Comic Book Discussion Thread (Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, Top Cow, IDW, Indy, etc)

[advanced]

The new Cap and Daredevil series are really good, if you end up interested later on.

[Rocko]

The new Cap and Daredevil series are really good, if you end up interested later on.

That's what I've been hearing... the only reason I haven't tried them is because I have absolutely *zero* experience with those characters. As a child I was DC-only for whatever reason, so getting back into comics books as a (young) adult, I'm (clearly) gravitating towards characters I'm familiar with. I couldn't tell you one thing about either of those characters, other than the fact that Cap died recently to much media fanfare, and Daredevil is blind (thank you, horrific Daredevil film, for giving that bit of knowledge).

[advanced]

If you want to get more experienced with the characters, check out Brubaker's runs on both of them. Thats how I got into them. Right before then too, I didn't like Cap/Daredevil at all. Then I read both of those runs and it changed my opinion. I wouldn't miss a Daredevil/Cap issue now.

Brubaker is still working on Cap (& Cap and Bucky) and I don't know who's writing Daredevil, but after reading both of those, I really dig the characters.

[JP]

I picked up Ultimate X-men at lunch today. Definitely intrigued. I've always liked some Kitty anyway but I'm liking where it's at so far.

[Indignate]

The new Cap and Daredevil series are really good, if you end up interested later on.

I want to jump on to Daredevil, but I don't really want to get sucked into the Marval Universe (even though I'm jumping on the Ultimate line) it seems like every other month there's some crossover event and I don't want to have to feel that I need to grab other issues besides Daredevil or Cap to get the full story.

[Rocko]

Oh hell. I ordered Daredevil 1-4, Captain America 1-3, and Punisher 1-3 from Midtown ($35 shipped). Now I'll be caught up if I want to pursue the series, and if not, oh well.

[advanced]

I want to jump on to Daredevil, but I don't really want to get sucked into the Marval Universe (even though I'm jumping on the Ultimate line) it seems like every other month there's some crossover event and I don't want to have to feel that I need to grab other issues besides Daredevil or Cap to get the full story.

Thats a self control thing. Me, I suffer from it too. :)

Really, if you follow comic websites or have friends that read comics as well, you can piece together the main story line and the other comics involved run a small story line that runs at the same time period as the event. You don't really have to get the main issues, but you can. Brubaker's Captain America is tops. If you could only grab one, I'd grab that, but I do totally understand what you're saying.

[craven_fiend]

Thanks for suggestions on books for my son. Went with Tiny Titans and Young Justice. Ended up getting myself Batman #1, apparently the variant, Suicide Squad, and Dead Shot. Wish I would've gotten ahold of the Superman books and a few others.

[lokizz]

I picked up Ultimate X-men at lunch today. Definitely intrigued. I've always liked some Kitty anyway but I'm liking where it's at so far.


i hope its better than that ux mini seres they did. ok i think this 52 dealy may end up better than expected. red hood getting his own comic? this more than makes up for them cancelling the secret six.

[Gamehead]

Has anyone been using Marvel or DC's subscription services? i just picked a lot of books off both of them because of how cheap they were. And DC is offering a Buy 4 get 1 free deal.

Any issues I should know about that?

[advanced]

I just got finished reading The Avengers Childrens Crusade #7 and man....

That shit is pretty awful. Its like the worlds worst fan-fiction got picked up and Marvel ran with it. I don't want to stop reading with only 2 issues left though..... lame.

[GhostShark]

Children's Crusade #7 is pretty good for what it is. No reason for the X-Men to be there at all. Cyclops comes off as a major douchebag, and he is, but not to that extent. What is killing the series is the fact that it's been delayed several times. And that is something that just can't happen on a bi-monthly series.

[Rocko]

I'm really loving Amazing Spider-Man. I'm glad I picked up the back issues to start at the Spider Island prelude issue. I'm considering getting Ultimates 1 and 2 and maybe trying one of the new FF books when I go pick up the new books next Wednesday. But I really need to stop picking up new series, haha.

[Rodimus]

Spidey Island is good so far. I'm guessing something big is going to happen to Anti-Venom.

[Gamehead]

FF (Future Foundation) is just ok. I can't recommend nor dissuade you from checking it out. I plan to drop it once the traditional Fantastic Four monthly starts up again.

[advanced]

FF is a bit disappointing, but only because the first arc seems to be taking forever.

[Indignate]

I read through Ultamatum, Death of Spider Man and Fallout yesterday.

Ultimatum seemed rather poor, specially since I read just the five issues and had no point of reference for what was going on with characters like Dormammu who shows up for about a page. A lot of the deaths seemed kind of forced, except probably for the two in the final battle. There was a lot of random cuts too. I'm assuming that's all filled in in the side issues or you're just supposed to make it up in your head why Wolverine goes from fighting the Hulk at night, to the top of Peter's house with Kitty in the morning.

Spider-Man was so good that I'm disappointed that I never got into it sooner. The writing was great along with the art. I'm hopeful that the new stuff can hold up to it.

Fallout was pretty decent as well. It really sets up a lot of the stuff in the new books, which is why I wanted to read it to begin with.

I'm currently going through Ultimate X. After that, I think I'll be all set to take on the new Ultimate Comics books.

[Rodimus]

I really like FF. Yeah it's a bit slow but it's probably some of the best FF books I've read in a while. Still I have a question. Wasn't there a point before he died when Johnny Storm was going to have a kid with some random slut? Was it a plot that ended up going nowhere or did the girl have a miscarriage?

[diddy310]

Daredevil seems to avoid the usual crossover stuff pretty well. For Shadowland you really only had to read the Shadowland mini series and regular Daredevil issues to keep up.

All of volume 2 is worth reading (though you can skip Echo: Vision Quest if you only want the Daredevil story)

[lokizz]

I really like FF. Yeah it's a bit slow but it's probably some of the best FF books I've read in a while. Still I have a question. Wasn't there a point before he died when Johnny Storm was going to have a kid with some random slut? Was it a plot that ended up going nowhere or did the girl have a miscarriage?


was it the chick he met at a club? also didnt he have a kid with a skrull? I like FF its cool to see spiderman getting recognized for being smart its kinda sad to think hes a genius but everyone for the most part though he was an idiot.

still waiting for the shatterstar/longshot tease to be done with i want to know dammit father and son or maybe brothers. time to let the secret out.

[LXL_Guy]

Can't wait to finally get Teen Titans later this week. So far there's been ups and downs with DC.

In terms of Marvel I'm only doing Ultimate Spidey & X-men right now. Both have been enjoyable reads so far.

[slowdive21]

Well I finished "Y the Last Man". I wish it would have ended on issue 59.

I don't mind that 355 died, since the story was set up as a tragedy.

I think the "wrap ups" are pretty weak. I did like reading the run though.

[Rodimus]

was it the chick he met at a club? also didnt he have a kid with a skrull? I like FF its cool to see spiderman getting recognized for being smart its kinda sad to think hes a genius but everyone for the most part though he was an idiot.

still waiting for the shatterstar/longshot tease to be done with i want to know dammit father and son or maybe brothers. time to let the secret out.

They did have a kid but it ended up the child wasn't really there's. Typical comic book BS. But yeah, it was a girl he meet in a club. I just found the anser to my question. The chick he got pregnent choose to hide herself in time to protect the baby from FF's enemies. Probably to be forgotten and never heard from again, kinda like that run Millar did a few years ago.

[m3talst0rm]

Well, with the DC reboot or whatever, I've found myself involved with comics for the first time in over a decade. Now, don't get me wrong, I've kept up with non-superhero graphic novels (Maus, Contract With God, Y: The Last Man, etc.), but as far as buying a monthly comic, well, I haven't in quite a long time.

My question is, what is the most cost effective way to get 4-5 different series delivered to my house monthly? The closest comic shop to me is about an hour and a half away and I'd rather not deal with driving there and potentially missing issues.

If anyone has any experience with HeavyInk, TFAW, MidTown or any other's monthly service, I would love to hear about them.

I've also looked into DC Subscription Service...with a buy 4 get 1 free going on right now, but I've heard that they are in horrible condition when you get them and you get the issues several weeks after they hit the stand. Please chime in on this if you've had experience with dealing with DC directly.

Thanks to anyone who responds.

[Gamehead]

Well, with the DC reboot or whatever, I've found myself involved with comics for the first time in over a decade. Now, don't get me wrong, I've kept up with non-superhero graphic novels (Maus, Contract With God, Y: The Last Man, etc.), but as far as buying a monthly comic, well, I haven't in quite a long time.

My question is, what is the most cost effective way to get 4-5 different series delivered to my house monthly? The closest comic shop to me is about an hour and a half away and I'd rather not deal with driving there and potentially missing issues.

If anyone has any experience with Heavy Ink, TFAW, MidTown or any other's monthly service, I would love to hear about them.

I've also looked into DC Subscription Service...with a buy 4 get 1 free going on right now, but I've heard that they are in horrible condition when you get them and you get the issues several weeks after they hit the stand. Please chime in on this if you've had experience with dealing with DC directly.

Thanks to anyone who responds.

I know that DC subscriptions are sent 3 weeks after they hit stands, but that is the price you pay for such a cheap rate. With their 5 for 4 deal you are only paying $20 per series for the year.

In regards to getting books delivered, I have been using http://www.impulsecreations.net/catalog/ for about three months now. Their service is great. If you have a comic on your pull list you will get it for 30% off retail. The shipping is about $5.50 regardless of the amount. They are easily the cheapest comic subscription service I have found. I checked Heavy Ink, Midtown, TFAW sci fi genre, etc.

[xycury]

TFAW is slightly expensive at cover cost, shipping is about over 3 for a comic, and they charge a quarter to bag and board.

I only had a one comic but I was getting hit for $6 for each month. Though the comic was in super fantastic shape.... not worth it if you can get somewhere else.

[Squall835]

Well, with the DC reboot or whatever, I've found myself involved with comics for the first time in over a decade. Now, don't get me wrong, I've kept up with non-superhero graphic novels (Maus, Contract With God, Y: The Last Man, etc.), but as far as buying a monthly comic, well, I haven't in quite a long time.

My question is, what is the most cost effective way to get 4-5 different series delivered to my house monthly? The closest comic shop to me is about an hour and a half away and I'd rather not deal with driving there and potentially missing issues.

If anyone has any experience with HeavyInk, TFAW, MidTown or any other's monthly service, I would love to hear about them.

I've also looked into DC Subscription Service...with a buy 4 get 1 free going on right now, but I've heard that they are in horrible condition when you get them and you get the issues several weeks after they hit the stand. Please chime in on this if you've had experience with dealing with DC directly.

Thanks to anyone who responds.

