Comics... It's not a dirty word.

[phit_demon]

And to cheer myself up after, I decided to get over my problems with the art and give Scott Pilgrim a try. So I got the 1st TPB.

You could have borrowed all 6 volumes from me, gratis. It's awesome.

[Aaron]

You could have borrowed all 6 volumes from me, gratis. It's awesome.

I know, but I hate borrowing stuff.

[Sharp-O]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l8wxg5vMUC1qzniqdo1_500.jpg

[JasterIsFett]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l95wyakpCZ1qzkltpo1_500.jpg

[McMarcoP]

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l95wyakpCZ1qzkltpo1_500.jpgThat... that... that...

That is not Roland.

[Shäne]

What're some good Superman stories? So far I've read Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?, Red Son, For All Seasons and All-Star Superman. Some Superman/Batman stuff would be good too.

[JasterIsFett]

What're some good Superman stories? So far I've read Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?, Red Son, For All Seasons and All-Star Superman. Some Superman/Batman stuff would be good too.

Honestly...that's about it.

I've read a lot of Superman stories and not many are great quality.

For Tomorrow by Brian Azzarello is ok, and there are a few others that are enjoyable comics, but none that I'd go out of my way to recommend.

[Shäne]

Honestly...that's about it.

I've read a lot of Superman stories and not many are great quality.

For Tomorrow by Brian Azzarello is ok, and there are a few others that are enjoyable comics, but none that I'd go out of my way to recommend.

Ha! Yeah, I could kind of tell even those were going over some of the same themes. Thanks anyway. :)

[Aaron]

Hey JJ, remember that idea I had for Mignola?
Someone had a similar idea...

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/09/batman-the-fun-killer.jpg

[Aaron]

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2010/01/jarjar-binks-abomation-456.jpg

Just because I've been reading lots of comicsalliance.com today

[TheHangingBrain]

I saw that Batman 3 of a kind strip the other day and it cracked me up. The second one is pretty funny as well.

[Sharp-O]

http://www.shortpacked.com/comics/2010-09-24-parkrow.png

[Sharp-O]

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2010/09/glcor_cv53_variant.jpg

Yes.

[Aaron]

Just finished Walking Dead #11 (for those reading month to month, that takes me up to #66)

I'm glad they got a bit of a win this time by catching the canibals as quick as they did. They needed a win, even if it cost them Dale.

It's an odd group assembled now and I really don't see them making it to Washington.

Carl is turning into a bit of a shit head too. *pimp slaps the kid*

[Aaron]

Remember the Nazi killing Jesus pictures we had a while ago?

http://www.jesuschriststory.com/comics/2008-07-01-JesusPAGE.jpg (http://www.jesuschriststory.com/?p=35)

Well, you can read the whole thing by clicking the ridiculously big picture above

[Erasmus Cunk]

Remember the Nazi killing Jesus pictures we had a while ago?

Well, you can read the whole thing by clicking the ridiculously big picture above

If there was a like button here, I would be clicking the nuts off it right now.

[Aaron]

I bought the X-Factor TPB #9 yesterday.
THANK GOD it finally came out!

[NomenNescio]

Up to volume six of The Walking Dead, so I guess I'm officially on the bandwagon. And, damn, when I heard people saying it was bleak, I didn't expect it to be this bleak. Jeebus.

[Erasmus Cunk]

Words That Cannot Be Used To Accurately Describe The Walking Dead No. 232: Jolly.

[Aaron]

Yup. We're all a little sick for coming back to it time and time again

[Sharp-O]

The Walking Dead No. 232:

Then tell me, "Future Boy", who's President in the United States in this wonderous future time? :p

Yup. We're all a little sick for coming back to it time and time again

Pretty much explains why I keep reading The Boys :rolleyes:

[Aaron]

Then tell me, "Future Boy", who's President in the United States in this wonderous future time? :p

It's the 232nd word that doesn't describe The Walking Dead :rolleyes:

[JasterIsFett]

It's the 232nd word that doesn't describe The Walking Dead :rolleyes:

I read it the same way that he did. I thought Cunk was talking about an issue, not a word.

[Aaron]

Well thats 2 versus 2. Do we have a tie breaker?

[Erasmus Cunk]

Then tell me, "Future Boy", who's President in the United States in this wonderous future time? :p

Eh?

It's the 232nd word that doesn't describe The Walking Dead :rolleyes:

Bingo!

I read it the same way that he did. I thought Cunk was talking about an issue, not a word.

Then you are wrong and stupid and ugly and smelly and have bad handwriting and don't know how to swim.

[JasterIsFett]

Then you are wrong and stupid and ugly and smelly and have bad handwriting and don't know how to swim.

http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt306/JasterIsFett/1288237723918.jpg

That its true doesn't make it hurt any less. :*(

[Erasmus Cunk]

That its true doesn't make it hurt any less. :*(

I can't stay mad at you!

You're clever and handsome and smell of leather and pipe tobacco and can swim seven lengths at the pool without stopping and can write a perfect copperplate with even the blotchiest of fountain pens!

Anyway, zombies. I haven't caught up yet; I'm up to 48 (I think), the one where

SPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERSPOILERS POILERSPOILERS

The insane 'govenor' from the town near the prison launches an attack, killing various people.[sadface]

It's just relentless. Something bad happens, then something bad happens, then something bad happens, then to break up the pace a bit, something really bad happens.

Can't stop reading it, though.

[Sharp-O]

It's the 232nd word that doesn't describe The Walking Dead

I misread it, I'll cop to it. :o

I read it the same way that he did. I thought Cunk was talking about an issue, not a word.

http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/avengers-10034470.jpg

Well thats 2 versus 2. Do we have a tie breaker?

http://cdn1.knowyourmeme.com/i/4362/original/combo-breaker-2.jpg?1246289758

Eh?


http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s333/davepelfrey/DocBrown.jpg


Can't stop reading it, though.

That arc is one of the tougher ones to read in my opinion.

[Omaru]

My combo gets broken every time someone fails to acknowledge a back to the future reference (or any other classic 80's movie for that matter)

[Antonio_Bay]

Marvel/Tron cross-over art. (http://www.geekosystem.com/marvel-tron-variant-covers/)

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/tron-ghost-rider.jpg

[By-tor]

Marvel/Tron cross-over art. (http://www.geekosystem.com/marvel-tron-variant-covers/)

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/tron-ghost-rider.jpg
Spider Woman's tits are HUGE!!!!

