[Comics] What Comics are you Currently Reading Thread
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ThatNickGuy You should check out this week's Ask Chris. It's a great examination of DC's obsession with being Marvel comics, but there's a brief section on Stan Lee that I think was relevant to earlier discussions in this thread.
By the way if anyone's a fan of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show on Nick, there's a tie in comic IDW puts out, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, that pretty fun. IDW has a really solid handle on making comics based on licensed properties, and their work with the Ninja Turtles (or Hero Turtles for those of you in the UK) is no exception.
By the way if anyone's a fan of the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show on Nick, there's a tie in comic IDW puts out, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: New Animated Adventures, that pretty fun. IDW has a really solid handle on making comics based on licensed properties, and their work with the Ninja Turtles (or Hero Turtles for those of you in the UK) is no exception.
I've been meaning to read the new IDW comics, as well as getting the TPBs of the original Mirage comics. I just wish they sold them in cheaper volumes, things are 60 bucks each.
I really wish DC would cut this out. Seriously.
As I see it, Marvel and DC have always had two completely different philosophies of comic stories.
Marvel was all about the grounded human based superheroes who had complicated lives and always questioned not only their own place in the world, but the justification of their actions in it.
DC was all about a panthenon of morally upright heroes, who remain stalwart no matter how dark the world gets.
I think a lot of this has to do when the characters were created. DC's characters were forged in a time of idealism, whereas most of the Marvel heroes were born in a time of social change and upheaval.
One is about realism, the other is about idealism. And that's just fine and dandy. I'm sick of everything having to be all grimdark to be considered "adult". DC's characters simply aren't built to exist in a Marvel-type universe, and the more they try to do that, the worse the characters get.
I read the first issue of Mick Foley's WWE Superstars, set in the noir setting of Titan City. John Cena plays a former cop, released from prison after a briefcase containing 10 million dollars disappeared. Now the corrupt Authority want it back, Randy Orton seeks to defeat his opponent for District Attorney Alberto Del Rio, and C.M. Punk is working on a plan to overthrow the powers that be in Titan City. It's bananas.
Also this week's Ask Chris column is all about the Marvel and DC versions of Santa Claus. I'll tell you what it must have been a pretty clever person to come up with that question.
Also this week's Ask Chris column is all about the Marvel and DC versions of Santa Claus. I'll tell you what it must have been a pretty clever person to come up with that question.
http://nickpiers.wordpress.com/2013/12/13/comics-for-everyone-comics-for-anyone/
Inspired by a spiel I've heard my local comic book guy go on several times, I write about the general public stigma that comics aren't for everyone.
Inspired by a spiel I've heard my local comic book guy go on several times, I write about the general public stigma that comics aren't for everyone.
Batman and Son: I liked it, good Batman story, and Damien was a hoot THOUGH I felt it was a bit short. Is the TPB I'm thinkin' of like a "part one" or something?
Batman: The Long Halloween I don't care anyone says I love this story. Its dark, full of red herrings, and has some WEIRD artwork that I love in any comic.
Batman: The Long Halloween I don't care anyone says I love this story. Its dark, full of red herrings, and has some WEIRD artwork that I love in any comic.
Tim Sale's definitely got a unique art style, but I love it. If you like this, he's done quite a lot of work with the same writer. They did a series of Halloween-themed Batman one-shots that are collected into Haunted Knight, as well as a direct sequel to Long Halloween in Dark Harvest. They also did a FANTASTIC Superman book called For All Seasons. To top it all off, they also did work for Marvel! Spider-Man: Blue, Daredevil: Yellow, and Hulk: Grey.
If you think Long Halloween was good? Yeah, the rest are just as good, if not better in their own ways. The team of Loeb and Sale are impervious to a bad book.
I LOVED Hulk:Grey, haven't read it in a hella long time though. That scene with the bunny, DAMN!
