COMICS: Darth Badly's Comic Shack

[Darth Badly]

There are many threads on here discussing various movies and books, but I could find any discussing regular monthly comic titles.

There's gotta be some other comic readers out there besides me.

We're in an odd situation with comics and movies at the moment. There have never been more comics being turned into films than there are right now. Not just The Hulk & X-Men but League of Ex Gentlemen etc. Odd when you consider that the actual source material has never sold so badly.

I've got the figures in front of me and the best selling comic for July 2003 was Batman (#617) which sold 146,000 world wide sales. A decade or more ago that figure would have been 500,000!

Anyways, there has got to be a few Senator out there still getting your monthly fix of comic goodness and this is your new home to talk about them.

All kinds of comic discussion is welcome with three guidelines:
1/ No SW comics - that belongs in the EU section of the board.
2/ This isn't a slag-off-other-people's-taste-in-comics-and-prove-yours-is-better-thread. It's just for comic lovers to talk about what they've bought this month.
3/ Spoilers. If you're gonna give away the plot of a new / current issue of a title then please give a warning. Discussing the ending of Watchmen is fine - it's 16 years old, but folks might not want to learn the twists of their current reading BEFORE they've read it.

A few things to kick us off:


1602
Any one else reading '1602'? It's Neil Gaiman's take on the pre-1969 Marvel universe but relocated to the time of the last days of Queen Elizabeth I in England. I picked up the first issue against my better judgement because I've never got on with Mr G's work on Sandman, but I'm enjoying this little mystery plenty.

Secret Shame
What's your secret shame? The comic you can't give up. Mine is the Avengers. I remember paying 5 pence (around ten cents) for issue 108 when I was about 7. And even though I know I should give it up I've bought most (not all!) of the issues since then. The recent Red Zone story was quite nice though.

Magneto
So the master of magnetic mayhem is alive. Hands up all those who knew that Morrison wouldn't be able to resist a Maneto story before he quits the title next spring?

Best 23 pages ever?
What's the best single issue of any title that you've ever read?

Dash to the nearest phone booth, comic fans, it's time to put those multi-coloured tights on over your clothes.

I love you all.

[Darth Vegas]

I havn't been reading much of anything new lately, I tried reading the new Ultimate X-men and Spiderman series but I just couldn't get into them, tried picking up on Uncanny again, just isn't the same book.

Although I've been picking up the re-issues of Marvel and DC comics and those are wonderful, loved reading the first issues of X-men and Hulk as cheesy as they are.

I don't really have a favorite comic, the first comic I remember buying was the issue right after Spidey first got the Alien Symbiont suit, I bought the Superman: Day of Doom #1 that day too.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by TK-007@Oct 30 2003, 04:02 AM


Although I've been picking up the re-issues of Marvel and DC comics and those are wonderful, loved reading the first issues of X-men and Hulk as cheesy as they are.


I bought some of the 'Essential' series of Marvel reprints. They're pretty good value. The downside is they're black & white on crappy paper but you get a lot of reprint issue for your buck. (Or pound in my case.)

[Darth Vegas]

Yes they have those at the local comic shop here, they're cheap, they got alot of issues in them, but they also got reprint TPB's (with about 6-10 issues a piece) of fully colored issues of X-men, Hulk, Fantastic Four etc. etc.

[Leia]

I read whatever Justin is reading style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif Right now he's reading Batman comics, Powers, and all the Ultimate series. so... I am too! lol

[P-Ray]

I personally feel Uncanny X-men, Batman(Jim Lee) and the Ultimates are some of the best comics out right now. I've been an X-men fan for over 20 years and think Uncanny is the best it's been in a few years.

[Justin]

Well I haven't really been reading comics as much lately as I had been in the past. I used to read Flash and Green Lantern religiously, and often read Superman and the Batman titles. Almost always bought Batman trade paperbacks.

Then for some reason after Hal Jordan (THE Green Lantern) was dragged through the mud by Ron Marz, Green Lantern was less interesting, although I still read it. Kyle Rayner is little more than a Wally West clone. I stopped reading it when it became all pro-gay propaganda. And recently Flash has sucked so I stopped reading that as well.

Then I picked up the first issue of Powers, and that is the most incredible comic series I've ever read. It consistently kicks ass.

I had been reading Detective Comics when Rucha was writing it (I don't remember his first name), because he is a great crime writer, and the Batman stories he wrote in Detective were fantastic. I bought the Bruce Wayne: Murderer? and Bruce Wayne: Fugitive trades because that was a really good story-arc. Then when Rucha left the title I stopped reading it.

For those of you who don't know, Powers follows two detectives who are assigned to Superhero-related homicides. It's fascinating, it has intricate plots, great characters, and the dialogue is great, the mix of humor, action and drama is some of the best I've ever read.

Anyway, I have been reading that on a monthly basis ever since. I recomend it to everyone.

I didn't jump on the whole Ultimate Spider-Man bandwagon when it first came out, but then recently (two or three months ago) I said "what the hell" and bought the first trade paperback collection of issues 1-6.

Then I bought the second and third collections. Then the fourth and fifth. And now I reserved it to get it monthly through my local comic shop. It is a fantastic book.

I also picked up The Ultimates first collected editions and all of the Ultimate X-Men trades as well. They are great comics, and it's nice to be able to read Marvel comics that aren't hampered by thirty years of continuity. I never read Marvel before, and now I read all the Ultimate books.

I will probably read the Ultimate Fantastic Four when it comes out, because I am a big fan of Brian Michael Bendis, and have enjoyed Mark Millar's work on the Ultimates and Ultimate X-Men, because they are writing it together.

I also started reading the Batman monthly when Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee took it over, because I read an interview with Loeb and I liked the direction he was taking with Batman. I liked Jim Lee's art on it, but that's the reason I bought them, although it seems like that is the reason everyone else did. I read comics mostly for good storytelling, the art is secondary.

I'm sure no one read that post because it was so long.

[brookie]

i read 1602- its very good and just keeps getting better.

other comics that i read monthly are as follows:

King pin

hulk grey

red- very very good also author of transmet

criminal marcabe

wake the dead- i just got the first issue just came out soo good! story and art work great-steve niles

dark days -sequal to 30 days of night

dardevil

star wars tales

and some star wars one shots

other comics that i collect in trade are:

FABLES

PREACHER

TRANSMETROPOLITAN

IVE READ ALL OF SANDMAN BUT DONT OWN THEM ALL

im now reading swmapthing by allen moore

i also just finished the new sand man endless night which is great!!!

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Oct 29 2003, 10:08 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Oct 29 2003, 10:08 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-TK-007@Oct 30 2003, 04:02 AM


Although I've been picking up the re-issues of Marvel and DC comics and those are wonderful, loved reading the first issues of X-men and Hulk as cheesy as they are.


I bought some of the 'Essential' series of Marvel reprints. They're pretty good value. The downside is they're black & white on crappy paper but you get a lot of reprint issue for your buck. (Or pound in my case.) [/b][/quote]
yes but they are crappy i dont care if they are classics they make me yawn i just finished the daredevil essential... yawwwwwwnnnnnnn!!!!

[brookie]

o yes and ive treid to start a comic thread about 1602 and it just sunk.. nobody like me!!1 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

[Handothrawn]

I've got subscriptions to The Spectacular Spiderman lines and to Daredevil, or perhaps I should say Daredevil and Spiderman, since Daredevil is better. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

I think Bendis is the best thing to happen to Daredevil since Miller, the stories are great issue to issue, I remember older ones that were depthless and dull.

Most of my monthly reads are from Marvel, the only DC character I ever really got into was Batman, and I never liked Superman except the Doomsday storyline, he had too many powers otherwise.

I haven't checked out 1602 yet, is it any good?

[Lara]

Hey DB!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Lara@Oct 31 2003, 01:54 AM
Hey DB!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Hey to you sex kitten!

How are you doing Ms Bunnymatrix??

You are never far from my thoughts.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Handothrawn@Oct 31 2003, 01:42 AM


I haven't checked out 1602 yet, is it any good?

I wasn't looking forward to it - never been a Gaiman fan but it's good. Great fun check it out if you can.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Oct 30 2003, 05:39 AM
o yes and ive treid to start a comic thread about 1602 and it just sunk.. nobody like me!!1 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

Let's talk about it here, dude!

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[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Oct 30 2003, 05:08 AM


I'm sure no one read that post because it was so long.

I read every word.

Many many thanks for the post, good buddy.

I agree with you about the Ultimates line.

I was a bit suspicious at first, like you I think. I didn't buy Spiderman etc. But when they started The Ultimates (ie The Avengers) by Mark Millar I figured I'd give it a go. It's great. I'm also reading the Ultimate Six. And like you will; start buying the Ultimate Fantastic Four in December.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Oct 30 2003, 04:37 AM
I personally feel Uncanny X-men, Batman(Jim Lee) and the Ultimates are some of the best comics out right now. I've been an X-men fan for over 20 years and think Uncanny is the best it's been in a few years.

