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

[neocisco]

Over the last few months I've read Annihilation, Annihilation: Conquest and I just started the War of Kings storyline this week. I've really been enjoying them.

[neocisco]

uncanny xforce wow didnt expect that.

I was surprised by that as well. UXF has been rock solid for it's first arc and has been very underrated. Rick Remender wrote a good story with excellent dialogue and Jerome Opena's art has been a very pleasant surprise for me. I'd never seen his work before this book but I'll definitely be keeping an eye on him in the future.

[ppself]

DAng.

Now i can't wait to get my X-force in the mail.

That's probably the best X-book to me so far. No drama, no vampires, and pure alpha.

[Rodimus]

Maybe I should get back into X-Force. I read the first 2 issue and didn't take to it. I have #3 & #4 sitting around.

[lokizz]

Maybe I should get back into X-Force. I read the first 2 issue and didn't take to it. I have #3 & #4 sitting around.


it picsk up after the first 2 .

[bigdaddybruce44]

Henry Cavill has been cast as Superman in Man of Steel.

[Rodimus]

Was the last guy not no-name enough?

[Clak]

Superman just isn't an interesting enough character for a movie IMO. Maybe if they played it as a straight action movie, but they keep trying to add depth that I think just isn't there. Supes just isn't that deep a character.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Was the last guy not no-name enough?

Indeed. Oddly enough, he was attached to the McG Superman project years ago, before Singer took over.

Superman just isn't an interesting enough character for a movie IMO. Maybe if they played it as a straight action movie, but they keep trying to add depth that I think just isn't there. Supes just isn't that deep a character.

I don't know. I still enjoy the first Superman movie, and it wasn't straight action. I think the biggest problem with Superman Returns is that they tried way too hard to stray from the action. You can have a story, but it's Superman. He has all these powers. Have him use them. But I still think you can have a story. Just don't overdue it and bore us all to death.

[slowdive21]

Is there an Invaders omnibus (old series) or are there only "Invaders Classic" reprints? I do not want to read my original copies.

[lokizz]

Superman just isn't an interesting enough character for a movie IMO. Maybe if they played it as a straight action movie, but they keep trying to add depth that I think just isn't there. Supes just isn't that deep a character.


you need alot of action and the right villian as well as the right people playing the roles. spacey as lex luthor was a joke. id personally like to see zod in a film again only id stretch it out over a few films maybe even have superman beaten and tossed into the phantom zone. and all this is because of lex luthor.

[Rodimus]

Characters like Superman and Captain America are more interesting in a team dynamic. They're timeless but by themselves they're just too shallow.

[neocisco]

Is there an Invaders omnibus (old series) or are there only "Invaders Classic" reprints? I do not want to read my original copies.

I don't know of an omnibus edition exists but some of the issues are available in the Marvel Masterworks format. I'm not sure if they're still in print but you may be able to track them down.

Characters like Superman and Captain America are more interesting in a team dynamic. They're timeless but by themselves they're just too shallow.

Superman was very interesting in his walk the country storyline, at least until Straczynski bailed. Cap can be very good when the proper writer is doing it. The problems aren't with the characters, just in the way they're written.

[GhostShark]

Superman just isn't an interesting enough character for a movie IMO. Maybe if they played it as a straight action movie, but they keep trying to add depth that I think just isn't there. Supes just isn't that deep a character.

Read All-Star Superman and then make that statement :P.

Also, I think a Supes movie could work if it's loosely based off of Earth One, but we know that will never happen. Darkseid could make for an interesting villain in Superman movie.

[ppself]

Any of you guys can recommend a reliable comic online retailer, besides midtown comics?

Someplace closer to GA maybe.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Read All-Star Superman and then make that statement :P.

I would also offer up Superman for All Seasons.

[Rodimus]

Any of you guys can recommend a reliable comic online retailer, besides midtown comics?

I used Comic Fusion for a while then switched to Mail Order Comics to save money. Never had a problem with either of them.

[neocisco]

Any of you guys can recommend a reliable comic online retailer, besides midtown comics?

Someplace closer to GA maybe.

Where are you in GA? I may be able to recommend a good store.

[Clak]

Supes as a comic is one thing, I'm talking as a movie character. Plus he isn't really all that easy to relate to either. I mean in theory anyone could be batman with enough money and training, no one is ever going to be superman.

[Rodimus]

Venom's new host Flash Thompson, looks like my guess was right.

Looks like Marvel want's Dracula as an A-lister now. X-Men reviving him and featuring him in the next big event Fear It's Self. Matt Fraction is writing this one so I'm expecting it to be better than Marvels last few events. Peter David said his X-Factor would not tie in with Fear. Good.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Supes as a comic is one thing, I'm talking as a movie character. Plus he isn't really all that easy to relate to either. I mean in theory anyone could be batman with enough money and training, no one is ever going to be superman.

Have to completely disagree. As Batman once said, you see Superman shooting fire, and it's hard not to think of him as a god. Fortunately, that's never occurred to him. Superman doesn't think of himself differently than any other person, and that's why he can be an interesting character, when done right, which is why I suggested Superman for All Seasons. It's a series that wasn't all about him being Superman. It was about the inner conflicts that we all face as we come of age, whether we're superheroes or just averages joes.

In the end, you can relate to any character when they are done right. I mean, I really cannot relate to Michael Jordan if we're just going to talk about his skills on the basketball court. But there's a story behind it all about the man, and that's where we can all relate. If the Nolan Batman films were all about him in the suit, swinging around, and beating people up, you couldn't relate to that at all. But they are great movies, because we see the conflict between Bruce Wayne and Batman, between living a normal life and doing what he knows only he can do to save Gotham.

[ppself]

I used Comic Fusion for a while then switched to Mail Order Comics to save money. Never had a problem with either of them.

I was thinking about mail order comics as an option. You have a link or any information on going with them?

Simple process?

Where are you in GA? I may be able to recommend a good store.

Cummng area.

There is a store in Buford and Dr. No's. Both are to far for me to make weekly visits.

I go to Dr. No's if i feel like making a road trip with the wife. That place is very nice.

[crazylikeafox11]

Any of you guys can recommend a reliable comic online retailer, besides midtown comics?

Someplace closer to GA maybe.

It's based out of CA (so not really close to GA), but I like Boom Panda (http://www.boompanda.com/).

[Cap'n_RDM]

Does anybody know the best way to gradually unload a comic collection?

(Aside from e-bay of course)

I've been collecting for over 15 years and have just reached a point in life that while I still enjoy them I feel too cluttered having 30 long boxes in the house.

[Rodimus]

I was thinking about mail order comics as an option. You have a link or any information on going with them?

Simple process?

The problem with Mail Order Comics is you have to place an order 3 months in advance. It sucks when I want to drop or pick up new books on the fly. For instance last month I decided to drop Batman & Robin but I had already placed an order for another 2 months which meant 2 more issues of Batman & Robin which I don't want. Alternatively I wanted to add Avengers Academy after reading the hype so I was missing the first few issues. The later isn't so bad since I just go to my local comic book store and pick up the back issues. Which brings up another negative, not supporting your local comic book store. Mail Order is kinda like "The Man" so to compensate I go to my local store and pick a few impulse buys.

The plus side is the discount, you save at least a dollar or more on the cover price. Typically a $3.99 comic will only cost you $2.47. I have 25 comics on my pull list so I save a good amount of money. They also have monthly deals were they'll pick 3 or 4 comics and put them on sale for $.99. They're usually issue #1 to help promote the book. Their TPB prices are good too.

The site is pretty easy to use, it's just getting started up that sucks since you're paying for comics you wont see for another few months. If you know what you want and don't add and drop comics all the time then it's great.

Does anybody know the best way to gradually unload a comic collection?

(Aside from e-bay of course)

I've been collecting for over 15 years and have just reached a point in life that while I still enjoy them I feel too cluttered having 30 long boxes in the house.

I want to unload a few comics too. Maybe bring them to your local comic book store and see what they'll give you for them?

[slowdive21]

Does anybody know the best way to gradually unload a comic collection?

(Aside from e-bay of course)

I've been collecting for over 15 years and have just reached a point in life that while I still enjoy them I feel too cluttered having 30 long boxes in the house.

Craigslist or me (if you are near Chicago). A comic store will not give you much.

Realistically CL would be the best option especially if there will be a convention in your area. Some dealers buy stock when they arrive at a convention instead of hauling it to the convention. You probably won't get much for them since they would be buying in bulk.

[neocisco]

Cummng area.

There is a store in Buford and Dr. No's. Both are to far for me to make weekly visits.

I go to Dr. No's if i feel like making a road trip with the wife. That place is very nice.

Dr. No's is my local store and was going to be my recommendation. You're right, though, Cumming is a long haul from there. Unfortunately I don't know of any shops in your area. If I hear of any I'll post it here.

[slowdive21]

So, I read Wizard and Toyfare have ceased publication...

[neocisco]

Yup, the company is out of business.

[Clak]

I subscribed to Wizard for yeeears, since like the mid 90s, I stopped a few years back because they've basically become irrelevant.

[GhostShark]

Everyone should be reading Spider-Girl. That is all.

[Rodimus]

Mother fuck. My wife just bought me a year subscription of Wizard as an X-Mas present. What a pain.

[bobo2k4]

Damn, no kidding about Wizard?
That was one of the favorites growing up and I just got a subscription last year with my wizard world tickets.
The few recent issues have sucked though, they were more about movies then about comics. Looks like I'll have to use the web more to see the latest comic trends.

[slowdive21]

Yup, the company is out of business.