I'm going to be placing an order at www.dcbservice.com today or tomorrow. They have the cheapest prices that I've seen and they charge a flat rate of $6.25 for shippping. They advertise heavily on Comic Geek Speak and have a code, CGS8, that should take an additional 8% of the order.

[m3talst0rm]

Thanks for the replies...I'll check out dcbservice and impulsecreations...

Any other suggestions for subscription services are more than welcome.


As far as the DC New 52 are concerned, I've read Detective Comics, Animal Man, and Swamp Thing. I have Batman, Wonder Woman, Resurrection Man, Frankenstein: Agent of Shade and Suicide Squad coming to me.

I think that I'll be getting Detective, Batman, and one of the others for me (probably Swamp or Animal Man unless one of the titles I'm getting this week blows me away). I'll also be picking up Wonder Woman for my daughter who is so excited to get her first WW solo comic (she has been playing Justice League at recess for the past couple years!).

[neocisco]

You might want to reconsider Wonder Woman. It was a particularly brutal issue with a horse being blatantly decapitated and another violent moment that I don't exactly recall. Someone I know was particularly disappointed by it since his young daughter is a huge WW fan.

[m3talst0rm]

You might want to reconsider Wonder Woman. It was a particularly brutal issue with a horse being blatantly decapitated and another violent moment that I don't exactly recall. Someone I know was particularly disappointed by it since his young daughter is a huge WW fan.

Thanks for the warning...I was worried that might happen...we'll have to find something else for her then.

[slowdive21]

I just read "The Joker's Last Laugh" It should be called "DC's Last Laugh" because people spent money on it. Awful.

[Indignate]

Thanks for the replies...I'll check out dcbservice and impulsecreations...

Any other suggestions for subscription services are more than welcome

Check out mailordercomics. I was using them for a while.

[Indignate]

Anyone following the Ultimate line?

Ultimates #2 was great. Reed Richards basically kills the Asgardians.

Ultimate Spider-Man is still going pretty slow, but it's a good build up and origin.

Definitely excited to see what comes next.

[gravel]

Anyone following the Ultimate line?

Ultimates #2 was great. Reed Richards basically kills the Asgardians.

Ultimate Spider-Man is still going pretty slow, but it's a good build up and origin.

Definitely excited to see what comes next.

I read Ultimates #1 and I've ordered the second issue. I really enjoyed the first, but I didn't like the artwork in the sample of Ultimate X-Men, so I skipped that one. I have Ultimate Spider-Man but I haven't opened it yet.

[Indignate]

Hopefully you didn't read my spoiler then. The second issue really is great and it's one of the reasons why I love the Ultimate line over 616.

I liked the art in X-Men, it's not as great as in the other two books, but I don't think it's so bad that it warrants skipping the title.

[KillerRamen]

Thanks for the warning...I was worried that might happen...we'll have to find something else for her then.

If you don't already know, Tiny Titans is an excellent kids comic. October is the All Batgirls issue too!

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[GhostShark]

I dunno, I read the first issue of each of the new Ultimate series and it just seems bland. The very talented writers are not playing to their strengths. Also, there is no reason they should be 3.99. No way in hell are they worth that. I'd be more inclined to follow them if they were 2.99.

I'd also like to add, that while New Avengers 16.1 wasn't all that good, I am glad to see that Norman Osborn is going to be back in the thick of the Avengers universe. Now, we just need to get Bendis away from the books.

[Rodimus]

Batman #1 was okay. More like a ploy to catch new readers untill the cells they find of Dick's are something along the lines of a comic book bullshit arc Should I switch over to Detective? I'm really not looking forward to how Batman turns out.

[Indignate]

Snyder is worth it. I'd say you stick it out for a couple issues on Batman.

[GhostShark]

Yeah, stick with Snyder, he always delivers just when you think he can't.

[SithFran]

Yeah, the direct subscription from DC is exactly what was stated before, 3 weeks after release but not in a horrible mangled condition. If you're a collector and need everything mint then stay away. If you just want to read stories cheaply and don't care about mint condition then go this route. I've been doing it for the past two years. I've stopped with the relaunch because I may go the digital route after one month for $1.99/issue. If not I'll be going to trades.

[SithFran]

Has anyone been using Marvel or DC's subscription services? i just picked a lot of books off both of them because of how cheap they were. And DC is offering a Buy 4 get 1 free deal.

Any issues I should know about that?

I've used both and you can see the DC opinion up top. Marvel arrives in the same condition but usually within a week of hitting shelves so you don't have to wait as long. There have been a couple of cancelations for what they've offered in the past two years like New Mutants, which is still ongoing, not being offered by mail. They'll just fold the remaining issues of your subscription into something else automatically and you have the option of changing it towards a different title. The only issues I've had with that is that some lazy ass doesn't look up your account number and just creates a new account for a title you're already subscribed to so I've had two of the same issues of Avengers coming each month until they corrected the issue. Happened twice.

Outside of that, the rates were better than DC and when it's time to renew they've usually offered even lower rates. Renewals can also be done for 2 years instead of 1.

Again, as with the DC post above, if you are a collector and want mint copies then go to a store or order from a place like DCBS. If you just want to enjoy comics cheaply and a reader copy is fine, this is your best bet legally.

[LXL_Guy]

Finally read Ultimate Doomsday Trilogy and I must say I didn't like how it all turned out in the end. I hope everything is touched again at a later point so I can rage about it.

[Rocko]

Daredevil is really, really good. I know nothing about the character and after the first issue I'm totally down to put this on my pull list.

Punisher was enjoyable, I read the first three issues, just not my thing... I'm gonna pass for now. Captain America was also very enjoyable, but I didn't really get into the character, TBH, and I have like 23 books on my pull list. I'm gonna pass on him too.

Did anyone read Batman TDK or Superman last week? I can't even. TDK was like a sick joke it was so bad, and Superman bored me to tears. I took them both off of my list, especially because Action, Detective and Batman are all really, really good.

Also, Aquaman is a fucking badass and I can't wait for the next issue. Flash is fun, and All-Star Western is really fantastic, I'm hooked on that too.

If anyone hasn't tried Severed and likes horror, you're missing out. Scott Snyder is the man. Near Death is another new Image comic that really got me hooked, it's like a strange crime/hitman story so far.

[advanced]

Glad you liked at least one of the comics I suggested. I love the new Daredevil more than the new Cap too.

[Rocko]

I liked Captain, I just don't have the money for it right now, honestly. I need to cut back on my list and I'm not really captivated by his character so it's a shame I can't follow the monthlies, but I definitely enjoyed it.

[Indignate]

Did anyone read Batman TDK or Superman last week? I can't even. TDK was like a sick joke it was so bad, and Superman bored me to tears. I took them both off of my list, especially because Action, Detective and Batman are all really, really good.

Also, Aquaman is a fucking badass and I can't wait for the next issue. Flash is fun, and All-Star Western is really fantastic, I'm hooked on that too.

If anyone hasn't tried Severed and likes horror, you're missing out. Scott Snyder is the man. Near Death is another new Image comic that really got me hooked, it's like a strange crime/hitman story so far.

Agreed on all accounts. TDK was probably the most disappointing thing I picked up while Aquaman was surprisingly good, although I think they delved too deep into the 'he's a joke' joke.

I still need to read Daredevil and The Cap.

[Rodimus]

Started playing Spider-Man: Edge of Time and I really like it. Inspired me to pick up Timestorm: 2009 - 2099.

[DestroVega]

I bought Dark Knight, haven't read it yet but I think I'll stop buying it anyway based off word of mouth and reviews.

I got into quite a bit of titles and I need to trim down on them anyways.

So here's what I'm now buying: TMNT, Detective, Batman, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, Ghostbusters.

I think that's good to roll with, I don't wanna get too crazy with the titles.

But I am very interested in Daredevil, they have issue #1 for $10 but 2, 3, and 4 are all regular price. Is it really that good? I did like Daredevil when I was younger.

[whoknows]

Started playing Spider-Man: Edge of Time and I really like it. Inspired me to pick up Timestorm: 2009 - 2099.

I've been playing that as well. It's good stuff.

[Rocko]

Agreed on all accounts. TDK was probably the most disappointing thing I picked up while Aquaman was surprisingly good, although I think they delved too deep into the 'he's a joke' joke.

Yeah, TDK may pick up, but honestly, #1 was so bad and there are two other quality Batman titles (and a couple other Bat-books that are worthwhile as well) so I see no point in keeping it around.

Honestly I thought that was perfect, because it draws the reader in. They made the situation in the book exactly what the real world is like. How seriously does anyone ever take Aquaman? How many times has he been the butt of a joke on Family Guy or Robot Chicken? I know I didn't want to pick the book up until I heard how good it was. I think it was done well because the reader can immediately identify with what's going on in this particular universe because the reader can identify with the attitude of the city and its citizens at large.

[Brak]

I can think of quite a few great Aquaman runs.

[advanced]

I might have to pickup Aquaman if you guys are saying its that good. I actually passed on it because he's a huge joke to me. Maybe this turns him around in my eyes.

[craven_fiend]

Quick question for you guys, in regards to getting rid of comics. What are good options, online of possible to get rid of them. I thought about potentially donating them, but nowhere around here makes sense. I'd love to keep some, buy had to cut down considerably. If anyone is interested, it is mainly DC stuff from 90s and early 2000s. I know one of the bigger runs was Robin from '94.

[Indignate]

Honestly I thought that was perfect, because it draws the reader in. They made the situation in the book exactly what the real world is like. How seriously does anyone ever take Aquaman? How many times has he been the butt of a joke on Family Guy or Robot Chicken? I know I didn't want to pick the book up until I heard how good it was. I think it was done well because the reader can immediately identify with what's going on in this particular universe because the reader can identify with the attitude of the city and its citizens at large.

I think they just laid it on too thick. I mean even if all he does is 'talk to fish' do you go up to the guy and grill him about his supposed worthlessness? Do you give disbelieve towards the existence of Atlantis in this type of universe? This isn't what the real world is like so perspectives should be different. I think they tried too much to delve into the readers perspective of Aquaman so it just came out kind of...I don't know, out of character for me, broke immersion. That type of thing.

[Squall835]

I might have to pickup Aquaman if you guys are saying its that good. I actually passed on it because he's a huge joke to me. Maybe this turns him around in my eyes.

I'd suggest picking it up. I don't really know much about Aquaman but I really like Johns' writing and I thought it was really good.

[GhostShark]

Animal Man is so good.

[Rodimus]

Also picked up the first 5 issues of Thor: The Mighty Avenger. Really fun read. I recommend it to any fan of Thor as it's a more lighthearted/humor retelling of Thor's origins. It deals more with a "man out of place" scenario that creates a lot of funny scenes. Also the art is perfect for this book. Defiantly going to pick up the last remanning issues. I wonder if it got cancelled or just completed it's run? Wish it was still going as I'd defiantly put it on my pull list.

