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[Aqualad]

I don't mind issues getting delayed. Once in while, but Kick Ass is like a year and half delayed. This is crazy. It has been so long I forgot what is going on. what bothers me more is that I am finding out about the comic from the movie info rather then reading it.

I know i asked this before, but the ghost box in the Xmen story, is it good, worth a TBP pick up, just what to see what people think and is it worth a pick up.

SEEYEYEyAYYYYAAAA

Ghost Boxes is OK, but sloooowwwww. It will probably read better as a trade. So far there's been a lot of talking and posing.

Kick-Ass is great, but I agree the delays kill the momentum. I don't think they care though...they'll have a nice new trade paperback on the stands when the movie hits.

[boobieman]

Ok thanks for the info. I thought Ghost box was already set to be a trade, but I could be wrong.

Thanks again

SEEYAYAYAAA

[boobieman]

http://marvel.com/videos/725.Reborn_Trailer

Got me interested as to how they will bring him back..Should be good. Special 5 issue run starting July 1st.

SEEYAYAYYAAAAAA

[EliSnow]

Is Ultimatum the worse piece of crap event Marvel or DC have done in years?

[weekapaugjz]

Is Ultimatum the worse piece of crap event Marvel or DC have done in years?

I stayed away from it mainly because of loeb. And I'm also not a big fan of the ultimate story lines, though I've never read the spidey which I've heard good things about. It must be truly awful if you are saying its the worst. Glad I stayed away.

[EliSnow]

I stayed away from it mainly because of loeb. And I'm also not a big fan of the ultimate story lines, though I've never read the spidey which I've heard good things about. It must be truly awful if you are saying its the worst. Glad I stayed away.

Ultimate Spider-man was the best Spider-man comic published in the last 20 years. It had some bumps in the road, but it really was great stuff and I highly recommend it.

Similarly, the first two "volumes" of the Ultimates were also great.

As for Ultimatum, I read the first three issues and had to stop. And I should have stopped after the first issue.

[weekapaugjz]

Ultimate Spider-man was the best Spider-man comic published in the last 20 years. It had some bumps in the road, but it really was great stuff and I highly recommend it.

Similarly, the first two "volumes" of the Ultimates were also great.

As for Ultimatum, I read the first three issues and had to stop. And I should have stopped after the first issue.

I picked up the first 2 issues of ultimate origins on the store owners recommendation. I thought it was crap and dropped it

[weekapaugjz]

Anyone else reading the current run in action comics? I've been enjoying it. The annual came out yesterday telling the origin of the current flamebird and nightwing. I really enjoyed the issue and like the portrayal of non.

[hit11man]

Anyone read Messiah complex? i enjoyed it, but had a question about one the characters..... havent read any comics in over ten years other than this and the watchmen

[EliSnow]

Anyone read Messiah complex? i enjoyed it, but had a question about one the characters..... havent read any comics in over ten years other than this and the watchmen

What's the question?

[hit11man]

who is the guy on the Marauders who has glasses and a doo-rag, i guess guns for arms , doesnt talk (at least in this) and to me -looks like strong guy?? its bugging me and i cant seem to figure it out online

[EliSnow]

who is the guy on the Marauders who has glasses and a doo-rag, i guess guns for arms , doesnt talk (at least in this) and to me -looks like strong guy?? its bugging me and i cant seem to figure it out online

I didn't read the crossover but, it sounds like Random (http://marvel.com/universe/Random), who was introduced in X-Factor.

http://marvel.com/universe3zx/images/thumb/3/3f/Random.jpg/440px-Random.jpg

[hit11man]

Yep, thats him. thanks!

[instrument]

I picked up the first 2 issues of ultimate origins on the store owners recommendation. I thought it was crap and dropped it

ultimate origins was crap, the ultimates is a completely different comic.

I'm still not sure about how i feel about the new squadron supreme stuff tying into the ultimateverse.

[JustJon]

Well, apparently the rumors are true.

They are indeed making a Jonah Hex movie.

Wonderful.

Can't wait to see how awful it is.

Here are some pics of Josh Brolin as Hex. (http://theflickcast.com/2009/06/03/first-pictures-of-josh-brolin-as-johan-hex-hit-the-net/)

And no links to pics of Megan Fox from the movie?

[instrument]

Does every thread have to mention megan fox...

[boobieman]

Just finished reading Cap 600. I thought it was good. Wish it had more of the main story, some of it felt like filler. I like what they are doing with Sharon and just hope they don't cop out of the story. I like that they show what everyone is doing from the storyline. I forgot all about what happened to the Red Skull. How did the female Bucky from the onslaught world come to this world? Where the hell did this happen? Liked the story of the friends talking about Cap. I liked the old classic comic reprint. Overall it was good.

So I guess with the Reborn limited series coming out, the Cap title is going to be put on hold. Why don't they just run the reborn story in the regular Cap title. Ah what the hell do I know.

SEYEYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[boobieman]

Does every thread have to mention megan fox...

Well what do you expect, she is the tit...I mean IT girl. She is hot but those tats just do nothing for me. Meow.

SEEYAYAYYAYAYAYAAAAAAAAA

[EliSnow]

So I guess with the Reborn limited series coming out, the Cap title is going to be put on hold. Why don't they just run the reborn story in the regular Cap title. Ah what the hell do I know.

Nope.

Cap #601 (http://marvel.com/catalog/?id=12324) comes out July 15th.

[boobieman]

Wow I totally forgot about Cap 601. And I have that down on my list. Question. I am reading The Punisher series(Not meaning the MAX title). He takes on Osborn, who sets the hood after him. In the story The hood is bring back dead people to fight the Punisher. A few issues back he brings back Micro. In the last issue he brings back old villians that died in Captain America comics from the 80's. In one panel, I see Steven Strange. The hood brought him back from the dead. My questions is how did Steven Strange die?

I now see Brother Voodoo is going to be the new Sorcerer Supreme. Wonder what others thing of it.

Thanks

SEEYAYAYYAAAAASEEAAAAA

[EliSnow]

In one panel, I see Steven Strange. The hood brought him back from the dead. My questions is how did Steven Strange die?

Dr. Steven Strange? He's still alive. He lost the Sorceror Supreme mantle due to his actions in Planet Hulk.

[boobieman]

From the look of the character, it looks like Steven strange. At the table are all the dead villains that the Hood raised. I will see if I can scan in the page.