Yes and no, the same people still do conventions.


Mother fuck. My wife just bought me a year subscription of Wizard as an X-Mas present. What a pain.

Dispute the charge if you can. Wizard is a bitch to get money back from.

I used to buy in bulk form them until they started leaving stuff out of my shipments. I still have cases of toyfare figures and wizard 1/2s.

[Clak]

I would be sad to see it go, but I gave up years ago on Wizard. Just sad to see a piece of my childhood gone.

[zombieman]

Man, I use to work for them as an intern back in 1999.

[Rodimus]

i dropped Wizard about a year or 2 ago when they changed to a list type format. It was really strange and I didn't care much for it. Still I'd love it if I got it as a gift.

[ppself]

Mother fuck. My wife just bought me a year subscription of Wizard as an X-Mas present. What a pain.

Dang man that sucks. You would think they say something when she paid for it.

Bought "the" ff issue. Got the one that was sealed In a spoiler free plastic with a 3 on it.

Decided I won't open it.

[Rodimus]

Dang man that sucks. You would think they say something when she paid for it.

Bought "the" ff issue. Got the one that was sealed In a spoiler free plastic with a 3 on it.

Decided I won't open it.

They never even contacted us at least letting us know they stop publication. I never even got a single issue.

The FF comic reminds of the Death of Superman I still have in the plastic wrap. Is that even worth anything?

[lokizz]

They never even contacted us at least letting us know they stop publication. I never even got a single issue.

The FF comic reminds of the Death of Superman I still have in the plastic wrap. Is that even worth anything?


last i heard the death of superman wasnt worth much if anything because they printed so many of them. i remember them selling those on qvc. do you all remember when marvel was pimping that iron man cartoon and they gave away animation cells in the comics? are those cells worth anything? are animation cells in general worth much ?

i always felt wizzard would do better as a website especially if they kept their comic price guide section updated regularly. i liked those cards they used to give away too. wonder if theyll be worth more now?

[slowdive21]

The FF comic reminds of the Death of Superman I still have in the plastic wrap. Is that even worth anything?

They still sell pretty regularly for $15-$20 on ebay.

[Clak]

I knew Wizard as going down the tubes when they changed the physical format of the magazine to that Rolling Stone style. I don't know if ti was cheaper or what really, but that was the beginning of the end to me.

[sotc1988]

I saw a copy of Wizard on the shelf and two things surprised me. How short is was (85 pages I think) and how expensive one single issue at cover price was. Magazine companies are crazy if they think people are going to spend that.
The idea of buying comic books for their value some day down the road never appealed to me. I remember when Spidey changed his outfit during Civil War people bought about thirty copies of the comic thinking that someday they could retire on this "investment." Just ask the people who planned on doing that with Spawn #1 how that turned out.

[lokizz]

its like when egm changed. back in the day egm magazine was massive especially the xmas issue then over the years they got smaller and smaller. i wonder if wizzard couldnt go digital too. maybe a buck or 2 for a digital download.

[slowdive21]

its like when egm changed. back in the day egm magazine was massive especially the xmas issue then over the years they got smaller and smaller. i wonder if wizzard couldnt go digital too. maybe a buck or 2 for a digital download.

I believe they are planning a digital relaunch under a similar name. They also said they were going to relaunch their messenger boards, but that has not happened.

[neocisco]

If they were going to switch to a digital format they should have done it while the magazine was still being published. It would have smoothed the transition considerably as they could have promoted it for a while. Seeing as how they fired the entire staffs of both Wizard and Toyfare I don't see a digital relaunch happening, much less a successful one.

[ppself]

They never even contacted us at least letting us know they stop publication. I never even got a single issue.

The FF comic reminds of the Death of Superman I still have in the plastic wrap. Is that even worth anything?

I doubt it's worth anything. I just wanted to buy a piece of history, and not open it.

It's not often you buy a comic with a death of someone, and it's in cased in plastic you can't open and peak.

[slowdive21]

If they were going to switch to a digital format they should have done it while the magazine was still being published. It would have smoothed the transition considerably as they could have promoted it for a while. Seeing as how they fired the entire staffs of both Wizard and Toyfare I don't see a digital relaunch happening, much less a successful one.

I agree, I am just going by what Shamus said (which was a quote from January) about continuing the mag online.



Anyone else like the Captain America Trailer? This is the first Marvel movie that might be good...But I haven't seen Red Skull yet.

[lokizz]

I agree, I am just going by what Shamus said (which was a quote from January) about continuing the mag online.



Anyone else like the Captain America Trailer? This is the first Marvel movie that might be good...But I haven't seen Red Skull yet.


havent seen that one yet but i did see the thor trailer during the superbowl ....still not impressed. i dont get how they can really pull that off.

[Owen]

I agree, I am just going by what Shamus said (which was a quote from January) about continuing the mag online.



Anyone else like the Captain America Trailer? This is the first Marvel movie that might be good...But I haven't seen Red Skull yet.

If you blinked during the trailer your missed the half second glimpse of the Red Skull.

[Rodimus]

Anyone else like the Captain America Trailer? This is the first Marvel movie that might be good...But I haven't seen Red Skull yet.

I think I saw a split second of him during the Super Bowl commercial. COuldn't really make out the details. I think it looked interesting, much better then Thor at least.

[ppself]

If you blinked during the trailer your missed the half second glimpse of the Red Skull.

I freeze framed that part. Red Skull Freaking looked awesome imo.

The movie as a whole got my hopes up now, compared to me not liking it before.

Thor can suck it though. One eye Odin will just make me laugh the whole time.

[lokizz]

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1810026349/video/24097036

red skull does look good.

[neocisco]

Anyone else like the Captain America Trailer? This is the first Marvel movie that might be good...But I haven't seen Red Skull yet.

Then you haven't seen Iron Man. :)

Thor can suck it though. One eye Odin will just make me laugh the whole time.

Odin has been portrayed as one-eyed before in the comics.

[Rodimus]

Thanks for the link. Red Skull does look good.

As for Marvel movies the first two Spidey movies were good. I also liked Hulk (Ed Norton) and Iron Man was the best of all. The less I see of Thor the better. I just have a bad feeling about that one.

[neocisco]

I was assuming slowdive was referring to movies produced directly by Marvel. I agree on the first 2 Spider-Man movies along with X-Men being decent and X-Men 2 was good as well.

[lokizz]

Thanks for the link. Red Skull does look good.

As for Marvel movies the first two Spidey movies were good. I also liked Hulk (Ed Norton) and Iron Man was the best of all. The less I see of Thor the better. I just have a bad feeling about that one.


no problem the thing with marvel movies is the first one tends to be good and then for some reason they lose it with each one after.

the hulk remake was awesome hulkwise i like norton as an actor but he wasnt right for banner.

ironman 1 was the best marvel movie ever ( next to blade 1 and 2) i still dont get wtf happend with iron man 2 the action was cool to watch but the rest of the film was dull.

xmen 2 was one of the few instance where a marvel movie got better but with the next installment but weirdly enough they always fall apart with the 3rd film ( spiderman 3 , blade 3, xmen 3).

and then you have all the other marvel films that were horrible.


id also add howard the duck to my favorite marvel films i know its a bad movie but i saw it as a kid and itll always be one of those films i see with rose colored glasses lol.

[GhostShark]

I thoroughly enjoy both trailers. Captain America, more so. I don't get the hate on Thor. The Asgardian realm looks damn impressive.

[neocisco]

I've only seen part of the first Thor trailer but having an Asian guy and a black guy as Norse gods is just a little but "huh?".

[Owen]

Thor can suck it though. One eye Odin will just make me laugh the whole time.

This is the only true Odin.

http://www.dreadcentral.com/img/news/dec10/thor2.jpg

[Rodimus]

I thoroughly enjoy both trailers. Captain America, more so. I don't get the hate on Thor. The Asgardian realm looks damn impressive.

I hope you're right and I'm wrong. I want this movie to kick ass more than anyone but it just reeks of cheez.

id also add howard the duck to my favorite marvel films i know its a bad movie but i saw it as a kid and itll always be one of those films i see with rose colored glasses lol.
DUCK BOOB!!! I went back and watched this movie and it wasn't as fun as I remember, in fact it was a little disturbing. Funny enough it was produced by George Lucas which I didn't know until recently.

[Clak]

I don't get the character lineup for X-Men First class, seems like Beast is the only original character they're using. I don't see anyone cast as Jean or Scott, but Havok is there, wtf.

[Clak]

I've only seen part of the first Thor trailer but having an Asian guy and a black guy as Norse gods is just a little but "huh?".
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=60945

I don't know who the black guy would be, maybe some character they created for the movie.

[lokizz]

I hope you're right and I'm wrong. I want this movie to kick ass more than anyone but it just reeks of cheez.


DUCK BOOB!!! I went back and watched this movie and it wasn't as fun as I remember, in fact it was a little disturbing. Funny enough it was produced by George Lucas which I didn't know until recently.


yeah i didnt want to go into how fucked up the film is when you see it grown up duck boob, attempted rape, beastiality its all pretty messed up but those were the times. youd never get away with alot of that stuff nowdays.

[Clak]

Makes you realize that star wars could have been a lot stranger....

[neocisco]

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=60945

I don't know who the black guy would be, maybe some character they created for the movie.

He's Heimdall, essentially the gatekeeper of Asgard.

[slowdive21]

I should clarify, I do like Iron Man (it was a pleasant surprise when I saw it). I also liked (Ed Norton) Hulk. I remember feeling let down buy the 1st spider-man, but I did like the second one more.