I don't read Uncanny X-Men although I do get the Grant Morrison X-Men title.

See above for the fact that many posters share your views about the Ultimate line.

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[Darth Badly]

Okay guys, we've all listed some of the stuff we're reading at the moment.

But to return to a question posed before.

You're trapped on a desert island. You can only have ONE comic or one storyline to read and keep you company.

So what is the single best / most entertaining issue (or story line) of a comic book that you have ever read?

[Lara]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Oct 30 2003, 08:30 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Oct 30 2003, 08:30 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Lara@Oct 31 2003, 01:54 AM
Hey DB!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Hey to you sex kitten!

How are you doing Ms Bunnymatrix??

You are never far from my thoughts. [/b][/quote]
hehe...you always make me feel better style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I'm doing great! I haven't seen you around in a long while.

[Darth Badly]

Well, I've been around here often enough.

Not often in the same sections as you, oh lovely one. My loss.

PS I have the candles waiting.

[Lara]

DB, check your email. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Oct 30 2003, 05:41 PM
You're trapped on a desert island. You can only have ONE comic or one storyline to read and keep you company.

So what is the single best / most entertaining issue (or story line) of a comic book that you have ever read?
It would preferably be some classic Superman, if not that then maybe Batman, even X-men, Spidey, or Hulk. Anything that's classic basically, but I always liked classic Superman comics.

[Darth Badly]

Could you be a little more specific, 007?

(You couldn't be any less specific, that's for sure.)

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[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Lara@Oct 31 2003, 03:11 AM
DB, check your email. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Received. Many thanks.

I like the shot of you in the bath best.

Velvet bunny ears look great with foam on.

x

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Oct 31 2003, 07:09 AM
Could you be a little more specific, 007?

(You couldn't be any less specific, that's for sure.)

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http://www.superman-pictures-movies-magazi.../930289471.html (http://www.superman-pictures-movies-magazines-videos-comics.com/930289471.html)

[Count Dookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Oct 31 2003, 10:11 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Oct 31 2003, 10:11 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Lara@Oct 31 2003, 03:11 AM
DB, check your email. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Received. Many thanks.

I like the shot of you in the bath best.

Velvet bunny ears look great with foam on.

x [/b][/quote]
Any chance of sharing with everyone?

[Justin]

Oh no. This thread is going to become one of those Padme/Darth Fabulous style flirt fests. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

[Darth Badly]

Received. Many thanks.

I like the shot of you in the bath best.

Velvet bunny ears look great with foam on.

x
Any chance of sharing with everyone? [/quote]

Sadly, a gentleman never tells.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Nov 1 2003, 04:38 AM
Oh no. This thread is going to become one of those Padme/Darth Fabulous style flirt fests. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

Don't panic, Justin.

I'm gonna keep it firmly on track!

Just finished JLA/Avengers issue 2. I'm enjoying it more than I expected. They've done a nice job. Teaming up Batman and Captain America made surprisingly good sense.

[Justin]

I just reread the first three issues of Ultimate Six. Isn't it weird that it's a Spider-Man/Ultimates crossover, but Peter Parker doesn't even come into it until issue three? And he doesn't even have his costume on. Weird, huh?

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Nov 2 2003, 09:07 PM
I just reread the first three issues of Ultimate Six. Isn't it weird that it's a Spider-Man/Ultimates crossover, but Peter Parker doesn't even come into it until issue three? And he doesn't even have his costume on. Weird, huh?

I bought and read the first issue of that and liked it. Buit I missed the second the week it came out and haven't caught up with it yet. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

I especially enjoyed the sequence where Hawkeye took down Kraven.

"Thor, would you please round up Mr Kraven?"

"No."

"Hawkeye?"

"I really don't want to waste the hardware."

"Please."

Which really sums up what the Ultimates line is about.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Nov 2 2003, 09:07 PM
I just reread the first three issues of Ultimate Six. Isn't it weird that it's a Spider-Man/Ultimates crossover, but Peter Parker doesn't even come into it until issue three? And he doesn't even have his costume on. Weird, huh?

Just picked up the (two) issues I missed. Will be reading them this w/e.

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[Darth Badly]

Is 1602 issue #4 out yet?

Anyone have it?

[P-Ray]

I actually can't wait for Ultimate Fantastic 4 #1.


I know we are not supposed to talk about this here and I will probably get yelled at, but the Star Wars:republic series about the Clone Wars are really entertaining.

Sorry, I had to express that because I'm really enjoying them. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

[Darth Badly]

That's fair enough. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/y.gif

I'm looking forward to Ultimate FF as well.

Please post a review here when you've read it.

[Justin]

I would like it if they made Ultimate books of all of Marvel's core books, because I don't want to have to wade through thirty years of continuity.

[Darth Vegas]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Nov 17 2003, 05:48 PM
I know we are not supposed to talk about this here and I will probably get yelled at, but the Star Wars:republic series about the Clone Wars are really entertaining.

Sorry, I had to express that because I'm really enjoying them. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif
Even better than the cartoons. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Anybody here read Hellboy by any chance?

[Darth Badly]

I haven't read Hellboy recently but I did a few years ago.

There's a movie in the works isn't there?

[Darth Vegas]

Yes, set for release next year, starring the guy that played the beast in the Beauty and the Beast series with Linda Hamilton, forget his name.

From what I've seen it looks like a good adaption of the comics, at least visually.

[Darth Badly]

Isn't his name Ron Pearlman - or something like that?

[Handothrawn]

Very ticked, waiting on an over do Daredevil and Spectacular Spiderman.

[Darth Vegas]

Yeah that's it Badly.

[JediBendu]

hey Badly - where do you go to get your comics in London?
Forbidden Planet's ok for new stuff - but no back issues, Comicana a little small, and the one near the Museum doesn't have a very good range style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by JediBendu@Nov 19 2003, 01:08 PM
hey Badly - where do you go to get your comics in London?
Forbidden Planet's ok for new stuff - but no back issues, Comicana a little small, and the one near the Museum doesn't have a very good range style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

For back issues try downstairs in Comic Showcase (on Charing Cross Road) it's only open certain hours - the downstairs closes around 5 I think.

There's also a small new place opened that's run by a young Chinese guy (very helpful) in Old Compton Street. It's on the left as you walk from the Charing Cross Road end. It looks like its a seedy sex shop! Cos you have to go downstairs, but sadly it's not! It just comics & quite a selection of back issues. Try there.

[Darth Vegas]

Here's some news and an interview about Hellboy.

http://www.chud.com/news/nov03/nov18hellboy.php3

Perhaps someone should start a seperate thread about this before too long?

[brookie]

so i just read the #4 1602.. it keeps getting better and better..
also i just read some fables.. check it out #1 and #2 trades are out as well as a special one shot on how they escaped the homeland

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Nov 20 2003, 02:20 AM
so i just read the #4 1602.. it keeps getting better and better..

Just got it tonight.

Will read and report back over the weekend.

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[Justin]

I wish I had been able to get the first issue. Now I have to wait for the collected edition.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Nov 20 2003, 03:53 AM
I wish I had been able to get the first issue. Now I have to wait for the collected edition.
It's still around over here at cover price.

[JediBendu]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Nov 19 2003, 12:58 PM
There's also a small new place opened that's run by a young Chinese guy (very helpful) in Old Compton Street. It's on the left as you walk from the Charing Cross Road end. It looks like its a seedy sex shop! Cos you have to go downstairs, but sadly it's not! It just comics & quite a selection of back issues. Try there.
great excuse to go to soho anyway style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

danke!

[Handothrawn]

Just got my newest Spectacular Spiderman, and it was ok, kinda predictable, they are dusting off Doc Ock, but I figured they'd be doing that since he's the villian in the second movie.

[Darth Badly]

Read 1602 #4 over the w/e. Very good. ANyone else?

You're right about Doc Oct, Handof.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Oct 30 2003, 05:39 AM
o yes and ive treid to start a comic thread about 1602 and it just sunk.. nobody like me!!1 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crying.gif

You can talk about it here, good buddy.

Have you read issue 4??

[brookie]

YES YES.. It was great
i really enjoyed it, it keeps getting better and better what do think?
also i just got the 2nd wake the dead THAT is a great comic book! check it out

[maddog62]

I like Jim Brewer and David Lynch. Great comics. Jim Nortan rocks and Paulie Shore sucks.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Dec 3 2003, 11:32 PM
YES YES.. It was great
i really enjoyed it, it keeps getting better and better what do think?
also i just got the 2nd wake the dead THAT is a great comic book! check it out
I'm really enjoying 1602. Good build up.

[Darth Badly]

Just back from town with a Christmas bumper bundle of comics goddies. New 1602, new Ultimates, new Alan Moore stuff, etc.