Thanks for the info.
SSSEEeeyYSYSYSYAAAAAA

[TheMojoPin]

Odd aside, but I just read that Tim Bradstreet's brother-in-law, Stevhan Gobble, was killed in a traffic accident in Chicago a month ago. Gobble acted as the model of John Constantine that Bradstreet used for his Hellblazer covers, which he did from issues #134-#215.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t40/Tim_Bradstreet/stev1.jpg

Very tragic news. HB is easily my favorite comic series and Bradstreet's covers were amazing. His brother-in-law really came to visually personify the character for many of the series' fans, myself included.

http://tjscomics.com/publishers/dccvertigo/hellb134_timbradstreet_520pixh_96ppi.jpg

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/7/8/7893_400x600.jpg

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/4/7/4766_400x600.jpg

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/6/1616_400x600.jpg

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/1/6/1614_400x600.jpg

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-comics-2006/2726-1.jpg

I especially love the cover to #214. I was posting on a small HB at the time, and Bradstreet was actually one of the posters there. For that cover he made the graffiti in the background out of the names of the posters. I made it on as "Mojo" towards the bottom of the brick wall nearest behind Constantine:

http://www.insanerantings.com/mbimages/Hellblazer214f.jpg

[EliSnow]

Phish and I were just talking t-shirts, and I told him about one of my favorites from Matt Wagner's book Mage:

http://www.graphittidesigns.com/shop/files/images_folder/t_34144_04.jpg

And then I thought that I never saw anyone discuss this comic here. Any other fans?

For those who haven't read it, a regular balding schmoe discovers he's King Arthur reborn. And his bat becomes the magical Excalibur, and he meets other reborn heroes while fighting evil.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/30/Mage.jpg/391px-Mage.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

Love Mage. I need to rebuy the trades because mine fell apart.

[AnnoyedGrunt]

I finished reading the first volume of Mage not too long ago. I enjoyed it but my expectations were probably too high. The story was more of a 'popcorn comic' than I was expecting but it did pick up as it went along. It probably didn't help that I knew the King Arthur plot point going in but the comic doesn't reveal that until at least 10 issues in. Still, I quite enjoyed Wagner's visual storytelling and it was interesting to see him progress as an artist so early in his career. I would give it a thumbs up but I far prefer Grendel.

[EliSnow]

I finished reading the first volume of Mage not too long ago. I enjoyed it but my expectations were probably too high. The story was more of a 'popcorn comic' than I was expecting but it did pick up as it went along. It probably didn't help that I knew the King Arthur plot point going in but the comic doesn't reveal that until at least 10 issues in. Still, I quite enjoyed Wagner's visual storytelling and it was interesting to see him progress as an artist so early in his career. I would give it a thumbs up but I far prefer Grendel.

I wouldn't rank it among the best comics ever, but it was a great independent story with some great art.

And it was definitely fun.

[jab]

Phish and I were just talking t-shirts, and I told him about one of my favorites from Matt Wagner's book Mage:

http://www.graphittidesigns.com/shop/files/images_folder/t_34144_04.jpg


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/30/Mage.jpg/391px-Mage.jpg

wow put a dot on the end of that thing and its a madman t-shirt lol

[AnnoyedGrunt]

I wouldn't rank it among the best comics ever, but it was a great independent story with some great art.

And it was definitely fun.

Has there ever been any word about the final volume and when that's going to get started?

[EliSnow]

wow put a dot on the end of that thing and its a madman t-shirt lol

Not exactly.

http://comradesinarms.tripod.com/comics/allred/frankgun.gif

And Mage was published eight years earlier than Madman.

Has there ever been any word about the final volume and when that's going to get started?

No. None that I know of.

[jab]

[QUOTE=EliSnow;2320485]Not exactly.

http://comradesinarms.tripod.com/comics/allred/frankgun.gif

And Mage was published eight years earlier than Madman.



calm down nerd, i was just saying they looked similar. gee whiz. and get an image that works before you start nit picking.

[EliSnow]

Not exactly.

http://comradesinarms.tripod.com/comics/allred/frankgun.gif

And Mage was published eight years earlier than Madman.



calm down nerd, i was just saying they looked similar. gee whiz. and get an image that works before you start nit picking.

It's working for me.

And you didn't say they were similar. You said it's the same thing except for the dot.

[Gvac]

You cannot hot link to an image hosted on tripod.

You will see it but no one else will.

[EliSnow]

You cannot hot link to an image hosted on tripod.

You will see it but no one else will.

Thanks. Didn't know that.

[jab]

words are subject to subjectivity.

[jab]

comic books are awesome.

[hit11man]

my chick just bought messiah complex for me, i loved it> i could read/enjoy it a hundred more times... i havent read or bought any comics before this for about ten or fifteen years before that.. after messiah complex i thought id look at more and bought manifest destiny -which totally sucked. any xmen trades worth buying? or marvel at all? remember most characters, really prefer marvel and the xmen . may be i should just wait for messiah war to become a trade?

[weekapaugjz]

my chick just bought messiah complex for me, i loved it> i could read/enjoy it a hundred more times... i havent read or bought any comics before this for about ten or fifteen years before that.. after messiah complex i thought id look at more and bought manifest destiny -which totally sucked. any xmen trades worth buying? or marvel at all? remember most characters, really prefer marvel and the xmen . may be i should just wait for messiah war to become a trade?

I enjoyed messiah war. It just wrapped up in x force this past week. I'm guessing the trade should be out soon. Marvel is usually on top of getting trades out very soon after the story ends in the single issues.

[jab]

cable has been amazing.

[Foster]

cable has been amazing.

I prefer DirecTV

[weekapaugjz]

cable has been amazing.

i was telling myself i was going to drop it after messiah war ended, but i don't think i can.

[jab]

I prefer DirecTV

:lol:

[jab]

i think i like glc as much as i like gl.

[EliSnow]

Just read online that Planetary #27 will be coming out in October 2009. I'll confirm when DC's October solicitations come out.

[TheMojoPin]

I just got the latest Brubaker Captain America HC. I think it's called "The Man with No Face," but man, it was not good. First time I've been let down by the amazing run Brubaker has had on that title. The whole thing reeked like a typical Cap storyline that just happened to feature the Winter Soldier instead. I'd swear Gruenwald somehow rose from the dead and write this thing himself. Terrible art from the guest artists, too.

Oh yeah, Black Widow: The Marvel Ho strikes again.

[PhishHead]

Just read online that Planetary #27 will be coming out in October 2009. I'll confirm when DC's October solicitations come out.

you just made me smile a lot! :)

[MadMatt]

I just read a mini-series that was REALLY good. It is called "Universal War One" and it really surprised me.

It was originally a 6 issue French limited series that has been adapted by Marvel into two 3 issue series ("Universal War One" and "Universal War One: Revelations" - 3 issues each). It's still the same story but Marvel decided to break it up for some reason.

The story starts one place and goes someplace completely different than I expected by the end. It was one of the best reads I have had a in a long time. :thumbup:

[instrument]

brubakers leaving DD and Captain America, so where's he headed?

Him and bendis did a great job with DD

[EliSnow]

brubakers leaving DD and Captain America, so where's he headed?

Him and bendis did a great job with DD

Where did you read he was leaving Captain America?

[boobieman]

For you JONAH HEX fans...

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0907/08/index.htm

SEEYAYAYAYAYAAA

[instrument]

One of my friends mentioned it to me, is he not? I mean that's great news for me.

[EliSnow]

One of my friends mentioned it to me, is he not? I mean that's great news for me.