I know a lot of people didn't like Xmen the last stand, but I really liked when Wolverine was trying to reach Jean as well as the way they director showed the scope of Magneto's power.

Thanks to the people that pointed out red skull in the trailer...I missed him the first time!

[Javery]

So has anyone here read Tiny Titans? I'm looking for some comics for my 6 year old. She just read Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade (http://www.amazon.com/Supergirl-Cosmic-Adventures-8th-Grade/dp/1401225063) and really liked it. She read the whole thing twice on the day we bought it (Saturday) and she probably read it again today. I'm looking for some more age appropriate comics (that don't suck - no Dora, etc.). Anyone getting their kids into this stuff?

[Cap'n_RDM]

I know a lot of people didn't like Xmen the last stand, but I really liked when Wolverine was trying to reach Jean as well as the way they director showed the scope of Magneto's power.

X-men: The Last Stand while overall not great had some cool moments like those you mentioned plus Kitty vs. Juggernaut (ignoring the cheesy one-liner by Jugg of course).

[neocisco]

So has anyone here read Tiny Titans? I'm looking for some comics for my 6 year old. She just read Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade (http://www.amazon.com/Supergirl-Cosmic-Adventures-8th-Grade/dp/1401225063) and really liked it. She read the whole thing twice on the day we bought it (Saturday) and she probably read it again today. I'm looking for some more age appropriate comics (that don't suck - no Dora, etc.). Anyone getting their kids into this stuff?

TT is very popular and has been good quality-wise for it's target audience. IMO you'll be safe with that title.

[GhostShark]

I don't get the character lineup for X-Men First class, seems like Beast is the only original character they're using. I don't see anyone cast as Jean or Scott, but Havok is there, wtf.

That's because it's taking place in the 1960s IIRC.

[slowdive21]

I don't get the character lineup for X-Men First class, seems like Beast is the only original character they're using. I don't see anyone cast as Jean or Scott, but Havok is there, wtf.

The first class should be Jean Grey, Beast, Angel, Cyclops, and Iceman if the movie was about the 'first class'.

The must be using a "new" storyline that rewrites history like the ultimates crap.

[Rodimus]

That's because it's taking place in the 1960s IIRC.

Well, the orginal X-Men were introduced in the 60's so it doesn't have much to do with comic continuity. Plus it's got the Hellfire club along with Sebastian Shaw who weren't around until the 80's. It's just a loosely based prequel to the movie adaptions and not much more.

I will say Kevin Bacon as Shaw is interesting.

[Clak]

That's because it's taking place in the 1960s IIRC.
And they were there in the 60s, the reason they aren't in this movie is because it then wouldn't make sense in the other 3 X-Men movies, Jean and Scott would be in their 50s. Beast makes sense because he was older in Last Stand anyway. What doesn't make sense is why Havok is in this, that would make him probably 20 years older than Cyclops.

This is one reason why comic movies are tough, people can accept that comic characters don't age in the comics, doesn't work in movies.

[Rei no Otaku]

So has anyone here read Tiny Titans? I'm looking for some comics for my 6 year old. She just read Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade (http://www.amazon.com/Supergirl-Cosmic-Adventures-8th-Grade/dp/1401225063) and really liked it. She read the whole thing twice on the day we bought it (Saturday) and she probably read it again today. I'm looking for some more age appropriate comics (that don't suck - no Dora, etc.). Anyone getting their kids into this stuff?
My kids loved the Power Pack comics.

http://www.amazon.com/Power-Pack-Fred-Van-Lente/dp/0785130071/ref=pd_sim_b_1

[ppself]

I guess spider-man is the new addition to FF.

[blk00civicsi]

Are you basing this on a recent solicitation pp? Kinda rude if it is.

Aside from that, TWD 81 left a lot to be desired.

I knew the way they parked the truck against the fence it wouldn't hold.

[ppself]

Are you basing this on a recent solicitation pp? Kinda rude if it is.

Aside from that, TWD 81 left a lot to be desired.

I knew the way they parked the truck against the fence it wouldn't hold.

Yea they have advertising the new team costumes and lineup all week.

Kinda lame since "the" ff issue justcame out and they are already releasing spoiler covers.

New costumes look nice though. I might actually start reading ff cuase of them.

[whoknows]

So apparently there's a Deus Ex comic now.

Anyone read the first one?

[RedvsBlue]

Read the latest issue of Uncanny X-Force, some parts were slow but the ending was badass.

[neocisco]

Yea they have advertising the new team costumes and lineup all week.

Kinda lame since "the" ff issue justcame out and they are already releasing spoiler covers.

New costumes look nice though. I might actually start reading ff cuase of them.

I'd be willing to bet that this was a big influence on the costume design.

http://gamestyle.com/media/images/games/coverart/sidebar/gc-pn03-110110-01.jpg

[Clak]

Man those costumes look horrible. That may go down as one of marvel's dumber marketing gimmicks.

[GhostShark]

I'm pretty sure my favorite current books ATM are Batgirl and Spider-Girl. The creative teams on both books are doing an amazing job.

I'm also really digging those costumes for new FF.

[lokizz]

Man those costumes look horrible. That may go down as one of marvel's dumber marketing gimmicks.


not as bad as thunderstrikes new look lol btw anyone know how the original one died?

[KillerRamen]

So has anyone here read Tiny Titans? I'm looking for some comics for my 6 year old. She just read Supergirl: Cosmic Adventures in the 8th Grade (http://www.amazon.com/Supergirl-Cosmic-Adventures-8th-Grade/dp/1401225063) and really liked it. She read the whole thing twice on the day we bought it (Saturday) and she probably read it again today. I'm looking for some more age appropriate comics (that don't suck - no Dora, etc.). Anyone getting their kids into this stuff?

I'm a huge fan of the Teen Titans, so I've picked up a couple of issues here and there. I found it to be really funny and I think it would perfectly suitable for little ones. Just keep in mind that Tiny Titans is more of a collection of short stories and it doesn't really have an ongoing storyline.

Also, Lunch Lady Darkseid is awesome.

[Rodimus]

Finally read FF #587. Probably one of the best single issues I've read in a while.

Mega Man is getting a new comic in May. Always been a fan of the Blue Bomber so I'm sold on the first issue.

[RedvsBlue]

Man those costumes look horrible. That may go down as one of marvel's dumber marketing gimmicks.

The Thing in particularly looks the most silly.

[Javery]

I'm a huge fan of the Teen Titans, so I've picked up a couple of issues here and there. I found it to be really funny and I think it would perfectly suitable for little ones. Just keep in mind that Tiny Titans is more of a collection of short stories and it doesn't really have an ongoing storyline.

Also, Lunch Lady Darkseid is awesome.

Thanks - that's actually perfect. It doesn't have to have an ongoing story line but it will be good to familiarize the kids with the characters. I'm probably going to pick up a collection or two and see how they like them.

[tangytangerine]

I've been trying to keep up with the Amazing Spider-Man series, since it's the only one I'm following regularly. So far this Big Time storyline is reinventing some villains I've actually been wanting to see(Hobgoblin, the Spider Slayers). It introduced one of the weirdest looking Spidey costumes I've seen(the stealth suit). I was reading somewhere that they might be bringing back Ben Reilly into the rebooted universe. Since that "Clone Saga" story they did last year got good reviews & sales.

I haven't found 654 yet, but I know it's teasing a new Venom. But are the spoilers I've found right? That it's Flash Thompson? If so, seems like a weird choice. Since the concept art in 652 looks like it could be the Punisher.

As for FF, is it just me or is Marvel trying fit Spidey into every team possible? He's on two different Avengers teams and now on FF. Seems like they're trying to do what they did with Wolverine a couple years ago.

[GhostShark]

Yes, Tangy, the new Venom is Flash Thompson and he is basically a superpowered merc for the US Goverment . As for ASM, it has been pretty good. I miss Humberto Ramos' art, though.

I wasn't the biggest fan of the new, redesigned Spider-Slayers, but the arc was an entertaining read. They should drop Spidey from both Avengers books and keep him with the FF (Future Foundation?) because it makes the most sense. He has always been really good friends with FF and his knowledge, some would argue, rivals Reed's.

[RedvsBlue]

Wow, really? What a lame choice for the new Venom. Venom[s been a downer ever since Eddie got god and sold the suit.

[Rodimus]

Gargan's Venom was good while Ellis was writing the T-Bolts, but since then he's just been some blundering villain. I don't really consider him as big a threat as I used to as a kid.

[lokizz]

im all for spidey being on the ff. any chance to see him actually use his science smarts is good imo which is why ive liked bigtime so much. its always annoyed me how his intellegence has always been downplayed except for a situation here and there. itll be interesting to see what he can come up with working with reed, susan and the rest of the brain trust they have under their roof.

[neocisco]

PP on FF is just second fiddle to Reed when it comes to science. His scientific knowledge is being used to it's utmost in his own book right now. As far as Spidey being on yet another team it's just gotten ridiculous. He'll probably stay on both Avengers teams as long as Bendis is writing them. He's gotten almost as ludicrous as Wolverine as far as popping up in 16 different books goes.

[Clak]

The Thing in particularly looks the most silly.
Seriously, dude looks like he's wearing XXXXXXL fruit of the looms.

[Owen]

Can somone post a link to this new FF line-up picture.

[lokizz]

Can somone post a link to this new FF line-up picture.


http://shelf-life.ew.com/2011/02/10/spider-man-fantastic-four-future-foundation/

[Rodimus]

If Hickman is writing FF then I have faith. He's done a "Fantastic" job so far.

