good as Annihilation and Conquest. Not to mention in the latest issue Rocket Raccoon kicks Gladiator's ass in.

Well, technically, Rachel Summers was kicking Gladiator's ass while Rocket held a mop. Then Gladiator caught on and kicked Rocket's ass.

[The Ogre]

Well, technically, Rachel Summers was kicking Gladiator's ass while Rocket held a mop. Then Gladiator caught on and kicked Rocket's ass.

I still count it as a win!

[weekapaugjz]

I know they have been mentioned in this thread and I've heard how great both stories are, but I've never bought the trades. The first issue of both transmetropolitan and planetary are really incredible.

With the what's after the watchmen campaign a bunch of great books are a dollar each for the first issue. I had a light week and decided to pick them both up. I am so glad I did. Gonna be picking up both in trades now which is bad in a way because I'm low on funds and gonna want all the trades at once.

The first issue of transmet is probably one of the best first issues I have ever read.

[EliSnow]

Just read on Newsarama that Captain Britain and MI-13 has been cancelled. Damn.

[jab]

fucking dickheads. grrrrr. first iron fist and now cap? ugh, and yet theyll continue with 4 moderately adequate bendis books and make you pay 4 bucks. eat a dick marvel.

[MisterSmith]

fucking dickheads. grrrrr. first iron fist and now cap? ugh, and yet theyll continue with 4 moderately adequate bendis books and make you pay 4 bucks. eat a dick marvel.

Crap. I didn't know they were canceling Iron Fist. What is going to be the last issue?

Boy, that royally sucks... :down:

[jab]

Crap. I didn't know they were canceling Iron Fist. What is going to be the last issue?

Boy, that royally sucks... :down:

issue 27 :(

i believe they are doing a mini series right after tho.

[boobieman]

They are doing a mini series about other characters from the Iron fist series. Each month will focus on a different character. I am not sure how long it will run.

SEYEYEYAYAAAAAAAEESSSAAA

[Gvac]

Iron Fist was never nearly as interesting as Shang-Chi. I wish they'd have a decent writer take a shot at that series.

As a kid I loved the whole Kung Fu/MI6 thing, kinda like Bruce Lee meets James Bond.

[TheMojoPin]

Just read on Newsarama that Captain Britain and MI-13 has been cancelled. Damn.

Fuck, that sucks. I really loved that first trade.

[TheMojoPin]

fucking dickheads. grrrrr. first iron fist and now cap? ugh, and yet theyll continue with 4 moderately adequate bendis books and make you pay 4 bucks. eat a dick marvel.

Eh, personally, I think they should have let IF go after Matt Fraction left the book.

[TheMojoPin]

Iron Fist was never nearly as interesting as Shang-Chi. I wish they'd have a decent writer take a shot at that series.

As a kid I loved the whole Kung Fu/MI6 thing, kinda like Bruce Lee meets James Bond.

Shang-Chi was badass, but it's one of the few series that actually had a really conclusive and satisfying wrap-up. A big part of me really just wants them to leave it alone since it finished up so strong.

[jab]

They are doing a mini series about other characters from the Iron fist series. Each month will focus on a different character. I am not sure how long it will run.

killer!

Iron Fist was never nearly as interesting as Shang-Chi. I wish they'd have a decent writer take a shot at that series.

i was never a big iron fist fan either, but the recent book has been excellent.

Eh, personally, I think they should have let IF go after Matt Fraction left the book.

imo it was just as good post fraction.

[TheMojoPin]

imo it was just as good post fraction.

IMO you're crazier than epo.

[jab]

IMO you're crazier than epo.

i do not know who that is.

[EliSnow]

Batman and Robin #1 came out this week, and I thought it was pretty good. The dynamic between the new Batman and Robin will definitely be a dynamic that we hadn't seen before between Batman and Robin. And Morrison and Quitely are up to their own "eccentric" storytelling, especially with the new villain "Pyg." The guy, his minions, and his "methods" really creeped me out.

[jab]

<3

felt more like new x men than all star superman as far as grant/frank goes. (which are both awesome for different reasons)

[Foster]

headed to the comic book store after the show

what came out this week?

[EliSnow]

headed to the comic book store after the show

what came out this week?

Dark Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Superman: New Krypton, Secret Six, Batman & Robin, Ultimatum (didn't get); Ult. Spidey (didn't get); Capt. Britain annual.

Can't remember anything else.