I have seen no news that he was. I did a search yesterday to confirm and found no announcement.

He is leaving DD, but that's been known for months.

[boobieman]

Kick ass #7 and #8 are delayed...AGAIN..fuck'em I am done with it.

SEEEYYAYAYAYAYAYAAAAA

[boobieman]

Finally I got to pick up and read Reborn. I thought it was good. Not a great story, but a good one. I liked that they sort of link everything together. Stuff that is going on now in the Marvel Universe, as well as referring to the past year of Cap. I sort of like the idea of why(Well what was revealed) and what happened to Steve. The only thing I think they should of done was wait, not reveal what happened to him in the first issue. Over all I liked it.

Just wonder, is this reborn storyline a planned thing or do you think that it was like" OK let's wrap up Cap's death and get Steve back in". Don't see why they could not just do the reborn story line in the regular title, besides selling a extra issue for 5 months.

Also I have been picking up the Theater of War issues, wonder if that is sort of a tie into the whole reborn story. Looking forward to issue #2.

SEEEYEYaYAYAAAYAYYA

[EliSnow]

Just wonder, is this reborn storyline a planned thing or do you think that it was like" OK let's wrap up Cap's death and get Steve back in". Don't see why they could not just do the reborn story line in the regular title, besides selling a extra issue for 5 months.


According to interviews I read with Ed Brubaker, this storyline was generally planned a long time ago, long before Rogers' death EXCEPT Steve Rogers was supposed to come back 6 issues after his death, and he hadn't intended on the Winter Soldier or anyone else for that matter to become Cap.

Then as things progressed with the storyline, they pushed Cap's return out and made Bucky Cap.

As for why it wasn't done in the main storyline, one of the interviews explained why. I can't remember it, but there was a justification.

One of the interviews. (http://www.newsarama.com/comics/070908-Bru-Reborn.html)

[boobieman]

Thanks for the info. I just hope that the ending pay off is exactly that..a pay off. Marvel has a rep of running long story lines and great build ups to nothing.

Just have to wait and see, either way, I will still be reading.

Thanks again

SEEYAYAYYYSEYYSSEAAA

[EliSnow]

It's official: Planetary #27 is being solicited for October:

http://i.newsarama.com/preview_images/dcnew/oct09/7/planetary27cover_logo_copy.jpg

Tons of things have changed since writer Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, STORMWATCH) and artist John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men) began their long, strange trip into the bizarre underbelly of the WildStorm Universe, but one thing has stayed the same: Anticipation for this final issue of the critically acclaimed series remains gargantuan! Over a decade in the making, PLANETARY culminates in this spectacular, oversized adventure. Prepare for answers to be revealed as the enigmatic Elijah Snow has one last errand to run!
Featuring a stunning 3-piece wraparound gatefold cover drawn by Cassaday, PLANETARY #27 represents the end of an era and should not be missed!]

I am one very happy nerd.

[EliSnow]

It's official: Planetary #27 is being solicited for October:

http://i.newsarama.com/preview_images/dcnew/oct09/7/planetary27cover_logo_copy.jpg



I am one very happy nerd.

So only Phish and I are happy about this?

[PhishHead]

So only Phish and I are happy about this?

you had to bait me into posting?

I think my excitement for this book is enough for everyone on the board.

[TheMojoPin]

So only Phish and I are happy about this?

I'll believe it when I see it.

And when a second Absolute edition comes out.

[PhishHead]

I'll believe it when I see it.

And when a second Absolute edition comes out.

DO NOT SPOIL THIS FOR ME MONKEY BOY!

[instrument]

The last 3 issues of captain america, wtf? And 601 has vampires? Wtf?

The hunter angle in walking dead has been great...

[EliSnow]

you had to bait me into posting?

No, I mentioned you so that you wouldn't need to voice your happiness at this development.

[boobieman]

So only Phish and I are happy about this?

Have not read it..might pick it up. Just don't have time to read the stuff I pick up on a regular basic. I still have issues back from 3 weeks ago. Dam work.

SEEYEYAYAYAYAYAAAA

[TheMojoPin]

Gays and blacks in comic books are "contrived." (http://www.theouthousers.com/content/view/3914/156/)

Check out these fan reactions to a recent JLA story that featured a bunch of non-white superheroes:

"...how many blacks did McDuffie manage to sneak onto the team this time--five? (I bet DC editorial gave him the same order as Burger King in that lawsuit--to "lighten things up around here.")"

"Why don't they call this the "Minority League"? "

"I don't think anyone will support an original black "mainstream" character. I know I won't."

"Maybe they should establish a separate league for all the negro superheroes. I'm not saying kick them ALL off. One would be okay. (Doesn't Hollywood have some kind of law that says every movie has to have at least one black in it?) I just think they're going overboard with all this diversity stuff. I mean, how many comics do minorities read anyway?"

And my favorite…

"Couldn't they get Static, Black Lightning, or one of his daughters instead of Dr. Light on the cover of BET League of America? Ha!"

Classy.

[Foster]

Gays and blacks in comic books are "contrived." (http://www.theouthousers.com/content/view/3914/156/)

Check out these fan reactions to a recent JLA story that featured a bunch of non-white superheroes:



Classy.

people who read comic books are a much of fucking racists...

[jab]

yo whys the black lanterns gotta be the bad guys?

[booster11373]

Gays and blacks in comic books are "contrived." (http://www.theouthousers.com/content/view/3914/156/)

Check out these fan reactions to a recent JLA story that featured a bunch of non-white superheroes:



Classy.

It didn't suck because they were minority's it sucked because it was shit and a stupid story
and JLA has been a mess lately anyway

[Foster]

yo whys the black lanterns gotta be the bad guys?

careful Jabbers, you don't want to get banned for disorederly conduct

[jab]

careful Jabbers, you don't want to get banned for disorederly conduct

im surprised i wasnt banned long ago.


also, i maintain the o pin ion that static rules. the character not the thing that keeps socks on my shirts.

[Foster]

im surprised i wasnt banned long ago.


also, i maintain the o pin ion that static rules. the character not the thing that keeps socks on my shirts.

there seems to be a large percentage black superheroes with electricity based powers,
I wonder what thats all about...

also, I know I'm not update to date with the all the goings ons in comics, especially outside of DC, but I'm having a hard time thinking of any black super-villians...

[JustJon]

DC did have the Milestone line for a while, but the only thing to go mainstream out of it was Static Shock.

[TheMojoPin]

I'm just disheartened by those comments coming from idiots talking like they can't bring themselves to read about black and/or gay characters. They can read about aliens and mutants and "gods" and retcon this and totally redo that, but if a character turns out to be gay or too many black characters show up, whoa, slow down. That's too much. Fuckin' morons.

On a brigther note, I'm finally plowing through the three Starman omnibuses so far and they're so fantastic. I had the series in trade already, but these editions are so amazing with all the extra issues and behind the scenes stuff and pieces by Robinson and co.. I estatic that they included the Shade mini series in volume 3.