My hypothesis: Johnny will be dead/gone until this new FF reaches the #600 mark despite the reset numbering. It leads me to bealive they're building up to the 600 number which Marvel loves nowadays.

[Dante Devil]

Can somone post a link to this new FF line-up picture.

This site has more images.

http://superpunch.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2011-02-10T05:27:00-08:00&max-results=12

[ppself]

Man wtf at New Avengers #9. What the crap was i reading? It was like 4 stories about nothing. Wish i would have saved my money on that one.

And can someone tell me what's been happening with the ultimate's? I got Ultimate vs. New Ultimate's and they started the issue with the triskolion in the desert and iron man all jacked up. I have no idea what happened before cept vampires were involved, which was my que to stop reading.

[GhostShark]

New Avengers is in need desperate need of an identity that makes it different from other Avengers books. It feels like a diet version of Secret Avengers or Secret Warriors. We don't need another Nick Fury story. New Avengers was solid in it's first arc with Hellstorm, Voodoo and Strange and then it had some decent one-short stories, but now this is just kinda meh.

[Clak]

Joanne Siegel died, I actually didn't know Siegel based Lois Lane on her.

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-woman-behind-superman-inspiration-for-lois-lane-dies--2372

[lokizz]

man im surprised so many people have issues with new avengers. i like the fact you see more of them being normal people dealing with normal stuff its secret avengers im having issues with. i also hate how long theyre taking with that whole scarlett witch story over in young avengers.

[Sir_Fragalot]

Has anyone here read the first or second issues of the Mass Effect comics? I am a huge Mass Effect fan but I don't know if these would be worth hunting down.

[GhostShark]

IMO, Mass Effect Redemption (the first series with Liara and the Shadow Broker) was pretty book artistically. The story is what you'd expect from anything Mass Effect, but the art brought it down immensely.

The new series, Evolution, is pretty solid so far. Nothing amazing about it, but it's leaps and bounds better than Redemption. My two cents is that if you're a huge Mass Effect fan, as I am, then get the books.

[Rodimus]

What's Evolution about?

I haven't read the recent New Avengers issue but I'm liking it much more than the first arc so far. The issue were Luke and Jess are on a date was a little wordy but I still liked it.

[GhostShark]

What's Evolution about?

I haven't read the recent New Avengers issue but I'm liking it much more than the first arc so far. The issue were Luke and Jess are on a date was a little wordy but I still liked it.

Evolution focuses mostly around The Illusive Man and his origins.

[ppself]

New Avengers is in need desperate need of an identity that makes it different from other Avengers books. It feels like a diet version of Secret Avengers or Secret Warriors. We don't need another Nick Fury story. New Avengers was solid in it's first arc with Hellstorm, Voodoo and Strange and then it had some decent one-short stories, but now this is just kinda meh.

I really enjoyed the Voodoo story line myself. I totally agree that we don't need another Fury story. Getting repetitive now.

Maybe they can somehow get more Dr. Strange involved, i really enjoy him.

Avengers storyline has me interested too with the gauntlet stones. That book has kept me interested since the restart.

[sotc1988]

I've always had a love/hate relationship with Bendis' books. I really like Ultimate Spider-man and things like Powers or Scarlet but I haven't really liked his avengers team books for awhile. They almost always have excellent artwork but sometimes his writing style can be really annoying to me.

Oh, and whoever mentioned X-Factor a few pages back, THANKS. That book really rocks. I had heard that Remender can vary in his comics' quality but this book has been great. The art especially is amazing and different from anything else on the shelf. I picked up the first five issues and totally enjoyed them.

[neocisco]

Oh, and whoever mentioned X-Factor a few pages back, THANKS. That book really rocks. I had heard that Remender can vary in his comics' quality but this book has been great. The art especially is amazing and different from anything else on the shelf. I picked up the first five issues and totally enjoyed them.

You're welcome. :) BTW, it's X-Force but I'm sure you know that.

Also, issue 6 just came out this week.

[sotc1988]

D'oh!

[BlueScrote]

So I just finished ASM 654.1. I really enjoyed it, looking forward to the Venom ongoing. Except it looks like they are going to kill off anti-venom, which is kind of a downer.

[lokizz]

wouldnt flash find out that peter is spiderman by wearing the venom suit?

[BlueScrote]

I think since he hasn't bonded with the symbiote yet he hasn't gotten the symbiotes memories.

[Rodimus]

They said that the government is regulating how many times each agent can wear the suit so they don't fully bond with it. I think it was 10 times then the suit goes to a new host. I'm not sure if this is explained in the comics yet but I read it in an interview a while back.

[BlueScrote]

I think it's 20 times. Although if flash as venom proves popular I'm sure they'll come up with a plot device around that.

[lokizz]

I think it's 20 times. Although if flash as venom proves popular I'm sure they'll come up with a plot device around that.


i think in the end hell keep the suit permenently.

[Rodimus]

I don't think Venom will fully regain his popularity until Eddie gets it back.

[dkreegz515]

anyone going to C2E2?

[slowdive21]

anyone going to C2E2?

I am, but I only go one day and I am usually buying long boxes of comics. I don't go to panels or meet guests or any of that stuff.

Here is the "Chicago thread (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4911&page=42)". There are usually people that go multiple days.

[neocisco]

You're welcome. :) BTW, it's X-Force but I'm sure you know that.

Also, issue 6 just came out this week.

sotc1988, I got the numbering wrong. It was 5 that came out last week so you're caught up.

[Rodimus]

Got home last night and just wanted to relax and read comics. I have been dreading Ultimate Avengers 3, and for good reason. What a bunch of crap. Ultimate Avengers 1 & 2 were okay but this is really bad. Why does Marvel think Vampires are the new Zombies?

I've been pretty hard on the main Thor story arc since Fraction took over, but I sat down and read a few issues last night and started getting into it. Ferry's art makes the Asgardians look almost celestial as opposed to there gritty Nordic roots. I kinda like it, makes them look more god-like.

Still have Uncanny X-Force #3 & 4. Probably get to them tonight.

[BlueScrote]

FF #588 was really well done. And i'm not even a FF fan.

[neocisco]

I found it annoying to have 2 silent funeral issues, both from Marvel, in the same week. It just reeked of cliche and laziness.

[lokizz]

I found it annoying to have 2 silent funeral issues, both from Marvel, in the same week. It just reeked of cliche and laziness.


i have to agree one was enough 2 was overkill. the ff one i liked especially the bit towards the end with spiderman and franklin.

[GhostShark]

I absolutely loved Fantastic Four #588. I don't see why people hate on it. It's a great idea and Hickman and Dragotta nailed it perfectly IMO.

[GhostShark]

So, I never paid attention to the cosmic stuff going on in the Marvel Universe, but I bought the Variant Cover of Annihilators #1 just because it's Mike Mignola. It was a pretty good read, but holy hell that cover is amazing. Also, Rocket Raccoon is awesome!

[ppself]

Does anybody know the origin of that Hulk "clone" in Avengers 3?

I just saw a panel of Hulk asking to be in the avengers team instead of the black ops avengers. And Captain America referred to him as Bruce. Why woujld they name the clone Bruce and hide him from the public, if he's just a clone and junk?

I haven't been reading the whole vampire storyline within Ultimate Avengers, so i don't know anything that manifested recently.

[Rodimus]

You mean Ultimate Avengers. There's very little origin for nerd Hulk. He's a clone created by Tony's brother. He's smart like Banner but doesn't have the rage factor, which makes him weaker. IMO an uninteresting character who doesn't develop much. He's pretty much a pussy Hulk. I guess they only call him Bruce since he's his clone, nothing more to it than that.

[ppself]

You mean Ultimate Avengers. There's very little origin for nerd Hulk. He's a clone created by Tony's brother. He's smart like Banner but doesn't have the rage factor, which makes him weaker. IMO an uninteresting character who doesn't develop much. He's pretty much a pussy Hulk. I guess they only call him Bruce since he's his clone, nothing more to it than that.

So i guess there wasn't much fleshed out with his origin after the Red Skull storyline then. :P

Really dumb character imo. They should have just brought the real hulk back. Which i never understood why they didn't because Banner had his Hulk persona under control for HvsW and that Ultimates alien storyline.

[Rodimus]

I would just stop reading Ultimate Avengers. It doesn't get any better. I love Steve Dillon but his art wasn't clicking with me on this. I think it's the way he does lips, they're too pretty.

[ppself]

I would just stop reading Ultimate Avengers. It doesn't get any better. I love Steve Dillon but his art wasn't clicking with me on this. I think it's the way he does lips, they're too pretty.

Oh, i didn't even start reading them soon as i saw Dillon's name on it. I hate his art too. Just to clean of a style that doesn't fit into comics.

Hoping that Ulimates vs. Ultimate Avengers storyline gets better. The first issue was kinda dead, but i wasn't expecting to much to happen within that issue anyways.

[Rodimus]

I don't hate his art, I just didn't think it was a good fit for this.

Read the first few issue of Morning Glories. Good read. I brought the TPB into work and my co-workers made fun of me. From the cover they thought it looked like Twilight teeny hipster bullshit. Then I opened it and showed them a few panels... nuff said.

[GhostShark]

Yeah, Morning Glories is really good. I can't wait until Nick Spencer becomes the new writer of Secret Avengers.

[Rodimus]

That's welcomed news. Secret Avengers has just been okay so far. Still kinda pissed Nova was only in it for a few issues.

