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

The Millar/Hitch FF run was a complete waste. Nothing came from it. In fact there's barely any mention of it in the new run. Just a comment about Ben's broken engagement, that's it.
 
I think Marvel just started their own contest. For March they have solicited 2 noticeable books.

Ultimate Comics New Ultimates by Jeph Loeb and Frank Cho (What an unwieldy title.)
Nemesis by Mark Millar and Steve McNiven

Clearly the contest is to see which book can be the latest. With those 2 writers and pencilers they could easily set an all-time record for lateness. MY money is on Nemesis since, with it being under the Icon imprint, there is no editor that they have to answer to.
 
[quote name='Rodimus']So what's going to happen with the current Ultimate Avengers title?[/QUOTE]

It's scheduled to end after 6. 6 is scheduled to ship in February but that's not going to happen since 5 has been pushed to the last week in February (at least). The first series was running late before Marvel solicited their March releases (which included the new series) but of course they didn't let that stop them from advertising for it.

Here's another one: Marvel also solicited Ultimate Comics X 1 by Jeph Loeb and Art Adams for February. Again, with those two, this book is essentially guaranteed to be late (and I like Adams).

Cho and Adams are the same guys who each did half issues for a couple of issues on Hulk (Red Hulk) last year. It's like Loeb (or at least his editors) want to work with slow artists intentionally.

AFAIC, the Ultimate line is dead (at least to me). Ultimatum is what put it six feet under. Guess who wrote it? Yup, Jeph Loeb.
 
so are the first ultimate comics and these new ones connected or is it a kind of reboot of the concept? i started reading the recent spiderman ultimate conimc which led me to start reading the first ultimate spiderman comic ( which im confused now because wtf happened with the ultimate spiderman game its nothing like the comic).
 
[quote name='neocisco']It's scheduled to end after 6.[/QUOTE]
Not true. The current arc ends at issue six but the series is ongoing. Leinil Francis Yu is the up-coming artist for the next six issues. I can't provide a solid link but Millar mentions he has twenty-four or so issues of storylines for the series. They will have two ongoing Ultimate Avenger type comics, the other by Jeph Loeb. Preview pictures for it have shown he is continuing the tradition of having a total disregard for any continuity and put Iron Man into a costume that looks exactly like his 616 incarnation and giving Loki the exact same costume he has in the main Thor series.
 
Millar's title isn't solicited for March so it's probably on hiatus for a little while. Regardless, the quality of the Ultimate line is in the crapper.

[quote name='lokizz']so are the first ultimate comics and these new ones connected or is it a kind of reboot of the concept? i started reading the recent spiderman ultimate conimc which led me to start reading the first ultimate spiderman comic ( which im confused now because wtf happened with the ultimate spiderman game its nothing like the comic).[/QUOTE]

AFAIK, there has been no explanation to bridge what happened to Spidey in Ultimatum and the new series. The first series is an excellent read so you can't go wrong there. Bendis wrote it well and Bagley and Immonen (particularly Bagley) delivered an incredible run on the art.
 
Hmmm, haven't been in the off topic forums in forever. Didn't realize there was a comic book thread.

I haven't gone to the shop in 3 weeks with the holidays and trips, so I'll be going tomorrow. Not like I've missed much so far since even one week was pretty much the Blackest Night 6 issue.
 
[quote name='Rei no Otaku']http://robot6.comicbookresources.co...are-variant-in-exchange-for-unsold-dc-comics/

Seems like a pretty childish move by Marvel.[/QUOTE]
Ugh, that feels pathetic. What's the point of this anyways? It feels like a desperate attempt for attention. Shit like this is what makes me remember why I'm buying less and less Marvel titles because of stupid stunts like this by their assclown Editor in Chief.
 
Why don't they instead offer this incentive for all the shitty Hulk and Dark Reign books clogging up store shelves? Seems they're a bit bitter about Blackest Night's success
 
[quote name='D4rkewolfe']Hmmm, haven't been in the off topic forums in forever. Didn't realize there was a comic book thread.

I haven't gone to the shop in 3 weeks with the holidays and trips, so I'll be going tomorrow. Not like I've missed much so far since even one week was pretty much the Blackest Night 6 issue.[/QUOTE]


Me too, i haven't been to the comic shop since before Xmas and i am already hearing that Ultimate Avengers is getting canned already.

Hoping to go this weekend and catch up on some issues.

It's good to see a comic book thread that is actually kicking though. I am always talking about what i just read but can't find anyone to tell. :p
 
[quote name='ppself']Me too, i haven't been to the comic shop since before Xmas and i am already hearing that Ultimate Avengers is getting canned already.[/QUOTE]
Don't waste your time with the Ultimate Universe. It'll only get shittier before it gets better...
 
