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Look up the Mike Grell run on Green Arrow. It was one of only 3 costumed hero comic lines I bought back them. The others were The Question, and Batman and his 4 or so comics back then.
Mr. ZM picked up the Eureka TPB and I loved it. The story is by the show's creators and the writer really nailed the dialogue. I highly recommend it for anyone who really likes the series (although it is not cheap).
Unfortunately I didn't like the preview of the next series; the art isn't as attractive and it centers around Zoe, my least favorite character.
Unfortunately I didn't like the preview of the next series; the art isn't as attractive and it centers around Zoe, my least favorite character.
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Alex B.
I'm in the middle of reading the "I Kill Giants" trade, and it is excellent.
The Grell Green Arrow stuff was good. The Kevin Smith and Brad Metzler runs (which brought him back from the dead) are really good. The Winnick stuff that follows them is pretty good, but uneven. GA: Year 1 is excellent.
The first arc of Green Arrow/Black Canary was okay, but not great. I dropped the book at the end of that, before the current team came on.
The Grell Green Arrow stuff was good. The Kevin Smith and Brad Metzler runs (which brought him back from the dead) are really good. The Winnick stuff that follows them is pretty good, but uneven. GA: Year 1 is excellent.
The first arc of Green Arrow/Black Canary was okay, but not great. I dropped the book at the end of that, before the current team came on.
Yeah, I didn't mean to jump on you so harshly about the book, CG. I've just heard endlessly bad things about it, that's all. I 100% agree with Sixpack: check out Mike Grell's run. There's one trade of a mini-series he did called Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters that's like a set up for the regular series. Great stuff.
Not sure if there's anything I'm going to pick up this week. I've been thinking of buying the fourth Buffy trade, but given that I'm still looking for a second job for the summer, I'm holding off. There's a few things coming out this month that I want to get, such as JLA deluxe Vol.2 (Grant Morrison's run continued) and Starman Omnibus Vol.3.
Oh, and I also spotted a prose short story anthology in Chapters yesterday called "Who Will Save Us, Now?" that I'm definitely going to get at some point, if only for inspiration for my own writing.
Not sure if there's anything I'm going to pick up this week. I've been thinking of buying the fourth Buffy trade, but given that I'm still looking for a second job for the summer, I'm holding off. There's a few things coming out this month that I want to get, such as JLA deluxe Vol.2 (Grant Morrison's run continued) and Starman Omnibus Vol.3.
Oh, and I also spotted a prose short story anthology in Chapters yesterday called "Who Will Save Us, Now?" that I'm definitely going to get at some point, if only for inspiration for my own writing.
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redapples
BPRD: War on Frogs 3.
The Unwritten.
That is all.
The Unwritten.
That is all.
Picked up the second Sinstro Corps War trade last week and the third Starman Omnibus. I tell ya, those Omnibuses (Omnibi?) are a thing of beauty. I wish DC would put out more collected editions like this and the Kirby volumes.
Oh, and The Unwritten #2. I'm starting to feel this series might be as good as Gaiman's Sandman. It certainly feels literary enough, with all of its references.
Oh, and The Unwritten #2. I'm starting to feel this series might be as good as Gaiman's Sandman. It certainly feels literary enough, with all of its references.
I've not purchased a continuing comic in 15 years, don't rely on my advice too much.Cajungal said:I'll repost this I guess:
No problem, TNG. You're the expert.And I thank both you and sixpack for the advice on what to look into next. If you say it's good, I'm guessing it's good. I'm looking forward to comparing comics from different times.
Has anyone purchased the Marvell complete comic runs on DVD. I thought about getting X-men or Spider-man. Also has DC done the same thing?
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Dusty668
I wanted to but my folkaphobia and my dog getting sick conspired against me. Either one I could have overcome, but together...Mav said:
Screw the week, get these:
http://home.att.net/~numericana/arms/ottokar.htm
(i suggest you leave the 1st three for last, the first 2 where done as b&w strips and the 3rd is still before Herge started actually heavily researching stuff for the books).
http://home.att.net/~numericana/arms/ottokar.htm
(i suggest you leave the 1st three for last, the first 2 where done as b&w strips and the 3rd is still before Herge started actually heavily researching stuff for the books).
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Steven Soderburgin
Had my comic books shop pull the new Detective Comics, the new Daredevil, Iron Fist, and Captain America #600 from last week.
JLA Deluxe Vol.2 (continuing Grant Morrison's phenomenal run) and The Question: Five Books of Blood TPB.
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Alex B.
I want that Question book. Anyone read Detective Comics this week? Absolutely gorgeous. I normally stay away from Bat books but I may give this one a go for a while.
My pulls this week are pretty big:
Daredevil 119
Detective Comics 854
Green Lantern 42
JSA 28 (would have skipped this arc if I hadn't pre-ordered it)
Ms Marvel 40
New Avengers 54
Secret Warriors 5
Thor 602
X-Factor 45
Other than Detective I'll have to wait until I get my June shipment next week to read them.