[JK]

Spider Woman's tits are HUGE!!!!


Neat.




:)

[Sharp-O]

Marvel/Tron cross-over art. (http://www.geekosystem.com/marvel-tron-variant-covers/)


Originally, I only saw Ms. Marvel and Iron Man and thought they looked lame...... and most of them still do but Spiderman?

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/tron-spider-man.jpg

I want a series of Spiderman 2099 with that costume :D

[Aaron]

Ding dong Quesada is gone!

Axel Alonso replaces him as Editor in Chief of the comics. Sure, big Joe is still in the company, and if anything he has gotten a promotion, but he isn't EIC anymore!

[Shäne]

Has anyone read the X-Men: First Class comics? I was thinking of checking them out as I like the X-Men, hate their complicated continuity, and have already read Whedon's Astonishing X-Men.

[Number39]

I haven't read the current volume of First Class, but I liked the first two. It's not one that I consciously avoid because I hate it, like X-Men Forever, but I never really got into the ones I did read.

[Shäne]

I haven't read the current volume of First Class, but I liked the first two. It's not one that I consciously avoid because I hate it, like X-Men Forever, but I never really got into the ones I did read.

Hm, seems like it might not be worth reading as a few other reviews have said nearly the same thing as well. Thanks. :)

[McMarcoP]

Ding dong Quesada is gone!By the way, always forgotten to ask.
Is this good news, as it seems from Aaron's delivery, or bad news? And why?
...as you can see I haven't followed comics much in the last... hmm... 20 years.

[Aaron]

It depends on your point of view. In a lot of ways, he's overseen some of the best things to happen to Marvel in a long time. On the other hand, he got really hands-on with certain bad decisions such as the mess that is now Spider-Man.
I think the bad things are more of a result of his actions than the good ones.

[JasterIsFett]

The good stuff I'd give mostly to Bendis and the writers. Quesada just realized that he shouldn't fight talent.

Though...Bendis is a little bit nuts.

[Aaron]

The good stuff I'd give mostly to Bendis and the writers. Quesada just realized that he shouldn't fight talent.

Though...Bendis is a little bit nuts.

I'd agree. On both parts.

[Sharp-O]

http://static02.mediaite.com/geekosystem/uploads/2010/10/tron-ghost-rider.jpg

I'm so glad to live in the age of the internet :D

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/031/4/4/tron_legacy_ghost_rider_by_jin_saotome-d38i0h1.jpg

[Shäne]

Looking for some good Justice League stories. Any recommendations aside from Kingdom Come? :)

[Sharp-O]

Looking for some good Justice League stories. Any recommendations aside from Kingdom Come? :)

I think the only one I'd recommend to you is Tornado's Path. I absolutely loved it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aYKpFxqNL._SS500_.jpg

[Shäne]

I think the only one I'd recommend to you is Tornado's Path. I absolutely loved it.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51aYKpFxqNL._SS500_.jpg

Thanks, I'll check it out. :cool:

[Sharp-O]

Thanks, I'll check it out. :cool:

It blew me away. (pun intended) ;)

[BallsMonkey]

Looking for some good Justice League stories. Any recommendations aside from Kingdom Come? :)

Anything in the Morrison and Waid runs. Particularly New World Order, Rock of Ages, and the Obsidian Age.

Also, JLA Earth 2, JLA Year One, and JLA vs Avengers.

[Shäne]

Anything in the Morrison and Waid runs. Particularly New World Order, Rock of Ages, and the Obsidian Age.

Also, JLA Earth 2, JLA Year One, and JLA vs Avengers.

Awesome. Thanks. :cool:

[JasterIsFett]

Identity Crisis if you can get a hold of it.

Alex Ross' other big drawn series for DC Justice.

The New Frontier is pretty good too.

[Shäne]

Identity Crisis if you can get a hold of it.

Alex Ross' other big drawn series for DC Justice.

The New Frontier is pretty good too.

Athankyou as well. :)

[Aaron]

I was thinking of picking up some trades of either Batman: Black & White or Gotham Central. Has anyone tried them before? Are they any good?

[RobinHoodDaffy]

I was thinking of picking up some trades of either Batman: Black & White or Gotham Central. Has anyone tried them before? Are they any good?

Black & White can be a bit inconsistent, due to the rotation of writers. When it works it is amazing, but that is not all the time.

Gotham Central, I think, is right up your alley. If I remember correctly you liked the Bendis run on Daredevil, and GC is street level grit. Different, but similar to your tastes.

[Aaron]

Black & White can be a bit inconsistent, due to the rotation of writers. When it works it is amazing, but that is not all the time.

Gotham Central, I think, is right up your alley. If I remember correctly you liked the Bendis run on Daredevil, and GC is street level grit. Different, but similar to your tastes.

Cool, sounds good. I had a feeling Black & White would be hit-and-miss for the exact same reason as you pointed out but I might give it a try at some point down the road.

I was hoping GC would be some detective noir kind of stuff. Glad to hear I was on the money!

[mitch_the_conquistador]

I'm currently reading Takio by Brian Michael Bendis, it's about two little gils getting superpowers. The dialogue is awesome! The girls seem their age (13 and 7), but incredibly smart, and it seems very natural. Michael Avon Oeming's art is snappy and fresh, and drawn with a spark of life. Here's a wee pic:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v46/erikonil/takio.jpg

[McMarcoP]

http://superdickery.com/images/stories/other/3396_4_00073.jpg

...you'll thank me later.

[Fatty_bo_batty]

Picked up the first two trades of Transmetropolitan yesterday. Spider Jerusalem is one of the best comic book characters ever.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rotpOqpZLVQ/TUqu_YZQI8I/AAAAAAAAABs/jV63Z6mrtuU/s1600/39186-5989-44069-1-transmetropolitan_large.jpg

[TheHangingBrain]

Picked up the first two trades of Transmetropolitan yesterday. Spider Jerusalem is one of the best comic book characters ever.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_rotpOqpZLVQ/TUqu_YZQI8I/AAAAAAAAABs/jV63Z6mrtuU/s1600/39186-5989-44069-1-transmetropolitan_large.jpg

Yes, yes he is. :cool:

[JOrly]

I was thinking of picking up some trades of either Batman: Black & White or Gotham Central. Has anyone tried them before? Are they any good?

Gotham Central is fantastic.

[Aaron]

Gotham Central is fantastic.