[Foster]

Dark Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Superman: New Krypton, Secret Six, Batman & Robin, Ultimatum (didn't get); Ult. Spidey (didn't get); Capt. Britain annual.

Can't remember anything else.

thanks,

when does Blackest Night start?
can't wait to see zombii Aquaman

[boobieman]

Punisher Max: Naked Kill a one shot.

SEEEYYAYAYAAAAA

[EliSnow]

thanks,

when does Blackest Night start?
can't wait to see zombii Aquaman

July 15th (http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=12035).

[EliSnow]

I forgot that War of Kings came out as well. Pretty good book, with a shock ending.

[Gvac]

Where are the Freedom Fighters?

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/thumb/3/39/Freedom_Fighters_1_cvr.jpg/250px-Freedom_Fighters_1_cvr.jpg

[JustJon]

Where are the Freedom Fighters?

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/thumb/3/39/Freedom_Fighters_1_cvr.jpg/250px-Freedom_Fighters_1_cvr.jpg

They lead S.H.A.D.E., but you could have read that if you looked at the wiki page you took the image from.

[styckx]

So I decided to dig out my shoebox of bagged and cardboarded comics I collected back in 92.

I'll list some of the more important ones from what I remember. Any worth a shit? Doubt it but was neat to dig back to my teen years real quick.

The Spectre #1,2,3
That Superman white plastic cover shit
Doom 2099 #1,2
Ravage 2099 #1,2,3
Spiderman 2099 #1 (first print red foil cover)
Cable #1
Web Of Spider man #90 Gold Hologram

[TheMojoPin]

So I decided to dig out my shoebox of bagged and cardboarded comics I collected back in 92.

I'll list some of the more important ones from what I remember. Any worth a shit? Doubt it but was neat to dig back to my teen years real quick.

The Spectre #1,2,3
That Superman white plastic cover shit
Doom 2099 #1,2
Ravage 2099 #1,2,3
Spiderman 2099 #1 (first print red foil cover)
Cable #1
Web Of Spider man #90 Gold Hologram

You've maybe got $20 worth of comics there, and that's probably being generous.

[styckx]

You've maybe got $20 worth of comics there, and that's probably being generous.

Thanks Mojo. I didn't think I had any real gems in there, just enjoyed them at that time frame in my life. Nice to be sure though

[EliSnow]

You've maybe got $20 worth of comics there, and that's probably being generous.

He may get some money on Spectre #1 and #2. But yeah, he's not making big cash on these books.

[TheMojoPin]

I really wish all of Doom 2099 would be collected. The initial run of the series is decent enough, but then when Warren Ellis took over as writer and had Doom conquer the USA, that was a great storyline.

[EliSnow]

I really wish all of Doom 2099 would be collected. The initial run of the series is decent enough, but then when Warren Ellis took over as writer and had Doom conquer the USA, that was a great storyline.

I never read it. I wonder if Marvel has it available online with their online collection.

[jab]

doom was awesome. i like spidey2099 also.

cable might get you somethin, the new series is pretty good and cable's first appearance in new mutants gets a little bit of coin. not sure about the reg series tho but good to hold onto.

some of the less important books might get something, what are some of those?

[MadMatt]

I never read it. I wonder if Marvel has it available online with their online collection.

I thought about subscribing to Marvel Online, but the page movement is so awkward I didn't pull the trigger. It's bad enough reading a CBR/PDF version of a book, but throw in less maneuverability and it just isn't worth it.

However, if they could clean up the viewer it would probably be worth it.

[hit11man]

anyone know a good site to see what comics are going for? probably a stupid question im sure

[styckx]

doom was awesome. i like spidey2099 also.

cable might get you somethin, the new series is pretty good and cable's first appearance in new mutants gets a little bit of coin. not sure about the reg series tho but good to hold onto.

some of the less important books might get something, what are some of those?

Really random stuff

The Incomplete DETH's HEAD guest starring DETH's HEAD ][ #1
The Mighty Thor #457
The Original Ghost Rider #5 (1992)
Codename GenetiX #1
Tek World #5
Xforce #18
Nightstalkers #1
Dethlock #19
The Amazing Spiderman #368
Spirits Of Venom Part 1, 3/Web Of Spiderman #95 /96 (no idea why part 3 is #96)
Moon Knights Inferno #45
The Punisher #74
The Spectactular Spiderman #140

[boobieman]

Kick ass #7 & #8 are delayed AGAIN...the movie is going to come out before the arc is finished. They had such a great comic and they are screwing it up. Now I am just loosing interest. I might as well go see the movie to find out what happens....assholes.