No sign of Ultimate FF though.

[Darth Badly]

Update on the Ultimate FF - out this week.


"Marvel Comics announced on Wednesday that Ultimate Fantastic Four #1, which reaches stores on Friday, will have a print run of more than 200,000 issues.

"This is the first time in years that a new, ongoing series has launched so impressively," said Diamond Comic Distributors president and CEO Steve Geppi.

The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar, with art by Adam Kubert and a cover by Bryan Hitch. "

[Justin]

Awesome.

Man, this Ultimate business is too cool. It's nice to be able to come in at the beginning of everything and not have to wade through forty years of continuity.

[brookie]

the ulitimate ff is cool!
i went to the comic book store today in nyc and got a bunch of trades such as y the last man
star wars tales volumes 1 and 2 and 3
star wars clone wars volume 2
kingpin # 7
punisher complete works volume 2
ahhh and the star wars holiday special on the dvd


i recomend y the last man it is way cool

[Handothrawn]

Glad that the Echo plotline is over in Daredevil, Spectacular Spidey is overdo.

[Justin]

Hando, it's overDUE not DO. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Handothrawn]

Oh...right.

[Darth Badly]

I hope to pick up a load of new comics stuff on Thursday.

Meantime -- did anyone here read Grant Morrison's The Invisibles?

It beat the heck out of me when I read it, but I've just read a guide to it called ANARCHY FOR THE MASSES: THE DISINFORMATION GUIDE TO THE INVISIBLES by Patrick Neighly & Kereth Cowe-Spigal which made everything so much clearer.

[Justin]

Just got Ultimate Fantastic Four a couple days ago. Looking forward to the second issue. Also, is anyone else reading Ultimate Spider-Man? The current story arc features the Black Cat and Elektra.

[Handothrawn]

I finally got my new Spectacular Spidey, and it looks like this has been a great story arc, for anyone out there who hasn't read the Spec. Spidey. Countdown arc, I suggest you do it, its really good. Doc Ock has found a way to force Peter to unmask himself in public, its been pretty good so far.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Jan 14 2004, 04:47 AM
Just got Ultimate Fantastic Four a couple days ago. Looking forward to the second issue.
Getting it tomorrow I hope.

[Darth Badly]

Just returned with a load of good stuff.

Ultimate FF #1
1602 # 6
X-Men #150 & #151
Ultimate X-Men #51

Anyone who's ahead of me, please some post views/reviews.

[cj790]

I love comics!

I mainly read Vertigo stuff -

The Invisibles was Morrison's best work IMO. I wasn't so keen on the last volume, but the rest of the series was totally amazing. Creepy, funny, and stylish.

I also like things like:
Hellblazer
Swamp Thing
Preacher
Sandman
Lucifer

really, anything by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Jamie Delano, Peter Milligan and Garth Ennis.

Other than Vertigo titles, I've also liked Bryan Talbot's Luthor Arkwright books, X-statix (absolutley hilarious!), New Xmen (some great, some no so great), Incal, Metabarons, and a host of gothy comics from SLG and Oni (Gloom Cookie, Nightmares and Fairy Tales, Serenity Rose, Courtney Crumrin etc.). And some Andi Watson.

And I've read lots of Star Wars stuff too style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[brookie]

yes all of thoose are cool, i just came back rom jay and silent bobs secret stash it was soo great! you should see the memoribilia they had there.. and all of the props!
i got #2 and # 3 of kevin smiths black cat, 1602#6 and a clerks trade
i also visted the quick stop
snoochie noochies brodie noochies!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 18 2004, 02:45 PM

The Invisibles was Morrison's best work IMO. I wasn't so keen on the last volume, but the rest of the series was totally amazing. Creepy, funny, and stylish.


I found The Invisibles hard going when it was coming out. I appreciated it a lot lot more when I went back in after it had finished and was able to read a whole volumn at a time.

Morrison's website has some funny stuff on it too.

www.grant-morrison.com

[cj790]

Cheers Darth! I'll go check it out...

I know what you mean about The Invisibles - I think sometimes reading a volume is btter, and vice versa. Reading Shade the Changing Man in one lump, I think I would have preferred it serialised, for instance.
I generally prefer reading story arcs as a lump, often becasue I hate the wait between issues!
I'm reading Age of Bronze right now, which is a fantastic comic bout the Trojan War, but only 3/4 issues come out a year...
And the author is planning to make about 50 issues!
It takes a lot of patience style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[JediBendu]

yay!
I just picked up Sinkiewicz's Stray Toasters for £10!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif


...well I'm excited anyway

[T-bone]

are you guys going to check out Comic Book The Movie (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=B0000V47B2/tbonefendersstar/)?

There's a whole comic series created just for the flick. Kinda neat...and funny.

[Darth Badly]

Yeah, I'll catch it when it's released here in Blighty.

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[Trilogist]

Once upon a time, I had the very first issue of Ghost Rider. It came with along with my Spider-Man comic, which is what I wanted to buy. Ghost Rider turned out to be pretty cool, but that comic I bought is long gone and worn. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 18 2004, 08:45 AM
I love comics!

I mainly read Vertigo stuff -

The Invisibles was Morrison's best work IMO. I wasn't so keen on the last volume, but the rest of the series was totally amazing. Creepy, funny, and stylish.

I also like things like:
Hellblazer
Swamp Thing
Preacher
Sandman
Lucifer

really, anything by Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Jamie Delano, Peter Milligan and Garth Ennis.

Other than Vertigo titles, I've also liked Bryan Talbot's Luthor Arkwright books, X-statix (absolutley hilarious!), New Xmen (some great, some no so great), Incal, Metabarons, and a host of gothy comics from SLG and Oni (Gloom Cookie, Nightmares and Fairy Tales, Serenity Rose, Courtney Crumrin etc.). And some Andi Watson.

And I've read lots of Star Wars stuff too style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
me too, now lets all pause to take a moment of silence recognize the ending of transmet...
ahhh garth ennis...i love you you brilliant man you,

i know that you like ennis have youe checked out RED? its very very good it on issue #3 read it!

whats your fav sandman trade? mine is the 2nd
whats your fav preacher?

[Otis_Frampton]

Comic books are neat.

That is all. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

-Otis

[cj790]

Originally posted by brookie@Jan 20 2004, 03:25 AM
me too, now lets all pause to take a moment of silence recognize the ending of transmet...
ahhh garth ennis...i love you you brilliant man you,

i know that you like ennis have youe checked out RED? its very very good it on issue #3 read it!

whats your fav sandman trade? mine is the 2nd
whats your fav preacher?
I'm with you all the way style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Definitely The Doll's House Trade - absolutely blew me away (I wasn't hugely impressed by the first, but the second...)

Met Neil Gaiman once at a booksigning - we were about third in the line and there was an enormous queue behind, but he still took about ten minutes speaking to us! Really nice guy. Signed loads of stuff - even drew a little picture of Morpheus on our issue 50 (all black cover).

Also really liked A Game of You though...

Favourite Preacher has to be the second one too - shocking, touching, full-on style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Have you read any Peter Milligan or Jamie Delano?
What do you think of Swampy and John Constantine?

Haven't seen RED yet - what's it about?

[brookie]

I liked swamp thing.. but sometimes i find to "mystic" for my liking. Do you like promethea? i didnt like it as much.

RED is about a well i havent found it out yet, he used to work for the CIA AND IS THE "ultimate weapon" for the country. HE BASICALLY IS the best trained killer ever. WELL, the cia show the new director some tape(dont know whats on it yet) and wants the guy (moses is his name) to be killed, anywhoo he finds out, comes out of retirement and kills everyone!! soo great lots of blood.

have you red Y THE LAST man? i piked up the 1st two trades soooo goood.

also do you like fables?
yeah the sandman is the best i would like to meet him...
when my friend and i went to get tattoos he got the key to the gate of hell on his back. kick ass.

Im also a big fan of daredevil, have you read kevin smiths take on it?
DO you like punisher?
spiderman?
1602?
kingpin?
dark days?
thirty days of night?

[brookie]

oh yeah who is john constantine? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

[Trilogist]

Can we gripe about Stan Lee turncoating Marvel for DC in this topic? Or is that just too old a subject?

[Justin]

I haven't heard of that.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Trilogist@Jan 20 2004, 11:25 PM
Can we gripe about Stan Lee turncoating Marvel for DC in this topic? Or is that just too old a subject?

Go right ahead Tril.

You can discuss ANY comics related topic, old or new as far as I am concerned.

Are you refering to Stan 'The Man' Lee's re-imaginings (what a bollocks word that is) of Superman etc?

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Jan 20 2004, 08:18 PM
oh yeah who is john constantine? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

Well apparently he's gonna be that guy Neo from the Matrix.

Go figure.