Indeed, I managed to get my hands on the first TPB and I'm desperately trying to get the 2nd now.

[Omaru]

I legally acquired the motion comics for batman: black and white but I haven't gotten around to watching them yet. I was having a batman Trade chronology run but I don't think I read past the first chapter of Dark Victory and fear I've left it too long to recall the events of Long Halloween. Might take it with me for my 2 hour train ride next saturday

I also bought 4 volumes of Nemi in trade format. Yes with scissors and PVA glue I could've made my own Nemi strip scrapbook, but a) I've never been able to get a copy of the metro every day and b) these include some of the longer strips that have never been published in the UK before.

[McMarcoP]

I also bought 4 volumes of Nemi in trade format. Yes with scissors and PVA glue I could've made my own Nemi strip scrapbook, but a) I've never been able to get a copy of the metro every day and b) these include some of the longer strips that have never been published in the UK before.Well done Sir. You are up for a foine couple of evenings.

http://lambiek.net/artists/m/myhre_lise/myhre_nemi_card.jpg

[JasterIsFett]

Just read The Walking Dead #83.

At first I was like:
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt306/JasterIsFett/tumblr_len71dqySF1qe0eclo1_r6_500.gif

Then I was like:
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt306/JasterIsFett/tumblr_lfal5032Wt1qbkyddo1_500.jpg

Now I'm like:
http://i622.photobucket.com/albums/tt306/JasterIsFett/tumblr_lddzntGQOB1qzamioo1_500.gif

[Sharp-O]

Just read The Walking Dead #83.


First genuinely shocking thing in a while. Great to see this series isn't holding back.

[Erasmus Cunk]

The Walking Dead #83.




:(:(:(

[Shäne]

Just read The Walking Dead #83.

I just read 81-83. Goddammit. :(

[Aaron]

Oh for fucks sake, I have to wait for the next trade to come out before I get to read it! *agony*

[phit_demon]

I never got past issue 5.

[Sharp-O]

I didn't think this particular arc was all that great, to be honest.

[TheHangingBrain]

I never got past issue 5.

Because you didn't like it, or because it's too depressing?

[phit_demon]

Because you didn't like it, or because it's too depressing?

I didn't think it was great, but I didn't write it off either; I might return to it some day.

The plot just moved far too quickly for my liking. I didn't give me any time to care about the characters. I have often cited this as a problem for me with comics, but Walking Dead is the most egregious offender I have come across.

[NomenNescio]

I didn't think it was great, but I didn't write it off either; I might return to it some day.

The plot just moved far too quickly for my liking. I didn't give me any time to care about the characters. I have often cited this as a problem for me with comics, but Walking Dead is the most egregious offender I have come across.

I've read up to the latest trade (thirteen, I think) and, just to give my two cents, it doesn't get any better. Even Rick, the central character, hasn't developed much beyond how he ended up by the close of volume one.

And I think I mentioned this somewhere before (the TV show thread, maybe) but the dialogue really bothers me. It's just so ham-fisted. And every time someone gives yet another "O the horrors I've done!" speech, I can't help rolling my eyes. You'd think that at a certain point everyone would just assume if someone's survived into the zombie apocalypse that long, then they've obviously done some horrible shit of their own.

[JasterIsFett]

http://www.the-gutters.com/comics/e0354f8ac511a35c698ee7536ab5f3ccd0024c03.jpg

[JK]

Someone told me that Stephen King is going to be writing an episode for season two of the TV adaptation...

[Sharp-O]

I love the little stump wave. It makes me giggle. :D

and yes, JK, apparently he is. I expect it will take place in Maine, somewhere :p

[phit_demon]

I've read up to the latest trade (thirteen, I think) and, just to give my two cents, it doesn't get any better. Even Rick, the central character, hasn't developed much beyond how he ended up by the close of volume one.

And I think I mentioned this somewhere before (the TV show thread, maybe) but the dialogue really bothers me. It's just so ham-fisted. And every time someone gives yet another "O the horrors I've done!" speech, I can't help rolling my eyes. You'd think that at a certain point everyone would just assume if someone's survived into the zombie apocalypse that long, then they've obviously done some horrible shit of their own.
Riiiiight, so...why does this series get the kudos that it does? Am I missing something here?

http://www.the-gutters.com/comics/e0354f8ac511a35c698ee7536ab5f3ccd0024c03.jpg
Ha! :D

[NomenNescio]

Riiiiight, so...why does this series get the kudos that it does? Am I missing something here?

Hell, I don't know either. Maybe it just looks good compared to everything else that's out right now.

[JasterIsFett]

Riiiiight, so...why does this series get the kudos that it does? Am I missing something here?

Hell, I don't know either. Maybe it just looks good compared to everything else that's out right now.

Its not a masterpiece, and its not perfect, but its an enjoyable read that keeps you on your toes. Yeah, it has a lot of shit that gets old, but its doing stuff that no other comic is doing and no other form of media is doing and its doing it well.

[Erasmus Cunk]

I think it's refreshing to read a title which is so relentlessly bleak and depressing. Adlard seems to be punishing the reader for persevering. "This character? This character you like? Fuck you they're dead! Haaaaa!"

I like it for that reason. Even if, as Nescio points out, some of the dialogue is clunkier than a large wooden box containing a wooden ball, being driven over a rutted lane on a horse-drawn cart.

[Sharp-O]

some of the dialogue is clunkier than a large wooden box containing a wooden ball, being driven over a rutted lane on a horse-drawn cart.

There needs to be a mashup of the batman slapping robin pic with Rick's face shouting "WE ARE THE WALKING DEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!" :D

[Jeremy Beadle]

Its not a masterpiece, and its not perfect, but its an enjoyable read that keeps you on your toes. Yeah, it has a lot of shit that gets old, but its doing stuff that no other comic is doing and no other form of media is doing and its doing it well.

This. There's some fairly grim entertainment to be had too.

****spoilers****

What moral I can gather from the plot is- a zombie apocalypse would turn us all into savages, if we wanted to live.

Which is kind of interesting since most zombie er, literature involves some pandering to normal ethics. But in The Walking Dead the good guys are forced to break taboo after taboo...

[Sharp-O]

http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/101/a/f/when_there__s_something_strange_by_traditionaldani matio-d3drrfm.jpg


I'm not gonna lie, I'm nursing a semi right now. Dan Schoening (http://traditionaldanimatio.deviantart.com/gallery/2138218) is the best person they could have drawing this book and that link will show you why. No man have no greater love for Ghostbusters.