[Rocko]

I know I just mentioned this, but really, if you like horror and/or absolutely brilliant character development, buy Severed. I just read issue 3 and it is so good. It makes me really excited not only for the rest of the series, but to read Swamp Thing 2 because Scott Snyder knows what he's doing.

Also, for whoever said the can't get Daredevil #1, you can always order the second printing online, Midtown Comics has the second printing for $3.39.

Edit: Just finished The Strange Talent of Luthor Strode #1 (of 6) (Image). It's been described as Kick-Ass for actual nerds. A really great read, like Kick-Ass, but better.

[JP]

I think I found my favorite digital comic reader for a tablet. ComicRack for Android. It can be synched from ComicRack on the PC and managed very cleanly.

[Indignate]

Anybody pick up books this week?

Got Batman and Wonder Woman among others, but those two are a real stand out.

[Rocko]

Batman, DC Universe Presents Deadman, Justice League, and Near Death were on my pull list, though Near Death didn't come in.

Also picked up Wonder Woman 1 and 2 since I missed it last month, as well as the first issue of the new 30 Days of Night series.

[DestroVega]

Wonder woman ain't my flow but eagerly awaiting Batman #2 although I thought Detective was more bad-ass

[GhostShark]

Fear Itself ended just how I figured it would. While I love these superevents from Marvel, I'm really tired of them never finishing and just leading into a new event.

[advanced]

Reading the ending to Fear Itself right now. Turned out exactly like the last few events.... That Captain America thing with Thor's hammer though... Surprising I guess.

Anybody ready Uncanny X-Men this week?

[slowdive21]

Finally reading the walking dead. A lot of similarities to "Y the last man". I think I am around issue 25 or so.

[craven_fiend]

Finally got around to reading a few comicbooks over the last few days. I read:

Daredevil #1 - really impressed with this. never really cared about Daredevil, but I am looking forward to getting into this series.

Savage Hawkman #1 - I enjoy this one, similar to Daredevil for me. never really cared for Hawkman, but I at least liked the first book enough to give the series a try.

Supernatural #1 (of 6) - not sure how I feel about this book. on one hand it is Supernatural so it has that going for it. on the other hand, I don't really feel compelled to give the rest of the series a shot.

Justice League of America #1 - really liked it, but I didn't figure otherwise.

Next reads are likely to be Suicide Squad, Deathstroke, Batman/Detective, and Superman/Action.

[Rocko]

Superman isn't too hot, IMO. Action Comics is absolutely fantastic, but I removed Superman (and TDK) from my pull list after one issue. Just didn't do much for me at all.

I just finished Wonder Woman 1 and 2, and damn, this is a good read. I was hesitant because I'm not a big fan of that character, but this series is really great. Kind of horror-esque.

[slowdive21]

Update. Finished the first 48 issues of the walking dead...now I have to wait a week or two to read the rest (form the library).

[WeaponX2099]

Update. Finished the first 48 issues of the walking dead...now I have to wait a week or two to read the rest (form the library).

I cant read the Walking Dead anymore. It's great, but I want the whole story. I'll maybe read it up to the 100th issue, a month or 2 after it comes out.

Fear Itself was just okay. Secret Invasion & Civil War were better. And Uncanny X-men was a recap issue, i hate it on TV why would like it in Comic book.

[Rodimus]

^ I agree, Walking Dead is a much better read in some sort of collected form than single isues. I think I'm going to hold off reading my issues till an arc finishes then read them.

[OnyxPrimal]

I just finished Batman: The Long Halloween. Fantastic. I've been out of the loop for so long it's nice getting back in and reading some great stuff and catching up.

[gravel]

I just finished Batman: The Long Halloween. Fantastic. I've been out of the loop for so long it's nice getting back in and reading some great stuff and catching up.

I just read this for the first time. It was outstanding. Anyone have any other recommendations for Batman collections?

[Indignate]

I just read this for the first time. It was outstanding. Anyone have any other recommendations for Batman collections?

What have you read?

Year One and The Dark Knight Returns are great Frank Miller titles.

Knightfall is another that's good and Hush is fantastic. There's also Arkham Asylum, Dark Victory, and The Killing Joke.

[advanced]

I cant read the Walking Dead anymore. It's great, but I want the whole story. I'll maybe read it up to the 100th issue, a month or 2 after it comes out.

Fear Itself was just okay. Secret Invasion & Civil War were better. And Uncanny X-men was a recap issue, i hate it on TV why would like it in Comic book.

WTF was that stuff with Sinister? Did I miss something there?

[GhostShark]

I just read this for the first time. It was outstanding. Anyone have any other recommendations for Batman collections?

Year One is by far the best Batman story out there. The Dark Knight Returns isn't bad either. Hush is also pretty good.

[slowdive21]

^ I agree, Walking Dead is a much better read in some sort of collected form than single isues. I think I'm going to hold off reading my issues till an arc finishes then read them.

I read the Walking Dead compendium 1 -Which reprints issues 1-48. I don't think compendium 2 has been released yet though. It is kind of the end of an arc.

[neocisco]

It will probably be at least a year before WD compendium 2 is released.

[DOMINATOR912]

Anyone able to recommend me a good Batman graphic novel to read? Already read through Dark Knight Returns, Year One, Long Halloween, Arkham Asylum, and Joker.

EDIT: After flipping through Amazon, it looks like Hush is a good choice. Long Halloween was probably my favorite of the ones I've listed, and Hush was written by the same author. Also, to those looking for Walking Dead collections, the hardcover collections are probably the best IMO. They release roughly 1 every six months, and the quality is pretty top-notch. I've bought them all and I haven't been disappointed.

[blk00civicsi]

Compendium 2 should be out before the end of the summer. Issue 90 comes out Wednesday and there's just one more arc before we're at 96. I would say closer to July is when we see it.

[Rodimus]

Everyone wants Batman recomendations, no doubt from playing Arkham City.

[neocisco]

Compendium 2 should be out before the end of the summer. Issue 90 comes out Wednesday and there's just one more arc before we're at 96. I would say closer to July is when we see it.

My reason for saying at least a year is, assuming Compendium 2 includes the same number of issues as 1, the standard trade (16) will be released first with a probable delay until hardcover 8 and then ultimately followed by Compendium 2.

[WeaponX2099]

WTF was that stuff with Sinister? Did I miss something there?

Sinister is back after being killed in Messiah Complex.

[advanced]

Sinister is back after being killed in Messiah Complex.

Hmm. Must have glossed over that. Is the Lady Sinister that was in X-23 a while back the same as this one? And is he some sort of puppet master or something? Or what?

[DestroVega]

Anyone read Image's Red Wing?

[Rocko]

Word is that Spaceman is a great title and it's only $1. #1 this week. I'm about to go get my pulls, I think I'm going to try it and Incredible Hulk.

[DestroVega]

Word is that Spaceman is a great title and it's only $1. #1 this week. I'm about to go get my pulls, I think I'm going to try it and Incredible Hulk.

Hmmm I found Spaceman to be..... Almost racist?

Bought Strange Talent of Luther Strode. Awesome shit right there. Picked up #2 today, can't wait to read it.

Also was able to get all the Red Wings. Looking forward to reading that. Also picked up the first two I, Vampires based off of reviews. I'm now way more into comics than I wanted to get lol.

[craven_fiend]

Hmmm I found Spaceman to be..... Almost racist?

Bought Strange Talent of Luther Strode. Awesome shit right there. Picked up #2 today, can't wait to read it.

Also was able to get all the Red Wings. Looking forward to reading that. Also picked up the first two I, Vampires based off of reviews. I'm now way more into comics than I wanted to get lol.

Thats how I've become lately. Testing the waters has been costly. Hopefully I can weed some more books out, after I catch up on some of the new 52. Well that and getting caught up on Daredevil, thanks for the recommendation whomever recommended it!

[Vulcan2422]

Is Kick-Ass 2 Issue 3 out yet?

[DestroVega]

Is Kick-Ass 2 Issue 3 out yet?

Yeah and #4

[Rodimus]

Kick Ass 2 isn't that good. It's that same Millar shock factor that's gotten stale and a bit over the top. The scene were the villains kill the mother and rape the girl was too much and disturbing.

[Rocko]

I'm about to head out and try to locate X-Men Schism 1-5, Regeneration, and Uncanny #1 and Wolverine #1. I didn't realize that they were doing this new jumping on point, so I want to catch up and get into the X-universe.

My LCS didn't have Schism 3, so I decided to just skip that and picked up the Regenesis one-shot and then Uncanny and Wolverine. So I should know what's going on.

[Vulcan2422]

Yeah and #4

Two more I have to pick up. Should last a good 10 minutes lol

Kick Ass 2 isn't that good. It's that same Millar shock factor that's gotten stale and a bit over the top. The scene were the villains kill the mother and rape the girl was too much and disturbing.

I'm still a fan of the comic cause I can't wait for it to be made into a movie.

[neocisco]

Kick Ass 2 isn't that good. It's that same Millar shock factor that's gotten stale and a bit over the top. The scene were the villains kill the mother and rape the girl was too much and disturbing.

This series is nothing less than revolting. Millar has become nothing more than the comic equivalent of a radio shock jock. Absolutely unimaginative and essentially incapable of telling a coherent story with any real substance.

[blk00civicsi]

All Millar is doing is making books in hopes that they get picked up by the studios. His work has gotten to be both annoying and borderline boring.

[timesplitt]

im kind of mad at marvel. you guys and i know (even though im a comic noob because i leave and comeback and leave) but within a couple months marvel will reboot the series over and over. every event is just overshadowed by another event and another and another. i want to get into the new xmen stuff but there are to many stories, to many comics, and uninteresting fueds...

should i even bother picking up x-force or new mutants? i dont like side/none canon stuff

i am going to get
wolvie and x-men #1, uncanny #1-2, avengers academy

[slowdive21]

OK people. I need some trades to read. What is worth reading from the past 10 years or so of comics? Assume I have already read the older/classics like watchmen, v, DKR, Year One, Killing Joke, SIN City, 300, Basically everything Alan Moore and Frank Miller have done, etc.

I am currently reading walking dead. I recently read "Y the last man", Joker, 1602, Origin, the Maxx full series.

I am going to start DMZ when I am done with walking dead vol 15 and the rise of the governor.

I read avengers/invaders and was disappointed mainly because I was unfamiliar with some of the characters.

I would like to get into some marvel and DC books, but I am not sure where to start. Is there a marvel or dc universe with continuity? I don't want to read 'fantasy' one offs. Or have 500 issues erased (like I think they did in ASM. I hope that isn't true.)