[EliSnow]

there seems to be a large percentage black superheroes with electricity based powers,
I wonder what thats all about...

also, I know I'm not update to date with the all the goings ons in comics, especially outside of DC, but I'm having a hard time thinking of any black super-villians...

Black Manta is black. There's a guy named Moses Magnum.

A lot of the black super-heroes have black super-villains.

[EliSnow]

On a brigther note, I'm finally plowing through the three Starman omnibuses so far and they're so fantastic. I had the series in trade already, but these editions are so amazing with all the extra issues and behind the scenes stuff and pieces by Robinson and co.. I estatic that they included the Shade mini series in volume 3.

I agree. I think right now, they are my favorite re-prints ever.

[TheMojoPin]

I agree. I think right now, they are my favorite re-prints ever.

They really should be the gold standard for making re-buying already collected series. Absolutely stellar job by DC.

I totally agree with one of the intros that talks about how as a character Jack Knight always just seemed a little too "real" for the DC Universe. It's clearly a fantastic series in terms of superheroics and fantasy in general, but I'm glad that Jack really hasn't been written much outside of his own series and by too many people besides Robinson.

[EliSnow]

They really should be the gold standard for making re-buying already collected series. Absolutely stellar job by DC.

I totally agree with one of the intros that talks about how as a character Jack Knight always just seemed a little too "real" for the DC Universe. It's clearly a fantastic series in terms of superheroics and fantasy in general, but I'm glad that Jack really hasn't been written much outside of his own series and by too many people besides Robinson.

I read that part too. Jack Knight is by far my favorite comic book character, and after I became a dad, I loved him even more.

[RhinoinMN]

They sould make a comic about Journeyman if they haven't already. I'm not a comic reader, but that is one that I could get behind.

[jab]

im gonna check out this starman fellow. not the wonderful legion starman/boy but the one you guys are talking about cause i never read it.

[Aqualad]

I just bought the DC and Marvel Vault books (cheap! 18 bucks each). These things are fantastic. Lots of behind-the-scenes photos and production pieces, reproductions of old promo items, lots of artwork. If you can find these books cheap I highly recommend them.

http://www.amazon.com/Marvel-Vault-Museum-Book-Collectibles/dp/0762428449
http://www.amazon.com/DC-Vault-Museum-Book-Collectibles/dp/0762432578/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1248785439&sr=1-1

[JustJon]

I never went deep on Starman, but I am absolutely loving the Omnibuses. I wish they came out quicker, but I know it's not going to happen.

They really should be the gold standard for making re-buying already collected series. Absolutely stellar job by DC.

I totally agree with one of the intros that talks about how as a character Jack Knight always just seemed a little too "real" for the DC Universe. It's clearly a fantastic series in terms of superheroics and fantasy in general, but I'm glad that Jack really hasn't been written much outside of his own series and by too many people besides Robinson.


It made so much sense when Robinson wrote that in the intro. The only other instance of Jack that I could remember was Jack being in Geoff Johns' JSA, and ultimately retires and gives the staff to Courtney.

[EliSnow]

Just started watching Green Lantern First Flight and I had two thoughts.

Give Geoff Johns credit in reconning the GL origin story to explain why a Green Lantern would need to fly a spacecraft.

And

why did they make Abin Sur look so different than what the comics had him? I don't see the reasoning at all.

[JustJon]

Give Geoff Johns credit in reconning the GL origin story to explain why a Green Lantern would need to fly a spacecraft.


Alan Moore did it 20 years ago. Check the DC Best of Alan Moore collection. Plus you get great stuff like Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow in there.

[EliSnow]

Alan Moore did it 20 years ago. Check the DC Best of Alan Moore collection. Plus you get great stuff like Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow in there.

He did? Okay.

I did purchase Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow separately.

[Aqualad]

He did? Okay.


A lot of Johns' GL is based off of the Alan Moore Green Lantern Corps strips from the 80's. They're definitely worth a read.

[weekapaugjz]

i was at my friend's house tonight and he knew i was into comic books and asked me if any of them would be worth anything. they were ones his grandma had given that she had in storage. first book in the pile was superman 199. it's the first race between superman and the flash. i knew that had to be worth something.

i brought them home with me to check the back of wizard. superman is listed as 320. he also had a batman with the first appearance of scarecrow listed at 100. and fantastic four 74 with an appearance of galactus and silver surfer listed at 110.

how accurate are the listings in wizard? if he tries to sell them, would he get as much as they were listed? what would be the best option to sell them? i'm gonna talk to the local shop owner about them and see if there is any interest. i have no clue about the market for selling older comics.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2390/2358152799_28cdccee23.jpg

http://cjdotcom.homestead.com/files/Batman_189.jpg

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/fantastic-four/74-1.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

It ultimately comes down to individual demand as opposed to a set price since those are more of just "suggestions" as to how much they are worth. You're likely not going to get top value or near it at comic stores except for maybe the Superman issue. That's a pretty "famous" issue and a popular story, which can work for and against you since it has been reprinted numerous times at this point. You'd likely be best served selling them yourself through eBay or its ilk or any big flear markets/dirt malls/etc. near you that collecters tend to hunt at.

Some collectors go by Wizard's prices, others go by the annual Overstreet Price Guide. I'd reccomend Overstreet.

Are they in good shape? If they're not in at least "good" condition you're not going to much. Check Overstreet for detailed explanations as to what rates as "good" or "poor" or "fair" or "near mint" and so on.

If they're in good shape and you want to go nuts in trying to sell it to serious collectors for maximum value you can always get them slabbed. (http://www.cgccomics.com/grading/)

[weekapaugjz]

i just read over the condition ratings. they look to be right around a very good rating. i was checking ebay and the prices for the superman and they were all over the place.

do you know how much it costs to get something graded? i thought i heard something like 40 bucks.

[TheMojoPin]

I've never done it so I don't know but all the info should be on the site I linked to.

[weekapaugjz]

I've never done it so I don't know but all the info should be on the site I linked to.

i checked the link and there was a chart with a bunch of shit that i had no idea what it meant.

[TheMojoPin]

i checked the link and there was a chart with a bunch of shit that i had no idea what it meant.

Between $32 and $85 per book depending on the value of each comic and whether or not you want the cheap, standard or best slabbing.

[weekapaugjz]

Between $32 and $85 per book depending on the value of each comic and whether or not you want the cheap, standard or best slabbing.

thank you. doesn't really seem worth it unless it is a very valuable book.

[JustJon]

Silver Age books, like the ones you've listed always sell, of course, the better the condition, the more money and more demand for the issue.

[instrument]

Graded books can sell for tons more, if its a good grade it can be hundreds more, its crazy.

You should find graded and non graded sxamples and see if the price difference is worth it.

Or put em in a nice cover and hold on to em until the next movie is released and then sell em

[boobieman]

Reborn #2 came out. I thought it was pretty good. Just think that they revealed the who story line too quick. It took almost 2 years with the death of Steve Rogers and within 2 issues of Reborn we find out a majority of the secret of the title. But I am enjoying it.