[cj790]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jan 21 2004, 11:09 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jan 21 2004, 11:09 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-brookie@Jan 20 2004, 08:18 PM
oh yeah who is john constantine? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

Well apparently he's gonna be that guy Neo from the Matrix.

Go figure. [/b][/quote]
Surely the worst crime laid upon comics this century (including that awful film of From Hell)...

How can they change a middle-aged British guy who looks like Sting in to Keanu Reeves???

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 21 2004, 01:56 PM


How can they change a middle-aged British guy who looks like Sting in to Keanu Reeves???
The very worst crime (IMHO) is changing the setting from the UK to the US. What's the bloody poing of making it at all then?



As for 'From Hell' the film - I enjoyed it. You have to approach it as being NOTHING to do with Uncle Alan's series at all I think.

[cj790]

Originally posted by brookie@Jan 20 2004, 07:17 PM
I liked swamp thing.. but sometimes i find to "mystic" for my liking. Do you like promethea? i didnt like it as much.

RED is about a well i havent found it out yet, he used to work for the CIA AND IS THE "ultimate weapon" for the country. HE BASICALLY IS the best trained killer ever. WELL, the cia show the new director some tape(dont know whats on it yet) and wants the guy (moses is his name) to be killed, anywhoo he finds out, comes out of retirement and kills everyone!! soo great lots of blood.

have you red Y THE LAST man? i piked up the 1st two trades soooo goood.

also do you like fables?
yeah the sandman is the best i would like to meet him...
when my friend and i went to get tattoos he got the key to the gate of hell on his back. kick ass.

Im also a big fan of daredevil, have you read kevin smiths take on it?
DO you like punisher?
spiderman?
1602?
kingpin?
dark days?
thirty days of night?
I loved Swampy - possibly my favourite comic!
I know Alan Moore tends to go off on a pseudo-mystical rant every once in a while, but I really enjoy it style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

I know a few people have been put off Promethea because of this same reason, but I love it! Really in-depth.

Haven't read Y the Last Man yet but have heard good things- do you recommend?

Fables is fantastic! Really enjoying that.


Love 1602 too! Quite quirky. Not too knowledgeable about the Marvel universe though, so I'm struggling to know a few characters (who is dr. Strange?).

Haven't read the other things you've mentioned, although I have heard good things about Thirty Days of Night too. Is dark days the sequel? And weren't there rumours of a film?
Seems a bit like the Thing with vampires; and that's not a bad thing!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 21 2004, 06:30 PM

Love 1602 too! Quite quirky. Not too knowledgeable about the Marvel universe though, so I'm struggling to know a few characters (who is dr. Strange?).

Dr Strange is Marvels main magic character.

Cheesy 1960s Origin:
He was an arrogant Doctor until a car crash scrwed up his ability to operate and he became a down-and-out. Then he travelled the world for a cure eventually finding The Ancient One in Tibet where he learned magic.

His modern character is pretty much just as he appears in 1602 - except that he's American and lives in Greenwich Village New York instead of Greenwich, London (where I am.)

[cj790]

Cheers Darth!

Tried asking in my comic shop and got that stare-down-the-nose look style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Am I being stupid or do Veronica Rojhaz and Count Doom appear elsewhere too? (I'm sure Doom does, but can't think what- Spiderman perhaps?)

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 22 2004, 06:29 PM


Am I being stupid or do Veronica Rojhaz and Count Doom appear elsewhere too? (I'm sure Doom does, but can't think what- Spiderman perhaps?)

Count Doom is the 1602 version of the Fantastic Four's greatest foe Doctor Victor Von Doom or Dr Doom.

[brookie]

there is a film that is in the works for 30 days of night, you should pick it up, its quite good the trade is not that expensive, Dark Days is the sequal, i like it.

if anyone likes 30 day i highly recommend WAKE THE DEAD, the art work is amazing, and written by the same guy who wrote 30 days steve niles...
he has been given offers to make a wake the dead, movie as well as a criminal macrabe movie which is another of his comics, ive only read a few of criminal macrabe, but i'm going to wait till it comes out in trade.

i cant stretch it enough that if anyone likes the vertigo label and stuff they put out READ - Y the last man- please... for the love of all that is holy!!!

does anyone like punisher, ?the movie trailer looks like crap i heard the guy who wrote it doesnt know anything about punisher.
what does everyone think?

doea anyone enjoy hellboy? what do you think of the movie? it looks very good. true to the story.


oh yes, i almost forgot,what does everyone think of kevin smiths run of dardevil.....or spiderman and black cat.?. i cant get enough, i really enjoy his writting, and it is always refreshing. his dardevil visionaries he did blew me away... i think its the best run on daredevil since mark miller... and if you never have read daredevil, its ok, youll still understand it,
however, thats not the story on green arrow, i have never been a fan of the arrow which is green , and he wrote it for the fans so i was lost the whole time..

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 22 2004, 06:29 PM
Cheers Darth!

Tried asking in my comic shop and got that stare-down-the-nose look style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Am I being stupid or do Veronica Rojhaz and Count Doom appear elsewhere too? (I'm sure Doom does, but can't think what- Spiderman perhaps?)
There are a couple of good guides / annotations out there on the net. Usually they're posted as each new issue comes out. I'll try and post a link.

[Justin]

From Hell was an excellent film, but it wasn't really based on Alan Moore's graphic novel. Originally they set out to make an adaptation, but the filmmakers realized when they were doing research into the actual killings and everything surrounding it that they wanted to go in a different direction. I thought they did a magnificent job.

[brookie]

Originally posted by Justin@Jan 22 2004, 10:27 PM
From Hell was an excellent film, but it wasn't really based on Alan Moore's graphic novel. Originally they set out to make an adaptation, but the filmmakers realized when they were doing research into the actual killings and everything surrounding it that they wanted to go in a different direction. I thought they did a magnificent job.
i think that they need to leave alan alone

[Justin]

Well they did. "From Hell" was a fictionalized account of the Jack the Ripper murders, it wasn't really based on Moore's graphic novel other than the name and some of the characters, but those characters existed in real life anyway.

Like I was saying, originally the studio wanted to do an adaptation of the graphic novel, but the filmmakers abandoned that idea in favor of an original film based on the Jack the Ripper murders.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Jan 23 2004, 04:27 AM
From Hell was an excellent film, but it wasn't really based on Alan Moore's graphic novel. Originally they set out to make an adaptation, but the filmmakers realized when they were doing research into the actual killings and everything surrounding it that they wanted to go in a different direction. I thought they did a magnificent job.

For what it's worth I agree, Justin. I enjoyed From Hell as an original film slightly inspired by the work of Uncle Alan.

If only LXG had been half as good.

[cj790]

Thanks for the 1602 help guys!

Have to disgree on From Hell though, but that's just because I'm a dieahrd uncle Alan fan style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
I just think that if they wanted to make an original movie then they should have steered away from using his book as a base, and certainly not used the title.

I might have to have a look at some of the comics you recommend - £0 Days... was one I was really keen on getting at some point anyway.

Has anyone read Maus?

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 24 2004, 09:07 AM
auThanks for the 1602 help guys!

Have to disgree on From Hell though, but that's just because I'm a dieahrd uncle Alan fan style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
I just think that if they wanted to make an original movie then they should have steered away from using his book as a base, and certainly not used the title.

I might have to have a look at some of the comics you recommend - £0 Days... was one I was really keen on getting at some point anyway.

Has anyone read Maus?
yes maus is great i own the hard back.

the fantastic four ultimate #1 is real cool

[cj790]

I keep lookking at Maus - will have to get at some point.

Does anyone else here read X-statix?

[Justin]

So did Wolverine kill the kid in the last issue of Ultimate X-Men?

[Darth Badly]

Haven't bought that one yet (You mean #51?).

Anyone else...?

[brookie]

waitin for the trade...

[Justin]

Yeah, I can't wait six months for each collected edition, so I am buying the individual issues first.

[Greedo Boy]

Which Leia and I think is Ultimately Stupid. No pun intended, of course...

[Darth Badly]

Easy Greedo Boy!

I tend to buy a mix of original issues and trades - depending on how keen I am on the title. The Ultimates I like very much and buy the monthly, while something denser like The Filth I waited for the trade (out later this month) to read 'em all together.

[Greedo Boy]

We just prefer to get the singular, Big comic thing. It's annoying with all those little, floppy thingies all over the place.

[Darth Badly]

The trade paperbacks are out so much quicker these days. Morrison's X-Men trades have nearly been out the same month as the last part of the story in a few cases.

Anyone read 1602 issue 6 yet? I didn't guess the identity of the old man - did you?

If anyone is following 1602 and wants extra clues as to what's happening here's a page with a handy guide & list of useful annotations.

http://www.comicworldnews.com/index.cgi?co...ysteries&page=8 (http://www.comicworldnews.com/index.cgi?column=mysteries&page=8)

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jan 26 2004, 09:21 PM
The trade paperbacks are out so much quicker these days. Morrison's X-Men trades have nearly been out the same month as the last part of the story in a few cases.