[advanced]

OK people. I need some trades to read. What is worth reading from the past 10 years or so of comics? Assume I have already read the older/classics like watchmen, v, DKR, Year One, Killing Joke, SIN City, 300, Basically everything Alan Moore and Frank Miller have done, etc.

I am currently reading walking dead. I recently read "Y the last man", Joker, 1602, Origin, the Maxx full series.

I am going to start DMZ when I am done with walking dead vol 15 and the rise of the governor.

I read avengers/invaders and was disappointed mainly because I was unfamiliar with some of the characters.

I would like to get into some marvel and DC books, but I am not sure where to start. Is there a marvel or dc universe with continuity? I don't want to read 'fantasy' one offs. Or have 500 issues erased (like I think they did in ASM. I hope that isn't true.)

All the major events (Civil War, Secret Invasion, Siege) Marvel has had over the past 10 years haven't been retconned out of existing (yet). If I were you, I'd read some of the background info on some of the hero's who pique your interest and start there and branch out as you go along. Otherwise, I started with Avengers Disassembled and went through the major arcs from there myself. While doing so, I began to develop a like for certain heroes (Cap/Daredevil/Iron Fist) I had never liked/knew about before.

[WeaponX2099]

All the major events (Civil War, Secret Invasion, Siege) Marvel has had over the past 10 years haven't been retconned out of existing (yet). If I were you, I'd read some of the background info on some of the hero's who pique your interest and start there and branch out as you go along. Otherwise, I started with Avengers Disassembled and went through the major arcs from there myself. While doing so, I began to develop a like for certain heroes (Cap/Daredevil/Iron Fist) I had never liked/knew about before.

Okay I would read

Runaways (All Volumes) Mostly self contained and very good
Nextwave (1&2) funny and odd and self contained
Astonishing X-Men (Issues 1-24 and Giant Size 1) Mostly self contained and very good
Secret Wars. cool little mini series
Thing: Idol of millions tpb. Good solid read.

[Rodimus]

This series is nothing less than revolting. Millar has become nothing more than the comic equivalent of a radio shock jock. Absolutely unimaginative and essentially incapable of telling a coherent story with any real substance.

His recent writing has been really bad, does he write drunk or something? Is it me or do you guys think Romita Jr's needs to get out of Kick Ass? It's like asking Disney to do an animated version of Kill Bill.

[4thHorseman]

Hmm. Must have glossed over that. Is the Lady Sinister that was in X-23 a while back the same as this one? And is he some sort of puppet master or something? Or what?

I'm not huge into Marvel, so I may be wrong in some areas. I forgot what trade it is and personally I didn't like the story too much.

In the past, Sinister had a machine that would allow his mind to basically hop into a different body in case his body was destroyed or whatever. Anyways, when he was killed, the machine basically mindhopped him into Xavier's body.

Anyways, this lady (who became Lady Sinister) found the machine and she wanted to use it on herself. Xavier/Sinister, Shaw, and Gambit all showed up to stop her. Xavier was able to purge Sinister from his body. At the end of the story arc, Miss Sinister shows up. I'm not sure if she actually is Sinister and that's where his mind ended up going or what, but from the story itself, I think that's kind of what it hinted at.

[4thHorseman]

OK people. I need some trades to read. What is worth reading from the past 10 years or so of comics? Assume I have already read the older/classics like watchmen, v, DKR, Year One, Killing Joke, SIN City, 300, Basically everything Alan Moore and Frank Miller have done, etc.

I am currently reading walking dead. I recently read "Y the last man", Joker, 1602, Origin, the Maxx full series.

I am going to start DMZ when I am done with walking dead vol 15 and the rise of the governor.

I read avengers/invaders and was disappointed mainly because I was unfamiliar with some of the characters.

I would like to get into some marvel and DC books, but I am not sure where to start. Is there a marvel or dc universe with continuity? I don't want to read 'fantasy' one offs. Or have 500 issues erased (like I think they did in ASM. I hope that isn't true.)

To my knowledge, most of the recent Batman and Green Lantern stuff are still intact even after the New 52 reboot. So if you want into DC, I would recommend picking up any Batman with Grant Morrison as the writer (starting with Batman and Son) or John's Green Lantern run.

And if you haven't read Preacher yet by Garth Ennis (a Vertigo book) I would pick that up too. It was one of those books where I would pick up the first TPB...then when I was done go and pick up the next two...then the next two...until it was over. Amazing book, besides some irks I had with some repetitious moments with Tulip and Jesse and there's one trade in particular that felt like filler, but I don't regret reading that series one bit. One of my favorite comics ever.

[craven_fiend]

So what is the deal with Action Comics (2/3), only books I've noticed so far? Why is there like 10 pages of BS in the back, as opposed to the 3 or so in Batman/Detective/Suicide Squad/Green Arrow (at least the first in all of those series)?

[advanced]

I'm not huge into Marvel, so I may be wrong in some areas. I forgot what trade it is and personally I didn't like the story too much.

In the past, Sinister had a machine that would allow his mind to basically hop into a different body in case his body was destroyed or whatever. Anyways, when he was killed, the machine basically mindhopped him into Xavier's body.

Anyways, this lady (who became Lady Sinister) found the machine and she wanted to use it on herself. Xavier/Sinister, Shaw, and Gambit all showed up to stop her. Xavier was able to purge Sinister from his body. At the end of the story arc, Miss Sinister shows up. I'm not sure if she actually is Sinister and that's where his mind ended up going or what, but from the story itself, I think that's kind of what it hinted at.

Thanks 4thHorseman. I totally missed ALL of that. I don't follow all of the X titles, so thats probably why.

[Rocko]

Avenging Spider-Man tomorrow, as well as Marvel Point One which I still don't know if I should pick that up.

[neocisco]

So what is the deal with Action Comics (2/3), only books I've noticed so far? Why is there like 10 pages of BS in the back, as opposed to the 3 or so in Batman/Detective/Suicide Squad/Green Arrow (at least the first in all of those series)?

So they can charge you an extra dollar.

[slowdive21]

All the major events (Civil War, Secret Invasion, Siege) Marvel has had over the past 10 years haven't been retconned out of existing (yet). If I were you, I'd read some of the background info on some of the hero's who pique your interest and start there and branch out as you go along. Otherwise, I started with Avengers Disassembled and went through the major arcs from there myself. While doing so, I began to develop a like for certain heroes (Cap/Daredevil/Iron Fist) I had never liked/knew about before.

Okay I would read

Runaways (All Volumes) Mostly self contained and very good
Nextwave (1&2) funny and odd and self contained
Astonishing X-Men (Issues 1-24 and Giant Size 1) Mostly self contained and very good
Secret Wars. cool little mini series
Thing: Idol of millions tpb. Good solid read.

To my knowledge, most of the recent Batman and Green Lantern stuff are still intact even after the New 52 reboot. So if you want into DC, I would recommend picking up any Batman with Grant Morrison as the writer (starting with Batman and Son) or John's Green Lantern run.

And if you haven't read Preacher yet by Garth Ennis (a Vertigo book) I would pick that up too. It was one of those books where I would pick up the first TPB...then when I was done go and pick up the next two...then the next two...until it was over. Amazing book, besides some irks I had with some repetitious moments with Tulip and Jesse and there's one trade in particular that felt like filler, but I don't regret reading that series one bit. One of my favorite comics ever.

Thanks for the tips guys. Preacher is on my list of series to read, I just haven't gotten around to it yet (so is Sandman). I noticed the same thing with the walking dead...some of the dialogue/scenes are similar or the same as some of the previous issues.

Is the Thing Idol TPB reprint issues 1-8 of the 80's series or did he have a newer series?

[WeaponX2099]

Thanks for the tips guys. Preacher is on my list of series to read, I just haven't gotten around to it yet (so is Sandman). I noticed the same thing with the walking dead...some of the dialogue/scenes are similar or the same as some of the previous issues.

Is the Thing Idol TPB reprint issues 1-8 of the 80's series or did he have a newer series?

It's the 2000's series right before the Civil War.

[craven_fiend]

So they can charge you an extra dollar.

That makes sense. People will buy it because it is Superman, even if it is full of "fluff" at the end.

[OnyxPrimal]

Finished Batman: Year One. Good Stuff. I also picked up Batman 1&2 and Batgirl 1&2. I like both. Swamp Thing #2 was also good and I hate I missed #1. I want to pick up Green Arrow and Green Lantern eventually.

[neocisco]

Swamp Thing 1 has gone to a 3rd printing so it shouldn't be too hard to find.

[DestroVega]

So I usually hit the comic store I've been going to now every Wednesday and never really have a problem getting anything. Then I found out I was two weeks behind on Ghostbusters, missed #2, they said they sold out almost immediately... so I go to midtown online and it's sold out there too... what gives? It's that popular? The store still has a few issues of #1 for what it's worth.

[OnyxPrimal]

Swamp Thing 1 has gone to a 3rd printing so it shouldn't be too hard to find.

Oh good.. My local shop was out of the 2nd printing. We are going to visit my in-laws in a week or so and I was just going to find it there. The shop near their place is more comics, while my only local shop is more games. Planed on checking out Green Arrow there also. I feel like I'm neglecting Marvel as the only thing I pick up with any regularity right now is Uncanny X-Force. :)

[Rocko]

If you folks are like me and enjoy comic discussion but wish that CAG had a larger comic community, and are also a redditor, I invite you to pop into /r/comicbooks (http://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks) and check out the various links, discussions, and AMAs that pop up there.

[slowdive21]

Got an email from marvel digital comics

30% off an annual subscription with code:

CYBER11

It looks like it gives you access to every marvel comic they have online, but I am not sure. Must have gotten on the list form a comic con. ;)

[DestroVega]

Anybody pick up Mud Man? Really cool book I thought, looking forward to more issues.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Wow, this one's been dead for a long time. Anyway, I got some graphic novels for the holidays. Mostly usual fare that most people in this thread have read already. I did get Batman: Noel, though, and really enjoyed it. Not the strongest story, but the artwork is stunning.

[Rodimus]

I has been dead. I had to cut back a little on my comic book pull list. Got rid of Herc and all X-Men titles (except X-Factor) Didn't care for Schism. If they ever get a single Uncanny title again I might pick it up.

Probably my favorite titles at the moment are TMNT, Venom & Chew.

[vrblknch]

I'm a little indie in my tastes, but I've been digging on Loose Ends from 12 gauge, King City, and Strange Case of Luther Strode. Oh and can't forget Blue Estate. Men in tights don't move me.