[sotc1988]

Better revive this thread from the dead.
I really enjoyed Venom this week. I always love it when an author can make a low level character (like Jack O' Lantern) and turn them into something cool. Reminds me of what Warren Ellis did with his Thunderbolts run and making people start to care about the Green Goblin again after he'd been dormant for a few years.
Also really liked Batman Inc but it's hard to get a bead on where the story is going until a couple more issues come out.

[GhostShark]

I didn't really like the Venom reboot. However, I can see why people would like it. I was never a big fan of the character to begin with.

Next week, the prologue to Fear Itself stats. I'm pretty hyped.

[Rodimus]

I've been a big Venom fan since I was a kid. The reboot is just "okay." I'll continue to read it, but it's missing something. I feel like all these hosts are placeholders until Eddie gets the suit back. Spider-Man has been in need of a good Venom arc for some time now. New Ways to Die was great, but it was more of a Norman/Dark Reign story. Carnage on the other hand just got interesting. Major Spoiler--->Cletus Kassidy is back!? Guess getting ripped in half in space just isn't enough to kill people in comic books nowadays.

Spidey #655 was really good. I totally forgot Spider-Man actually killed someone. I never thought it was considered cannon but this issue put all that to rest. Astonishing Wolvie/Spidey suddenly makes more sense. Anyways a great single issue. I analyzed that splash page for a good 5-10 minutes, trying to recognize all the characters.

http://www.comicbooked.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ASM-655-Scan-480x369.jpg

[slowdive21]

What comics would you recommend to someone (me) who stopped reading before the Ultimate Universe was created?

Probably on of the most recent things I have read is Sam and Twitch until Bendis stopped writing them. Batman Hush is the most recent DC arc I have read.

Any series to skip or series that are definite reads?

[Rodimus]

What/who do you like?

[slowdive21]

What/who do you like?

I am pretty much into any type of comic.

I will eventually read The Walking Dead. I would also like to read all the Green Lantern stuff like Rebirth and the Sinestro Corps.

I used to collect pretty much everything, so I don't really know where to start with modern age books. It seems like a lot of the stuff is story arcs now, so I wasn't sure if I should skip something like "Civil War" or "52". Are there any "must reads" or things to avoid?

[Rodimus]

There's been a ton of great stuff from the last few years. I'm not much of a DC guy but several posters in the thread are, they could help you in that area.

Walking Dead lives up to the hype. Try tracking down the the Walking Dead compendium vol.1 which has the first 48 issues. Amazon has it for $35 which is a steal. That should keep you busy for a while.

Fables, Locke & Key, Y the Last Man, Chew, Preacher & Morning Glories are several of my favorite non-super hero comics. Defiantly check into Y the Last Man if anything.

As for Marvel super hero stuff Civil War is a nice starting point if you want to start getting caught up. I personally liked Civil War, but opinions are mixed. Annihilation is amazing if you like Marvel's cosmic stuff. Other recommendations Planet Hulk, Marvel 1602, Old Man Logan, World War Hulk, Immortal Iron Fist, Astonishing X-Men, Messiah Complex. The Ultimate Universe also has several great reads. Ultimates 1&2, the first 4 or 5 arcs of Ultimate FF and pretty much all of Ultimate Spidey has been good.

Let us know if you have any questions, we'll try to get you back reading.

[GhostShark]

If you're going to start in the Marvel Universe I suggest getting "Avengers Disassembled", "House of M" and the first volume of New Avengers first. The progressively go through the time line (Civil War, Planet Hulk, World War Hulk, Secret Invasion).

Other good stuff includes Matt Fraction's Invincible Iron Man, Ed Brubaker's Captain America, the aforementioned (by Rodimus) Old Man Logan and Immortal Iron First.

[Rodimus]

Try going to your local library, it's free!!! Mine helped me catch up on my comic book reading. And after reading everything I wanted I expanded into new material. It's how I came across Fables and 100 Bullets.

[ppself]

Try going to your local library, it's free!!! Mine helped me catch up on my comic book reading. And after reading everything I wanted I expanded into new material. It's how I came across Fables and 100 Bullets.

I did the same thing at Barnes and Nobles.

I would just go over there one Saturday with my earphones and grab some tradebacks and start reading.

[slowdive21]

Try going to your local library, it's free!!! Mine helped me catch up on my comic book reading. And after reading everything I wanted I expanded into new material. It's how I came across Fables and 100 Bullets.

Yeah, that's what I do. I usually buy the comics if I think I will like the storyline. I own "Y the last man", but haven't read them yet. I am familiar with everything you mentioned except "Morning Glories". I will have to look for it at C2E2 this weekend.

[GhostShark]

Morning Glories is fairly new and totally awesome. There is only one Trade Paperback out of the first six issues and that itself is only ten bucks. I'm pretty sure they will release a "Chew: Omnivore Edition" type book for Morning Glories down the line.

[KaneRobot]

Carnage on the other hand just got interesting. Major Spoiler--->Cletus Kassidy is back!? Guess getting ripped in half in space just isn't enough to kill people in comic books nowadays.

The original 3-issue Carnage story is really the thing that got me into comics in the first place, so I'm enjoying this current series.

[lokizz]

its the amazing spiderronin lol. i like where theyre taking spiderman definelty pushing him to use his smarts more now if only hed learn some martial arts. never figured his spider sense was so important like the key to doing what he does.

[GhostShark]

Fear Itself: Book of the Skull was bloody amazing. I want more of the series now.

[Rodimus]

I'm glad to see big event being written by some else than Bendis. Can't wait to read it.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Kevin Costner pegged to play Pa Kent in the Superman reboot.

[neocisco]

First new Wonder Woman picture. Oh yeah.

http://preview3.accesshollywood.com/image/142107/height=0/width=339/adrianne-palicki-starring-as-the-title-character-in-nbcs-pilot-wonder-woman-from-executive-producer-.jpg

[LXL_Guy]

I like the direction they're going with Ultimate Spidey thus far.

Otherwise I love Walking Dead with each installment for I know shit is gonna hit the fan eventually. Then again I enjoy anything written by Kirkman.

Pretty much dropped all Marvel titles and am now just strictly reading DC stuff in anticipation in seeing how Brightest Day ends along with Lantern War.

[CaptainJoel]

I usually talk about comics on a lot of other sites, but they're being slow today. Is anyone else pissed that Millar's totally retconned the Ultimate Iron Man minis out of Ultimate history? There has been little pokes at it here and there since he began writing the new Ultimate books (the addition of Gregory Stark and such) but it was kind of outright retconned this week (in Ultimate Avengers vs. New Ultimates issue 2).

[GhostShark]

I haven't touched an ultimate book in at least 6 months. It's just been awful.

[Rodimus]

The Ultimate universe just doesn't make sense anymore. For a relatively new universe there's way too many inconsistent moments.

[lokizz]

The Ultimate universe just doesn't make sense anymore. For a relatively new universe there's way too many inconsistent moments.


i agree with that outside of u spiderman i cant tell if the other stories are present , past or just some weird kind of alternate story within a story. especially with the ultimate doom stuff and is tony stark dead now or what ? and when the fuck did he ever have a brother and why wasnt he mentioned in the other ultimate iron man stuff?

and where the fuck is nova one minute theyre making ti seem like he would end up as the new daredevil and then poof. though i did the black panther taking his place. im also confused about doom is he now only a mystic did what bruce do to him stick?

[ppself]

The ultimate books were good in the beginning, maybe for a while afterwards. By it felt like it started getting inconsistent and crappy writing after a while. I enjoyed all the books in the beginning, but now it's hard to stick to any. I wish they would end it all instead of giving me false hope. Especially when they have my favorite artist or writer on a story arc, makes me get it. :p

Off topic- went to antique show and scored me really exelent condition, first prints of spawn and wildcats #1. I saw a wildcats #2 with them foil covers from the old days and couldn't resist getting that too. Got the lot for 10$.

[GhostShark]

The Nova thing was just a teaser. Who knows what he is doing now. He was in Secret Avengers for the first story arc and has been gone ever since.

[CaptainJoel]

I haven't touched an ultimate book in at least 6 months. It's just been awful.
The Ultimate Avengers books have been ranging from meh to fantastic, and Ultimate Spidey has been consistently wonderful.

The Ultimate universe just doesn't make sense anymore. For a relatively new universe there's way too many inconsistent moments.
I don't have a problem with it making sense (if I completely just cut Ultimatum out that is). Everything seems fairly consistent storywise to me, but then again I'm pretty good at keeping up. I usually read every book Marvel/DC puts out each week.

i agree with that outside of u spiderman i cant tell if the other stories are present , past or just some weird kind of alternate story within a story. especially with the ultimate doom stuff and is tony stark dead now or what ? and when the fuck did he ever have a brother and why wasnt he mentioned in the other ultimate iron man stuff?
The answer for Tony's brother is that Marvel gave Millar reign over the Ultimate U and he's completely retconned out the Ultimate Iron Man minis that came out so that it turns out what we were actually reading was a fictionalized version of Tony Stark's origin that was made for a cartoon series that exists in the Ultimate Universe. Also, I don't think Tony's dead. He'll probably just be a vampire or something, I don't know Millar's crazy.

I liked my idea better that Gregory Stark was just a thinned out Obadiah Stane that was adopted by Tony's dad after Lonnie gied in the second Ult Iron Man series.

[GhostShark]

It's been consistent from a writing standpoint but the artists have changed a bit too many times on Ultimate Spidey and it's all been sub-par IMO.

[CaptainJoel]

I don't know about the art being inconsistent for Ultimate Spider-Man, I mean the artists so far (with the exception of annuals) have only been Bagley, Immonen, Lafuente, and Samnee and that's not bad for a series that's had 155 issues.