[Sharp-O]

IDW is doing it's first Transformers 'event' (I don't see how the 14-issue All Hail Megatron can't be called an event but fuck it, I'll run with it) in July and it looks pretty..... :D

http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/attach/1/Transformers-CHAOS-002_1302715718.jpg

Livio Ramondelli is such a great artist to have doing this after seeing what the last unknown-to-Transformers artist did....

http://www.kittyspryde.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TRANSFORMERS_HeartOfDarkness_04_CoverA.jpg

This physically hurts me.... And this is what they deemed 'good enough' to be on the cover! :( Fuck you, Ulises Farinas!

[Aaron]

I'm quite glad I bought this. (http://heroinitiative.blogspot.com/2011/04/process-josh-medors-spider-man.html)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FeN6_bZNu8Q/TbXRa4cOQeI/AAAAAAAAA58/ofFawtF0SMs/s1600/Medors_print.jpg

I get to have some great art on my wall and help out a guy with spinal cancer. Can't go wrong.

[Sharp-O]

That's really cool, Aaron! :D

[Sharp-O]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/26/Nova1adigranov.jpg/250px-Nova1adigranov.jpg

Currently reading Nova, it's pretty good. I'm interested in the Annihilation war, can someone suggest what trades to get?


**EDIT**

There is a talking canine cosmonaut in this book. He's awesome!!! :D

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/38780/1748756-cosmo___nova_8_super.jpg

[Sharp-O]

So........ DC is planning to reboot their entire fucking universe (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/05/31/dc-comics-comics-relaunch-digital/) by relaunching all their titles with brand new first issues. To say I'm confused, scared, angered, aroused, and confused again would be putting it mildly.

Think we should all put our thought together for a DOOM article?

[JasterIsFett]

I swear to God...

What was the fucking point of all this Batman shit, what is the point of having any plot in a comic book if this is what you're gonna do...?

[BallsMonkey]

So........ DC is planning to reboot their entire fucking universe (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/05/31/dc-comics-comics-relaunch-digital/) by relaunching all their titles with brand new first issues. To say I'm confused, scared, angered, aroused, and confused again would be putting it mildly.

Think we should all put our thought together for a DOOM article?

Here's my thought: "meh". Good chance I'll probably be dropping DC outright.

I swear to God...

What was the fucking point of all this Batman shit, what is the point of having any plot in a comic book if this is what you're gonna do...?

Yeah, the guys running, they're...not very bright.

What 1 find funny about all this is that all of Geoff Johns' Green Lantern stuff is going unchanged, but everything else is.

Did I say funny? I meant MIND NUMBINGLY FRUSTRATING!

[JasterIsFett]

Its most likely going to be a feint at a reboot. Looks like its coming right out of Flashpoint and its going to be treated as an elseworlds sort of thing after the fact.

[Aaron]

From my reading of it, it sounds a bit like Marvel's Ultimate line but instead of telling the stories from the beginning again they're just going to introduce some changes into the current ongoing storylines like ages etc.

It's clever from the point of view of trying to bring in new readers but I can understand why any long time DC reader would be pissed as hell.

Who knows, when the changes take place they might be only superficial and barely noticeable.

[Sharp-O]

I can understand why they're doing it and while it's going to be rough for a few months, I think it could work out in the long run.

[BallsMonkey]

From my reading of it, it sounds a bit like Marvel's Ultimate line but instead of telling the stories from the beginning again they're just going to introduce some changes into the current ongoing storylines like ages etc.

It's clever from the point of view of trying to bring in new readers but I can understand why any long time DC reader would be pissed as hell.

Who knows, when the changes take place they might be only superficial and barely noticeable.

From the looks of this, these are really major changes they're making. Changes in the status quo and some character eliminations.

I can understand why they're doing it and while it's going to be rough for a few months, I think it could work out in the long run.

It wont. The core of their readership is the 20 to 30 something comic book fans who've been reading forever. They barely get any new readers as it is. The reboot is introducing changes so big they run the very high chance of alienating most of their core readership. Unless they make drastic changes in terms of marketing, all they're doing is shooting themselves in the foot.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Unless they make drastic changes in terms of marketing, all they're doing is shooting themselves in the foot.

I think that is part of it. DC has now promised after the change, to go day and date digital. So, They are moving into the digital realm faster than any other major retailer. I think this whole thing is about marketing rather than storytelling.

[BallsMonkey]

I think that is part of it. DC has now promised after the change, to go day and date digital. So, They are moving into the digital realm faster than any other major retailer. I think this whole thing is about marketing rather than storytelling.

They have to go farther then that. Not everyone owns an iPad, and even if they did if they didn't care enough to read them in print why read them digitally? Also, how far are they gonna go with advertisements. Sure they get the characters out there through tv and movies but as we've seen that barely translates to comic sales.

[Aaron]

They have to go farther then that. Not everyone owns an iPad, and even if they did if they didn't care enough to read them in print why read them digitally?

If I could read a comic for only 99 cent I know I'd check out a lot more than I do now in print.

[Antonio_Bay]

Wow, do they still make comic books?

Geez, that's behind the times.

That's like someone still using VHS ta--nevermind.

[JasterIsFett]

Hitler Reacts to the DC Comics Reboot (http://youtu.be/UpUh_Yl49l4)

[Ava2010]

I know. The thing that scares me was they collaborated on a Batman arc and it was not as good as 100. I hope that they don't Soprano-out on us readers.


Nope, not at all. I think that Loeb might be in a creative rut right now.


Not a bad alternative. Solid stuff there.


Nope, just telling it like it is. The whoel Civil War/Death of Cap thing has left a sour taste on Marvel U. Now, the whole Hulk War thing might change that around but from what I've seen of the issue structure, Marvel seems to be more concerned about making more useless mini's and tie-ins than creating good stories.


I can't imagine how you missed the perfect combo of Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. You should have your head examined for that - and for putting that pink wig on. But that's another thread.


Yup, yup.

cheep one.........

[Fatty_bo_batty]

So, apparently this (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/06/21/100-bullets-tv-series-showtime-goyer/) is happening.

[Aaron]

So, apparently this (http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/06/21/100-bullets-tv-series-showtime-goyer/) is happening.

Yup and I hope it's good because if it is... JOYGASM!

