Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:22:33
Right now I'm reading a handful of books, after taking an 8 month break. Going to pick up some upcoming trades and catch up on some Indies that I missed also. I have a short box just over half full of issues I need to catch up on.
So what are you reading, pulling, enjoying, watching, etc.
Just general comic chit chat
Post by: romevi on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:25:46
Currently slugging through Omnibus 2. This current wearer is pretty dull. :(
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Also, I always tout my favorite western comic: Usagi Yojimbo. That artist devotes so much of his energy and soul into that comic and I don't think it gets the popularity it deserves.
Thirdly, if you want to get into Deadpool, Daniel Way's collected trades are very, very good.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:28:27
I have read so much deadpool its unreal. Overall never really enjoyed his books, but I think it's because I read so many at once. I binged for a good few weeks a couple years back. Now I'll read him in spurts and its much more tolerable.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:31:00
I haven't heard of the mask. I'll look it up and check it out. I am incredibly far behind on East of West, and TMNT right now, but once I catch up on those I'll see about picking it up.
I have read so much deadpool its unreal. Overall never really enjoyed his books, but I think it's because I read so many at once. I binged for a good few weeks a couple years back. Now I'll read him in spurts and its much more tolerable.
Which TMNT are you doing? I didn't think much of the Mirage comics the first time, but rereading them with a different mindset I actually like it. That said, I think IDW's is much better.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:33:36
I still have to catch up on the "big" superhero books first, but I should be caught up fully in a week or two.
I just caught up with batman, and #49 was an incredible issue. So far, the post endgame run was really enjoyable. It's unfortunate DC is gonna be rebooting this summer.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:37:46
Avengers Standoff #1
Power Man and Iron Fist #1
Amazing Spiderman #8
Extraordinary Xmen #7
Mighty Thor #4
I may be dropping ANAD Avengers, but still not sure. Its just not the same as Hickman's, and idk if any run will ever compare.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:45:33
IDW. I'm about 12 or so issues behind right now. I was really enjoying it before my break though, and am looking forward to getting back into it.
I still have to catch up on the "big" superhero books first, but I should be caught up fully in a week or two.
I just caught up with batman, and #49 was an incredible issue. So far, the post endgame run was really enjoyable. It's unfortunate DC is gonna be rebooting this summer.
Wait, they're rebooting again? I'm caught up only up to the third trade with The New 52 Batman.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:48:06
Post by: CPTBadAss on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:49:04
Post by: Steezus on Tue, 16 February 2016, 11:59:16
Only comics I ever got into are the new Invader Zim ones :D. I should grab the last few issues and catch up.
Never was into comics but god damn was Invader Zim a good tv show, I miss that. :(
Post by: hullo8d on Tue, 16 February 2016, 12:00:02
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 16 February 2016, 12:06:38
Saga
Rachel Rising
Lumberjanes
Post by: xondat on Tue, 16 February 2016, 12:11:11
The UK never really have a comic culture, or at least I never did and no one I've ever know did.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 16 February 2016, 12:34:56
I fell off of comics a couple of years ago, but have been meaning to get back on. First on my catch-up list:
Saga
Rachel Rising
Lumberjanes
Totally forgot about Saga. Haven't read it in a year.
Post by: Moistgun on Tue, 16 February 2016, 12:46:12
The new "Harbinger" was interesting, I wonder how that turned out.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 13:24:33
I fell off of comics a couple of years ago, but have been meaning to get back on. First on my catch-up list:I've been meaning to read lumberjanes, and catch up on saga. Two more things to add to the ever growing list.
Saga
Rachel Rising
Lumberjanes
Post by: MassdropAlex on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:19:01
I strongly recommend reading The Mask. It's got its ups and downs, but the ups more than make up for it. There are different people who wear the mask, and my favorite is definitely not Stanley Ipkiss.
Currently slugging through Omnibus 2. This current wearer is pretty dull. :(
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Also, I always tout my favorite western comic: Usagi Yojimbo. That artist devotes so much of his energy and soul into that comic and I don't think it gets the popularity it deserves.
Thirdly, if you want to get into Deadpool, Daniel Way's collected trades are very, very good.
I don't know if childhood me could have been more confused than the moment I picked up an issue of the Mask after watching the movie. Was super dark.
Post by: demik on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:33:46
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:37:45
I've always wanted to get into comics but I feel like I'm waaaaaaaaaay too late.Right now is a good time to start with marvel. They just did a sort of reboot following secret wars. Lots of new number 1s.