[blk00civicsi]

San Diego Comic Con member ID registration is up. You must register to buy tickets this year.

https://secure2.comic-con.org/memberid/index.php

[Dokstarr]

How tough is it to get tickets for Comic Con when they open up for purchase. Last year I was over in San Diego a few days before the convention and really wished I went since it looked pretty good with all the people piling in. I look online and I see horror stories from previous years. I tried to get BlizzCon tickets a few years ago but that was a total bust. I guess I will just try and hope for the best. At least I will have Anime Boston and PAX East at the least. On a side note, the one my girlfriend though she preregged but then realized later she didn't we waited in line about 15 hours for Anime Boston tickets. It was gruesome. It felt like a never-ending Disney line. Every 3 or 4 hours I thought I was there and you would make another turn around a corner and bam god knows how many more loops.

[kodave]

I don't follow this thread but does anyone on CAG here buy/sell/trade comics/trades right here on CAG? I've listed some TPBs and HCs in my trade list in the past but they got no attention.

[bigdaddybruce44]

DC officially announced prequels to Watchmen. As much as I love Watchmen, this seems like a really, really, really bad idea. It's one of those things that should just stand on its own.

[GhostShark]

I thought it was a bad idea at first, also. Then I saw the amazing talent on board with it and I'm now looking forward to it. Brian Azzarello doing a 4-issue Rorschach series? Sign me up for that. JMS and Cooke being involved have me wanting it even more.

However, I don't really view it as necessary, but it will definitely sell.

[lokizz]

anyone know how much longer till dc goes back to how it was or is this permanent?

[neocisco]

Consider how many sales records they've set in the last 6 months this relaunch is here to stay.

[DestroVega]

Why would they go back anyway, they have some awesome titles right now.

[GhostShark]

For all the awesome titles (Animal Man easily being the best followed by Swamp Thing and Batman), they're some pretty bad clunkers in the bunch. They are cancelling some and starting others, though. So it's here to say.

[DestroVega]

For all the awesome titles (Animal Man easily being the best followed by Swamp Thing and Batman), they're some pretty bad clunkers in the bunch. They are cancelling some and starting others, though. So it's here to say.

I'm buying batman, animal man, swamp thing, i, vampire and detective, though I think I'm done with Detective. The others are stellar.

[neocisco]

If you're dropping Detective, try Batman and Robin. It's the #2 Bat book for me.

[lokizz]

wow no red hood and the outlaws love?

[bigdaddybruce44]

HAHA, yeah, they ain't going back for quite awhile. But don't worry. When the eventual sales lag comes, Superboy-Prime will punch the Source Wall from within Dimension X, give the Anti-Monitor a headache, and in his rage, the AM will will let out a scream that should reactive the Multiverse, and Earth-1.5 will contain the older, newer set of heroes that you love...

[Dokstarr]

I'm not really a huge follower of Marvel and DC - the timelines get so crazy. Wolverine is in X-factor the same time he is running the new school as he is tracking down the people who sent him to hell, and fighting with Ninjas in Japan...

But, as not a hardcore DC person I am wondering how does this relaunch work? Like what does it change? I read Batman, Catwoman and Dark Knight so far. Catwoman doesn't know who Batman is anymore though? Is Hush, Harley Quinn, and all the rest still out there? I am just wondering a bit what to expect...

I guess I should just stick with Image, Boom, and the rest that I can follow a bit easier.

[Owen]

Harley Quinn is now part of the Suicide Squad but will be returning to Gotham and getting her 52 origin told soon. The DC 52 reboot is different because they kept parts of some of the original origins and storylines that happened in the old continuity and mixed it in with these new beginnings. It seems like these changes will be around for a while too since the new Superman movie costume is close to what he wears in the 52 books.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I thought it was a bad idea at first, also. Then I saw the amazing talent on board with it and I'm now looking forward to it. Brian Azzarello doing a 4-issue Rorschach series? Sign me up for that. JMS and Cooke being involved have me wanting it even more.

However, I don't really view it as necessary, but it will definitely sell.

Oh, it will sell, and I am sort of looking forward to it, too. Just don't think it's the greatest of ideas. Has that "The Kingdom" or "The Dark Knight Strikes Again" feel written all over it.

[Rodimus]

I'm not really a huge follower of Marvel and DC - the timelines get so crazy. Wolverine is in X-factor the same time he is running the new school as he is tracking down the people who sent him to hell, and fighting with Ninjas in Japan....

X-Force actually, but I agree, there's no secret he's spread thin. I dropped both his X-Men book and his regular ongoing. Since his Origin series canceled his current arc seems irrelevant.

Sabretooth's back. I was wondering what took em' so long. Loki only took a month or two revive. Cable, Human Torch & Black Bolt took a little longer. Only a matter of time for Nova, Star Lord & Thanos to have some cosmic imbalance that revives them too. I remember someone in Marvel saying "Human Torch is really dead" trying to convince people to buy the comic. You brought back Bucky, when do was get to see Uncle Ben again?

[neocisco]

Sabretooth returning annoys me since his death was definitively written. Besides, that character doesn't bring enough to the table to warrant being brought back. The outcry for Sabretooth's return was deafening in it's silence. At this point, Marvel is a joke, even by comic book standards, when it comes to event deaths.

[Dokstarr]

Sabretooth returning annoys me since his death was definitively written. Besides, that character doesn't bring enough to the table to warrant being brought back. The outcry for Sabretooth's return was deafening in it's silence. At this point, Marvel is a joke, even by comic book standards, when it comes to event deaths.

I thought Sabretooth had a pretty good death, then we find him in hell. Okay well he is in hell and then beheaded in hell with the hellsword or whatever the magical sword was... But now he is back and causing problems. Only ones who stay dead are the Waynes and Uncle Ben.

as for the new 52, is there any idea of what the changes were. Catwoman not knowng Batman is Bruce is a big change. I just felt like I was in a good place following batman with gotham city sirens and the other batman comics.

I hope Harley is still awesome. She is what partially got me into comics - starting with Batman animated series and then into the comics. I really liked the Harley series too from a while back. I got 2 overpriced Harley statues too.


On other comics how do people feel about Invincible right now? I lost interest for a while, but the last few issues have me interested again.

Walking Dead has been kind of slow to me for the last year.

Anyone else really into American Vampire, Scalped, Irredeemable/Incorruptible, and elephantmen.

[Rodimus]

Sabretooth returning annoys me since his death was definitively written. Besides, that character doesn't bring enough to the table to warrant being brought back. The outcry for Sabretooth's return was deafening in it's silence. At this point, Marvel is a joke, even by comic book standards, when it comes to event deaths.

They really are a joke. Every time someone dies I instantly think when and how they'll be brought back. Is Thor alive yet or was he ever really dead?

[lokizz]

i dunno i think itll be interesting to see sabretooh interact with logans kids especially daken. even more to see him maybe mix it up with his age of apocalypse version. id also like to learn more about how he got out of hell and if their dad made it out as well. and with the way theyve been mixing up interactions between characters more itll be cool to see what fights he will get into aside from the usual him vs logan shit.

[advanced]

They really are a joke. Every time someone dies I instantly think when and how they'll be brought back. Is Thor alive yet or was he ever really dead?

Last I remember was that he sacrificed himself (in Fear Itself) but his place in history was replaced by Tanarus and only kid Loki knows what's up. That's all I know, but I don't read a lot of Thor stuff. The old timey way they all talk is a turn off for me.

[GhostShark]

Thor will be back since Gods can't really die and in a prophecy, he is said to come back. And given that there is an Avengers vs X-Men teaser with fighting Storm, I think it's safe to say that will see him back soon.

My guess is that he will be back at the end of the Osborn vs Avengers saga and put an end to that before AvX.

[neocisco]

Thor's return is already in progress in his book.

[evilomar]

Thor was back in Fear Itself 7.2 as was Winter Soldier. Ahhhh I miss the days of saying that dood is Bucky Dead! I wonder what Bucky Dead has been replaced by? hmmm Uncle Ben Dead! Even though an interdimensional evil Uncle Ben did show up in Friendly Neighborhood. Maggot Dead, yeah nobody wants to bring back that guy! Except maybe when Bendis takes over X-men and tries to make dumb lame characters into really cool characters cause the man thinks he is a comic God!

[lokizz]

Thor was back in Fear Itself 7.2 as was Winter Soldier. Ahhhh I miss the days of saying that dood is Bucky Dead! I wonder what Bucky Dead has been replaced by? hmmm Uncle Ben Dead! Even though an interdimensional evil Uncle Ben did show up in Friendly Neighborhood. Maggot Dead, yeah nobody wants to bring back that guy! Except maybe when Bendis takes over X-men and tries to make dumb lame characters into really cool characters cause the man thinks he is a comic God!


ultimate spiderman dead ? so far the first usm has stayed dead.

[JP]

The Ultimate line has been relatively decent on leaving characters dead. The Ultimatum event, while garbage as a whole, wiped out a lot of people that haven't come back yet. The two characters that I can think of having been brought back in the Ultimate Marvel history would be Gwen Stacy and Beast. That's about the only two I can think of in that line that have been brought back, although I'm sure I'm missing a few.

[evilomar]

Ultimate Blob is back. Ultimate Prof. X looks to be back in current issues of Ultimate X-men. As far as unltimate spidey, give it time. Maybe by the time the movie comes out.

[lokizz]

nah i dont see the original spidey coming back especialy with his is exposed.

[JP]

Ultimate Blob is a different person. The kid of the blob but different person. I was going to mention the return of Prof-X and Wanda but felt it was spoilery. That and I figure it isnt what it appears.

[blk00civicsi]

Any CAGs out there in the Oakland area interested in going to Image Expo? I'd be willing to foot a Friday or Saturday admission in order for you to grab me the Walking Dead, Chew, & Thief of Thieves exclusives. PM me if interested.

(note - I'm not flying anyone there. This would be for someone in the area that may not have been going)

[combatrhombus]

I'm a complete noob when it comes to comic books; I enjoy a majority of the movies (Batman, Xmen, SinCity, Avenger characters). I recently wanted to start reading comics since the walking dead started. I'm going to read that series and pick up the Y THE LAST MAN series as well. I recently went to a few local comic shops and was recommended the X-force, so I picked up sex & violence and have read Watchmen as well, both books I enjoyed.

I've bounced around to different pages on this forum and saw Astonishing X-Men was recommended as well as Uncanny (not sure if Xmen or x-force or both). I have a feeling I'm going to be more interested in trades, but I like to collect random stuff as well. So I wouldn't mind picking up something from #1 and on...after browsing the web Xmen vs. Avengers looks interesting and there appears to be starting fresh late March early April. Is there any other No. 1's coming out?

So I guess I have a few questions and sorry I cannot read through 130+ pages of a forum. So how is Xmen vs. Avengers different from Civil War? And would you recommend one over the other or both? I would be interested in the origins of Xmen as well (trades), I would have to do more research on that subject. Can anyone recommend any batman trades to pick up? (I’ve really enjoyed the Christopher Nolan movies). Also I’ve seen SinCity and don’t care for it, would the comic be any better? And how does everyone feel about digit comics? 1 more question is there any good comic book sites you would recommend? Thanks.