Anyone read 1602 issue 6 yet? I didn't guess the identity of the old man - did you?

If anyone is following 1602 and wants extra clues as to what's happening here's a page with a handy guide & list of useful annotations.

http://www.comicworldnews.com/index.cgi?co...ysteries&page=8 (http://www.comicworldnews.com/index.cgi?column=mysteries&page=8)
wait wait.. who is the old man? i have no clue,

[Justin]

Originally posted by Greedo Boy@Jan 27 2004, 01:03 AM
Which Leia and I think is Ultimately Stupid. No pun intended, of course...
Well I'm not buying them for you, so why do you care?

[Trilogist]

spoken like a true mod.


Hey everyone check this out: http://home.comcast.net/~comicindex/main/index.html

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jan 26 2004, 09:06 PM
Easy Greedo Boy!

I tend to buy a mix of original issues and trades - depending on how keen I am on the title. The Ultimates I like very much and buy the monthly, while something denser like The Filth I waited for the trade (out later this month) to read 'em all together.
ditto

[Darth Badly]

[QUOTE=Darth Badly,Jan 26 2004, 09:21 PM] The trade paperbacks are out so much quicker these days. Morrison's X-Men trades have nearly been out the same month as the last part of the story in a few cases.

Anyone read 1602 issue 6 yet? I didn't guess the identity of the old man - did you?

wait wait.. who is the old man? i have no clue,
It's revealed in issue 6. (It's entirely obvious who he is when you see it - and what the treasure is.)

[cj790]

I haven't bought 1602 #6 yet, but I'm looking forward to it!
Will even a Marvel novice such as myself recognise the old guy (without giving it away)?

I don't mind buying either comics or graphic novels, really, and I think that the individual cases determine what you want - I remember not being able to get the comics of The Sith War since they were published, and having to wait 2 and a half years before they were collected!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Jan 27 2004, 01:42 PM
I haven't bought 1602 #6 yet, but I'm looking forward to it!
Will even a Marvel novice such as myself recognise the old guy (without giving it away)?

I'm talking about the old guy who was on the cart with Daredevil and was captured by Doom.

And yeah, you'll know him when you see him 'use' the treasure.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Post again when you've read it.

[one with many names]

Has anyone here read the LXG comic?

[cj790]

Shall do Darthy!

I've read both LXG comics - loved them both, so I'm not going to bother watching the films. Heard too many bad things.
Just thought the little touches and in-jokes were great fun, and challenging too. Another nice little deconstruction of the superhero world by placing them in so antiquated and straightlaced an environment.

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jan 27 2004, 10:12 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jan 27 2004, 10:12 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-cj790@Jan 27 2004, 01:42 PM
I haven't bought 1602 #6 yet, but I'm looking forward to it!
Will even a Marvel novice such as myself recognise the old guy (without giving it away)?

I'm talking about the old guy who was on the cart with Daredevil and was captured by Doom.

And yeah, you'll know him when you see him 'use' the treasure.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Post again when you've read it. [/b][/quote]
yeah i read it, is he magneto? , they havent given it away yet,maybe you know more about comics then i do...damnit i have no clue!! help ! help!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by one with many names@Jan 27 2004, 05:24 PM
Has anyone here read the LXG comic?

Yeah, I'm a big Alan Moore fan. Read all of his.



And Brookie - I've PM-ed you to avoid posting spoilers in here - when not all folks have read said issue yet.

[one with many names]

I heard he wrote a sequal to it, it's based on a classic Herbert George Wells novel, i'm not saying wich one cause it would spoil it. But do you think they'll make that one into a movie? I would love to see it!

[Darth Badly]

The second volumn of LXG features Martians invading Earth. (Not giving anything away as it's on the first cover of the first issue.) I doubt (please god they don't) that anyone will make it into a movie. 1/ The first movie was a flop. 2/ This one would be more expensive.

[one with many names]

The first was a flop? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/butbut.gif

That was one of the best movies they made in years!

[mattypo]

Originally posted by one with many names@Jan 27 2004, 08:49 PM
The first was a flop? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/butbut.gif

That was one of the best movies they made in years!
i do hope your being sarcastic

i watched it with 9 other people at work and only two of us were left right at the end.

we only stayed cause we were fans of uncle alan, and hoped it would do something to redeem itself.

btw just got 1602 issue six, still not sure about this series.

does anyone know a good online comic store in the uk, as it is getting more and more difficult to vist my local store due to work commitments

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by one with many names@Jan 27 2004, 09:49 PM
The first was a flop? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/butbut.gif

That was one of the best movies they made in years!
If you enjoyed it then you were probably the only person in the world who did. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

It got terrible reviews and most readers of the original series who saw it hated it.

I saw it and quite enjoyed the opening ten minutes in Africa then it fell apart. What the heck was the idea of that middle set piece set in Venice with the building falling down? Madness.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/notify.gif

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 12:21 AM


does anyone know a good online comic store in the uk, as it is getting more and more difficult to vist my local store due to work commitments

Never used the net for comics. I'm in London so rather spoiled for shops.

I've never tried any of these, but the following are www comic shops based in the UK that have good word of mouth.

www.comic-biz.com
(Advance order titles & subscriptions etc. Well known)

www.comicana.com
(The www of Might World of Comicana)

www.acecomics.co.uk
(Boasts about their advance comic service)

www.chaoscitycomics.com
(Award winning order site)

If you try any of them out, please let me know how you get on.

[mattypo]

thanks badly

i shall take a look at those shortly

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 02:01 AM
thanks badly

No worries.

Where are you BTW?

[cj790]

I know what it's like to have store troubles - I've just moved from the east coast of Britain to the west coast, and I still use the same shop for their mail order!

It's called Abstract Sprocket - I think the address is www.abstractsprocket.com, and they're really good. Friendly, efficient, and you get 10% off anything if you arrange a standing order.

[mattypo]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jan 28 2004, 01:50 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jan 28 2004, 01:50 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 02:01 AM
thanks badly

No worries.

Where are you BTW? [/b][/quote]
i'm in birmingham, only have two stores a forbiden planet which orders too few books so has always run out of the good stuff, and nostalgia and comics, which is a little out of my way.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by mattypo+Jan 28 2004, 03:08 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mattypo @ Jan 28 2004, 03:08 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jan 28 2004, 01:50 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 02:01 AM
thanks badly

No worries.

Where are you BTW?
i'm in birmingham, only have two stores a forbiden planet which orders too few books so has always run out of the good stuff, and nostalgia and comics, which is a little out of my way. [/b][/quote]
You could try Another World on Victoria Street, Wolverhampton? Or is that too far?

[mattypo]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Jan 28 2004, 03:21 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Jan 28 2004, 03:21 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> Originally posted by mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 03:08 PM
Originally posted by Darth Badly@Jan 28 2004, 01:50 AM
<!--QuoteBegin-mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 02:01 AM
thanks badly

No worries.

Where are you BTW?
i'm in birmingham, only have two stores a forbiden planet which orders too few books so has always run out of the good stuff, and nostalgia and comics, which is a little out of my way.
You could try Another World on Victoria Street, Wolverhampton? Or is that too far? [/b][/quote]
too far for me im afraid badly

[Darth Badly]

Fair enough, matey.

[cj790]

Just got my monthly comic stash style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Read 1602 #6 - you were right; great issue! Love the artwork, and Gaiman is on top form. The series is really fitting together.

[cj790]

Is anyone else reading X-Statix? I just finished the 'Back from the Dead' storyline. Great fun! Inbetween the jokes and subversion it really captures the presence of the media in our lives today.
One brilliant moment after a character is killing from beyond the grave if anyone starts humming their song, someone says: 'It's just like that Japanese movie that Hollywood remade,', to which Venus and Dead Girl shout: 'Seven Samurai!'

Also just reading the new Hellbazer. I love Mike Carey's Lucifer - at it's best it is as good as the Sadman, IMO. His Hellblazer has those moments of excellence as well, though sometimes he doesn't hit the mark here.
Never mind - I think it's still the best this comic's been since Jenkins left.
Maybe perhaps since Ennis...
What I really like is his use of cameos; old bit parters like Gary Lester turning up; Swampy appearing ever othr issue or so; etc. the last issue had Lucifer and Tim Hunter too (I think the bit with Tim was the best part of the last few issues).

What is everyone else reading?

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Feb 1 2004, 02:36 PM
Is anyone else reading X-Statix?
I respect the creators - but I haven't read it myself.