[BallsMonkey]

http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/final_crisis_hc.jpg

Upon re-read, i've come to realize this book is fucking brilliant.

[Sharp-O]

Guys, I think our Colin is broken..... :p

That said, I'm sure it'd make more sense read all together than it did in single issue form.

[BallsMonkey]

Guys, I think our Colin is broken..... :p

That said, I'm sure it'd make more sense read all together than it did in single issue form.

It really does. There is a very solid and coherent story in there.

[Sharp-O]

It really does. There is a very solid and coherent story in there.

I'll have to find those issues out or just download them. There were some good ideas to Final Crisis, it just burned me out at the time.

[BallsMonkey]

I'll have to find those issues out or just download them. There were some good ideas to Final Crisis, it just burned me out at the time.

All you need are the 7 Final Crisis issues, Superman Beyond 1 and 2, and FC: Submit.

Also those two Batman issues that tied in, but those not as much.

[Sharp-O]

If I remember rightly, I think Submit was one of the better stories I liked in FC.

Also, how fucked up is it that Emerald Warriors has come out and War of the Green Lanterns hasn't even technically finished yet. Thankfully the EW story had little to do with the fallout of the GL Civil War.

[Shäne]

I've just finished the first 3 volumes of Invincible.

http://i.imgur.com/utBrk.jpg

This series is really enjoyable so far. And alot of the events in volume 3 were really unexpected. :eek:

[Aaron]

Trust me sir, it just gets crazier from there! :)

[Sharp-O]

Trust me sir, it just gets crazier from there! :)

And bloodier! :D

[Shäne]

I've been wondering, are there any good Flash stories?

[RobinHoodDaffy]

I've been wondering, are there any good Flash stories?

Yes. But I do not have any numbers in front of me. I have read many good Flash comics, though. Just stay away from the last few years.

[JasterIsFett]

Not a lot spring to mind. Rebirth was good recently. Johns has gone a bit crazy in the past and I've never really been interested in the Flash, but if you read some pre-rebirth stuff Wally is really fun to read.

However, A great solid run is the recent short run by Johns and Manapul.

[Sharp-O]

I've been wondering, are there any good Flash stories?


However, A great solid run is the recent short run by Johns and Manapul.

Agreed, Dastardly Death of The Rogues gives you a great Flash story. Highly recommended.

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/6/66037/1660781-oct100267_low_flash_dastardly_death_of_the_rogues_ hc_super.jpg

[Shäne]

Thanks guys! :cool: I'll have to check out Dastardly Death of The Rogues.

[BallsMonkey]

Thanks guys! :cool: I'll have to check out Dastardly Death of The Rogues.

Before that I'd recommend checking out Blitz and Rouge Wars. Good Flash stories before Geoff Johns plummeted down the well of mediocrity.

[Shäne]

Before that I'd recommend checking out Blitz and Rouge Wars. Good Flash stories before Geoff Johns plummeted down the well of mediocrity.

Thanks! I'll check those out as well. :cool:

[Shäne]

Also, who wrote that recent run on Iron Fist that was supposed to be really good?

[RobinHoodDaffy]

Also, who wrote that recent run on Iron Fist that was supposed to be really good?

Matt Mutha Freakin Fraction. It is really worth checking out.

[Shäne]

Matt Mutha Freakin Fraction. It is really worth checking out.

Awesome, thanks! :cool: I'm [legally acquiring] a bunch of comics lately that I'll never have time to read once I start college. :o

[McMarcoP]

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZ6Qoc3t8KQ0T-kXUCVRneGWYFFFizsR-FWB-abXEJY97cCBLj
http://www.heroesassemble.com/ekmps/shops/markashley/images/serenity-better-days-graphic-novel-trade-paperback-tp-joss-wheddon-dark-horse-comics-6580-p.jpg
https://www.assignmentx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/SERENITY-FLOAT-OUT-195x300.jpg

ZNIF!

[janiepeter]

Sometimes there are good comics and bad with them with nudity , that is abusive for me. I really wnat to ignore the such kind and that can be the reason to consider it as a dirty comic world .

[Shäne]

What are some good Fantastic Four stories/runs that you don't need to know too much of the continuity to enjoy?

[McMarcoP]

Sergio Bonelli (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Bonelli), the chairman of Sergio Bonelli editore that publishes Tex, Dylan Dog, Mister No, Martin Mystere, Leo Pulp and many others, passed away this morning.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IFY0WJ_JkUc/TUVb6yCu5qI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/HCclkGYU4hs/s1600/sergio_bonelli_tex_dylan_dog_nathan_never_martin_m ystere_mister_no_zagor.jpg

Probably not the best-known name in comics outside of Italy, but there his name has meant "comics" for years.

Ciao Nonno Fumetto.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Sergio_Bonelli_al_Lucca_Comics_2009.jpg/220px-Sergio_Bonelli_al_Lucca_Comics_2009.jpg

[Aaron]

What are some good Fantastic Four stories/runs that you don't need to know too much of the continuity to enjoy?

Couldn't tell you for sure, as I never read any FF before Hickman took over. But if you read that you're in for some good times.

[JasterIsFett]

What are some good Fantastic Four stories/runs that you don't need to know too much of the continuity to enjoy?

Ultimate Fantastic Four is pretty good for most of the 60 issues it had. Especially the first two story arcs by Bendis/Millar and Warren Ellis.

Fantastic Four 1234 by Grant Morrison is good if you can get a hold of it.

1602: The Fantastick Four is pretty great, if only an elseworlds tale.

And that's all that I've read of the FF that is really good stand-alone, but if you can, pick up Hickman's run starting with issue 570.

[RobinHoodDaffy]

The Byrne stuff from the eighties is one hell of a run. Not sure what the numbers are, but I believe FF has some sort of Byrne collection.

[Shäne]

Couldn't tell you for sure, as I never read any FF before Hickman took over. But if you read that you're in for some good times.

Ultimate Fantastic Four is pretty good for most of the 60 issues it had. Especially the first two story arcs by Bendis/Millar and Warren Ellis.

Fantastic Four 1234 by Grant Morrison is good if you can get a hold of it.

1602: The Fantastick Four is pretty great, if only an elseworlds tale.

And that's all that I've read of the FF that is really good stand-alone, but if you can, pick up Hickman's run starting with issue 570.

The Byrne stuff from the eighties is one hell of a run. Not sure what the numbers are, but I believe FF has some sort of Byrne collection.