[quote name='bardockkun']Don't waste your time with the Ultimate Universe. It'll only get shittier before it gets better...[/QUOTE]
Kind of how I feel about Marvel at the moment...
 
DC was going to offer an incentive for all of the Necrosha tie ins, but most comic stores are using them as toilet paper and to hold up wobbly tables already.
 
Yeah, New Mutants is the lone bright spot.

Seriously, Selene is going to become a goddess with the help of the Blink nobody gives a shit about, Senyaka who has died at least 4 times and nobody cared to notice or explain, a New X-Men cast off, and Dazzler's sister.

Oh and let's resurrect Stonewall and Maggot as cannon fodder while we're at it. They were both so effective the first time around.
 
I know this is probably blasphemy, but I'm going to say it. I think New Mutants is the best X book out right now. Zeb Wells is doing a fantastic job. Don't get me wrong, I'm really enjoying X-Force, but I have two problems with it right now.

1. What the fuck is going on with Rahne and the wolf prince guy who's name I can never remember? The pay off for that better be pretty good for all the boring moments I've had to read through dealing with those two.

2. Necrosha sucks
 
I Haven't read Siege (nor did I pick it up), but according to all my friends it sounds pretty crappy. With Franken-Castle, another X crossover, an excuse to return to status quo in the Marvel universe with Siege and the big event of getting Spidey back with Mary Jane this year; is there ANY bright spots in Marvel comics? I Used to enjoy Daredevil, but man it feels slow with the new arc and I have a bad feeling the pay off is going to be totally rushed. Plus the fact he is now part of the whole Marvel universe now kinda loses the noir feel it once had. It feels like last thing I really enjoyed was Old Man Logan.

Oh and I REALLY Hate Joey Q. I Think the only Marvel anything I'll buy without hesitation this year is if they release the whole run of Alan Moore's Miracleman in hardcover.
 
I ordered the David Mack Kabuki Reflections hardcover. Only thing I'm really excited about that I know is coming out soon. That and the massive Thor poster that is on backorder right now :/
 
[quote name='diddy310']I expect it's sole purpose to cause an X-Force/Siege tie-in.[/QUOTE]
Ugh, you're probably right.

[quote name='bardockkun']I Haven't read Siege (nor did I pick it up), but according to all my friends it sounds pretty crappy. With Franken-Castle, another X crossover, an excuse to return to status quo in the Marvel universe with Siege and the big event of getting Spidey back with Mary Jane this year; is there ANY bright spots in Marvel comics? I Used to enjoy Daredevil, but man it feels slow with the new arc and I have a bad feeling the pay off is going to be totally rushed. Plus the fact he is now part of the whole Marvel universe now kinda loses the noir feel it once had. It feels like last thing I really enjoyed was Old Man Logan.

Oh and I REALLY Hate Joey Q. I Think the only Marvel anything I'll buy without hesitation this year is if they release the whole run of Alan Moore's Miracleman in hardcover.[/QUOTE]
Only things from Marvel I enjoy are Runaways, New Mutants, and X-Force. Though I'm still buying all the X books out of habit at this point (though I don't think Fraction is as bad as people say). I was actually enjoying Ms. Marvel, but of course that's being canceled.

Which brings me to another problem I have with Marvel, and that's what feels like the lack of good female superheroes. I really enjoy female superheroes, and on the DC side there's so many to choose from. There's Wonder Woman, Power Girl, Supergirl, the AMAZING Batwoman run in Detective Comics right now. It took a couple issues, but Batgirl is definitely decent right now. DC just announced they're starting up Birds of Prey again with Gail Simone on board. Even DC's team books give the women a good amount of panel time.
 
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And that Zatanna series by Paul Dini should be coming too...

Never really thought about the whole women's role in Marvel comics, but Jesus, you're right! Only thing I can think of off handas a solo women's title in Marvel are just mini series (Black Widow and Psylocke). Besides that there really are no strong female leads in Marvel except when they need a temporary status quo change and blame it on PMS (see Scarlet Witch).
 
[quote name='bardockkun']Don't waste your time with the Ultimate Universe. It'll only get shittier before it gets better...[/QUOTE]

Yea, after Ultimatum i pretty much limited my buys to the Avengers title.

SpiderMan is gay. Xmen was my favorite but after the Cable storyline it went to trash and i stopped buying at much. FF i never really stuck too, mainly because i don't even follow the issues in the 616 universe either.

I was liking Ultimate Avengers and it's storyline, but Iron Man's crybaby attitude for killing Wolverine is getting old and tiresome.

Wish they would bring back Hulk though.
 
I keep seeing this thread and remembering I want to get back into comics again(Outside of picking up graphic novels). Since I recently rewatched the Justice League cartoon(and some of the Direct to DVD stuff) I'm kind of on a DC kick so I'm thinking of checking out Batman, Batwoman and Power Girl. Any other recommendations?
 