[4thHorseman]

Can anyone recommend any batman trades to pick up? (I’ve really enjoyed the Christopher Nolan movies). Also I’ve seen SinCity and don’t care for it, would the comic be any better? And how does everyone feel about digit comics? 1 more question is there any good comic book sites you would recommend? Thanks.

Can't give you anything regarding X-Men since I'm mostly a DC guy, and I tend to wait for cheap Marvel trades.

With Batman, definately go with Scott Snyder. He has been writing some of the most intriguing Batman stories I've ever read. I think The Black Mirror is about to come out collected, and the same with Gates of Gotham. Gates of Gotham was more Kyle Higgins, but it still wasn't a bad read.

But he's writing the Batman book now, which is up to issue 6. It's one of those stories that makes you hate comics because you have to wait a month before you get the next issue. Definately recommend picking up the last six issues of those.

Some, including myself, love Grant Morrison's stuff. He has quite a few trades of Batman stuff out, but he can be hit or miss since he's a writer that likes to...experiment....with storytelling a bit. It can feel convoluted and rushed at times, but depending on what you look for in a story, he can knock it out of the park.

[neocisco]

Definitely check out Uncanny X-Force. The trades are currently up through volume 2 and it's a story that culminates in issue 18. My highest recommendation.

[jaso]

ultimate spiderman dead ? so far the first usm has stayed dead.

There's good evidence that they're bringing Ultimate Peter Parker back from the dead:

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/marvel-spider-men-teaser-120201.html

[bigdaddybruce44]

If you've enjoyed Nolan's Batman movies, definitely check out some of the graphic novels that influenced him and the movies, like Year One, The Long Halloween, and The Killing Joke.

[jaso]

If you've enjoyed Nolan's Batman movies, definitely check out some of the graphic novels that influenced him and the movies, like Year One, The Long Halloween, and The Killing Joke.

I'd recommend Hush, as well, because it brings just about every major Batman villain into the storyline, and the art & story (Jim Lee & Jeph Loeb) are both superb.

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Hush-Jeph-Loeb/dp/1401223176/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330113148&sr=8-1

[neocisco]

There's good evidence that they're bringing Ultimate Peter Parker back from the dead:

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/marvel-spider-men-teaser-120201.html

Good evidence? That's just blind speculation, nothing more.

[blk00civicsi]

Nobody in the Oakland area want a free day visit to Image Expo???

[Xevious]

Nobody in the Oakland area want a free day visit to Image Expo???

I'm interested. Which day? Do you have an extra ticket?

[lokizz]

There's good evidence that they're bringing Ultimate Peter Parker back from the dead:

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/marvel-spider-men-teaser-120201.html


its way too early to be bringing him back id like to see it but first let the new kid have a year or 2 in the role. also why the fuck hasnt he started training with fury and the other heroes yet or at the very least spider girl.

[neocisco]

Slow your roll, he doesn't have even know what all he can do yet. Personally, I appreciate the slow burn approach as opposed to the bottle rocket way of writing.

[lokizz]

Slow your roll, he doesn't have even know what all he can do yet. Personally, I appreciate the slow burn approach as opposed to the bottle rocket way of writing.


yeah but after peter died wasnt the big point that they could have done more to train him and help him be the best he could be? i dont mind him taking his time but he should be getting some training and at the very least some damn web shooters.

the kid has a fucking shit long list of enemies already that that he inherited from the previous spiderman and he knows little to nothing about them. if they felt bad about how peter died youd assume they would do more to help up the survival odds for the new kid.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I'd recommend Hush, as well, because it brings just about every major Batman villain into the storyline, and the art & story (Jim Lee & Jeph Loeb) are both superb.

http://www.amazon.com/Batman-Hush-Jeph-Loeb/dp/1401223176/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330113148&sr=8-1

Well, of course. I was merely using his like of the Nolan films as a good transition into some of Batman's biggest adventures. But when it comes to DC heroes, I doubt anyone can argue that anyone has more must-read graphic novels than Batman. I'd also personally recommend.

The Dark Knight Returns
The Man Who Laughs
A Death in the Family
Dark Victory
Gotham by Gaslight
Knightfall (Definitely good to check out for Dark Knight Rises, because this series is about Bane)

[jaso]

Well, of course. I was merely using his like of the Nolan films as a good transition into some of Batman's biggest adventures. But when it comes to DC heroes, I doubt anyone can argue that anyone has more must-read graphic novels than Batman. I'd also personally recommend.

The Dark Knight Returns
The Man Who Laughs
A Death in the Family
Dark Victory
Gotham by Gaslight
Knightfall (Definitely good to check out for Dark Knight Rises, because this series is about Bane)

Good list. I was only adding Hush into the mix because it's an easy pick-up for Batman newcomers or those vaguely familiar with Batman/his villains. And Jim Lee's art is enough alone to keep turning the pages.

[combatrhombus]

Definitely check out Uncanny X-Force. The trades are currently up through volume 2 and it's a story that culminates in issue 18. My highest recommendation.

Definitely going to check out this series.

If you've enjoyed Nolan's Batman movies, definitely check out some of the graphic novels that influenced him and the movies, like Year One, The Long Halloween, and The Killing Joke.


...With Batman, definately go with Scott Snyder. He has been writing some of the most intriguing Batman stories I've ever read. I think The Black Mirror is about to come out collected, and the same with Gates of Gotham. Gates of Gotham was more Kyle Higgins, but it still wasn't a bad read.

But he's writing the Batman book now, which is up to issue 6. It's one of those stories that makes you hate comics because you have to wait a month before you get the next issue. Definately recommend picking up the last six issues of those.

Some, including myself, love Grant Morrison's stuff...

Definitely going to check out the Batman stuff just not exactly sure in which order I really want to read The Killing Joke, and I'm assuming I should start with Year One. I will probably read the new Batman book that is at issue 6 but I will wait for a trade.

@jaso - Going to check out Hush as well. Going to start with Year One which looks like Vol, (404-407) and Hush is (608-619). I kinda want to stay in order. I finding this from comicVine.

Thanks for all the recommendations, I have more than enough to get started especially since I'm going to start reading Y: The Last Man and The Walking Dead.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, definitely start with Year One. If you liked Batman Begins, you'll love Year One. Very similar. And Long Halloween is very much like The Dark Knight: while Batman, Gordon, and Dent work together to bring down the mob, you watch the transformation as Gotham's underground goes from the gangsters to the "freaks."

[kodave]

I think if you do Year One, Long Halloween, Dark Victory, Haunted Knight for good measure, and The Killing Joke, you'll more than be covered on the absolute top Batman essentials. A Death in the Family could follow after. Hush and Arkham Asylum are good reads.

The (I believe) non-canon Dark Knight Returns and Dark Knight Strikes Again by Frank Miller are also popular stories for an older Batman, as is Year 100.

There are a whole lot of quality in between Batman books and series too. If you like Hush, you should skip Hush Returns from what I've heard, but might be interested in Heart of Hush and the Streets of Gotham Series. Gotham Central is critically acclaimed but not traditional Batman tales.

All of the above, death of Batman aside, are also good because you don't have to worry about whose currently Robin, Batgirl, or even Batman (compared to the newer stories where Dick is Batman at some points).

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yeah, DKR and DKSA are, indeed, non-canon. They take place/took place on Earth-31, aka the Miller-verse. Though, Frank Miller also wrote Year One, which is/was canon. I have not followed the New 52 very closely, so I have no idea what is canon anymore, nor do I know if the multiverse exists.

[slowdive21]

I heard Batman "The Black Mirror" is good, but I have not read it yet. Waiting for the library to get it.

[combatrhombus]

I'm surprised by all the Batman love here, when I went to the comic book store I didn't really notice anything Batman I apparently overlooked it. Then again I was strictly focused on The Walking Dead and X-men (Marvel) type comics. With all the Batman talk I'm excited to go pick up Year One.

[brennok]

Hey guys, I have been going through my old books and I am tempted to get back in. Currently reading Civil War which is ok and Identity Crisis which I am liking. Luckily my local library seems to have a decent selection.

First off where is everyone buying bags and boards these days? I came across a ton of books that don't have b&bs. Also some of my old cheap bags need to be replaced due to tearing. I only have 90s books.

Also I noticed it doesn't seem like there is any place really dedicated to comic deals. Am I just missing it? It seems like 40-50% off trades is the standard prices, but still I figured there would be somewhere with decent traffic posting new deals regularly. All I have found is occasional threads on various comic book forums dedicated to specific stores.

[kodave]

Also I noticed it doesn't seem like there is any place really dedicated to comic deals. Am I just missing it? It seems like 40-50% off trades is the standard prices, but still I figured there would be somewhere with decent traffic posting new deals regularly. All I have found is occasional threads on various comic book forums dedicated to specific stores.

That's about it. There is no real comics deal site/forum. There are some comic sites like BargainGraphicNovels selling publisher overstock, but like all comic websites, unless you're ordering a ton at once to get free shipping, standard shipping kills the deal. There are several publisher overstock sellers on Amazon but their have deceitful listing practices when it comes to remainder marks on the books.

The number of people buying comics is small, and it seems like the average person is fine paying near cover price for things. The next subset is happy with the 30 to 50% discounts from Amazon and other sites. The subset looking to get really great deals is even smaller and thus have to scavenger from site to site, forum to forum, figuring out deals on our own.

There really isn't a lot of "CAG mentality" when it comes to comics purchases for a lot of people, at least from what I've seen on forums.

[bhk]

I heard Batman "The Black Mirror" is good, but I have not read it yet. Waiting for the library to get it.

It's excellent. I read it when it was originally printed in Detective comics. This combined with Snyder's current run on Batman in DC's new 52 are the best Batman I've read in a while.

[slowdive21]

To be honest most 90s books aren't worth much. You may want to get an Overstreet Price guide from your library and look them up first.

Call around to local comic shops for bags and boards. They recently went up, but a decent price for non-Mylar is $5.50 or less for 100 bags and $7 for boards (at least by me). I usually buy Silver Age Size, since they will fit anything since the 1960s (+/- Giant sized and some others). You can also fit 2 comics back to back in a silver bag if you want to cover them, but they are not worth a bag by themselves.

http://www.comicshoplocator.com/ Will help you locate some stores around you, but it doesn't list every store in the area. It will also show if they participate in free comic book day or not. Free Comic Book Day is held the first Saturday in May each year.


I know someone is going to pick this post apart, but it is just some general help.

[brennok]

To be honest most 90s books aren't worth much. You may want to get an Overstreet Price guide from your library and look them up first.