DC should be good during the summer reboot also.
There are always great indie comics coming out too.
I can help if you have any questions too.
Post by: demik on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:40:47
Are there like subscription type deals with comics? And not like an iPad or anything. I'll end up doing something else. But I'm pretty much down to read anything.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:45:49
My problem with it, which is the same with tv shows, is keeping up. If I miss it one week it's basically over for me. Rather dramatic but it always happens this way. GoT, walking dead... missed an episode and just said eff it I'll binge watch when it's done.I'm in class right now, but look at dcbservice and midtown comics. dcbservice is a preordered service, so your first pull will be about 2 months till arriving. Midtown is a legit site, but doesn't offer as good deals.
Are there like subscription type deals with comics? And not like an iPad or anything. I'll end up doing something else. But I'm pretty much down to read anything.
Post by: demik on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:47:27
Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:47:32
I've always wanted to get into comics but I feel like I'm waaaaaaaaaay too late.
Nah. There's no real need to "catch up" with the past histories of characters or books before starting. Just dive in and you'll get oriented pretty quickly. This is especially true for the classic long-running superhero characters and teams that most people think of when they think about comic books. You can explore the back catalog later.
A great way to get a feel for what's new and interesting is the Pick of the Week podcast at ifanboy.com. Highly recommended.
Post by: demik on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:49:39
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 17:50:40
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 16 February 2016, 18:02:04
Another good podcast if you want to know about character histories, marvel and DC, is journey into mystery. Its a guy explaining various character back stories to his girlfriend.
If you decide you want to read older stuff digitally, marvel unlimited is a subscription service that you can use to read just about every marvel comic ever. It is about 3-4 months behind current issues, but is great for catching up on older important events.
Post by: romevi on Tue, 16 February 2016, 18:04:25
Hell. I've been reading collected comics that are decades old. Read Infinity Gauntlet a couple of years ago and Sandman last year. All thanks to collected editions.
Currently reading Saga of the Swamp Thing. Holy feast for the eyeballs; Moore is a literary genius.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:16:53
Comic shop talk today was all about Deadpool, and the upcoming Marvel films. Personally, i think the LCS experience is a lot of fun. I used to do digital exclusively, but am glad to have moved over to the physical copy side of things. I still get tempted by dcbservice's deals, but I think I will stick to my local shop for a bit.
Post by: romevi on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:25:30
Picked up Saga Vol. 1 today. I have been putting it off for so long, and finally decided to start reading through it. Also put an order in for Black Science Vol. 1 while I was at the shop. Hopefully that will arrive in the next week or two, have heard really good things about it.I was actually surprised at how friendly the peeps at my lcs were when I first went many years ago. There was only one dude that gave me a 'tude, and he's been like that ever since.
Comic shop talk today was all about Deadpool, and the upcoming Marvel films. Personally, i think the LCS experience is a lot of fun. I used to do digital exclusively, but am glad to have moved over to the physical copy side of things. I still get tempted by dcbservice's deals, but I think I will stick to my local shop for a bit.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Wed, 17 February 2016, 19:29:33
Picked up Saga Vol. 1 today. I have been putting it off for so long, and finally decided to start reading through it. Also put an order in for Black Science Vol. 1 while I was at the shop. Hopefully that will arrive in the next week or two, have heard really good things about it.I was actually surprised at how friendly the peeps at my lcs were when I first went many years ago. There was only one dude that gave me a 'tude, and he's been like that ever since.
Comic shop talk today was all about Deadpool, and the upcoming Marvel films. Personally, i think the LCS experience is a lot of fun. I used to do digital exclusively, but am glad to have moved over to the physical copy side of things. I still get tempted by dcbservice's deals, but I think I will stick to my local shop for a bit.
Same here. This is actually my first experience with one, and was finally recognized today after about a month of going. So that was pretty cool. The owner is a really laid back guy and always fun to talk to. The other main guy that works there is real chill too. I think he reads every book that comes out, and is able to recall so much about older stuff. I usually spend about 10 minutes picking up my bag, and anything extra, then the remaining hour is just talking comics with one of those guys.