JLI volume 1: Dear lord I love 80s comics. The humor was top-notch(though apparently they weren't trying to be funny from the prologue) and its a solid intro to what is clearly a great team series.
DC 1,000,000: Dear lord this comic is awesome and teaches us the lesson to NOT PATRONIZE NEGATIVE GORRILLA QUEEN!
How's the book, overall? Like in terms of both how well-made it is and how well the story holds up to 15 years of time?DC 1,000,000: Dear lord this comic is awesome and teaches us the lesson to NOT PATRONIZE NEGATIVE GORRILLA QUEEN!
The book is a nice hardcover with a well designed book jacket, and the paper is that shiny kind that doesn't degrade easily. In terms of holding up, its actually MORE relevant than it was in 98. The 860th century is a GREAT metaphor for an information obsessed society, like how when Superman does the future equivalent of turning off the internet for five minutes and everybody goes APE SHIT! You ever see that episode of South Park where the internet disappears and the world falls apart? Basically that, but TWELVE YEARS BEFORE! Grant. Freaking. CALLED IT! Chaos magic is real.
Action Comics, @ThatNickGuy you need to read this. Trust me, Paks run starts with issue 25, and the only complaint I have is with that awful n52 suit.
Nu52? Nope. I'm not reading a thing from DC anymore.
Because I'm not reading one Superman comic? Hardly. There are plenty of great comics out there and almost none of them are by DC or Marvel.
Spock's wild ride is ending, Parker's back in April. Huzzah!
I am shocked - SHOCKED - that a comic book death wasn't permanent.
They aren't even pretending it is a surprise:
http://io9.com/peter-parker-is-coming-back-to-prove-amazing-spider-man-1500216208
Source:
http://io9.com/peter-parker-is-coming-back-to-prove-amazing-spider-man-1500216208
I think everyone knew it was coming, it's more the adamant NO HE'S DEAD SHUT UP's that Slott and Marvel were throwing out over the last year.
Quesada's always been a blowhard like that. He can't help but be the heavy handed publicity loudmouth.
I think it was hilarious (or maybe more sad) that people were sending death threats to Slott over the thing. It's like they don't know how comics work.
This whole Spider-man stuff makes you wonder how/when DC is bringing back Damian Wayne. Clone, zombie, lazurus pit, or holy resurrection- TAKIN' ALL BETS!
My thoughts on resurrecting a character. I'm fine with it when it is planned out from the beginning. The Death and Return of Superman being an example. Reign of the Supermen is still one of my favorite DC storylines (mostly because it introduced Steel and I love me some Steel).
The Peter Parker return was obviously planned all along. They incorporated ghost Parker right from the beginning, so I'm not upset about it at all.
Examples where it's dumb: Jason Todd, Barry Allen, the umpteenth time they bring back Jean Grey, Hal Jordan, Green Goblin.
If it's a planned out and teased return, I'm cool with it, because, COMICS!
I'm still mystified by the love for Damien Wayne. Never liked him, probably never will.
The Peter Parker return was obviously planned all along. They incorporated ghost Parker right from the beginning, so I'm not upset about it at all.
Examples where it's dumb: Jason Todd, Barry Allen, the umpteenth time they bring back Jean Grey, Hal Jordan, Green Goblin.
If it's a planned out and teased return, I'm cool with it, because, COMICS!
I'm still mystified by the love for Damien Wayne. Never liked him, probably never will.
Hell, Jean is back TWICE. At the same time. Past and future Jean are running around 616 right now (past is, at least, not sure if future is still there).
I'm actually indifferent to the character, but it would be nice if one his deceased side-kicks came back to life and didn't turn into a complete jack ass.
Wait, what? There's a future Jean now, too? For fuck's sake, that's the kind of soap drama shit why I avoid X-Men.
Well, because Beast bringing the original team to the present wasn't enough, a future X-Men team showed up to force him to send the past guys back because it caused some big nasty future. I don't know if they stuck around though.