Call around to local comic shops for bags and boards. They recently went up, but a decent price for non-Mylar is $5.50 or less for 100 bags and $7 for boards (at least by me). I usually buy Silver Age Size, since they will fit anything since the 1960s (+/- Giant sized and some others). You can also fit 2 comics back to back in a silver bag if you want to cover them, but they are not worth a bag by themselves.

Thanks. I am not really worried about archiving them for collectablity sakes, but more just to keep them from getting banged up any more and curled in the boxes. The Amazon bags were $7 so not bad and I think they qualify for prime, but the boards were $12 so definitely sounds like I could do better.

Unfortunately the closest store is about 30-45 minutes now. The closest store closed a while back.

[Scorch]

I have a copy of the Twisted Metal 2 Comic (http://twistedmetal.wikia.com/wiki/Twisted_Metal_2:_The_Comic) in perfect condition but I don't know how much I should ask for it..

[Rodimus]

Skip to 9:20

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nscneZy4hE&feature=related

[lokizz]

i always hated that show video power was the shit and i remember another video game gameshow from the 80s they used to ompete on dragons lair.

[Rodimus]

I liked Nick Arcade, but I always wanted to punch those kids for sucking so bad at video games.

[kodave]

I liked Nick Arcade, but I always wanted to punch those kids for sucking so bad at video games.

Could you imagine Nick Arcade today? A bunch of 10 year olds playing COD calling each other n-words and f-words? All with trivia questions about Jersey Shore.

[DestroVega]

could you imagine nick arcade today? A bunch of 10 year olds playing cod calling each other n-words and f-words? All with trivia questions about jersey shore.

lol

[lokizz]

Could you imagine Nick Arcade today? A bunch of 10 year olds playing COD calling each other n-words and f-words? All with trivia questions about Jersey Shore.


well that id watch lol. and yeah a big part of my hate for the show was how shitty people were. that and those lame games they created.

[Rodimus]

Could you imagine Nick Arcade today? A bunch of 10 year olds playing COD calling each other n-words and f-words? All with trivia questions about Jersey Shore.

They had a video game competition show on G4 called Arena. Not really a game show, just a competition, but it was boring as hell.

Sorry for de-railing the comic book thread.

[bhk]

Does anyone else read Chew? Because it's awesome.

[blk00civicsi]

Chew is absolutely awesome. I'm meeting Rob and John in April. Can't wait to get my omnivores sketched in. I'm terrified to attempt opening my cgc #1 for a signature.

[neocisco]

Just in case you don't know, once you open a CGC book it invalidates the grade.

[slowdive21]

^^And I would not have a graded book signed. Once you crack it open, you have no proof other than your word that it is authentic.

[blk00civicsi]

Definitely not crazy enough to crack it open. Especially since the wait time for the return was excruciating enough. Soooo happy it came back @ 9.8 though. That's really the only reason I was considering it. (opening it, having it signed, sending it back in for a yellow label)

[Rodimus]

I read Chew too. Great book. I love all the little easter eggs the artist throws in there.

[Javery]

Sorry if this has been addressed already in this thread but what app do you guys recommend for reading comics on the iPad? Comic Zeal looks cool but it's $5 - is it worth it or should I just use Stanza or something free? Thanks.

[bhk]

Sorry if this has been addressed already in this thread but what app do you guys recommend for reading comics on the iPad? Comic Zeal looks cool but it's $5 - is it worth it or should I just use Stanza or something free? Thanks.

I use Comixology.

[Javery]

I use Comixology.

Can I transfer comics from my computer to be read in the app or am I tethered to whatever they are offering in their store?

[blk00civicsi]

Sorry if this has been addressed already in this thread but what app do you guys recommend for reading comics on the iPad? Comic Zeal looks cool but it's $5 - is it worth it or should I just use Stanza or something free? Thanks.

I use ComicZeal and it's entirely worth the $5. I paid $8 for it and it was worth even that. It's got dropbox capability so you can upload your books to your dropbox and d/l them on the go to ComicZeal. Plus you can upload via iTunes as well.

Comixology I believe is limited to what's in their store. I've never been able to figure out how to load my cbr/cbz's to the app.


~~side note as well - Just grabbed my SDCC 2012 tix today. So flipping excited.

[Dokstarr]

FYI - ComicCon tickets are on sale. Edit: I see it was already mentioned above. I got a pair of 4 day tickets + preview night for me and the girlfriend. Now after lunch to start looking at flights, hotels, and other arrangements.. Maybe I'll try to stretch it into like a 10 day vacation or something.

[blk00civicsi]

FYI - ComicCon tickets are on sale. Edit: I see it was already mentioned above. I got a pair of 4 day tickets + preview night for me and the girlfriend. Now after lunch to start looking at flights, hotels, and other arrangements.. Maybe I'll try to stretch it into like a 10 day vacation or something.

Start looking now... My buddies and I started this adventure in September right after they announced the dates. I travel weekly for my job so I snagged airfare & rental @ no charge due to points, and we totally lucked out on a hotel that didn't realize the weekend. We got it booked for $70/night. As of today same hotel, same week $209/night. I can only imagine it getting higher as we get closer.

If you're ok with driving you might have to get on the outskirts and then drive to a trolley stop and ride that into the convention center.

Here's the trolley details for this year. It's $15 for the week and it's definitely worth it to ride this rather than fight parking next to the convention center.

http://www.sdmts.com/Trolley/ComicCon.asp

Good luck with your bookings.

[Javery]

I use ComicZeal and it's entirely worth the $5. I paid $8 for it and it was worth even that. It's got dropbox capability so you can upload your books to your dropbox and d/l them on the go to ComicZeal. Plus you can upload via iTunes as well.

Comixology I believe is limited to what's in their store. I've never been able to figure out how to load my cbr/cbz's to the app.


~~side note as well - Just grabbed my SDCC 2012 tix today. So flipping excited.

Thanks. I'll probably cave and spend the $5. I just spent a while searching for something and ended up downloading Pulp Reader (it just came out in February and is free for a limited time according to the website) and it kind of works. I like that you can create folders and stuff for different series but I have no idea how to use the "Smart Collection" feature. The graphics are nice and it does the whole pinch to zoom well and there is no loading between pages. So far so good... I've only been playing with it for a 1/2 hour though.

[advanced]

I have ComicZeal on my iPod Touch and it was nice. Since I got my HP TouchPad though, I've been using the comic app for that (I forget the name now though). ComicZeal was the best I found on the App Store and was worth the $5 or whatever for however long I used it.

[combatrhombus]

Is anyone currently reading Animal Man or Swamp Thing? I plan on picking up the trades of these when they come out, but I'm wondering if I should skip them and read the old school ones by Alan Moore and Grant Morrison. Does anyone prefer the new 52 over the originals?

[Tronny]

Is anyone currently reading Animal Man or Swamp Thing? I plan on picking up the trades of these when they come out, but I'm wondering if I should skip them and read the old school ones by Alan Moore and Grant Morrison. Does anyone prefer the new 52 over the originals?

Both books and both volumes (New vs. Old) are amazing. Having a little bit of understanding regarding Moore's run on Swamp Thing is helpful in my opinion (especially with regards to Abby and the Arcanes etc), but not necessary. Morrison's Animal Man, while great in its own right, isn't really necessary to understand whats happening in Lemire's run.

[JP]

I have ComicZeal on my iPod Touch and it was nice. Since I got my HP TouchPad though, I've been using the comic app for that (I forget the name now though). ComicZeal was the best I found on the App Store and was worth the $5 or whatever for however long I used it.
Have you loaded Android onto the Touchpad? I'm curious to see how well ComicRack for Android would work on the Touchpad.

[combatrhombus]

I downloaded ComicShelf for the touchpad last night. $2. It works well and no complaints. Anyone know where to buy digital trades? I haven't seen many , mainly looking for .cbr so I can read them anywhere.

[blk00civicsi]

Most cbr or cbz files will need to be torrented. The places that are selling digital trades (iBookstore, comixology, etc...) require the use of their proprietary apps. Demonoid is a great place for older books (and current releases) PM if you need an invite.

[DestroVega]

Is anyone currently reading Animal Man or Swamp Thing? I plan on picking up the trades of these when they come out, but I'm wondering if I should skip them and read the old school ones by Alan Moore and Grant Morrison. Does anyone prefer the new 52 over the originals?

I think the new ones are awesome. I have no knowledge of the old ones.

[lokizz]

animal man is cool but fucking freaky it went to a whole new place.

[advanced]

Have you loaded Android onto the Touchpad? I'm curious to see how well ComicRack for Android would work on the Touchpad.

No. I don't mind WebOS. Its not the best, but its better than trying to do something that I have no knowledge of.

[Cap'n_RDM]

Is anyone currently reading Animal Man or Swamp Thing? I plan on picking up the trades of these when they come out, but I'm wondering if I should skip them and read the old school ones by Alan Moore and Grant Morrison. Does anyone prefer the new 52 over the originals?

I love,love,love Morrison's Animal Man run. I haven't read Moore's Swamp Thing yet...shame on me.

[4thHorseman]

Regarding Animal Man, remember what I said about Morrison hitting it out of the park? Animal Man is one of those books. But you have to pick up all three tpb's to get the full experience. But you wont be disappointed. One of the best character arcs of all time IMO.

And with Moores Swamp Thing, its probablymy favorite thing Moore has written. Beautiful, but haunting story.

[Whedon]

And with Moores Swamp Thing, its probablymy favorite thing Moore has written. Beautiful, but haunting story.

This is my first post in your comic thread, so hey guys! Regarding your Swamp Thing recommendation, would this be Swamp Thing or Saga of the Swamp Thing? I looked it up on Amazon and am thoroughly confused as to which to add to my wishlist.

I have cut way back on single issues in the last 5 years. The latest added to my pull list is Image's Saga by BKV. I'm pretty excited to read this when it comes out.

[xycury]

I downloaded ComicShelf for the touchpad last night. $2. It works well and no complaints. Anyone know where to buy digital trades? I haven't seen many , mainly looking for .cbr so I can read them anywhere.

I bought that too for my touchpad.

I think it was on sale and it works great.

Most cbr or cbz files will need to be torrented. The places that are selling digital trades (iBookstore, comixology, etc...) require the use of their proprietary apps. Demonoid is a great place for older books (and current releases) PM if you need an invite.

I would like to get my old comics that are in storage....

Wonder if you'd part with an invite to me?

[neocisco]

I have cut way back on single issues in the last 5 years. The latest added to my pull list is Image's Saga by BKV. I'm pretty excited to read this when it comes out.

It's pretty weird. Vaughan is doing some really off the wall stuff in the first issue. If you enjoyed Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina don't assume you'll enjoy Saga. It's nothing like either of those series. I'm not saying you'll hate it, just be aware that it's quite different and somewhat bizarre.