[cj790]

I love it!
Very surreal parody of X-comics which ends up critiquing our medi-obsessed, star- driven pop culture.
And the art is lovely style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Feb 3 2004, 08:23 PM
I love it!
Very surreal parody of X-comics which ends up critiquing our medi-obsessed, star- driven pop culture.
And the art is lovely style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Maybe I'll buy a trade of it - but I'm buying quite a lot at the moment (Alan Moore's ABC line & Ultimates etc and 1602) so it might have to wait a while.

[brookie]

well, i just got back from the comic store, and i got a lot of booty

Ultimate FF #2

#1 FREAKS OF THE homeland by steven niles

hellboy-seed of destruction trade

Punisher #3 trade by ennis

Punisher MAX trade

DD# LEGENDS TRADE

DD T-SHIRT

HOTH luke UNLEASHED!!!
CLONETROOPER UNLEASHED

YEAH I BLEW A LOAD, CHECK out freaks of the homeland its great, i alos wanted to get secrety wars but, they were all out.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Feb 6 2004, 01:26 AM
well, i just got back from the comic store, and i got a lot of booty

Ultimate FF #2

I'd better get looking for that one myself.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by mattypo@Jan 28 2004, 02:01 AM
thanks badly

i shall take a look at those shortly

Hey matt - dod you try any of those www stores in the end?

[Justin]

Originally posted by brookie@Feb 6 2004, 12:26 AM
YEAH I BLEW A LOAD, CHECK out freaks of the homeland its great, i alos wanted to get secrety wars but, they were all out.
I thought you were a girl...

Anyway, isn't it funny that two issues into Ultimate FF there are still no superheros? Not that I'm complaining, I think it's a great book, it's just kind of funny.

[Greedo Boy]

I think we're going to meet them in the next issue...

[brookie]

Originally posted by Justin+Feb 15 2004, 08:50 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Justin @ Feb 15 2004, 08:50 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-brookie@Feb 6 2004, 12:26 AM
YEAH I BLEW A LOAD, CHECK out freaks of the homeland its great, i alos wanted to get secrety wars but, they were all out.
I thought you were a girl...

Anyway, isn't it funny that two issues into Ultimate FF there are still no superheros? Not that I'm complaining, I think it's a great book, it's just kind of funny. [/b][/quote]
i my load of MONEY style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif YES, its funny, but im really enjoying it, this is why i really enjoy reading the trades cause many dont leave ya hanging, reading one by one sometimes pisses me off, either nothing happens, or something big happens that you never want it to end, ahh but trades do that too like the ending of y the last man, curses comic books!!!
ohhh but i love you so!!!
i need you to survive, oh you dirty dirty comics style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Justin]

I also blew a load (of money) on comics the day before yesterday. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Curse Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar for creating the Ultimate books and making me spend all my money on superhero comics again!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Feb 16 2004, 04:07 AM
I also blew a load (of money) on comics the day before yesterday. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Curse Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Millar for creating the Ultimate books and making me spend all my money on superhero comics again!
I'd like to second that.

"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in again."

[cj790]

Originally posted by brookie@Feb 16 2004, 02:43 AM
i need you to survive, oh you dirty dirty comics style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
LMAO!!

You show 'em who's boss, Brookie!

[Darth Badly]

Just back with:

Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD

Alan Moore's THE COURTYARD - the companion

1602 issue 7

New X-Men 152 & 153

Avengers 78 (493)

Ultimate FF 2

Ultimate 6 - #6

Bloody heck - £20 worth of comics. Will be reading at the w/e. But invite reviews and comment in the meatime...

[cj790]

I'm about to get my month's load of comics (rubbing hands in glee)...

Can anyone tell me what's happening in New X-Men? I've heard it's a future story?
And has ayone read Red Son? I'm tempted by the sound of it, but haven't heard anything about it.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Feb 21 2004, 02:15 PM

Can anyone tell me what's happening in New X-Men? I've heard it's a future story?
I think it's Morrison's last storyline (?). Only read one issue so far. It started suddenly set in the future where everything is screwed up - like a Morrison version of Chris Clarmont's famous DAYS OF FUTURE PAST from X-Men issues 120 and 121 (if memory serves).

I have two more issue of it here to read - I'll report back.

[brookie]

i just read dark horses "the chosen" by ,mark millar very very good, i wish it was more than 3 books though

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Feb 21 2004, 11:52 PM
i just read dark horses "the chosen" by ,mark millar very very good, i wish it was more than 3 books though
I haven't seen that. What's it about - and what's it like?

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Feb 21 2004, 08:08 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Feb 21 2004, 08:08 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-brookie@Feb 21 2004, 11:52 PM
i just read dark horses "the chosen" by ,mark millar very very good, i wish it was more than 3 books though
I haven't seen that. What's it about - and what's it like? [/b][/quote]
its about a boy who learns that he is the new christ, reallythats all the first issue is about i havent finished ill let you know when im done style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[cj790]

Originally posted by brookie@Feb 22 2004, 01:36 AM
its about a boy who learns that he is the new christ, reallythats all the first issue is about i havent finished ill let you know when im done style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Ohh... sounds interesting!

Please keep us informed!

[Handothrawn]

Oh, oh, oh! I wanna blow my load, too!

[cj790]

Originally posted by Handothrawn@Feb 22 2004, 01:33 PM
Oh, oh, oh! I wanna blow my load, too!
Sounds like you just did...

*sigh*

[Handothrawn]

Hey....sorry style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

Anyway, Spectacular Spidey got here yesterday, and it was good, but a bit of a letdown. It was the final part of the Unmasked arc, and I was kinda hoping he'd let everyone see his face, but he didn't. Oh well...But he did beat Doc Ock to within an inch of his life, and that was good.

The newest Daredevil was pretty good, too.

[brookie]

so i just got the trade hard back the punisher MAX -Born

it was very , very good!

also i just read the Hellboy-seed of destruction, it was good, i guess thats what the movie will be based on, i enjoy the wierd tales a whole lot more.

[Darth Badly]

Anyone else here read SCARLET TRACES by Ian Edginton & D'Israeli (Dark Horse hardback $14.95?

I just finished it. (Not that it's a long read.)

[cj790]

^Can't say I have.

Anyone read 'Inferno' by Mike Carey? Looks good, and I like his Lucifer work. And his Hellblazer.
Speaking of which, I got my comics in today!!
Hellblazer
Fables
New XMen
XStatix
Human Target

Will be readin tonight style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dictator.gif

[cj790]

Just finished the last Hellblazer: fantastic!
Carey really made an engrossing story there; really felt the futility and horror of the characters. What made it great was the cameos - Swampy, Tim Hunter and Lucifer showing up. And it was great to see Chas again (who has bee underused until Carey arrived).
My only complaints:
The initial twist was a little predictable
The bad guy swore too much and used language that was too modern for an Edenic villain.

No I'll get on with 1602 issue 7!

[Darth Badly]

I read Ultimate FF #2 at the w/e.

It was ok, although I thought it lacked some of the appeal of the first issue. I'm not mad on the new origin - that 'Fly' style teleportation device instead of their space voyage... but there ya go.

(And why exactly would the military let Ben Grimm into see Reed at the super-top secret experiment base?? What?!)

[brookie]

im a little a head of you badly, i just finished FF#3 , I think im going to quit buying them and wait for the trade, also Ellis is going to be taking over the book after issue #6 yessss!!!!!
i also picked up star wars tales #3 trade, cant wait, also hellblazer. and if any of you peeps live in the nyc are there is a sale coing on at shawn haleys comic universe (something like that) star wars t shirts for 2.99!!! woo hoo! picked me up a pokemon and sw one!

does anyone here read milk and cheese? instant piano? of nerd? tell that isnt the funniest sh*t!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Mar 4 2004, 03:56 AM
im a little a head of you badly, i just finished FF#3 , I think im going to quit buying them and wait for the trade, also Ellis is going to be taking over the book after issue #6 yessss!!!!!
I'll get it in town tonight.

[brookie]

and dont forget Wizard! it s a special movie issue! sweeeeet

[Darth Badly]

Too late - I already forgot it.

But I did pick up Ultimate FF #3. Hope it raises it's game again. Will read at w/e.

[brookie]

has anyone read Planetary by garth ennis? its fantastic!

[one with many names]

Does anyone know if maybe LXG 2nd edition with the war of the worlds will come out in standard novel form? They did it with the first after the movie came out.

[Justin]

Well I just spent more money than I should have. I picked up:

Twisted Toyfare Theatre Volume 2
Ulitmate Fantastic Four #3
Return of the Jedi: Infinities #3
Formerly Known as the Justice League Collected Edition
The Flash #207
Batman: Gotham Knights #50 (because it had a cool cover)
Batgirl #47-49
Batman #324

I haven't read Flash in a long time, and the cover art looked cool and promised a new direction, so I decided to check it out. One of the first comics I ever bought was an issue of The Flash, back in 1991, and then I subscribed to it for about seven years, but then the new creative team at the time kind of sucked so I quit.