SEEYAYYAYYAAAA

[jab]

Kick ass #7 & #8 are delayed AGAIN...the movie is going to come out before the arc is finished. They had such a great comic and they are screwing it up. Now I am just loosing interest. I might as well go see the movie to find out what happens....assholes.


SEEYAYYAYYAAAA

so frustrating.

legion of three worlds is pushed back a few weeks again as well. sigh.

[weekapaugjz]

so frustrating.

legion of three worlds is pushed back a few weeks again as well. sigh.

:annoyed:

[jab]

legion fans (and kick ass fans apparently) get no respect.

know what else frosts my shorts? that old man logan isnt being concluded in wolverine, its going to be finished up in its own one shot. great, who knows when that shit is coming out. they should have just waited and released it as a gn or something. blar. (old man logan was awesome so far btw)

[weekapaugjz]

legion fans (and kick ass fans apparently) get no respect.

know what else frosts my shorts? that old man logan isnt being concluded in wolverine, its going to be finished up in its own one shot. great, who knows when that shit is coming out. they should have just waited and released it as a gn or something. blar. (old man logan was awesome so far btw)

i dropped the old man logan after the second issue. it wasn't cause i didn't like it, but was spending way too much at the comic shop. dropped just about of all of the marvel i was reading. plus, i need money for my dc books.

[jab]

ive found myself starting to drop some marvel as well. with marvel i feel like i can come back in again when things get better and not miss a beat, but with dc books something keeps me wanting to stick with it. unless it is taken over by judd winick, of course.:nono:

[weekapaugjz]

ive found myself starting to drop some marvel as well. with marvel i feel like i can come back in again when things get better and not miss a beat, but with dc books something keeps me wanting to stick with it. unless it is taken over by judd winick, of course.:nono:

i dropped a bunch of marvel for the awful secret invasion tie ins. then i had absolutely no interest in dark reign. dark avengers? blech. only thing i am still reading is x-force and cable and will probably drop cable once the messiah war crossover is finished. will keep x-force though. oh, and i picked up deadpool this week cuz i kinda enjoyed the first issue of the current arc with bullseye.

also, not very impressed by winick's first issue of the new batman.

[jab]

i still cannot believe i would actually enjoy a cable book, and actually be excited to read new issues. who woulda thunk it.

[boobieman]

I don't mind issues getting delayed. Once in while, but Kick Ass is like a year and half delayed. This is crazy. It has been so long I forgot what is going on. what bothers me more is that I am finding out about the comic from the movie info rather then reading it.

I know i asked this before, but the ghost box in the Xmen story, is it good, worth a TBP pick up, just what to see what people think and is it worth a pick up.

SEEYEYEyAYYYYAAAA

[JustJon]

I really wish all of Doom 2099 would be collected. The initial run of the series is decent enough, but then when Warren Ellis took over as writer and had Doom conquer the USA, that was a great storyline.

Marvel recently started collecting the 2099 books, so there's a good chance we'll see Doom 2099 collected soon.

[Gvac]

Well, apparently the rumors are true.

They are indeed making a Jonah Hex movie.

Wonderful.

Can't wait to see how awful it is.

Here are some pics of Josh Brolin as Hex. (http://theflickcast.com/2009/06/03/first-pictures-of-josh-brolin-as-johan-hex-hit-the-net/)

[Foster]

Well, apparently the rumors are true.

They are indeed making a Jonah Hex movie.

Wonderful.

Can't wait to see how awful it is.

Here are some pics of Josh Brolin as Hex. (http://theflickcast.com/2009/06/03/first-pictures-of-josh-brolin-as-johan-hex-hit-the-net/)

the article said it will be in theaters August 10th, so you won't have to wait too long

[Gvac]

the article said it will be in theaters August 10th, so you won't have to wait too long

I think it's supposed to be August of 2010.

Either way I won't see it.

They've already destroyed all of my favorite childhood comics by turning them into movies, from Daredevil to the X-Men.

They won't kill my memories of Hex!

[weekapaugjz]

Well, apparently the rumors are true.

They are indeed making a Jonah Hex movie.

Wonderful.

Can't wait to see how awful it is.

Here are some pics of Josh Brolin as Hex. (http://theflickcast.com/2009/06/03/first-pictures-of-josh-brolin-as-johan-hex-hit-the-net/)

johan hex is gonna be sweet.