Thanks guys! :cool:

[BallsMonkey]

Any collections of the Lee/Kirby run. Can't go wrong with the originals.

[Shäne]

Any collections of the Lee/Kirby run. Can't go wrong with the originals.

Yeah, I plan on buying the Marvel Masterworks editions of Fantastic Four and Spider-Man whenever I can. :cool:

[BOP TILL U DROP]

You guys are lame!!
*giggles and runs out of room*

[Sharp-O]

You guys are lame!!
*giggles and runs out of room*

http://static.desktopnexus.com/thumbnails/9326-bigthumbnail.jpg

[Shäne]

Is Civil War worth reading? I'm mainly just looking for some really good Steve Rogers Captain America stuff.

[JasterIsFett]

Civil War is great at parts, but mostly amounts to nothing because just like 52, not a lot changes in the long run. Its an entertaining story though and it'll help you figure out a little of whats going on in the wider marvel universe.

In other news, I went into my comic shop today to pick up last weeks comics that I wasn't able to afford last week and (because I had given the owner 4 of the other #1 comics that I picked up by accident, just to try to be nice) he gave me 4 of the comics I picked out for free. I love this shop. Great people. Got 6 comics for just over 5 bucks.

[Shäne]

Civil War is great at parts, but mostly amounts to nothing because just like 52, not a lot changes in the long run. Its an entertaining story though and it'll help you figure out a little of whats going on in the wider marvel universe.

Eh, I think I'll steer clear of it then. I read comics too slowly to waste my time with sub par ones. :o

In other news, I went into my comic shop today to pick up last weeks comics that I wasn't able to afford last week and (because I had given the owner 4 of the other #1 comics that I picked up by accident, just to try to be nice) he gave me 4 of the comics I picked out for free. I love this shop. Great people. Got 6 comics for just over 5 bucks.

Niiice. Wish I had a comic shop around here. :(

[BOP TILL U DROP]

You geeks are rubbing off on me, and I just picked up "The Wizard of Oz" from my local public library! I haven't read it yet, but I did flip through the pages.
http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/0/934/638562-oz_cvr1_super.jpg
I think it will get me through the nights that The Walking Dead is sure to eff up.

[Sharp-O]

You geeks are rubbing off on me....

Too easy. :rolleyes:

Be sure to let us know what you think :D

[Aaron]

You know what's stupid? That I can't buy comics directly from Marvel.
If I could just go to Marvel.com and buy some comics from them, live would be a hell of a lot simpler.

[phit_demon]

You know what's stupid? That I can't buy comics directly from Marvel.
If I could just go to Marvel.com and buy some comics from them, live would be a hell of a lot simpler.

I know Wird used to get subscriptions; I always thought he got them directly from Marvel. He saved a fortune, and they were delivered right to his door.

I'll ask him about it next time I see him.

[Sharp-O]

Back in the day you could but through a long-winded series of events, Diamond Distributors ended up with the exclusives rights to supply all the product from various comic companies. They're the ones who deliver to comics shops or to big company warehouses. Kind of a monopoly.

[JasterIsFett]

Yeah. Diamond has made it all but impossible to buy direct from publishers. You can probably get stuff from smaller companies like Red 5 or IDW even, but don't expect to get Marvel or DC.

[Sharp-O]

The Demon in a Bottle cover freaks me out a little lol

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2011/11/as33.gifhttp://www.blogcdn.com/www.comicsalliance.com/media/2011/11/bdkr1.gif
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[Shäne]

Joe Simon passed away last night. :(

[Aaron]

Legend, without him, we wouldn't have seen Hitler get punched in the face about a thousand times.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OTXu6cwPgAI/TsPYIdidMyI/AAAAAAAAL28/loSn0zND65A/s1600/Joe%252520Simon%252520photo.jpg

[Shäne]

http://i.imgur.com/QBKPvl.jpg

Just got these in the mail. I'm not sure if they've been recolored or it's just how the original colors looked before being printed on cheap comic book paper, but either way it looks gorgeous. :cool:

[Sharp-O]

Possible SPOILERS for the upcoming Avengers vs X-Men event.








































Still here? Check this out.....





































































http://i.newsarama.com/images/New-Avengers-25.jpg

[Aaron]

oooOOOOOOOooooooo

[Sharp-O]

oooOOOOOOOooooooo


Thought you'd find it interesting :P
Apparently there's a connection between Iron Fist and the Phoenix Force.

[JasterIsFett]

Phoenix Fist?

Sounds like a necrophiliac sexual maneuver...

[dtcb]

http://i.imgur.com/QBKPvl.jpg

Just got these in the mail. I'm not sure if they've been recolored or it's just how the original colors looked before being printed on cheap comic book paper, but either way it looks gorgeous. :cool:

Damn! That is fantastic!
(edit:.............I can't believe i wrote that without knowing how cheesy it would sound when spoken aloud)


I'm on a classic comics stint.

Now reading the first Detective Comics with Batman (in compendium form) that I rented from the local library.

http://www.reviewstl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/First-Batman-Comic-Detective-Comics-No-27.jpg

[Shäne]

Damn! That is fantastic!
(edit:.............I can't believe i wrote that without knowing how cheesy it would sound when spoken aloud)


I'm on a classic comics stint.

Now reading the first Detective Comics with Batman (in compendium form) that I rented from the local library.

http://www.reviewstl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/First-Batman-Comic-Detective-Comics-No-27.jpg

They're beautiful collections. The Marvel Essentials line is nice too. They're cheaper and collect twice as many issues per volume if you don't mind them being in black and white. I'm going to try to focus on Fantastic Four and Spider-Man but my hope is to eventually own all of Stan Lee's classic stories. :D

I'm not sure if I would like classic Batman stories. But I'm sure they're good pulp detective stories. :cool:

[Sharp-O]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/401214_10150602548894680_506984679_11237997_118750 189_n.jpg

I got a Secret Invasion tpb and the first two Runaways hardcovers for £13.97 from a discount book store in Burton. From Amazon they would have cost me £35.97! I fucking love that store :cool:

[dtcb]

They're beautiful collections. The Marvel Essentials line is nice too. They're cheaper and collect twice as many issues per volume if you don't mind them being in black and white. I'm going to try to focus on Fantastic Four and Spider-Man but my hope is to eventually own all of Stan Lee's classic stories. :D

I'm not sure if I would like classic Batman stories. But I'm sure they're good pulp detective stories. :cool:

They look great. seen online some previews. will be 'shopping' at some stores in february when i'm back in the states for a visit.