The only time I can honestly say that the art's mis-stepped is in the latest issue Samnee's drawing everyone like they're from the 616 Universe.

[Rodimus]

Doom's goat legs. Were'd they go? Why was the Blob eating the Wasp? What woman was Venom searching for and why? How did Doom get out of the Zombie-verse? Were did Black Panther, Kaazar and Shanna come from again? They just magically appeared. I'm sure there's more questions, these were just off the top of my head.

I dropped a lot of Marvel's stuff for non super comics. Finally caught up with Chew and Morning Glories. Now I'm trying to catch up with Berserk., the only manga I intend to keep up with.

[CaptainJoel]

I'm not sure about that, I only read the Silver Surfer and N-Zone arcs of Ultimate Fantastic Four.

Edit: I read a few non-supers, but the superhero books are my passion. Outside of superheroes I've been reading Chew, Hack/Slash, Walking Dead, and I just picked up and started reading this whole Infestation thing that's going on in the IDWverse (love me some Ghostbusters). I'm trying to get into Morning Glories, but it's really not my style.

Also, who here collects and for how long? I've been building my collection since I was 3 or 4 and I've got about 12 longboxes and 1 shorbox full now.

[Rodimus]

My dad got me into comics in the early 90's, he used to be a big comic book collector but sold his collection to start his business. I never really read any of the comics he got me. The only comics I read back then were Spider-Man and X-Men. Then when comics went to shit I quit. While in college I kept hearing things about the Ultimate universe so I got a couple TPB and really enjoyed them, then when Civil War started I got back into subscriptions. Been an avid reader and collector ever since. Like you my favorites are Superheroes, but I like broadening my horizons.

Only thing I could never get into was DC. I never collected it as a kid so I'm unfamiliar with a lot of the characters. I tried getting into it with 52 but was lost.

I have 8 short baxes for all my old stuff and 13 short baxes for all my newer stuff. I'm running out of space.

[PopcornBandit]

I've only been collecting for two or three years. I don't have much of a collection.

I have one short box that contains the complete run of Buffy the Vampire Slayer S8, as well as a couple of miniseries' and some random issues. And as far as hardcovers/TPB's, I have less than 50.

[skinkrawl]

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere, but Barnes and Noble's online site has a buy 3 get 1 free on graphic novels right now. And the prices on their site are pretty much consistent with Amazon (too bad their locations aren't like that).

[slowdive21]

Attention:

I went to C2E2 yesterday and decided I like David Finch's art and I met Kenny Powers.

That is all.

[neocisco]

Sara Pichelli was the artist on USM after Lafuente. Her run was cut short, though, once Bagley resigned with Marvel.

Millar has a no-edit clause in his contract which is why his Ultimate stories make no sense and don't jive with the rest of the Ultiverse. His story in Avengers vs. Ultimates (which is supposed to tie directly into the Death of Spider-Man storyline) is intentionally leaving out story aspects that have taken and will take place in USM. Marvel needs to fire him from all their superhero books, he's a raging egomaniac. Just let him continue to write 2 issues of Kick-Ass a year. What a tool.

[GhostShark]

I don't know about the art being inconsistent for Ultimate Spider-Man, I mean the artists so far (with the exception of annuals) have only been Bagley, Immonen, Lafuente, and Samnee and that's not bad for a series that's had 155 issues.

The only time I can honestly say that the art's mis-stepped is in the latest issue Samnee's drawing everyone like they're from the 616 Universe.

I don't mean the original Ultimate Spidey artist. I'm talking about when they changed it to Ultimate "Comics" Spider-Man. The art was really bad. It wasn't even similar in any way to Bagley or Immonen's style. It really turned me off from the book. Inconsistent stories and horrid art (at times) is what drove me from the Ultimate universe. I should be thankful, though. If I never dropped Ultimate Universe, I would've never found out how great Green Lantern is.

[CaptainJoel]

Sara Pichelli was the artist on USM after Lafuente. Her run was cut short, though, once Bagley resigned with Marvel.

Millar has a no-edit clause in his contract which is why his Ultimate stories make no sense and don't jive with the rest of the Ultiverse. His story in Avengers vs. Ultimates (which is supposed to tie directly into the Death of Spider-Man storyline) is intentionally leaving out story aspects that have taken and will take place in USM. Marvel needs to fire him from all their superhero books, he's a raging egomaniac. Just let him continue to write 2 issues of Kick-Ass a year. What a tool. I like his writing, but I agree with you on how he destroys continuity. They need to take away the no edit clause, there are very few writers that shouldn't have an editor on their ass. Also, thanks for reminding me of Pichelli, I totally forgot that part of the USM.

I don't mean the original Ultimate Spidey artist. I'm talking about when they changed it to Ultimate "Comics" Spider-Man. The art was really bad. It wasn't even similar in any way to Bagley or Immonen's style. It really turned me off from the book. Inconsistent stories and horrid art (at times) is what drove me from the Ultimate universe. I should be thankful, though. If I never dropped Ultimate Universe, I would've never found out how great Green Lantern is.
I know (you're talking about the Lafuente art), but I loved that. The art change felt right though, since they also went with character redesigns it felt like it was actually teens changing their look. I personally really loved it.

You dropped it for GL though? You're excused good sir, that's an amazing book.

[crazylikeafox11]

Not sure if this was posted elsewhere, but Barnes and Noble's online site has a buy 3 get 1 free on graphic novels right now. And the prices on their site are pretty much consistent with Amazon (too bad their locations aren't like that).

This ends tomorrow, fyi. Unless they extended it or something.

[Rodimus]

I'm pretty sure I mentioned this before but I wasn't a fan of Lafuente's art either. I didn't mind the character redesigns, that's understandable. But his art style is flat and that pseudo-anime look comes across as amateurish.

Dropped Heroes for Hire. I wanted to read the first arc and see where it was going. It wasn't bad but it's a group of super heroes I have little interest in. I mainly got it for Iron Fist but I've never been a fan of the rest of the cast and this book didn't kindle any interest. On the other hand Thunderbolts has made me a Man-Thing and Ghost fan. Love that book.

[ATK]

Anyone buy from Effin Comics? They have a few of the Blackest Night series that I am missing and was wondering if they were reputable?

[eliter1]

Hey guys,
Can anyone point me to a chronology for the current hulk books. I read The Incredible Hulk Vol 1 and I am pretty sure I am already out of the original chronology. I am talking about the recent IH Vol 1. I am trying to read all of the Hulk book s that have been coming out in the last 3 or 4 years. I know, or at least think, Hulk is first but I am really not 100% sure and I can't seem to find the correct order to read all of them.

[sotc1988]

Thanks for the heads up about the B&N sale. I picked up four big trades for $34.

[ppself]

Doom's goat legs. Were'd they go? Why was the Blob eating the Wasp? What woman was Venom searching for and why? How did Doom get out of the Zombie-verse? Were did Black Panther, Kaazar and Shanna come from again? They just magically appeared. I'm sure there's more questions, these were just off the top of my head.

I dropped a lot of Marvel's stuff for non super comics. Finally caught up with Chew and Morning Glories. Now I'm trying to catch up with Berserk., the only manga I intend to keep up with.

Don't forget them Ult Xmen vs Ult FF annuals that came out where the Xmen/FF came from the future to stop something. Cyclops was Cap America in that future scenario.

That crap just posed more unanswered questions, especially after Ultimatum happened. Since everything in Ultimatum had no connection to the future of them annuals, which they imposed that the events of Ultimatum led to that crappy future.

And i always wondered how Doom got a hold of Namor when the Thing went and visited Doom at the end of Ultimatum.

I was enjoying this New Ultimate's vs. Ultimate avengers storyline, but they just had another full issue of Black Hulk fighting his previous team. WTF do i care about that crap?

We know hes tough, we know he is a gangsta, we know he was the first hulk. I don't need to see a issue of him fighting the same team all over again, just to be teammates again. Plus he isn't the Hulk. Banner is the only true Hulk and some ultimate verse writers for some reason, got rid of the only cool character in this comic line.

Totally hating this ".1" issue numbering crap too.

[Rodimus]

I totally forgot about those Ultimate X-Men/FF. They were utterly pointless, but like a moron I bought them along with most of these shitty Ultimate stories.

The .1 issues are like forced one-shots. I've read 4 of them and so far all have been passable. The Spidey .1 issue was the only one I thought worth while.

[ppself]

I totally forgot about those Ultimate X-Men/FF. They were utterly pointless, but like a moron I bought them along with most of these shitty Ultimate stories.

The .1 issues are like forced one-shots. I've read 4 of them and so far all have been passable. The Spidey .1 issue was the only one I thought worth while.

I thought were pretty cool. I just love them future storylines in comics.

But like i said, they did that whole wolverine whisper to wolverine bit and got me interested. Then they ignore it and did Ultimatum.

[Rodimus]

Since they never followed up on it (I'm not even sure they intended too) it may have been cool.

[lokizz]

ultimate ff was pretty good and it helped to create the marvel zombie universe......but on the flip side of that coin it helped to create the marvel zombie universe that they keep going to with each version getting worse and worse.

[beachbum662]

anybody know where i can get my hands on moon knight and spawn comics? thanks

[neocisco]

New Moon Knight comic in May (I think) by Bendis and Maleev. Should be pretty good.

[ppself]

Well, Ultimate Doom was a let down. I wanted the ending to be I wanted Reed to kill everybody off and end that whole line

Astonishing Wolverine and Spider-man has been very entertaining, i love it. Uncanny X-force is also standing strong imo, great art and great story.