Same thing happened with Green Lantern, but that still sucks so I'm not going to pick that up again anytime soon, unless they bring back Hal Jordan as Green Lantern.

[brookie]

twisted toy theater is hilarious!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by one with many names@Mar 6 2004, 02:58 AM
Does anyone know if maybe LXG 2nd edition with the war of the worlds will come out in standard novel form? They did it with the first after the movie came out.
7If you mean as a (say) 70,000 word prose novel then certainly not. The other only existed as an adaptation of the film.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Mar 4 2004, 03:56 AM
im a little a head of you badly, i just finished FF#3

Ultimate FF #3 SPOILERS


I enjoyed this much more than the previous issue. Back to the fun level of the first. And finally (not that I minded) they get there powers.

Cripes - Moles Man made a bit of a quick transformation in page terms - he only left at the end of last issue. And it was rather fluky / contrived that of all the places Sue Storm could have turned up - she was found by him.

Plus Points - General sense of fun. Lovely visuals - especially the sequence where the Thing (my fav) wakes up. Working in the Earth, Wind, Earth, and Fire stuff - seeing the FF as elemental forces.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Mar 6 2004, 03:43 AM
Well I just spent more money than I should have.
Tell me aboit it!

Post your thoughts on Ultime FF 3 when you've read it, would ya?

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Mar 6 2004, 07:51 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Mar 6 2004, 07:51 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Justin@Mar 6 2004, 03:43 AM
Well I just spent more money than I should have.
Tell me aboit it!

Post your thoughts on Ultime FF 3 when you've read it, would ya? [/b][/quote]
i thought FF#3 was ok nuff said

[Justin]

I really enjoyed it, I really like what they're doing with the characters and their origins.

[brookie]

Originally posted by Justin@Mar 6 2004, 11:46 PM
I really enjoyed it, I really like what they're doing with the characters and their origins.
me too, i just think it was a bit short, then again, i always think that!!!! viva the comic revolution!!!! we want 50 pages!!! each month!!! hahahha

[Darth Badly]

Yeah, the Ultimates line is great but because much of the time the focus is on the visuals, they can be a pretty quick read.

[Justin]

Still, they're very good, especially for someone like me who doesn't want to get in to Marvel books after 40 years of continuity.

[brookie]

Originally posted by Justin@Mar 8 2004, 12:20 AM
Still, they're very good, especially for someone like me who doesn't want to get in to Marvel books after 40 years of continuity.
buy the trades!! (that is, if you got like a bizzilion dollars to blow style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif )

[brookie]

right now im reading hellblazer!! it is so good, now im reminded why i loved preacher so much. warren ellis is the god of comics, all hail ellis!!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Mar 8 2004, 06:20 AM
Still, they're very good, especially for someone like me who doesn't want to get in to Marvel books after 40 years of continuity.
Sure I can understand that.

When I was a kid ... between the ages of 6 - 18 (cc 1975 - 87) I read the Marvel reprints of the enitre USA Marvel universe and I f**king know that stuff off by heart even now - to my great shame.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Mar 9 2004, 01:02 AM
right now im reading hellblazer!! it is so good, now im reminded why i loved preacher so much. warren ellis is the god of comics, all hail ellis!!
I once had a meal with Jamie Delano - he pissed me off because he had a very expensive fish dish and I had the cheap pasta but we spilt the bill 50-50 although I had no money at the time. Funny what you remember.

Before Alan Moore got him into writing comics he was a mini-cab driver.

[Justin]

That *******!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Mar 9 2004, 02:31 AM
That *******!
Thank you.

It seemed to matter at the time (1990).

[brookie]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Mar 8 2004, 08:31 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Mar 8 2004, 08:31 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-Justin@Mar 9 2004, 02:31 AM
That *******!
Thank you.

It seemed to matter at the time (1990). [/b][/quote]
i'd say!

[Darth Badly]

Odd looking back what matters and what doesn't. That really mattered at the time, but I couldn't give a monkey about it now.

He was a nice guy - although a little ovr willing to talk about what he was writing.

[cj790]

Brookie: what hellblazer are you reading?
I really recommend the currebnt Carey run!

Bad boy Delano!
Seems a shame - I really like his work!

I also know a girl who met David Lloyd (artist of V for Vendetta), who said that he was really sleazy toward her, really dirty like...

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Mar 9 2004, 07:04 AM
Brookie: what hellblazer are you reading?
I really recommend the currebnt Carey run!

Bad boy Delano!
Seems a shame - I really like his work!

I also know a girl who met David Lloyd (artist of V for Vendetta), who said that he was really sleazy toward her, really dirty like...
i am reading the first trade, actually i just finished it, and its like crack i need another, next wen, 16th, i plan on getting the last transmet trade style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif , another hellblazer, the 3rd Y the last man trade.

does anyone read punisher?

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Mar 9 2004, 01:04 PM


I also know a girl who met David Lloyd (artist of V for Vendetta), who said that he was really sleazy toward her, really dirty like...
HAHA - Excellent story. David must be in his early or mid fifties now. Probably having a mid-life crisis.

[cj790]

^ apparently he tried to stick his tongue in her ear as she left... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

Which is the next Hellblazer trade for you Brookie? Dangerous Habits is a great one! I think that is the second after Original Sins... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Mar 11 2004, 07:11 AM
^ apparently he tried to stick his tongue in her ear as she left... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

Which is the next Hellblazer trade for you Brookie? Dangerous Habits is a great one! I think that is the second after Original Sins... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif
thanx il check it out! everyone should pick up seed of destruction from Hell boy , its very good
its the trade that the movie is based on! cant...wait...till ..hellboy..movie!!!!

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Mar 11 2004, 01:11 PM
^ apparently he tried to stick his tongue in her ear as she left...
Excellent.

Haven't had the chance to pick up any new comics stuff this week. Although I did grab a reprint of the classic 'Le Demon des Glaces' by Tardi in my fav comic shop in Paris at the w/e. His machines & transport are amazing.

Any Blake & Mortimer readers here? Probably not I bet.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tie.gif

[Justin]

I read the Supreme Power trade today, it was awesome.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by Justin@Mar 17 2004, 03:30 AM
I read the Supreme Power trade today, it was awesome.
I've still got to get that.

[cj790]

Just read the Son of Man Hellblazer trade, which was good horrid fun. Typical Ennis.
Also read the Haunted trade too, which I actually really liked, which was a surprise because I'm not too keen on Warren Ellis, and didn't like his other 'blazers.

Just finished the new Fables issue too; that series is just great!

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Mar 29 2004, 06:40 AM
Just read the Son of Man Hellblazer trade, which was good horrid fun. Typical Ennis.
Also read the Haunted trade too, which I actually really liked, which was a surprise because I'm not too keen on Warren Ellis, and didn't like his other 'blazers.

Just finished the new Fables issue too; that series is just great!
yeah i love fables, i only read by trades though, and dude if you like fables, may i recommend" y the last man" , this is seriously one of the best comics i have EVER read, and thats saying something, the first 3 trades are out right now.

i picked up a french comic called "blacksad" wizard magazine did a article on it and thought it looked interesting, and wow! is all i can say the art work=amazing a real piece of art.

[cj790]

^ Cheers for the recommendation! I've heard a lot of people praise 'Y...', but haven't got around to it yet. Will have to do so soon...

Right now I'm choosing which Hellboy trade I wanna get - haven't read any so far, but they look sweet. And I've heard amazing things about the film.

[brookie]

seed of distruction is great-thats what the movie is based, but my favorite is the r"ight hand of doom" style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif and other stories. is good

[Spacehunter24]

I started collecting in the early '90s when a local comic shop opened near my old house, literally just a few blocks away. From about '91-'93, I was a heavy collector, visiting the store so often the guys eventually got to know me by name. But, I ultimately dropped out because it started getting expensive and there were just too many titles to keep up with. So I've been out of the loop for ten years or so, but I have some questions I hope you don't mind me asking:

1) Is Image's SHADOW HAWK still running? It was one of my favorites, and I always wondered what became of Hawk after he was diagnosed with aids.

2) Has Gotham City since gotten itself back together after the storyline several years ago involving the massive earthquake that supposedly nearly demolished the entire city? Exactly how long did that storyline last, and did Bruce lose Wayne Manor and the Batcave and have to rebuild also?

3) Is it true that Aunt May died a few years ago in the Spider-Man comics? And also that there's been some kind of relaunch where the series went back and started over again from the very beginning, although with some revisions and updates and such?

Thanks. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Darth Badly]

In answer to your questions, sir:

1/ No idea. Sorry I never read it.

2/ Yes, predictably Gotham City has rather quickly recovered from that silly storyline. Sleep easy. There was no lasting damage to the Batcave.