[Whedon]

If you enjoyed Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina don't assume you'll enjoy Saga.

The worst that can happen is $3 gone, the best is a new series I love. I am just looking forward to finding out! I can't even remember what prompted me to pull it, I think it was Warren Ellis on twitter.

[neocisco]

Fair enough. I'm not trying to convince you not to get it, just to maybe temper your expectations.

[Dante Devil]

Is anyone currently reading Animal Man or Swamp Thing? I plan on picking up the trades of these when they come out, but I'm wondering if I should skip them and read the old school ones by Alan Moore and Grant Morrison. Does anyone prefer the new 52 over the originals?

Snyder is a superior story teller and his Swamp Thing is just as impressive as Alan Moore's take on the character. Animal Man is another great title.

I want to add I, Vampire to that list. I was in a comic shop in Portland, OR and picked up the first 6 issues. I was impressed and I am putting it on my pull list now.

[combatrhombus]

I'm completely overwhelmed by all the comic books that I want to read. I have all the essential batman trades, animal man, swamp thing (old first, then new when they hit TPBs), chew, uncanny x-force all on my pull list. I'm always looking for something new weekly and I've been eyeing The Manhattan Projects #1 by image comics lately.I'm currently reading The Walking Dead and Y: the last man, so I have plenty of reading to do before I get to my pull list.

I'm currently torn between buying individual issues or just getting the TPBs and collecting. I really wish there was a way to buy digital comics that I could read anywhere (like my PC and touchpad). I like collecting stuff I just move a lot and it's a pain in the ass to be moving it all the time, so I do like the digital idea. It's much easier to read on a tablet as well. My dilemma is do I just say fuck it and download it, or do I buy trades which take up space and be more of a hassle. I feel guilty downloading stuff as I prefer to support the artist involved, and I like having a physical copy. I completely contradicting myself...and kinda just ranting.

[DestroVega]

I want to add I, Vampire to that list. I was in a comic shop in Portland, OR and picked up the first 6 issues. I was impressed and I am putting it on my pull list now.

I love I, Vampire. Don't know if I love the art or the story more. Excellent book.

[slowdive21]

I love I, Vampire. Don't know if I love the art or the story more. Excellent book.

I think I have the 1st issue signed by the artist and write from a con. It was a Vertigo title right?

[4thHorseman]

This is my first post in your comic thread, so hey guys! Regarding your Swamp Thing recommendation, would this be Swamp Thing or Saga of the Swamp Thing? I looked it up on Amazon and am thoroughly confused as to which to add to my wishlist.

Pick up the Saga of the Swamp Thing, and there should be 6 volumes of it. There's more, but the ones you want to read are from Alan Moore. The regular Swamp Thing that you might see could be the current series. I'm not sure how good that is, but with Scott Snyder writing, I don't think it could be too terrible.

[MrNEWZ]

I think I have the 1st issue signed by the artist and write from a con. It was a Vertigo title right?

No, I, Vampire is a new 52 book.

Edit: I doubt you're talking about the parts that appeared in the early 1980s at a part of House Of Mystery. Vertigo didn't start until 1993.

[Tronny]

I think I have the 1st issue signed by the artist and write from a con. It was a Vertigo title right?

I, Zombie is a relatively new Vertigo book. Maybe that one?

[neocisco]

It's "iZombie" (to get all comic nerd on you).

[MrNEWZ]

It's "iZombie" (to get all comic nerd on you).

You know, I didn't even think of Roberson & Allred's iZOMBIE (even further with the nerd) when that person mentioned having the first issue. Lol.

[Javery]

I just started "Invincible" over the weekend and I love it so far. This is exactly what a good superhero story should be like. It's just impossible to read everything but I'm realizing that for the most part comics tell way more interesting stories than anything on TV or in the movies. I can't believe I gave them up for 20+ years.

[Rodimus]

I asked for the Invincible Compenduim vol.1 for X-Mas but didn't get it. I'll get into it some day.

[MrNEWZ]

I asked for the Invincible Compenduim vol.1 for X-Mas but didn't get it. I'll get into it some day.

If only Amazon shipped my copy during their FUBAR like 2 years ago. Alas...

In reality, I have the entire run and really liked what I've read. Waaaaaayyyyy behind.

Somehow got the BONE one though.

[slowdive21]

I think I have the 1st issue signed by the artist and write from a con. It was a Vertigo title right?


Whoops! It is "American Vampire" #1 that I have signed.

[combatrhombus]

Has anyone picked up "Saga"? I've heard good things and probably going to pick it up after work tomorrow.

[DestroVega]

Has anyone picked up "Saga"? I've heard good things and probably going to pick it up after work tomorrow.

I did but have yet to read it.

[houdinilogic]

Has anyone picked up "Saga"? I've heard good things and probably going to pick it up after work tomorrow.

went out to pick up a copy today and couldn't find one. might try a couple other places tomorrow if i have time.

[blk00civicsi]

Saga sold like hot cakes. Try and find one now because it's sold through its print run already. It was definitely the beginning of a great story.

[neocisco]

If you're inclined to try out Vertigo books I would definitely recommend Saucer Country. The first issue is out this week and it was certainly interesting. Paul Cornell is the writer on it.

[blindinglights]

I'm looking for suggestions on something to read next. Even though I started reading comics 2 years ago, I still consider myself pretty new to this so I don't know what to go for next. So far I've read:

The Watchmen
Alien vs. Predator Omnibus 1 & 2 (I'm a huge Predator fan)
Batman Year One
The Walking Dead (I think I'm up to 90-something, close to current)
Y The Last Man

I really liked Y The Last Man and The Walking Dead since they aren't superhero stories and they have a more mature theme. Anything else like that out there?

[4thHorseman]

I'm looking for suggestions on something to read next. Even though I started reading comics 2 years ago, I still consider myself pretty new to this so I don't know what to go for next. So far I've read:

The Watchmen
Alien vs. Predator Omnibus 1 & 2 (I'm a huge Predator fan)
Batman Year One
The Walking Dead (I think I'm up to 90-something, close to current)
Y The Last Man

I really liked Y The Last Man and The Walking Dead since they aren't superhero stories and they have a more mature theme. Anything else like that out there?

If you like the more mature, non superhero themed books, pick up Preacher by Garth Ennis and Transmetropolitan by Warren Ellis.

[neocisco]

"Mature" has always been a misnomer when applied to certain material of any medium. Content that is labeled as mature is, ironically, frequently teeming with immaturity. You probably already know this but I'm just putting it out there as general information.

[Broseph]

I do this thing where I read comics for a few months, lose interest and go back six months later completely lost and buy different books than I was buying six months prior. This makes my collection incredibly random. The last phase I was in was hands down the shortest. I had been missing Secret Avengers and Iron Man and I was interested in Future Foundation since I was never able to get into the FF.

I made a special trip to the shop and bought Future Foundation on my lunch break, read it and just ...nothing. I haven't been back to the shop since.

I love Runaways though, anything new with Runaways? Has the team shown up in any other books? There was a Young Avengers/Runaways thing around Secret Invasion ...I think? I'm guessing there are no new developments there.

I saw the posts above mine and I have to say I also love Invincible. Great stuff. I'm way behind on that also. I think I have the first four trades.

[neocisco]

The Runaways just showed up in Avengers Academy 27 last week. They were also in a Young Avengers special one-shot last year.

[blindinglights]

"Mature" has always been a misnomer when applied to certain material of any medium. Content that is labeled as mature is, ironically, frequently teeming with immaturity. You probably already know this but I'm just putting it out there as general information.


I think it comes from it originally being "for mature audiences" and people just end up calling the material mature instead.

I just figured you guys would know what I meant. Don't think that I believe I'm more of an adult for playing Duke Nukem and reading comics where they drop f-bombs. :lol:

[Cap'n_RDM]

Has anyone picked up "Saga"? I've heard good things and probably going to pick it up after work tomorrow.

went out to pick up a copy today and couldn't find one. might try a couple other places tomorrow if i have time.

I tried to grab one Wednesday after work and the two stores closest to me were sold out.

[neocisco]

I think it comes from it originally being "for mature audiences" and people just end up calling the material mature instead.

I just figured you guys would know what I meant. Don't think that I believe I'm more of an adult for playing Duke Nukem and reading comics where they drop f-bombs. :lol:

I figured you did know, it's just a pet peeve of mine when things that are labeled mature are some of the most immature things to be found.

"Wait, so if my book is labeled 'mature readers' I can show a lot of boobs and curse like a 14 year old playing Halo hopped up on Mountain Dew? Yeah!"

[Clak]

My local library just go in a copy of this: http://www.amazon.com/Annotated-Sandman-Vol-Leslie-Klinger/dp/1401233325/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331919246&sr=1-1

Cool seeing the notes and all.

[slowdive21]

I figured you did know, it's just a pet peeve of mine when things that are labeled mature are some of the most immature things to be found.

"Wait, so if my book is labeled 'mature readers' I can show a lot of boobs and curse like a 14 year old playing Halo hopped up on Mountain Dew? Yeah!"

I believe the proper response is "Bite Me Fan Boy". ;)

My local library just go in a copy of this: http://www.amazon.com/Annotated-Sandman-Vol-Leslie-Klinger/dp/1401233325/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1331919246&sr=1-1

Cool seeing the notes and all.

Huh, my library has it too. I haven't gotten around to reading Sandman yet, but this will be the version I do read.

[Rodimus]

That reminds me, I have to check out my library. Haven't been there in a while.

[GhostShark]

Saga is a great read. It hits so many layers that the majority of Science Fiction comics (and novels/short stories) fail to hit in creating likable characters and an easy-functioning universe you can just jump right into.

Fiona Staples art is just fantastic, also.

[combatrhombus]

Picked up Saga today from Comic City they had about 25 copies, I really enjoyed it. Also picked up Manhattan Projects, it was better then expected and really looking forward to the series.

[LXL_Guy]

Well...my comic shop ended up being an X store for the Avengers VS X-Men #1 launch.

[neocisco]

Considering the mess that Bendis has made of the Avengers lately and how well the X-Men have been doing since Regenesis that seems like the way to go.

[whoknows]

Well...my comic shop ended up being an X store for the Avengers VS X-Men #1 launch.

When is that coming out?

I forgot about it.

[neocisco]

The 0 issue is out 3/28 and issue 1 is 4/4 (4/3 if your store is doing the early release).

[Rodimus]

Avengers is pretty bad. Academy is still a good read.

[Javery]

Oh man, I know I'm 10 years late to Invincible but WTF Omni-Man???

[whoknows]

The 0 issue is out 3/28 and issue 1 is 4/4 (4/3 if your store is doing the early release).

I'll probably grab it. I don't read very many Marvel comics, but I do like the X-Men, so I'm intrigued by this.

Has it been said what the premise of it is yet?