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 00:36:05
Tokyo Ghost
The Walking Dead
X-Files
Y The Last Man again (because recommended)
Prophet (" ")
guardians of the galaxy
Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers (if I can find it)
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 18 February 2016, 04:54:58
Saga
Tokyo Ghost
The Walking Dead
X-Files
Y The Last Man again (because recommended)
Prophet (" ")
guardians of the galaxy
Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers (if I can find it)
A guy I work with was telling me about Tokyo ghost yesterday. I assume you would also recommend it?
I tried to get into The Waking Dead, but just couldn't enjoy it. My wife on the other hand lives it. I just picked her up a few newer trades yesterday.
Post by: romevi on Thu, 18 February 2016, 07:49:26
Saga
Tokyo Ghost
The Walking Dead
X-Files
Y The Last Man again (because recommended)
Prophet (" ")
guardians of the galaxy
Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers (if I can find it)
A guy I work with was telling me about Tokyo ghost yesterday. I assume you would also recommend it?
I tried to get into The Waking Dead, but just couldn't enjoy it. My wife on the other hand lives it. I just picked her up a few newer trades yesterday.
The first time I read TWD I thought it sucked. Picked it up again and stuck with it. Definitely has its ups and downs, but for how long it's been going it's pretty impressive.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 18 February 2016, 07:51:41
I've read up through issue 80ish or somewhere near there. I love the art, and the writing style is good. It just didn't draw me in that much. One of these days I'll catch up since my wife has the first two compendiums and a few of the following trades. Im not in a rush though, I have others I'd prefer to read first.Saga
Tokyo Ghost
The Walking Dead
X-Files
Y The Last Man again (because recommended)
Prophet (" ")
guardians of the galaxy
Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers (if I can find it)
A guy I work with was telling me about Tokyo ghost yesterday. I assume you would also recommend it?
I tried to get into The Waking Dead, but just couldn't enjoy it. My wife on the other hand lives it. I just picked her up a few newer trades yesterday.
The first time I read TWD I thought it sucked. Picked it up again and stuck with it. Definitely has its ups and downs, but for how long it's been going it's pretty impressive.
Post by: dgneo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 07:55:31
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 18 February 2016, 07:59:08
Big fan of Hellboy, really the only series that I've read pretty much all of (save for the BPRD stuff, but I'm gonna get there). I've got a decent digital collection of stuff, just haven't gotten around to reading it. :(
I've read some Hellboy, and really enjoy it. Never got too into it though. There are soo many great books out there, it can get incredibly overwhelming.
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 08:14:15
I read an unhealthy amount of manga, but regular comics not so much. I quite like graphic novels though, having read Watchmen, Maus, and Batman: The Dark Night Returns.
Post by: demik on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:02:15
I'm kinda in the same boat as demik. Not sure where to start - but I like binge reading "completed" works.You're like the better looking communist Canadian me. Hello brother from another mother.
I read an unhealthy amount of manga, but regular comics not so much. I quite like graphic novels though, having read Watchmen, Maus, and Batman: The Dark Night Returns.
Post by: MassdropAlex on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:09:06
I've read up through issue 80ish or somewhere near there. I love the art, and the writing style is good. It just didn't draw me in that much. One of these days I'll catch up since my wife has the first two compendiums and a few of the following trades. Im not in a rush though, I have others I'd prefer to read first.Saga
Tokyo Ghost
The Walking Dead
X-Files
Y The Last Man again (because recommended)
Prophet (" ")
guardians of the galaxy
Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers (if I can find it)
A guy I work with was telling me about Tokyo ghost yesterday. I assume you would also recommend it?
I tried to get into The Waking Dead, but just couldn't enjoy it. My wife on the other hand lives it. I just picked her up a few newer trades yesterday.
The first time I read TWD I thought it sucked. Picked it up again and stuck with it. Definitely has its ups and downs, but for how long it's been going it's pretty impressive.
You should try Invincible. Same guy that created TWD, but I like it a whole lot more.
Post by: mobbo on Thu, 18 February 2016, 10:46:22
I'm kinda in the same boat as demik. Not sure where to start - but I like binge reading "completed" works.You're like the better looking communist Canadian me. Hello brother from another mother.
I read an unhealthy amount of manga, but regular comics not so much. I quite like graphic novels though, having read Watchmen, Maus, and Batman: The Dark Night Returns.