My pulls this week are pretty big:
Daredevil 119
Detective Comics 854
Green Lantern 42
JSA 28 (would have skipped this arc if I hadn't pre-ordered it)
Ms Marvel 40
New Avengers 54
Secret Warriors 5
Thor 602
X-Factor 45
Other than Detective I'll have to wait until I get my June shipment next week to read them.
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Steven Soderburgin
I cannot wait to read Detective Comics. I've been waiting for this storyline for months.
Detective Comics #854
I really have not been keeping tabs with the whole Batman scenario that's playing out over at DC, just bits and pieces, and I picked this one up on a recommendation. To be honest, I was not expecting to find anything fulfilling within.
Holy shit this one BEAUTIFUL comic, well written too, but the artwork in this one alone makes it worth the purchase. I want to place the individual panels up on my walls.
I really have not been keeping tabs with the whole Batman scenario that's playing out over at DC, just bits and pieces, and I picked this one up on a recommendation. To be honest, I was not expecting to find anything fulfilling within.
Holy shit this one BEAUTIFUL comic, well written too, but the artwork in this one alone makes it worth the purchase. I want to place the individual panels up on my walls.
DMZ
Frigging AWESOME series. Got the first volume of this last week and I'm so hooked, I went and bought Vol.2 this week, as well. Seriously, go check it out. It's written by Brian Wood, who is also doing Northlanders (vikings!).
Final Crisis
It was on sale at the comic store and...
...and...
...what the fuck did I just read? Seriously, I couldn't even finish it because NONE of it makes sense! I thought maybe it would make more sense to me, since I love all of Jack Kirby's creations that are heavily used in this but cripes, I couldn't even enjoy the Superman Beyond portion of it because it made about as much sense as putting cottage cheese on a turtle.
Just...ugh. And I usually like Morrison's writing!
Frigging AWESOME series. Got the first volume of this last week and I'm so hooked, I went and bought Vol.2 this week, as well. Seriously, go check it out. It's written by Brian Wood, who is also doing Northlanders (vikings!).
Final Crisis
It was on sale at the comic store and...
...and...
...what the fuck did I just read? Seriously, I couldn't even finish it because NONE of it makes sense! I thought maybe it would make more sense to me, since I love all of Jack Kirby's creations that are heavily used in this but cripes, I couldn't even enjoy the Superman Beyond portion of it because it made about as much sense as putting cottage cheese on a turtle.
Just...ugh. And I usually like Morrison's writing!
the best thing i can say about final crisis is that it was a bunch of moments which were great seperately, but as part of a larger story, made absolutely no fucking sense. that and the main storyline felt like morrison was attempting to recreate a much better previous JLA story (rock of ages) he did on a universe-wide scale. and failed miserably.
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JCM
-Dark Knight 1&2 hardcover edition.
-Eden, Vol. 11
-The Blackest night 1
-Eden, Vol. 11
-The Blackest night 1
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Alex B.
I guess I'll be getting Spider-Man 600 this week. Just seems like I should.
Green Lantern 44
Blackest Night Tales 2
Dark Reign Fantastic Four 5
Power Girl 3
Phonogram 4 (maybe, if I find it; never did get a copy of 3)
Ms Marvel 42
I picked up the Dark Reign FF in anticipation of the Hickman run on FF, but I think I'm going to start making the transition to trades soon.
Stuff I want but can't afford at the moment:
Mouseguard Winter 1152 Hardcover
Parker The Hunter
Green Lantern 44
Blackest Night Tales 2
Dark Reign Fantastic Four 5
Power Girl 3
Phonogram 4 (maybe, if I find it; never did get a copy of 3)
Ms Marvel 42
I picked up the Dark Reign FF in anticipation of the Hickman run on FF, but I think I'm going to start making the transition to trades soon.
Stuff I want but can't afford at the moment:
Mouseguard Winter 1152 Hardcover
Parker The Hunter
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Aisaku
I get my comics by the month, currently suscribed only to Runaways, which I haven't caught up with.
Wait a minute, hold on, hold the phone. You actually paid money for The Dark Knight Strikes Again?JCM said:
Wow.
And you've chastised us for buying needless continuations for a story?
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Alex B.
Scud's been on my want list for a while.Krisken said:
Let us know if that Tick collection is in color. I have an old collection that's I think about half the Edlund stuff, and it's colorized.
The Scud collection is B&W, and the last ten issues really tie everything together. Just when you think it can't get more bizarre, it goes just a bit further.Alex B. said:
Sadly, the Tick collection is B&W as well. Sorry Alex. It would be great if New England press put out a decent collection in color, but the price would be astronomical. I feel like I'm splurging just getting the black and white complete Edlund!
Covar- I know the Big Blue Destiny series was, but couldn't tell you if the first series was in color.
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