Death of spider-man? Lame. When you buy Spider man 156, you will notice that you have seen this scenario before. :(

[Rodimus]

Read Nemesis #4. It was okay but defiantly felt like a screenplay for a movie. Now I'm gonna feel like a hipster when the movie comes out and I have to flaunt that it was a comic book before a movie.

Also read Annihilators #1. I was a bit disappointed. It felt more like a show off moment for this new Space Knight chick Ikon (who I care absolutely nothing about). The Rocket Raccoon story was better but a little slow. Still it was enough to sell me on issue #2.

[GhostShark]

Annihilators was great. And this is coming from a guy who hasn't read any of the Cosmic Marvel stuff. I just got it for the Variant Mignola cover and I got a great issue that I wasn't expecting. I need to go back and read all the Cosmic stuff I missed now.

[Rodimus]

Don't get me wrong, Annihilators was a fine read but not as good as Abnett and Lanning's other cosmic stuff. It's just all these super powerful characters get their ass kicked buy some noob that it's a bit contrived.

[blk00civicsi]

OH. MY. GOD. Walking Dead 83 left me speechless this week. What an incredible way to keep you on the edge of your seat. I can't even imagine where it's heading next. Well done Kirkman. Well done indeed.

[lokizz]

OH. MY. GOD. Walking Dead 83 left me speechless this week. What an incredible way to keep you on the edge of your seat. I can't even imagine where it's heading next. Well done Kirkman. Well done indeed.


i dont think ive ever felt anything that strongly reading a comic before especially the ending bits shit i dont know if i can read twd anymore.

[GhostShark]

The end of Walking Dead 83 was indeed great, but the the book has become such a clusterfuck that it's taking away from how great the book is. I've always loved The Walking Dead when Rick and company where on the run. The book needs to kill off about half the cast and get back to roots.

American Vampire #13 was by far and away the best book of the week. Scott Snyder has struck gold with this series and if you haven't been following the series, do yourself a favor and jump on board.

Fear Itself starts next week. This has me very excited. Can't wait.

[Clak]

Could someone tell me where the recent multi colored lantern war started in GL? Was it the Sinestro Corps Special that started the whole thing off?

[Rodimus]

Can't wait to read Walking Dead #83. I like it when things become a cluster fuck. That's when people start being killed off left and right.

I just learned Brad Meltzer (the guy that doesn Decoded on the History Channel and DC writer) goes to my local comic book store.

Also anyone and expert on old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics? I'm interested in buying one but don't know what I should look for. I'd like to get something nice around the price range of $50-$100

[slowdive21]

Also anyone and expert on old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics? I'm interested in buying one but don't know what I should look for. I'd like to get something nice around the price range of $50-$100

I am an expert on any comic pre-2000. :D

What would you like to know? Most issues above number 18 you can probably find for $2-$3 each at shows.

All TMNT issues have sold higher on ebay for the past few years.

Even the TPBs are worth money nowadays. I have these which are early oversized (magazine sized) reprints:

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Classics/dp/0915419092/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301768141&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles-Yearling/dp/091541922X/ref=pd_sim_b_2

I would recommend these since the first 6 issues are tough to find. Realistically you could find the rest on ebay, but people pay way more than book value for the old ones. I think TMNT and The Tick are the two series that Overstreet undervalues.

[Rodimus]

I'm looking to buy more for collector purposes instead of reading. If I could find a decent price I'd shell out some money for one comic. I'd like to get as close to 1st edition as possible but I know the original run is virtually impossible to find.

The magazine sized comics sound interesting. I'd like to find one within the issue #1-6 range. I just don't know how much they're worth.

[Dante Devil]

Just ordered the Legion of Superheroes: Great Darkness Saga Deluxe Edition. Can't wait to read it. I remember having the that last issue of that storyline when I was in middle school.

[slowdive21]

I'm looking to buy more for collector purposes instead of reading. If I could find a decent price I'd shell out some money for one comic. I'd like to get as close to 1st edition as possible but I know the original run is virtually impossible to find.

The magazine sized comics sound interesting. I'd like to find one within the issue #1-6 range. I just don't know how much they're worth.

These are first printing prices in very fine (about an 8.0 out of 10) condition.

#1 Anywhere from $500-$3000
#2 $70 (1984)
#3 $52 (1985 44 pgs)
#4 $34 (1985 44 pgs)
#5 $20 (1985)
#6 $14 (1986)

All of those issues have multiple printings, so you will have to check the date on each issue to see if they are a first print. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings will have a later date and since they are indie comics they may not reflect the usual "2nd printing" note you would find on a Marvel or DC comic.

2nd printings are usually worth between $8-$15 for issues 1-6, but it is really difficult to find even a 2nd print at that price in nice condition.

[Rodimus]

Thanks for the info, that's really helpful. My local store has issue #3 & 4. I didn't check the price but I asked the clerk what's the story behind them, but he didn't know and suggested I stop buy at another time when the owners there. Now I'll go back armed with the info you gave me and see what I can get. I'd gladly spend $34 on a 1st print of issue #4.

I've always been intrigued by in the first TMNT comics. When I saw them in the store it rekindled that interest.

[slowdive21]

Thanks for the info, that's really helpful. My local store has issue #3 & 4. I didn't check the price but I asked the clerk what's the story behind them, but he didn't know and suggested I stop buy at another time when the owners there. Now I'll go back armed with the info you gave me and see what I can get. I'd gladly spend $34 on a 1st print of issue #4.

I've always been intrigued by in the first TMNT comics. When I saw them in the store it rekindled that interest.

Just for the record, you can usually get #4 on eBay for around $20, but you will have to watch the auctions and make sure they are 1st prints by contacting the seller.

Personally I would go for number 3. They go for about $30 on ebay and high grade copies will always be in demand. If your comic store is hurting to make a sale they may take a low offer. Just be aware that you need to make sure it is the 44 page version. The second printing has an additional back up story, so it will probably have some extra pages.

I would verify they are first prints with the owner and see what he wants for them. If it were me I wouldn't pay more than $10 each for them. Just remember they are only worth what someone else is willing to pay.

There is always room for negotiation. If his price is too high, I would wait until I came back to the store a month later and say "So you still have those turtle comics, would you take $xx for them?"

[Rodimus]

Yeah, I plan on haggling a little bit. I'm in no rush to get them. I'd like to get bundle both for a reduced price.

[Rodimus]

Double post... sorry.

Got a stack of comics today so I read Ultimate Spidey #155,156. Bagley returns, yaaaaaaaay. Still a great read but Bendis doing something drastic with the character kinda scares me.

Finally read the one-shot Fear Itself: Prologe. Compared to other big events this one has almost zero build up.

Also read Avengers #11 which was boring till the last page. Anything with Thanos is a win for me. I was wondering when he might pop up. You can't have a Infinity Gems arc without a little Thanos. I hope he beats the shit out of The Hood. I'm getting sick of him.

[Mixer236]

I'm looking to buy more for collector purposes instead of reading. If I could find a decent price I'd shell out some money for one comic. I'd like to get as close to 1st edition as possible but I know the original run is virtually impossible to find.

The magazine sized comics sound interesting. I'd like to find one within the issue #1-6 range. I just don't know how much they're worth.

Not sure how much you're actually in the know about what Mirage has been up to lately, but they've actually been putting quite a bit on ebay. Co-creator Peter Laird decided to cut back on his massive TMNT collection since he's trying to move on with his life after the sale took place. They've been going through boxes of the stuff over the past 2-3 months... Anyway, they update on what's going on every once in a while here:

http://www.miragelicensing.com/

They've listed everything from TPB, to first and second editions, to random memorablia and toys. Oh, and good luck! :)

[ppself]

Double post... sorry.

Got a stack of comics today so I read Ultimate Spidey #155,156. Bagley returns, yaaaaaaaay. Still a great read but Bendis doing something drastic with the character kinda scares me.

Finally read the one-shot Fear Itself: Prologe. Compared to other big events this one has almost zero build up.

Also read Avengers #11 which was boring till the last page. Anything with Thanos is a win for me. I was wondering when he might pop up. You can't have a Infinity Gems arc without a little Thanos. I hope he beats the shit out of The Hood. I'm getting sick of him.

That prologue wasn't a build up at all. I just ordered number 1 today, so i won't be able to read how it starts until Monday or so.

That Avengers has me interested though, with The Hood being way over his head. I was surprised how Romita drew The Watcher though. Looked like a powerlifter. :P

I enjoyed the lsat page though. I haven't seen anything with Thanos since i just started reading Avengers since Civil War.

[Rodimus]

Romita's Uatu looked fat. It took me a second to figure out that was the Watcher. I guess he went on an eating depression after the Rulk knocked his ass out.

And thanks for the heads up on the TMNT comics. I'll keep a look out.

[Kreutz]

Just finished reading the return of Bruce Wayne (ugh, total crap!) and New Krypton, Last Stand of New Krypton and War of the Supermen. I rather enjoyed New Krypton, and Last Stand continued well, but War of the Supermen fizzled off..

[Rodimus]

Word on the street is Fear Itself is gud.

[WeaponX2099]

Word on the street is Fear Itself is gud.

It's good. Deeper than Civil war.

[neocisco]

Word on the street is Fear Itself is gud.

It's not. It's http://www.evetahmincioglu.com/web/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/tony-the-tiger-frosties.jpg

[GhostShark]

Fear Itself was the absolute most perfect way to start a huge, earth-shattering event.