Is it me or am I suppose to get the impression that the Red Skull's mind is with Steve Rogers? How the hell did this happen?

I like the fact that they are bringing in the entire Marvel story line into these issues. Bringing in Osborn, HAMMER, connecting all the major stories from the past year.

Just wish I had more time to read and enjoy the comics...again..DAM YOU JOB.

SEEYAYAYYAYAAAAA

[boobieman]

Found this picture of the new Ultimate Avengers Red Skull. Very bad ass.

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0908/07/ultimateavengers1variant.htm

SEEYAYYAYAAAA

[Gritty]

Just started watching Green Lantern First Flight and I had two thoughts.

Give Geoff Johns credit in reconning the GL origin story to explain why a Green Lantern would need to fly a spacecraft.

And

why did they make Abin Sur look so different than what the comics had him? I don't see the reasoning at all.

I read somewhere that they bulked him up so he'd appear to be more of a physical match and more menacing to Hal.

I enjoyed this video particularly the quick way they got through the origin and on to the main story. Nice job on the voices. The Wonder Woman video arrived the same day, I just haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

[The Ogre]

Found this picture of the new Ultimate Avengers Red Skull. Very bad ass.

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0908/07/ultimateavengers1variant.htm

SEEYAYYAYAAAA

Fucking nerdy comic writers and artists shouldn't be allowed to design characters with tattoos unless they consult a professional.

[TheMojoPin]

Try dragging yourselves away from the tits 'n' tights scene for once and read some kickass comic noir:

http://forbiddenplanet.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/parkercover.jpg

http://pncacewebcomic.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/you-have-killed-me1.jpg

Good stuff. Darwyn Cooke is amazing.

[weekapaugjz]

Try dragging yourselves away from the tits 'n' tights scene for once and read some kickass comic noir

i picked up vol. two of scalped and northlanders last week. scalped is freaking awesome, can't wait to pick up vol. 3. haven't read northlanders yet but loved vol. 1.

[TheMojoPin]

i picked up vol. two of scalped and northlanders last week. scalped is freaking awesome, can't wait to pick up vol. 3. haven't read northlanders yet but loved vol. 1.

Scalped is outstanding.

[Gvac]

What's the latest word on the Jonah Hex movie?

I know it's going to suck, but still...

[MIKEYDAKEN]

What's the latest word on the Jonah Hex movie?

I know it's going to suck, but still...

not picking a fight but do you like anything gvac? every post seems negitive

[booster11373]

So Marvel restarted the Ultimate titles this week, I thought this was a whole new thing starting over from scratch not just picking up 6 months after Ultimatum

Wasnt this sold as a whole new start? I thought I read that somewhere

[EliSnow]

So Marvel restarted the Ultimate titles this week, I thought this was a whole new thing starting over from scratch not just picking up 6 months after Ultimatum

Wasnt this sold as a whole new start? I thought I read that somewhere

No, while they may have used similar words, they were clear that the new books would take place in the Ultimate Universe after Ultimatum. And at least superficially, it's a new start with the names "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" etc.

They had hinted that everything would be different from Spidey, but that was a swerve.

[JustJon]

Did the Ultimatum story suck? I didn't read it. Maybe if they do one of those snazzy oversized Ultimate HCs.

[booster11373]

Did the Ultimatum story suck? I didn't read it. Maybe if they do one of those snazzy oversized Ultimate HCs.

sucked so bad

[EliSnow]

Did the Ultimatum story suck? I didn't read it. Maybe if they do one of those snazzy oversized Ultimate HCs.

I stopped after issue three. Don't ever buy it.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

Did the Ultimatum story suck? I didn't read it. Maybe if they do one of those snazzy oversized Ultimate HCs.

i read the last issue in my shop and the list of people they killed was insane and completely not needed

[JustJon]

i read the last issue in my shop and the list of people they killed was insane and completely not needed

Ultimatum or Final Crisis?

[MIKEYDAKEN]

Ultimatum or Final Crisis?

Ultimatum

[JustJon]

Ultimatum

So you missed the point...

[MIKEYDAKEN]

So you missed the point...

sorry i'm an ass didn't get that till i wikied final crisis. i'm also not a d.c. person but blackest night has made me ignore the garbage that marvel has been crapping out this summer

[TheMojoPin]

So you missed the point...

But FC was fantastic.

[Foster's Blackberry]

But FC was fantastic.


no...it wasn't

[MisterSmith]

no...it wasn't

I don't think it was bad, but it wasn't what I was expecting/hoping for.

On the other hand, if Blackest Night plays out the way it looks like it might, it is going to be a game changer. I have no idea where they are going to go with it, but so far it looks like they are going to take out some serious players.

[TheMojoPin]

You guys are odd.

The Geoff Johns GL stuff is as boring as it gets.

[EliSnow]

I don't think it was bad, but it wasn't what I was expecting/hoping for.

On the other hand, if Blackest Night plays out the way it looks like it might, it is going to be a game changer. I have no idea where they are going to go with it, but so far it looks like they are going to take out some serious players.

I wouldn't bet on it being a game changer. In fact, after #2, I'm more convinced that the outcome of Blackest Night will be that a bunch of formerly dead characters have been brought back to life.

I also believe that another outcome of Blackest Night will be that the heroes figure out that Batman isn't dead.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

I wouldn't bet on it being a game changer. In fact, after #2, I'm more convinced that the outcome of Blackest Night will be that a bunch of formerly dead characters have been brought back to life.

I also believe that another outcome of Blackest Night will be that the heroes figure out that Batman isn't dead.

i like the different lantern squads based on color and emotions and as i wrote earlier marvel is sucking ass this summer. every book i pick up is drawn like a goddamn anime and i'm sorry i can't take the stories with every character has eyes bigger then their head. also the writing has dropped off since civil war and possibly beyond that i only got in at the end of house of m. i think i am just angry at marvel for being lame

[Sinestro]

Marvel has always been lame. Where have you been? So says Sinestro.

[Kublakhan61]

Blankets or Black Hole or something else that's supposedly awesome? I'm about to read one of those 'serious' comic books but am not sure in which direction to go.

Any help would be appreciated.

[booster11373]

You guys are odd.

The Geoff Johns GL stuff is as boring as it gets.

????? please tell me you are joking.

[TheMojoPin]

????? please tell me you are joking.

Not at all. I simply do not get the Geoff Johns hype. I don't think he's a bad writer, but he's about as "safe" as they come. He doesn't have a distinct voice at all and doesn't take any chances with the characters and stories he writes. So far with GL he's brought back Hal Jordan (yawn), inserted a cliche "The One" storyline (double yawn), had a nondescript army of GL's fight a non-descript army of eeeeeeeeeevil guys behind Sinestro (triple yawn) then just recycled that story and had a bunch of different groups with different colored rings (quadruple yawn). I have no idea what "Blackest Night" will be, but I gave up after "rage of the Red Lanterns."