3/ Yep, having excaped marrying Doc Oct, Aunt May finally bought the big one a few years back. I think your mention of a series starting over again is a reference to a new spidy series which will "retell" classic 1960s story but with modern comics pacing. This new series is aimed at a younger age group I think, than the mainstream Marvels.

Any more questions, anyone?

[cj790]

I've got one!

Who's going to write New X-Men now Morrison's leaving?

[cj790]

Brookie - which would be the best Hellboy trade to start with? I've heard Conqueror Worm is great too and now I'm all confused! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by cj790@Apr 7 2004, 10:44 AM
I've got one!

Who's going to write New X-Men now Morrison's leaving?

Chuck Austin has taken over with the next issue #155.

Austin is a weird one. Some of his stuff has been terrible and got roundly and rightly slagged off. However, in his defence I have very much enjoyed his first four issue of The Avengers that he's writing.

It's a storyline set in Blighty, and he's tried to make it as close to The Ultimates version of the Avengers as possible while also keeping it mainstream.

I buy the Avengers anyway - a hold over of mad loyality resulting from having brought every issue since #112 which I bought for 5P (five pennies)when I was 5 years old.

Morrison added many many new characters and new ideas to the series in his two year run. I'm afraid now that he's gone, his ideas will be in the hands and at the mercy of lesser talents who will milk them for all they're worth (and more).

I haven't read #155 but apparently comments from the editor on the letters pages about the (not so) secret duel identity of one of the characters from the last storyline (Here Comes Tomorrow) contradicts what Austin writes in the actual issue.

(SPOILER if you have read Morrison's Here Comes Tomorrow... The latest issue of New X-Men confirms that Cassandra and Ernst are one in the same. Well the letter page does...Chuck Austen's story actually contradicts that statement...but I'll let ya'll decide who to believe. I'll go with the editor's comments in the letter page. END SPOILER)

I remain your humble correspondent.

Any more questions?

DB

[brookie]

i just read the UFF #4 it just keep getting better!
i also read dc's new Kinetic its great, check it out.

[brookie]

Originally posted by cj790@Apr 7 2004, 04:50 AM
Brookie - which would be the best Hellboy trade to start with? I've heard Conqueror Worm is great too and now I'm all confused! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif
the best trade to start with is " seed of destruction" this is the book that the movie is based on. it will be a little confusing and isnt my fav. buty its still good.
my fav is the " right hand of doom" and other weird tales which the movie also uses.
the wierd tales are the best you can get them in trades or comics.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by brookie@Apr 7 2004, 09:34 PM
i just read the UFF #4 it just keep getting better!

Yeah, a great improvment on the sluggish #3.

[cj790]

Cheers both! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Darth Badly]

'1602' has slowed right down, hasn't it?

The current issue is, what? Five weeks late?

[P-Ray]

The Ultimates finally came out this week after like 3 months.

They are apparently started the sceries over but it will possibly be a few months.

It is a good comic though. Of course, all the Ultimate comics are pretty good especially the FF.

[P-Ray]

I just read Uncanny X-Men 442 and it was excellent.

I can't wait for the whole X-Men reloaded revamp.

[brookie]

i just read the punisher "the end" one shot i really enjoyed it, shows a old man punisher and what happens to the world after nuclear war! the punisher keeps on punishing!

[Justin]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Apr 10 2004, 11:13 PM
I just read Uncanny X-Men 442 and it was excellent.

I can't wait for the whole X-Men reloaded revamp.
Didn't they just revamp the X-Men? With those dorky black and day-glo yellow jackets?

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Justin+Apr 10 2004, 07:35 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Justin @ Apr 10 2004, 07:35 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@Apr 10 2004, 11:13 PM
I just read Uncanny X-Men 442 and it was excellent.

I can't wait for the whole X-Men reloaded revamp.
Didn't they just revamp the X-Men? With those dorky black and day-glo yellow jackets? [/b][/quote]
That was a couple of years ago,but I don't know exactly how long ago.

They are cancelling Xtreme Xmen(which I wasn't too impressed with) and adding Astonishing Xmen. They are also sending Xavier to Genosha and restarting an Xcaliber title. Bishop is getting his only detective type title called District X.

I think it needs that every few years to keep it fresh for readers. I guess they try to keep it on top. I have loved the Xmen for years and personally haven't been thrilled with the way it's been lately.

Art teams,etc. are changing too.

[Darth Badly]

Originally posted by P-Ray@Apr 11 2004, 04:12 AM
I have loved the Xmen for years and personally haven't been thrilled with the way it's been lately.


Did you like the Grant Morrison run? His presence made me pick up an X-Man comic for the first time in ages and ages.

I enjoyed his run. Although like all Morrison stuff, it's dense and confusing at times. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scratchchin.gif

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly+Apr 11 2004, 06:39 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Darth Badly @ Apr 11 2004, 06:39 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'> <!--QuoteBegin-P-Ray@Apr 11 2004, 04:12 AM
I have loved the Xmen for years and personally haven't been thrilled with the way it's been lately.


Did you like the Grant Morrison run? His presence made me pick up an X-Man comic for the first time in ages and ages.

I enjoyed his run. Although like all Morrison stuff, it's dense and confusing at times. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/scratchchin.gif [/b][/quote]
Yes, I do love his stuff. I suprisingly wasn't impressed with Chris Claremont's run on Xtreme Xmen. I could not get into it. I think that's why I'm excited about the revamp, although I heard Claremont is switching to Uncanny.

I love both Uncanny and New XMen though.

[Darth Badly]

Yeah, I was sorry to see Morrison go.

[Spacehunter24]

Has the hew GHOSTBUSTERS comic book from 88MPH launched yet? Even on some of the Ghostbuster message boards, nobody seems to know when it's supposed to launch.

Also, anybody know how the SNAKE PLISSKEN CHRONICLES comic has been doing? I've only seen the second issue and wasn't impressed much by it, even though I'm a big fan of Snake. (Seemed to be mostly an excuse for in-jokes.) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[P-Ray]

Originally posted by Darth Badly@Apr 11 2004, 07:11 PM
Yeah, I was sorry to see Morrison go.
I've been collecting Xmen comics for about 23 years and it sure has gone through a lot of changes. Those books have had some major talent.

[Darth Vegas]

Badly, you seen Hellboy? Any thoughts about it you'd like to share?

[Darth Badly]

Hey Bondy:

I've read a few of the comics. I like the designs (who doesn't) but they never especially grabbed me. The film comes out over here at the end of April (?) I think.

[Handothrawn]

Anyone else subscribe to Daredevil? If you do could you tell me if yours has arrived? Mine should have been here a week ago, but its not.

[Darth Badly]

No, I don't. Sorry.

[brookie]

Originally posted by Handothrawn@Apr 12 2004, 07:48 AM
Anyone else subscribe to Daredevil? If you do could you tell me if yours has arrived? Mine should have been here a week ago, but its not.
you rule! but no i dont subscribe! but damn dd rules you read the new quesada run ? dare devil father? i forgot if its even out yet, but i cant wait!

[Justin]

Daredevil is the poor man's Spider-Man/Batman. Sorry Brookie, but it's true. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[brookie]

Originally posted by Justin@Apr 12 2004, 09:58 PM
Daredevil is the poor man's Spider-Man/Batman. Sorry Brookie, but it's true. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif
its ok but i disagree, they are very different, i cant stand batman or spiderman. i can take spiderman, i just never got into him. daredevil is sad, dark, depressing, you may not care for it. batman is too, i just cant staidn the writing.
oh yeah and daredevil (matt murdock) has more money than spiderman (peter parker) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
daredevil doesnt need a car, or a jet, or any gadgets. he has a simple billy club and kicks major ass. even if he lost his billy club, he would still kick major ass,
plus DC sucks style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif still luv ya justin, ill overlook your love for DC

[Justin]

HA! Whateva! Batman is the baddest there is.

[Handothrawn]

Is that attached image the newest DD? And sorry, but Daredevil is definetly not the poorman's Spidey/Batman. While Spidey and DD are kinda similar, they are like to sides of the same coin. Complete opposites.

But they are both great. And as for Batman, I love the first two movies, but I hate the comics(except for the Knightfall story) DC's stories are just not the same as Marvel's. Marvel is better.

[Spacehunter24]

That whole KNIGHTFALL storyline was awesome! Didn't that last for nearly a year or so. I still have just about every issue of that saga, but recently found out I'm missing a couple. I'm going to see if I can fill in those gaps when I go to ComiCon in a few months.

[Darth Badly]

Was Knightfall the one from a few years ago when Bane breaks Batman's back?

[Spacehunter24]

Yup, that's the one. It was actually from the early-90s, the time I was into comic books majorally. The whole KNIGHTFALL series started with Batman trying to defend Gotham after everybody escapes from Arkham. Then Bane breaks Batman's back, about midway through, I think. The rest of the series was him trying to recover while Robin and Azrael fill in. The