[crazylikeafox11]

I picked up Fear Itself but noticed that there was also another Fear Itself title. Is it worth it to buy the other titles? I do agree that Fear Itself seems pretty good (and the only Marvel book I read is Uncanny X-Force).

[neocisco]

Fear Itself: The Home Front. It's a collection of of short stories that will run through the 7 issue series. I read the first issue and it was pretty good. It's similar in tone to Civil War: Front Line and World War Hulk: Front Line. It gives a more "man on the street" vibe to the event.

[Rodimus]

What short stories are involved in Home Front? I'm guessing a Ben Urich story is in there. I didn't care much for the Hulk and Secret Invasion Frontline series so I'm a bit wary of this.

Anyone read Herc #1 yet? Looking forward to that.

[sotc1988]

I think I know why Fear Itself is a Marvel event I can get behind...there's no more Sentry. I cannot understand why the Marvel honchos let Bendis get away with crowbarring this meaningless character into every single event of the last five years. I've got nothing against you if you liked the Sentry but I don't think I've ever hated a comic book character more than him. So for the first time in a really long while, hearing the words "A Marvel Comics Event" doesn't make me feel nauseous.

[lokizz]

What short stories are involved in Home Front? I'm guessing a Ben Urich story is in there. I didn't care much for the Hulk and Secret Invasion Frontline series so I'm a bit wary of this.

Anyone read Herc #1 yet? Looking forward to that.

its prettty good definelty a title worth reading especially since now i guess hes mortal. i still hope ares comes back someday they brought back zeus so why not him?

[Rodimus]

Yeah, if you read Chaos War you'd now how he become mortal I just hope it goes back to the lighthearted humor which made Incredible Herc such a fun read. I could have done without the whole killing him off only to bring him back just as quick.

I don't think anyone liked the Sentry. I didn't hate the character but he was defiantly shoved down our throat a bit too much.

[manthing]

What short stories are involved in Home Front? I'm guessing a Ben Urich story is in there. I didn't care much for the Hulk and Secret Invasion Frontline series so I'm a bit wary of this.


There's stories about Robbie Baldwin/Speedball, Agents of Atlas, a story about Broxton, and a quick page long JJJ story.

The Speedball story will be 7 parts(ie in every HF issue), and the Atlas story'll be 4 parts.

The Speedball story is interesting, and I'm a sucker for Atlas.

[lokizz]

i wonder wtf they did with the night thrashers body guess its probably sitting in a lab somewhere but itd be cool if they bring him back. also what happened to his brother?

[ppself]

I think I know why Fear Itself is a Marvel event I can get behind...there's no more Sentry. I cannot understand why the Marvel honchos let Bendis get away with crowbarring this meaningless character into every single event of the last five years. I've got nothing against you if you liked the Sentry but I don't think I've ever hated a comic book character more than him. So for the first time in a really long while, hearing the words "A Marvel Comics Event" doesn't make me feel nauseous.

That would be cool if they brought back Sentry from Fear Itself.

I read Fear Itself #1 last night and i thought it was good so far. Even though i hate Red Skull Jr.

[GhostShark]

Journey Into Mystery #622 is a really amazing book. That is all.

[CaptainJoel]

As for Sentry, I liked his mini books, Paul Jenkins can be a fantastic writer. Bendis sucked at writing the Sentry though and I'm glad he's dead now. I hated having him shoved everywhere.

[philliesfan]

So I found a stack of old comics and it sure brings back memories.

Anyway, I ordered some boards and bags but ended up with 50 too many. Anyone want to buy them off me?

[neocisco]

I can offer $5 shipped. Are they "current" size?

[LXL_Guy]

Too much Marvel Talk going on in here. Did pick up first issue of Godzilla with my Comic Stores variant cover. Not that big a Godzilla fan but, I support my comic shop.

[GhostShark]

Too much Marvel Talk going on in here. Did pick up first issue of Godzilla with my Comic Stores variant cover. Not that big a Godzilla fan but, I support my comic shop.

I did, too. I haven't read the issue because Godzilla is pretty lame, but I do support my shop. Reminds me of the Mystery Society store variants. God, I fucking miss Mystery Society. Probably Steve Niles best work and nobody read it because it didn't have 30 Days of Night in the name. Fionna Staples is one damned amazing artist, too.

[Rodimus]

I agree, too much Marvel talk. Anyone else read Locke & Key besides me? *cricket*

Comic book Gojira doesn't interest me.

[crazylikeafox11]

My friend has all of the Lock & Key trades and said I need to borrow them some time. I saw the upcoming release in this month's previews and thought about adding it to my pull list but it seems like a series that you can't just randomly drop in on.

Did anyone pick up Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth? That comic is pretty funny and a nice change of pace.

Oh and did I read it correctly that the mini spinoff American Vampire series isn't going to have Rafael Albuquerque doing the art? I'm still in for that as I love American Vampire. It'll just be different if he's not drawing it.

[GhostShark]

Sean Murphy will be penciling the American Vampire mini-series. So, it's in very capable hands. Sean Murphy is a great, young talent in the business. If you want to see some of his work just pick up the Joe The Barbarian TBP or HC once it's released from Vertigo.

[LXL_Guy]

Anyone else reading Brightest day?!

[lokizz]

Anyone else reading Brightest day?!

yeah and it was ok until that last one now theyre going all captain planet with things. alot of comic series lately have been going in odd directions.

[Dante Devil]

Anyone else reading Brightest day?!

It is one of my favorite DC titles.

[LXL_Guy]

Yeah, the direction with comics have been kind of out there. Though I do enjoy the odds and ends that come attached to Walking Dead. That one I appreciate each and every single thing that happens.

Just got around to finally reading Ultimate Spider-Man 157 and it was just okay. This whole build up of 'Death of Spider-Man' just seems like another story that might go no where.

[neocisco]

Just got around to finally reading Ultimate Spider-Man 157 and it was just okay. This whole build up of 'Death of Spider-Man' just seems like another story that might go no where.

Wait and see. Trust me. You may love it or you may hate it but something is definitely going to happen.

[OnyxPrimal]

Do guys know of any place that you can "pre-order" comics as a one and done without having a monthly pull? I usually get to my "local" place about once a month and there are a few issues here and there I miss and I just want to make sure I get a few issues I don't want to miss.

[blk00civicsi]

Check out G mart's subscription service. I've never done it but I'm pretty sure theyll hold your order till you get o a specific dollar amount if you want.

[georox]

Grabbed GI Joe: Cobra Civil War issue 0, loving it.

Picked up issue 2 of Infestation, can't find issue 1. Also got Spidergirl 1-4+the end since I have't read a Marvel series in a long time and they had all of the issues. Also grabbed Night of the Living Dead 3+4.. I had 1.. never found 2. :/

[GhostShark]

I wondering if Invincible Iron Man 503 (dubbed a Fear Itself tie-in) is going to continue the story with Otto Octavious or ignore it altogether.

[LXL_Guy]

New Ultimate Spidey look:

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/new-ultimate-spider-man-110418.html

[Rodimus]

Wonder who the new Ultimate Spider-Man is?

[lokizz]

maybe the clone fury had locked up. or maybe harry osbourne.

[Rodimus]

Yeah, what was up with that Spider-Man zombie fortuneteller thing or something like that. They kinda threw him in there for one issue and never heard from him again.

[lokizz]

Yeah, what was up with that Spider-Man zombie fortuneteller thing or something like that. They kinda threw him in there for one issue and never heard from him again.

i dunno but they have alot of throw away stuff in the ultimate series. but it would be a cool twist to have harry doing it. but chances are its another clone got to be.

[GhostShark]

It's gotta be Ben Reilly. He took that serum that Doc Connors had locked up. Never saw him since then.

[neocisco]

Wait and see. Wait and see...

[LXL_Guy]

Honestly if I don't like the direction I might be done with Ultimate Spidey. I only read it because I like this version of Peter Parker.

[ppself]

maybe the clone fury had locked up. or maybe harry osbourne.

I wouldn't be surprised if the spider man of now is a clone. I hope it's not like that, but it seems like a common trend. The new costume is really cool though.

I lulz at the end of Ultimates vs. with Punisher accidentally shot spider man with a .50 cal :P

And wtf at the end panel on Xforce #7. They sure do like to end a storyline with some pop and interest for the next story line.

I did like how the Deathklok story wasn't to long. It was to the point, interesting and ended quick.

[lokizz]

I wouldn't be surprised if the spider man of now is a clone. I hope it's not like that, but it seems like a common trend. The new costume is really cool though.

I lulz at the end of Ultimates vs. with Punisher accidentally shot spider man with a .50 cal :P

And wtf at the end panel on Xforce #7. They sure do like to end a storyline with some pop and interest for the next story line.

I did like how the Deathklok story wasn't to long. It was to the point, interesting and ended quick.


i like ultimate spidey but i did laugh at how he was "killed" but i wont believe hes truly dead till they drop the body in the coffin and aunt may flips out and gets committed.

[ppself]

i like ultimate spidey but i did laugh at how he was "killed" but i wont believe hes truly dead till they drop the body in the coffin and aunt may flips out and gets committed.

They should pull a Batman and leave him paralyzed.

[bigdaddybruce44]

DC is doing an animated version of The Dark Knight Returns.

[ppself]

DC is doing an animated version of The Dark Knight Returns.


Why? We already have a movie.

Why not just do a new story or a story that hasn't been adapted to video.

Spawn vs. Batman? :)

[LXL_Guy]

Can't wait to get my hands on Brightest Day #24 just to see where this all lead up to.