:-* you're not so bad yourself bby
Post by: xtrafrood on Thu, 18 February 2016, 11:54:22
Tokyo Ghost is a complete blood bath of a comic. It's more of a futuristic guilty pleasure for me than anything else.Saga
Tokyo Ghost
The Walking Dead
X-Files
Y The Last Man again (because recommended)
Prophet (" ")
guardians of the galaxy
Captain Victory and The Galactic Rangers (if I can find it)
A guy I work with was telling me about Tokyo ghost yesterday. I assume you would also recommend it?
I tried to get into The Waking Dead, but just couldn't enjoy it. My wife on the other hand lives it. I just picked her up a few newer trades yesterday.
I'm almost current with TWD, and yea I just about stopped at a few parts. I wasn't one of the folks that started reading TWD comic when it was first published so I'm not rushing out to get the next copy or anything.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 22 February 2016, 11:02:37
Flash #49
Justice League #48
TMNT #55
ANAD Avengers #6
Daredevil #4
Faith #2
Might add some back issues in also and a trade or two.
Post by: absyrd on Sat, 27 February 2016, 04:38:09
Post by: crovax3000 on Mon, 25 April 2016, 09:46:03
I just finished the mini series The Vault. I think it was really oversold, and since it's the third mini series I've read that I've been underwhelmed with, I think I'm done with those for a while.
And now, while I wait for the next round of trades that I want (Saga, Colder, Rumble ), I'll probably start either American Vampire or Nailbiter.
Post by: xtrafrood on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:17:32
The Maxx was my jam as a young buck. I loved Sam Kieth's art and the storyline about a hallucinating homeless person being the hero. I should probably go back and read it all as I'm guessing it goes a little deeper than "hallucinations".
One of these days I'll remember to check out The Maxx :)
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:25:35
The 6th Gun
Black Summer
Supergod
The Strange Talent of Luther Strode
The Legend of Luther Strode
Irredeemable
Incorruptible
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:34:00
Then I went to the comic book store and all they had was 9208340982 different Harley Quinn comics.
Post by: inanis on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:41:08
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:44:28
My kid loves reading comics. There are so many for kids I had no idea. She mostly picks out My Little Pony, but she has some Littlest Pet Shop too. There was one set of the My Little Pony comics where Celestia meets up with King Sombra, it was very good.
You buying your kids MLP comics... who reads first? You or them? :p
Post by: inanis on Mon, 25 April 2016, 10:50:25
At first we read them together, cause the words are tiny and she hadn't mastered reading yet. I bought the last of the series of the Celestia and Sombra story and read it myself first, then with her. Now she reads them all on her own, but I just borrowed one about Luna and Discord, it was a good read.My kid loves reading comics. There are so many for kids I had no idea. She mostly picks out My Little Pony, but she has some Littlest Pet Shop too. There was one set of the My Little Pony comics where Celestia meets up with King Sombra, it was very good.
You buying your kids MLP comics... who reads first? You or them? :p
She also likes Pokemon...I'm raising a geek. I'm so proud. :))
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 25 April 2016, 11:00:51
Post by: Waateva on Mon, 25 April 2016, 11:11:46
I have taken him a couple times to look at comics and he didn't seem that interested in them, but maybe having a friend who likes them will get him more interested.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 25 April 2016, 11:27:35
I just tried the digital comics thing on my dad's kindle fire. My eyes suck. I can't read them for ****. Plus it just doesn't have that feel and look of glossy paper that became more widely used in my youth.Harley Quinn is in a lot of books right now. I think it has to do with suicide squad coming out. They are decent reads though, I just don't pick them up because my list is full enough as is.
Then I went to the comic book store and all they had was 9208340982 different Harley Quinn comics.
Post by: absyrd on Mon, 25 April 2016, 11:49:44
I just tried the digital comics thing on my dad's kindle fire. My eyes suck. I can't read them for ****. Plus it just doesn't have that feel and look of glossy paper that became more widely used in my youth.Harley Quinn is in a lot of books right now. I think it has to do with suicide squad coming out. They are decent reads though, I just don't pick them up because my list is full enough as is.
Then I went to the comic book store and all they had was 9208340982 different Harley Quinn comics.
I opened up a couple of them. Half of it is her getting her clothes mostly ripped off. I dunno if the animated Batman series anticipated her as this sex symbol. Suicide Squad better be great.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 25 April 2016, 11:51:20
Yep pretty much. The writing isnt bad though. NI just tried the digital comics thing on my dad's kindle fire. My eyes suck. I can't read them for ****. Plus it just doesn't have that feel and look of glossy paper that became more widely used in my youth.Harley Quinn is in a lot of books right now. I think it has to do with suicide squad coming out. They are decent reads though, I just don't pick them up because my list is full enough as is.