[Aaron]

Is the new IDW TMNT series any good? The TPB is out and I'm considering it...

[BallsMonkey]

Is the new IDW TMNT series any good? The TPB is out and I'm considering it...

In a word...FUCKING HELL YEAH IT IS!

Sorry, couldn't help it.

But yeah, it's really good. They've successfully updated the origin, omitting some of the bigger leaps of faith yet still keeping it just as weird. The characters are mostly the same, except they've added a new tension between Leo and Don that I love, and the art is perfect for the series.

Review mode over. Read it.

[Aaron]

In a word...FUCKING HELL YEAH IT IS!

Sorry, couldn't help it.

But yeah, it's really good. They've successfully updated the origin, omitting some of the bigger leaps of faith yet still keeping it just as weird. The characters are mostly the same, except they've added a new tension between Leo and Don that I love, and the art is perfect for the series.

Review mode over. Read it.

That's what I wanted to hear!

[thegladiator]

We don't talk about 'em enough on this board and I'm changing that here and now.

100 Bullets makes me soil my pants with joy.

LOOOVEE 100 Bullets, I wish someone would give me a case with a hundred untraceable bullets to have my way with. Great background story development too, secret agents always have an agenda when they give you cool stuff. Before that I was deeply into Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. Still catch Invader Zim on Nickelodeon same artist and the show is very humorous.

[Aaron]

LOOOVEE 100 Bullets, I wish someone would give me a case with a hundred untraceable bullets to have my way with.

Ditto. Although the bullets would only last about a week :rolleyes:

[JasterIsFett]

Ditto. Although the bullets would only last about a week :rolleyes:

Toby, in the face, 100 times.

[Aaron]

Toby, in the face, 100 times.

HIS NAME IS KUNTA KINTE!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Kunta_Kinte_LeVar.jpg

[Jamesfrankli]

We don't talk about 'em enough on this board and I'm changing that here and now.

100 Bullets makes me soil my pants with joy.

Astonishing X-Men > (Uncanny X-Men + New X-Men)

Y-The Last Man is will be ending soon and with it one of the best books around.

Daredevil is better than Spiderman.

Is the Fantastic Four worth reading lately?

The Thing's thing, does it grow? Can rock grow?

Superman, great character but crap comic.


Discuss.

Daredevil is better than spiderman in what sense.I think that the spiderman is the creature that leads other to create new creatures with masks(heroes) in there movies.
What do you people think about it???

[By-tor]

Quickest ban in history.

[Aaron]

Quickest ban in history.

I'm often the quickest in history.






















:(:(:(

[phit_demon]

I'm often the quickest in history.
... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AQNGX0mVVs)

[Harvey MF'n Locust]

any one else read any of the 'Bulletproof Coffin' stuff?

[PrimitiveMan]

WANT.

Scott Pilgrim Full-color editions (http://www.geeksofdoom.com/2012/04/03/oni-press-announces-full-color-editions-of-scott-pilgrim/)

http://www.geeksofdoom.com/GoD/img/2012/03/2012-04-02-scottpilgrim03-533x788.jpg

http://www.geeksofdoom.com/GoD/img/2012/03/2012-04-02-scottpilgrim07-533x788.jpg

http://www.geeksofdoom.com/GoD/img/2012/03/2012-04-02-scottpilgrim12-533x788.jpg

[Scottbob75]

I am starting to get into most of the IDW titles. Doctor Who, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, Magic The Gathering, 30 Days of Night, Transformers, Star Trek, TMNT. They do this fun crossover called 'Infestation", last year it was Zombies, this year is the H.P. Lovecraft Mythos. IN June/July, they are going to do a Doctor Who (Matt Smith)/ Star Trek TNG. I think it will be pretty fun

[Sharp-O]

I am starting to get into most of the IDW titles. Doctor Who, GI Joe, Ghostbusters, Magic The Gathering, 30 Days of Night, Transformers, Star Trek, TMNT. They do this fun crossover called 'Infestation", last year it was Zombies, this year is the H.P. Lovecraft Mythos. IN June/July, they are going to do a Doctor Who (Matt Smith)/ Star Trek TNG. I think it will be pretty fun

If you're looking to get into some of IDW's Transformers titles, I could happily suggest a few trades/storylines. :)

The DW/TNG book will be fun, I can't wait.

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/2096858-batman_the_black_mirror_super.jpg

Really good so far. There's something about Dick Grayson Batman that I really like (probably that he's not the Frank Miller-y paranoid asshole Bruce Wayne turned into). I also have the second 100 Bullets deluxe book. Hope to dig into that soon.

[Harvey MF'n Locust]

Anyone here reading Avengers Vs X-men?I missed #0 but have read #1 and #2. I gotta say it's a bit hard to follow with out reading all the crossover stuff.

[Shäne]

I gotta say it's a bit hard to follow with out reading all the crossover stuff.

Exactly why I avoid these event things. That and I don't even know who's in The Avengers or X-Men these days. :rolleyes:

[NomenNescio]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/51953TDfR8L_SS400_.jpg
Animal Man Vol. 1: The Hunt

The first book of the DC relaunch that I've read and goddamn is this one a doozy.

I'd only had vague knowledge of Animal Man prior to this book. Grant Morrison's run on the series has been one of those things I've been meaning to read forever since I'm such a Morrison fanboy. But after this book, I am now a devout fan of the character. Buddy Baker and his family are just so damned charming and adorable. And such grotesquely horrible things seem to be descending upon them all at once. You can't help but get sucked in to their little drama.

Plus, this is one of the few horror books that have really managed to horrify me. The freakish Cronenbergian body horror on display here is just begging for a top notch practical effects job in a film by Don Coscarelli or a even pre-Spidey Sam Raimi. With every turn of the page there was some new horror to make my gut clench tighter and my eyes go wider. All this woven together in what looks to be a deceptively simple story about a father's instinctive need to protect his daughter, and family, at any cost from the dangers that imperil them. (No doubt "The Red" and "The Rot" both have some terrifying twists up their sleeves, though.)

Based on this book alone, I pre-ordered Frankenstein: Agent of S.H.A.D.E. seeing as it's from the same writer and artist team. Looks like a cool, pulpy Hellboy-esque adventure.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/51zNxqie6fL_SS400_.jpg
Justice League International Vol. 1: The Signal Masters

Meh.