[booster11373]

Not at all. I simply do not get the Geoff Johns hype. I don't think he's a bad writer, but he's about as "safe" as they come. He doesn't have a distinct voice at all and doesn't take any chances with the characters and stories he writes. So far with GL he's brought back Hal Jordan (yawn), inserted a cliche "The One" storyline (double yawn), had a nondescript army of GL's fight a non-descript army of eeeeeeeeeevil guys behind Sinestro (triple yawn) then just recycled that story and had a bunch of different groups with different colored rings (quadruple yawn). I have no idea what "Blackest Night" will be, but I gave up after "rage of the Red Lanterns."

I just think its fun stuff and I wasnt happy about Hal being brought back but since he has its been a fun book I prefer his big epics over Morrisons

[lleeder]

Not at all. I simply do not get the Geoff Johns hype. I don't think he's a bad writer, but he's about as "safe" as they come. He doesn't have a distinct voice at all and doesn't take any chances with the characters and stories he writes. So far with GL he's brought back Hal Jordan (yawn), inserted a cliche "The One" storyline (double yawn), had a nondescript army of GL's fight a non-descript army of eeeeeeeeeevil guys behind Sinestro (triple yawn) then just recycled that story and had a bunch of different groups with different colored rings (quadruple yawn). I have no idea what "Blackest Night" will be, but I gave up after "rage of the Red Lanterns."

last thing i read was sinestro corps and i totally agree with your assesment. way too many people fighting all over the place. i hate when comic books have epic battles in space that involve these huge shitty armies . focus on a few key characters. they do it at times in xmen books and it drives me nuts.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

last thing i read was sinestro corps and i totally agree with your assesment. way too many people fighting all over the place. i hate when comic books have epic battles in space that involve these huge shitty armies . focus on a few key characters. they do it at times in xmen books and it drives me nuts.

when did you get unbanned?

[booster11373]

Anyone reading Ignition City? just read the first 3 issues Warren Ellis is awesome

[TheMojoPin]

I bought the 100 Bullets final trade when it first came out but decided to re-read the whole series before reading it.

Holy fuck, I'm glad I did.

I always enjoyed the series, but it's one of the few I've read since going trade-only that actually works better as a monthly title. It's so amazingly layered and dense that reading a trade and then having to wait the better part of a year for the next one made it very easy to forget key things that were happening. Being able to read the whole thing in one go is incredible and I flew through the first 12 books in just about a week. I'm totally caught up and fresh on everything and I'm about to jump in to #13.

Here's hoping a series that has kicked so much ass goes out kicking even more.

[instrument]

I'll have to give ignition city a try, I have em just haven't been compelled to read.

Batmans death seems to have inspired dc cause I've been enjoying most of the batman related books, and even enjoying the odd chemistry of the new duo as well as red robin.

[weekapaugjz]

I'll have to give ignition city a try, I have em just haven't been compelled to read.

Batmans death seems to have inspired dc cause I've been enjoying most of the batman related books, and even enjoying the odd chemistry of the new duo as well as red robin.

I've loved the first three issues of red robin. Even more so than the batman title coming out.

[lleeder]

haven't read anything in a year. who killed batman? how? who's his replacement?

[weekapaugjz]

Batman was "killed" by darksieds omega beams. Dick took over as batman, damian is robin, and tim took over as red robin.

[Gvac]

Batman was "killed" by darksieds omega beams. Dick took over as batman, damian is robin, and tim took over as red robin.

Who the fuck is Damian?

Who is Nightwing now?

I haven't read anything in about 20 years.

[weekapaugjz]

Who the fuck is Damian?

Who is Nightwing now?

I haven't read anything in about 20 years.

Damian is bruces son with ras as ghuls daughter. No nightwing anymore.

[Gvac]

Damian is bruces son with ras as ghuls daughter. No nightwing anymore.

What? When did this happen?

How old is he?

[lleeder]

Batman was "killed" by darksieds omega beams. Dick took over as batman, damian is robin, and tim took over as red robin.

darksied? then what was the death of batman stroyline about?????????red robin?????????? why two robins can't they make a bettter name????????????

[lleeder]

What? When did this happen?

How old is he?

he ages while bruce stays the same

[TheMojoPin]

What? When did this happen?

How old is he?

The story where he knocked her up came out about 20-25 years ago.

I think the kid is supposed to be like 13 or 14.

[weekapaugjz]

What? When did this happen?

How old is he?

I didn't read the story about the affair with talia, think its called son of the demon. There was a story put out maybe two or three years ago called batman and son which damian is grown up a little. Maybe 12 or 13.

[lleeder]

why wont my questions be answered? who are the new dynamic duo? whats all this i hear about superman craziness?

[weekapaugjz]

why wont my questions be answered? who are the new dynamic duo? whats all this i hear about superman craziness?

Dick and damian.

Superman beat up brainiac who had the bottled city of kandor on his ship. Supes took the city and enlarged it and placed it by the fortress of solitude. A bunch of kryptonians went crazy with their new powers and killed a bunch of people. So they used brainiacs engineering to create a new planet for them to live on in the opposite orbit of earth. with zod incontrol of the military, superman left earth to keep an eye on things on new krypton.

[EliSnow]

Red Robin was the name Dick Grayson used in the book Kingdom Come. I believe Jason Todd used it for awhile and when Damian became Robin, Tim Drake took the Red Robin name and costume, and believing for no reason that Bruce is alive, he set out to find him.

[JustJon]

The problem with Geoff John is that he plans so far ahead that you don't realize that there is a story until it's over. The stuff from Blackest Night is actually in the Green Lantern Reborn miniseries. I think my biggest problem is Johns is that every single one of his books are rife with retcons.

As for FC, it was disjointed and hard to follow. You kill off Martian Manhunter and Aquaman, but there's no lead up and it's only one panel? They're not the most popular characters, but they are still considered heavy hitters in the DCU and that's how you take them out? Secret Invaders was full of stupidity (a whole post unto itself), but it was far more readable. And I am a fan of Morrison. Hell, I read every issue of the Invisibles.

And now that 100 Bullets is finished, I can go and read it end to end. I stopped reading it when I went trade only and realized it would be best to wait because it was a finite series.

[MisterSmith]

Red Robin was the name Dick Grayson used in the book Kingdom Come. I believe Jason Todd used it for awhile and when Damian became Robin, Tim Drake took the Red Robin name and costume, and believing for no reason that Bruce is alive, he set out to find him.

Tim believing Bruce is still alive is not completely unbelievable if you look at it from a psychological standpoint and based on the track record of resurrection or rebirth in the DCU.

Tim lost his parents, Conner, etc. and facing Bruce's death was just too much for him to handle psychologically. And he said as much in the series that he didn't believe Bruce was really dead because other people had come back after being "dead" (Superman, Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, and a myriad of others).

It is more of an emotional response, but based on the last few scenes of FC it looks like Bruce is likely alive somewhere in the distant past. Tim is going to end up being the catalyst for bringing him back - somehow.