[quote name='Chibi_Kaji']I keep seeing this thread and remembering I want to get back into comics again(Outside of picking up graphic novels). Since I recently rewatched the Justice League cartoon(and some of the Direct to DVD stuff) I'm kind of on a DC kick so I'm thinking of checking out Batman, Batwoman and Power Girl. Any other recommendations?[/QUOTE]
Green Lantern/Green Lantern Corps/Blackest Night. It's about 21 comics or so right now total for the crossover (just counting core titles), but there's so many variant's and reprints at my comic shops that it's not hard to get all the story. It's a big investment comic wise, but so far it's pretty damn good (better then alot of recent crossovers).

Invincible I'd recommend on the basis that it's the best damn superhero comic on the market. Adventure Comics is also a pretty fun read, it sticks to it's own continuity for the most part and makes someone with an S on their chest not boring for once. Plus remember Batwoman is in Detective Comics and it is the most gorgeous thing every month.
 
[quote name='Chibi_Kaji']I keep seeing this thread and remembering I want to get back into comics again(Outside of picking up graphic novels). Since I recently rewatched the Justice League cartoon(and some of the Direct to DVD stuff) I'm kind of on a DC kick so I'm thinking of checking out Batman, Batwoman and Power Girl. Any other recommendations?[/QUOTE]
Definitely check out Secret Six which is one of the best books DC has out right now. As for as Batman definitely go for the Batman and Robin series by Grant Morrison which is very gritty. I can recommend Batgirl now because while the first few issues were kind of slow it has come into its own at this point. Glad you decided on Power Girl, she's my favorite! If you like her definitely check out JSA All Stars which is the team she leads. The series just started, and I think it's great so far.

I'll second Adventure Comics and the Blackest Night event. Speaking of which, I've been loving the old series that DC has been bringing back for one issue that tie into Blackest Night. See Marvel, this is how you do an event.
 
Yeah, I was already interested in Blackest Night after checking out the extras for GL: First Flight. But seeing as I'm a little behind I'll wait for for a collection. I can see Amazon has a few different volumes for pre-order(Just need figure out what to get first).

Detective Comics was on my list as well since a co-worker mentioned it a few times. I also saw a Batwoman graphic novel on amazon that I may check out if I like what I read.
 
That Hulk vs. movie was actually good though. So hopefully World War Hulk will be as good. Though I'll admit all the Marvel straight to DVD titles before it have been terrible.

[quote name='Chibi_Kaji']

Detective Comics was on my list as well since a co-worker mentioned it a few times. I also saw a Batwoman graphic novel on amazon that I may check out if I like what I read.[/QUOTE]
On the subject of fun female driven comics, there's also Gotham City Sirens written by Paul Dini (of the Animated Batman fame in the 90's). It's basically centered around Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy as they try and work together. Nothing too serious, but the art is good and it's good fare to follow up on if you enjoy Power Girl (though isn't as awesome as Power Girl).
 
[quote name='bardockkun']That Hulk vs. movie was actually good though. So hopefully World War Hulk will be as good. Though I'll admit all the Marvel straight to DVD titles before it have been terrible.


On the subject of fun female driven comics, there's also Gotham City Sirens written by Paul Dini (of the Animated Batman fame in the 90's). It's basically centered around Catwoman, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy as they try and work together. Nothing too serious, but the art is good and it's good fare to follow up on if you enjoy Power Girl (though isn't as awesome as Power Girl).[/QUOTE]
I can't wait for Dini's Zatanna on-going. Also here's some more from Marvel about their Siege #3 variant trade-in:

I see there's a lot of chatter about our SIEGE #3 offer, so I have to ask the question: how is this bad? We're making no money on the deal (actually losing a little) but it will put some more much-needed cash in retailers' pockets, And if your retailer doesn't have these books in stock, excellent! Good on them, they ordered appropriate to their customer base. But while no retailer wants to hurt their relationship with DC, we've been hearing from lots of them that they're happy we're offering this. As for the stripping, that's all about making it cheaper for these guys to send the books back. But we'll take complete copies too. And sure, send the stripped insides to the troops--well done, you! They tend not to keep comics mint on the battlefield in the first place. And while we listed the titles we'd be taking--all of the "ring" books-- we never mentioned either DC or Blackest Night at all. Not a knock. And if DC wants to make their own offer, let 'em! That's cool too, if it frees up deadlocked capital for retailers to order new stuff.
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Go fuck yourselves. Honestly, as big of an X-Men fan as I am I'm pretty damn close to dropping every Marvel book out of my pull...
 
Marvel should be giving away gold covered variants instead considering more then half their comics are $3.99 (let's not even talk about all the normal variants they already put out).
 