Then I went to the comic book store and all they had was 9208340982 different Harley Quinn comics.
I opened up a couple of them. Half of it is her getting her clothes mostly ripped off. I dunno if the animated Batman series anticipated her as this sex symbol. Suicide Squad better be great.
Post by: hashbaz on Mon, 25 April 2016, 12:55:56
I just tried the digital comics thing on my dad's kindle fire. My eyes suck. I can't read them for ****. Plus it just doesn't have that feel and look of glossy paper that became more widely used in my youth.Harley Quinn is in a lot of books right now. I think it has to do with suicide squad coming out. They are decent reads though, I just don't pick them up because my list is full enough as is.
Then I went to the comic book store and all they had was 9208340982 different Harley Quinn comics.
I opened up a couple of them. Half of it is her getting her clothes mostly ripped off. I dunno if the animated Batman series anticipated her as this sex symbol. Suicide Squad better be great.
She was definitely played as a sex kitten from the beginning, though appropriately muted for an essentially PG-rated kids' show.
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 25 April 2016, 16:21:22
I just tried the digital comics thing on my dad's kindle fire. My eyes suck. I can't read them for ****. Plus it just doesn't have that feel and look of glossy paper that became more widely used in my youth.Harley Quinn is in a lot of books right now. I think it has to do with suicide squad coming out. They are decent reads though, I just don't pick them up because my list is full enough as is.
Then I went to the comic book store and all they had was 9208340982 different Harley Quinn comics.
I opened up a couple of them. Half of it is her getting her clothes mostly ripped off. I dunno if the animated Batman series anticipated her as this sex symbol. Suicide Squad better be great.
She was definitely played as a sex kitten from the beginning, though appropriately muted for an essentially PG-rated kids' show.
There have been a lot of iterations of that character- she's been notoriously sexualized in her later incarnations.
http://comicvine.gamespot.com/articles/the-evolution-of-harley-quinn/1100-152821/
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/03/14/a-visual-history-of-harley-quinn
Post by: crovax3000 on Tue, 26 April 2016, 21:12:58
Post by: Hak Foo on Wed, 27 April 2016, 00:45:17
More recently, I bought a few of the big volumes of The Darkness and got turned off in the middle when it had a note indicating "this subplot continues in *some other series*." I keep trying to convince myself to try Deadpool, but I'm not even sure where to break into a lot of these long-running series-- there's either no clear "This is No. 1 of this storyline" or there is and it costs as much as a G80-5000 because it's collectible.
Right now, I do follow three manga series-- One Piece, Dance In the Vampire Bund, and Monster Musume. Make of that what you will.
Post by: romevi on Mon, 02 May 2016, 20:22:39
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Thu, 29 September 2016, 04:52:27
Post by: Grona on Mon, 03 October 2016, 13:25:03
East of West
Saga
Fables
C.O.W.L
Nailbiter
Post by: Dr_Alphabet on Mon, 03 October 2016, 13:47:29
Its been awhile. Anyone reading civil war? I gave up on most marvel, I still read the street level books but nothing more. Marvel has been doing a bad job since the "reboot". DC, on the hand, has been killing it imo with rebirth. There are some **** books, but way more good books than bad.
I guess this thread was revived so feel free to delete the comic thread I started. I saw this one before I created it but assumed it was dead as it hadn't been updated in months. In fact, I was going to contribute to this thread originally but got a flag suggesting I start a new one.
Anyway, yea Rebirth is dope. I was never into the main stories of DC or Marvel really until Rebirth which got me so into it, that I decided to go back and read all the events leading up to it. But the completionist in me couldn't just stop there so I decided I needed to know all the events that lead up to those events and so on until I was all the way back at flashpoint.... I actually just finished flashpoint and am now reading through some of the events that lead up to Convergence which most people say to just skip, but I'm not. It seems like a cool story to me. Flashpoint was a bit tedious for me tbh, but understanding some of the character changes that happened was really my only goal.