[TheMojoPin]

I think my biggest problem is Johns is that every single one of his books are rife with retcons.

Yes. This. This is what I talk about when I say he's "safe:" he plays to the fanboy-iest aspects of comics with pretty much every title he writes. His stories might as well be fan fic.

[jab]

but because its johns its at least really good fanfic.

[EliSnow]

Tim believing Bruce is still alive is not completely unbelievable if you look at it from a psychological standpoint and based on the track record of resurrection or rebirth in the DCU.

Tim lost his parents, Conner, etc. and facing Bruce's death was just too much for him to handle psychologically. And he said as much in the series that he didn't believe Bruce was really dead because other people had come back after being "dead" (Superman, Hal Jordan, Barry Allen, and a myriad of others).

It is more of an emotional response, but based on the last few scenes of FC it looks like Bruce is likely alive somewhere in the distant past. Tim is going to end up being the catalyst for bringing him back - somehow.

It's competely an emotional response, and one not based on any evidence that Tim has. Is Bruce alive? Yes, but Tim has no reason to think so, other than he doesn't want Bruce to be dead. And that's not really a reason.

[MisterSmith]

It's competely an emotional response, and one not based on any evidence that Tim has. Is Bruce alive? Yes, but Tim has no reason to think so, other than he doesn't want Bruce to be dead. And that's not really a reason.

But its kind of a sticky wicket - it is irrational for Tim to believe Bruce is dead, except for the fact that he is in the DCU. The rules simply are not "hard and fast" when death is concerned. It is still an emotional response, but there is enough hope that exists (in his world) that Tim's desire for Bruce to come back might actually be possible.

[Foster]

But its kind of a sticky wicket - it is irrational for Tim to believe Bruce is dead, except for the fact that he is in the DCU. The rules simply are not "hard and fast" when death is concerned. It is still an emotional response, but there is enough hope that exists (in his world) that Tim's desire for Bruce to come back might actually be possible.

this is true,
just finished Red Robin, and from the conversation he had with Cassie you can see his need to believe Bruce is alive.

whether his beliefs are based on actual facts is another issue

[weekapaugjz]

this is true,
just finished Red Robin, and from the conversation he had with Cassie you can see his need to believe Bruce is alive.

whether his beliefs are based on actual facts is another issue

Didn't at the end of the issue he said he found an artifact that will help prove it? Who knows if that will be true though.

[Foster]

Didn't at the end of the issue he said he found an artifact that will help prove it? Who knows if that will be true though.

thats the part of the story that bugs me,
every issue Tim breaks into some high security place, opens a file cabinet
and says "ah ha! I knew it!"

but you never know what he finds or how it proves Bruce is alive

[weekapaugjz]

thats the part of the story that bugs me,
every issue Tim breaks into some high security place, opens a file cabinet
and says "ah ha! I knew it!"

but you never know what he finds or how it proves Bruce is alive

Gets you to buy the next issue though,right?

[MisterSmith]

Oh, and I found out today that a new Wormwood series is coming out soon. Very cool. :thumbup:

[Foster]

Gets you to buy the next issue though,right?

sure does

[MisterSmith]

The artifact is alluded to in Final Crisis - there is an archaeological dig site where they find modern items, possibly a utility belt. Essentially, stuff that Bruce has in the past.

[Foster]

The artifact is alluded to in Final Crisis - there is an archaeological dig site where they find modern items, possibly a utility belt. Essentially, stuff that Bruce has in the past.

so Tim is going to run to Dick and say, "Bruce isn't dead! he was just sent 1Million years into the past!"

...meaning best case, Bruce died of old age 1 Million years ago

[weekapaugjz]

so Tim is going to run to Dick and say, "Bruce isn't dead! he was just sent 1Million years into the past!"

...meaning best case, Bruce died of old age 1 Million years ago

Just jump on the cosmic treadmill.

[Gvac]

OK...so seriously...has anybody heard anything about the Jonah Hex movie?

I really don't want another of my childhood favorites to be ruined.

[MisterSmith]

so Tim is going to run to Dick and say, "Bruce isn't dead! he was just sent 1Million years into the past!"

...meaning best case, Bruce died of old age 1 Million years ago

Yep, that's pretty much it. :laugh:

[Foster]

Just jump on the cosmic treadmill.

why not do that now and prevent the whole scene with Darkseid and Batman from happening?

[MisterSmith]

OK...so seriously...has anybody heard anything about the Jonah Hex movie?

I really don't want another of my childhood favorites to be ruined.

Well, they've made a couple of changes like instead of a facial deformity, Jonah now has a club foot. Also, instead of six-guns he will be throwing a boomerang and yell "Zowwy" when he takes out a bad guy.

Otherwise, it will be pretty much the same...

:smoke:

[Aqualad]

thats the part of the story that bugs me,
every issue Tim breaks into some high security place, opens a file cabinet
and says "ah ha! I knew it!"

but you never know what he finds or how it proves Bruce is alive

I gave up on the Red Robin book after the second issue. Tim Drake is my favorite character in comics, but I just can't get interested in "Robin mopes around Europe looking for a dead guy."

[Gvac]

Well, they've made a couple of changes like instead of a facial deformity, Jonah now has a club foot. Also, instead of six-guns he will be throwing a boomerang and yell "Zowwy" when he takes out a bad guy.

Otherwise, it will be pretty much the same...

:smoke:

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Gvac/thPunch4g.gif

[Section 8]

For GVAC:

They had showed footage of Jonah Hex at the San Diego Comic Con, and everyone was saying that it looked good. I tried looking on the 'net for bootlegged footage, but it's all been pulled for copyright issues.

I know that there's supposedly a scene where Hex is on a horse with machine guns strapped to it. I haven't seen pics, but people are saying the effects look cool.

The only thing I can suggest would be to keep checking imdb.com for updates.

Hopefully some kind of trailer comes out soon.

[instrument]

Started ignition city and it is pretty good so far.

I think red robin has been better than the robin books, those were horrible and I hated when a crossover involved that book.

And I agree I hate it when a character goes overseas.

[hatemeimirish]

Has anyone been reading "The Invincible Iron Man"?
Anyone see the footage of Ironman2 they showed at comiccon?

[boobieman]

Just finished reading DeadPool Suicide Kings....Never laughed out loud while reading a comic as much as I did reading that. The poking fun at itself as well as poking fun that it is a comic book. Just funny.

Great read.

SEEYEYSYEYYAAAAAAA

[instrument]

I've been reading ironman, its the only interesting comic I've found during dark reign.

[FrogSlayer]

I have got a mint copy of GI Joe no. 1.
Do you think now is a good time to sell it?

[hatemeimirish]

The Spiderman arc American Son was cool Secret Warriors is one of the best books I have ever read

[Knowledged_one]

has anyone read or planning on reading Dark X-Men?

Im interested to see how they use Cloak and Dagger on the team as I feel they might be one of the more interesting duo's but can never seem to be written well.