Yeah, I believe that Planet Hulk movie was announced at the last comic-con along with a few other movies. I was think of picking that up but the Marvel's Direct to DVD movies have been hit or miss with me so I'll hold off.
 
lol, i just saw a ad for Ultimate X. The one with a blond wolverine with claws out at the bus stop in high school. :p


When i saw it, all i could think of was that Wolverines left over arm from ultimatum had regrown it self with no memory or adamantium. And is wandering around not knowing where he came from or who he is. Basically reliving his life from scratch.

That is a lame idea from me, so i expect a lamer idea form Loeb.
 
I can't wait for the Birds of Prey relaunch. Rumor from pictures of the cover are that Dove will be on the team. If that's the case I'm even more excited!

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I need to find some new comics series to read. Fables and The Walking Dead are still ongoing, but that's about it now that 100 Bullets is finished and Astro City has really slowed to a crawl. I used to read Daredevil when Bendis and Maleev were on board, Astonishing X-Men when Whedon was writing, and Runaways when Brian K. Vaughan was in charge. Has anything else come out in the past 5 years that might have slipped my notice? I've been going through this thread but nothing seems to connect with me.
 
Big Thor poster arrived today and it's amazing. I just need to find 9.8 feet of empty wall and some way to put it up there.
 
[quote name='ppself']lol, i just saw a ad for Ultimate X. The one with a blond wolverine with claws out at the bus stop in high school. :p


When i saw it, all i could think of was that Wolverines left over arm from ultimatum had regrown it self with no memory or adamantium. And is wandering around not knowing where he came from or who he is. Basically reliving his life from scratch.

That is a lame idea from me, so i expect a lamer idea form Loeb.[/QUOTE]

FLOL, exactly what I was thinking. Either some remaining cells on the arm regrew the entire body, or some sinister scientists grafted the adamantium arm onto some spunky high school kid, and hilarity ensues. Although, doesn't the ad show him having two sets of claws? Just walking to school with claws popped out, yeah very inconspicuous. Just more shit from the Mighty Marvel House of Ideas.

God why do I still buy so much of their crap? MUST...STOP!!!

[quote name='rapsodist']I need to find some new comics series to read. Fables and The Walking Dead are still ongoing, but that's about it now that 100 Bullets is finished and Astro City has really slowed to a crawl. I used to read Daredevil when Bendis and Maleev were on board, Astonishing X-Men when Whedon was writing, and Runaways when Brian K. Vaughan was in charge. Has anything else come out in the past 5 years that might have slipped my notice? I've been going through this thread but nothing seems to connect with me.[/QUOTE]


Hey, Rapsodist...didn't know you were a comic book aficianado (junkie) like moi! Nice to see a fellow LA dude reading the great American artform.

Let's see...Fables, check. Walking Dead, check. Everything that you've mentioned you've dug, I've dug, so we definitely have similar tastes. I haven't checked out that Kirkman/McFarlane overhyped new title, Haunt or Shroud or whatever the hell it is, because come on, at first glance that looks like Spawn Reloaded/Part 2. You like Astro City, check out Super Gods. Just started so you should be able to get issue 1 and 2 still.

Oh and get Ennis's The Boys. MUST. GET. THE. BOYS. Let's see, what else can't I live without? Darkest Night, but only the main limited series, Green Lantern, and Green Lantern Corps. All Star Batman (Morrison, not Miller) has been fun, as expected. Read All Star Superman if you haven't...that was just sooo much fun, reminded me of the whacky Superman and DC in general stories of the 50's and 60's.

Marvel? Thor was soooooo slow to get going, but now it's getting tasty. JMS, as with all his work IMHO, drags 1 issue worth of comic out into 6 parts, but that's just how it is. Oh and the current Ultimates. Get all 4 or 5 issues. The fourth storyline is bringing it back to its former glory, back when Millar and Hitch just blew the roof off the super hero team for the new century/millenium. And if you haven't read Ultimates 1 and 2 (basically, years 1 and 2...13 issues each)...then get the trades or better yet the Marvel hardcovers, or the omnibus if it exists. Simply fantastic. The third series really fucked everything up, and the Ultimate universe has indeed been almost all shit for the past few years. Marvel is just pumping crap right now...really reminds me of the worst of the 90's...far too many limited series for the most useless and worthless characters, too much crossover nonsense, ridiculous prices and the damn bogus limited/incentive variants.
 
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[quote name='rapsodist']I need to find some new comics series to read. Fables and The Walking Dead are still ongoing, but that's about it now that 100 Bullets is finished and Astro City has really slowed to a crawl. I used to read Daredevil when Bendis and Maleev were on board, Astonishing X-Men when Whedon was writing, and Runaways when Brian K. Vaughan was in charge. Has anything else come out in the past 5 years that might have slipped my notice? I've been going through this thread but nothing seems to connect with me.[/QUOTE]

You should pick up Unwritten. Its fairly new, so I bet you could pick up the back issues fairly easily. Its a Vertigo title.
 
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