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 03 October 2016, 13:59:54
Post by: Dr_Alphabet on Mon, 03 October 2016, 14:04:00
Only tangential, but anyone watching Luke Cage?
just finished it last night. I love the blaxploitation vibe it has going on. I didn't enjoy it as much as Jessica Jones, but it was certainly a good watch. Jessica Jones had the single greatest villain in television history imo.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 03 October 2016, 16:50:27
Before I had to cancel my pull list while I was finishing up college I was reading:Im reading East of West still. It is still one of my favorite books.
East of West
Saga
Fables
C.O.W.L
Nailbiter
I didnt know you had made a new thread, sorry about that.Its been awhile. Anyone reading civil war? I gave up on most marvel, I still read the street level books but nothing more. Marvel has been doing a bad job since the "reboot". DC, on the hand, has been killing it imo with rebirth. There are some **** books, but way more good books than bad.
I guess this thread was revived so feel free to delete the comic thread I started. I saw this one before I created it but assumed it was dead as it hadn't been updated in months. In fact, I was going to contribute to this thread originally but got a flag suggesting I start a new one.
Anyway, yea Rebirth is dope. I was never into the main stories of DC or Marvel really until Rebirth which got me so into it, that I decided to go back and read all the events leading up to it. But the completionist in me couldn't just stop there so I decided I needed to know all the events that lead up to those events and so on until I was all the way back at flashpoint.... I actually just finished flashpoint and am now reading through some of the events that lead up to Convergence which most people say to just skip, but I'm not. It seems like a cool story to me. Flashpoint was a bit tedious for me tbh, but understanding some of the character changes that happened was really my only goal.
There are still plenty of DC events that I have missed. I would like to start collecting Absolute editions sometime soon to catch up on some of the older stories I missed. I read a lot of books when the new 52 happened, but am enjoying rebirth so much more. There are about 4 or 5 books im not reading, but the ones I am are way better than their new 52 counterparts. I am looking forward to see where things go.
I do hate the double shipping though. Nightwing feels like its a weekly book these days.
Post by: Dr_Alphabet on Mon, 03 October 2016, 16:53:18
Before I had to cancel my pull list while I was finishing up college I was reading:Im reading East of West still. It is still one of my favorite books.
East of West
Saga
Fables
C.O.W.L
NailbiterI didnt know you had made a new thread, sorry about that.Its been awhile. Anyone reading civil war? I gave up on most marvel, I still read the street level books but nothing more. Marvel has been doing a bad job since the "reboot". DC, on the hand, has been killing it imo with rebirth. There are some **** books, but way more good books than bad.
I guess this thread was revived so feel free to delete the comic thread I started. I saw this one before I created it but assumed it was dead as it hadn't been updated in months. In fact, I was going to contribute to this thread originally but got a flag suggesting I start a new one.
Anyway, yea Rebirth is dope. I was never into the main stories of DC or Marvel really until Rebirth which got me so into it, that I decided to go back and read all the events leading up to it. But the completionist in me couldn't just stop there so I decided I needed to know all the events that lead up to those events and so on until I was all the way back at flashpoint.... I actually just finished flashpoint and am now reading through some of the events that lead up to Convergence which most people say to just skip, but I'm not. It seems like a cool story to me. Flashpoint was a bit tedious for me tbh, but understanding some of the character changes that happened was really my only goal.
There are still plenty of DC events that I have missed. I would like to start collecting Absolute editions sometime soon to catch up on some of the older stories I missed. I read a lot of books when the new 52 happened, but am enjoying rebirth so much more. There are about 4 or 5 books im not reading, but the ones I am are way better than their new 52 counterparts. I am looking forward to see where things go.
I do hate the double shipping though. Nightwing feels like its a weekly book these days.
All I care about is that there is an active comics thread, really don't care who the creator is :thumb:
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Mon, 03 October 2016, 16:58:19
Post by: chuckdee on Mon, 03 October 2016, 18:48:07
I actually like it better than Jessica Jones, though I have to admit it stumbled in the middle on the transition from the front half to the back half, but finished pretty strong. It's a different type of story, so I think people are going to have wildly different opinions. I like the face that the city is a character, and they pay attention to the immersion qualities, though the writing in Jessica Jones was admittedly better.Only tangential, but anyone watching Luke Cage?
just finished it last night. I love the blaxploitation vibe it has going on. I didn't enjoy it as much as Jessica Jones, but it was certainly a good watch. Jessica Jones had the single greatest villain in television history imo.
My ordering:
Luke Cage
Punisher S0 (dd take out the hand)
Jessica Jones
DD s1
DD s2