I picked this one up mostly for Booster Gold and Batman. But Booster doesn't really shine here and Batman doesn't do much of anything plotwise other than establish a connection between the JLI and the JLA.

And the villain? Shit, any single one of the pre-relaunch incarnations of these characters could wipe the floor with this douchenozzle no problem (especially Booster and Guy Gardner). Weak sauce of the weakest variety.

I might glance at the next trade to see what they do with the terrorist subplot (since it was the villain who really ruined this book for me and the shift in focus may improve it) but I doubt I'll be keeping up with this series.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/51yJWu3D7qL_SS400_.jpg
Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls

Fucking hell, this has to be one of the best Batman books I've read in a long time. And I'm not one for superlatives, but the writing, art, and story here are simply, well, superlative.

First, fixing some things that's peeved me for a long time in the Bat-books, we finally have a Bruce Wayne that isn't a consummate paranoid, distrustful douchebag. So many writers keep forgetting how compassionate the character can be, especially towards his adoptive family of Robins. He even manages to be hopeful about Gotham's future for a change. I got the impression in previous books that Bruce secretly gave up on Gotham at some point, accepted it as the wretched hive of scum and villainy that it is but continued on as Batman for no better reason than...'cause he's the goddamn Batman. But here he actually seems purposeful and motivated rather than sulky and miserable. A welcome change.

Second, the story is amazingly well paced and plotted. Scott Snyder is quickly becoming one of the best Batman writers out there. I loved The Black Mirror and The Gates of Gotham and his work on both those series culminates here, Gotham coming alive as its own character via its architecture and history. I also love the Court of Owls -- their aesthetic, how they play off the motif of owls just as well as Batman plays off his own bat motif, everything. In short order they become a legitimate threat and I can't help but wonder what the hell it is they're up to.

Third, the artwork is simply gorgeous. Greg Capullo manages to take a bit of influence from Bruce Timm, combine it with his work on Spawn and weave it into something familiar yet unique at the same time. A perfect complement to Snyder's writing. Exemplified best in issue/chapter 5 where, oh my frigging God!, I've never been so wrapped up and tense during a single sequence of a comic in so long. And the payoff is just...beautiful. Touching and utterly badass wrapped up all in one. A perfect example of how you meld prose and visuals into a single storytelling medium. (Whereas JLI's artwork was bland as shit, doing little to justify why it should be a comic book.)

Hopefully, the rest of the Court of Owls story arc can match this level of quality because good goddamn it's nice to have a truly great Bat-book out there again.

[dtcb]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/Aleister_Crow/51yJWu3D7qL_SS400_.jpg
Batman Vol. 1: The Court of Owls

Fucking hell, this has to be one of the best Batman books I've read in a long time. And I'm not one for superlatives, but the writing, art, and story here are simply, well, superlative.

First, fixing some things that's peeved me for a long time in the Bat-books, we finally have a Bruce Wayne that isn't a consummate paranoid, distrustful douchebag. So many writers keep forgetting how compassionate the character can be, especially towards his adoptive family of Robins. He even manages to be hopeful about Gotham's future for a change. I got the impression in previous books that Bruce secretly gave up on Gotham at some point, accepted it as the wretched hive of scum and villainy that it is but continued on as Batman for no better reason than...'cause he's the goddamn Batman. But here he actually seems purposeful and motivated rather than sulky and miserable. A welcome change.

Second, the story is amazingly well paced and plotted. Scott Snyder is quickly becoming one of the best Batman writers out there. I loved The Black Mirror and The Gates of Gotham and his work on both those series culminates here, Gotham coming alive as its own character via its architecture and history. I also love the Court of Owls -- their aesthetic, how they play off the motif of owls just as well as Batman plays off his own bat motif, everything. In short order they become a legitimate threat and I can't help but wonder what the hell it is they're up to.

Third, the artwork is simply gorgeous. Greg Capullo manages to take a bit of influence from Bruce Timm, combine it with his work on Spawn and weave it into something familiar yet unique at the same time. A perfect complement to Snyder's writing. Exemplified best in issue/chapter 5 where, oh my frigging God!, I've never been so wrapped up and tense during a single sequence of a comic in so long. And the payoff is just...beautiful. Touching and utterly badass wrapped up all in one. A perfect example of how you meld prose and visuals into a single storytelling medium. (Whereas JLI's artwork was bland as shit, doing little to justify why it should be a comic book.)

Hopefully, the rest of the Court of Owls story arc can match this level of quality because good goddamn it's nice to have a truly great Bat-book out there again.

Thanks for the reviews Nom!


you're the second person to mention court of owls and give it the bump. i'm probably heading to usa in june and will be frisking around for a comic book shop to find it. the comic book shops in hong kong are mostley manga. :( which I hate. havent' seen a good batman arc in a while. would like a volume to put up on the shelves to paruse through.

[Aaron]

That's almost an article that is!

[Sharp-O]

I came in pretty late to the game for Batman but this Court of Owls is pretty interesting.

[NomenNescio]

That's almost an article that is!

With all the pre-orders I have, I should be getting books about every other week if you'd like write ups on them or something. This week should be Vol. 1s of Catwoman and Green Lantern.

[Aaron]

With all the pre-orders I have, I should be getting books about every other week if you'd like write ups on them or something. This week should be Vol. 1s of Catwoman and Green Lantern.

Yeah, dude, that would be cool. We'd totally put them up on DOOM. If you're interested gimme me a PM.

[JasterIsFett]

I have a few articles written that I haven't had time to get to uploading.

I'm sorry guys.

I'll try to get on that.

[Aaron]

I have a few articles written that I haven't had time to get to uploading.

I'm sorry guys.

I'll try to get on that.

Get to work!

http://groovyvic.mu.nu/archives/images/250px-Indiana_Jones_1.jpg

[phit_demon]

I'll try to get on that.

Durrrty.

[JasterIsFett]

Get to work!

http://groovyvic.mu.nu/archives/images/250px-Indiana_Jones_1.jpg

I have been! That's why there have been no articles! I thought I'd have more time, but I leave my house at 5:45am, work from 7:00-3:30, drive an hour and a half to school, go to school from 6-11pm and drive an hour home, three days a week.

I'm amazed I haven't completely crashed.

[Aaron]

Wow, I thought you had finished school. Fair play, that's a tough schedule.

[JasterIsFett]

I wish, I should be done in a year, I hate every second of it. Gots ta get paid.

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