The Wake, Volume 1
This is Scott Snyder's Vertigo book that started last year to quite a number of rave reviews. And for me, it's sort of...eh? I mean, it's good in parts, but the way the script and especially the art plays out, it was a confusing read for me. There are scene changes without any kind of segue that are so quick, I almost got whiplash a few times. The artist, Sean Murphy, is honestly not that great in many ways, either. His rough, sketchy style works for the horror aspect, but they're terrible at properly showing depth or size, which becomes especially important later on in the book. I'm confused where people are exactly at points and one character was introduced early in that I swear just popped up out of nowhere without showing them at all before.
It's...okay? I mean, the characters are good, if a bit bland, and the ideas behind the story and world building are solid. It's enough that I'll get more eventually, but I won't be in any rush. I'm scratching my head to see why this got so much praise, though.
My lack of enjoyment for the volume may also have to do with the INCREDIBLY cheap production of the book itself. It feels more like a cheap, monthly comic (even with an ad for a show on that back rather than a book backing with information and such). It's really disappointing because Vertigo is usually much better with their production value for collected editions.
This is Scott Snyder's Vertigo book that started last year to quite a number of rave reviews. And for me, it's sort of...eh? I mean, it's good in parts, but the way the script and especially the art plays out, it was a confusing read for me. There are scene changes without any kind of segue that are so quick, I almost got whiplash a few times. The artist, Sean Murphy, is honestly not that great in many ways, either. His rough, sketchy style works for the horror aspect, but they're terrible at properly showing depth or size, which becomes especially important later on in the book. I'm confused where people are exactly at points and one character was introduced early in that I swear just popped up out of nowhere without showing them at all before.
It's...okay? I mean, the characters are good, if a bit bland, and the ideas behind the story and world building are solid. It's enough that I'll get more eventually, but I won't be in any rush. I'm scratching my head to see why this got so much praise, though.
My lack of enjoyment for the volume may also have to do with the INCREDIBLY cheap production of the book itself. It feels more like a cheap, monthly comic (even with an ad for a show on that back rather than a book backing with information and such). It's really disappointing because Vertigo is usually much better with their production value for collected editions.
I'm all caught up on the comics I've been reading! T^T Currently waiting on new volumes for:
(I don't do trades because 1) I forget to buy them, 2) They're sold out of some issues when I do remember, 3) I have a hard time storing them, 4) TOO SHORT, 5) lots of reasons. Volumes and I get along better.)
Chew - I ADORE this comic! It's hilarious, the artwork is superb, and I love all the little humorous bits in the background! Next volume out in April... :-/
Saga - I asked a friend for comic suggestions, as she's never steered me wrong before, and started this awesome story! Unfortunately, I failed to notice how new it was, and volume 3 isn't out until March. Ack!
Locke & Key - Holy crap this comic is AMAZING! Written by Stephen King's son, and it is extra creepy. I got my entire household to read this one! Next volume out in February! SOON!!! However, I believe that means the end of the series. And that just means another read-through. Ahh it's so good!
Punk Rock Jesus - I picked this one up a few months ago and forgot to read it. Now to track it down...
(I don't do trades because 1) I forget to buy them, 2) They're sold out of some issues when I do remember, 3) I have a hard time storing them, 4) TOO SHORT, 5) lots of reasons. Volumes and I get along better.)
Chew - I ADORE this comic! It's hilarious, the artwork is superb, and I love all the little humorous bits in the background! Next volume out in April... :-/
Saga - I asked a friend for comic suggestions, as she's never steered me wrong before, and started this awesome story! Unfortunately, I failed to notice how new it was, and volume 3 isn't out until March. Ack!
Locke & Key - Holy crap this comic is AMAZING! Written by Stephen King's son, and it is extra creepy. I got my entire household to read this one! Next volume out in February! SOON!!! However, I believe that means the end of the series. And that just means another read-through. Ahh it's so good!
Punk Rock Jesus - I picked this one up a few months ago and forgot to read it. Now to track it down...