Also is it X-Men Forever, by Claremont that is getting done now and if so is anyone reading that?

[hatemeimirish]

I have read Dark Xmen it sucked and cloak and dagger have had like 3 lines total.
Is there a large comic community on RF.net?

[Knowledged_one]

I have read Dark Xmen it sucked and cloak and dagger have had like 3 lines total.
Is there a large comic community on RF.net?

Dude you havent figured it out yet,

We're all

http://nerdarama.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/ogre.jpg

[hatemeimirish]

who isnt but is anyone willing to admit to the nerdiness and talk about comics

[Foster's Blackberry]

who isnt but is anyone willing to admit to the nerdiness and talk about comics

Only when hiding behind board names

[EliSnow]

who isnt but is anyone willing to admit to the nerdiness and talk about comics

You're in a 67 page thread that talks about comics. I think some browsing of the thread will give you the answer to your question.

[Gvac]

Or just look at the title under EliSnow's Name.

[EliSnow]

Or just look at the title under EliSnow's Name.

I was going to point out that and my sig pics, but I figured he needed to see more than one geek.

[hatemeimirish]

Well ain't I a silly goose.

[EliSnow]

You can also do a search of the tags for "comic books." That should gather all of the comic book related threads here.

[Captain Rooster]

I am really getting sick of the X -titles I subscribe to ... nothing happens. The titles seem to be in a holding pattern.

I am thinking about getting Deadpool's titles to read a laugh or two once in a while.

The San Fran storyline for X-Men sucks, the fact that Wolverine's kid is basically the same exact character as wolverine except for so tats and a diff set of claws sucks, and what's with having about 5 different X-Teams all over the place.

I think I am punchin' out and looking fr new stuff.

[instrument]

xmen comics are pretty lame, the ultimate series was kinda interesting.

[hit11man]

Just got back into comics. Love x books, messiah complex was awesome! Been looking at wolverine origins, xforce, don't like the san fran stuff, and not impressed as a whole... So far

[TheMojoPin]

I am really getting sick of the X -titles I subscribe to ... nothing happens. The titles seem to be in a holding pattern.

Honestly, how does this not describe every single X-title over the last 20 years?

[booster11373]

Honestly, how does this not describe every single X-title over the last 20 years?

Are there story elements that Claremont started that are still unresolved?

[TheMojoPin]

Are there story elements that Claremont started that are still unresolved?

I would be stunned if there weren't. That was his bread and butter and he left a ton of shit unresolved when he left.

[EliSnow]

Are there story elements that Claremont started that are still unresolved?

Claremont will allegedly take those on in X-Men Forever that essentially re-tells the last 15 or so years since Claremont left the X-Men titles.

[hit11man]

whats going on with that? it looks like sabretooth is a member of the team

[EliSnow]

whats going on with that? it looks like sabretooth is a member of the team

I don't know. I'm not reading it.

But Sabretooth was sort of a member of the X-Men after the Age of Apocalypse series.

[JustJon]

xmen comics are pretty lame, the ultimate series was kinda interesting.

No it wasn't. A few interesting ideas here and there, but it got mired in its own continuity too quickly.

Are there story elements that Claremont started that are still unresolved?

There are websites dedicated to all the unresolved threads Claremont left dangling. Anyone remember Colossus' son? Neither does he.

I think my biggest complaint about X-Men is that writers seem more interested in retconning X-History than actually moving the book forward. The latest Uncanny story brings back Maddy Pryor and Kwannon (both dead) for no reason except to add Psylocke to the team.

[Captain Rooster]

Claremont will allegedly take those on in X-Men Forever that essentially re-tells the last 15 or so years since Claremont left the X-Men titles.

I hope something happens ... because Claremont hooked me as a kid, got me to read ... and now I just sit here thinking, What the fuck happened to the characters and stories I loved?

We'll see ... sound like more evidence for why comic sales have plummeted over the past 15 years.

[TheMojoPin]

I highly doubt that a lack of Chris Claremont is one of the reasons comic sales aren't what they once were.

Are the X-titles really that different now from when Claremont wrote them? Tons of dangling plot lines that go nowhere, too many characters, "event" stories every other month that don't really mean anything. Claremont definitely wrote a number of classic X-stories, but he was really going nowhere for quite a few years with those characters.

[JustJon]

To be fair, Claremont had a lot of misses, but there was a period in the 80s where everything was epic and didn't chase its own tail.

Of course, Claremont was also heavy on thought balloons and angst.

[TheMojoPin]

WAY too heavy on the melodramatic "interior monolgues." Even going back and re-reading his good stuff and it seems like every character is emo before emo existed.

It was also a pet peeve of mine how he had to beat you over the head if a character wasn't American with their dialogue by having them constantly sprinkle in words in their native language for no reason, like Nightcrawler was able to learn to speak English but couldn't master words like "no" or "yes."

[Patient zer0]

How does one get into comics as they are a running story and you can't just go in and pick one up and jump in. And also don't want to go and buy a stack just to get caught up to the story.

[TheMojoPin]

How does one get into comics as they are a running story and you can't just go in and pick one up and jump in. And also don't want to go and buy a stack just to get caught up to the story.

Trades.

The majority of them are self-contained stories.

[Patient zer0]

I dunno what a trade is. I went to a fan expo a few weeks ago and a large portion of it was a comic con. I was fucking lost. There were hundreds of vendors and ppl digging through boxes ans stacks of comics.

[TheMojoPin]

Several issues collected into book form.

[Patient zer0]

I guess comics are an aquired taste.
I'm not big into super heros as its way to much fantasy. I like zombies.

[TheMojoPin]

Then seek out the trades for the series The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman ASAP.

[Patient zer0]

I've seen them on ebay. But didn't understand the ones that said books 1-5 etc

I guess how you worded it. A trade is a series wraped into one book. So maybe the one book labeled books 1-5 is 5 comics in one book?

[Patient zer0]

Also I'm afraid that my chick won't fuck me anymore if she sees me reading one. Ill have to hide them lol

[TheMojoPin]

I've seen them on ebay. But didn't understand the ones that said books 1-5 etc

I guess how you worded it. A trade is a series wraped into one book. So maybe the one book labeled books 1-5 is 5 comics in one book?

"Books 1-5" just means "volumes/parts 1-5." Each trade/book typically collects 5-6 issues of a series.

[Patient zer0]

Thanks dude, ill give those a try. The illustration looks killer

[Kublakhan61]

While we're helping each other out: Blankets or Black Hole or something else that's supposedly awesome? I'm about to read one of those 'serious' comic books but am not sure in which direction to go.

I'm also open to suggestions - basically I need something else to reads while the semester moves along.

[TheMojoPin]

While we're helping each other out: Blankets or Black Hole or something else that's supposedly awesome? I'm about to read one of those 'serious' comic books but am not sure in which direction to go.

I'm also open to suggestions - basically I need something else to reads while the semester moves along.

Both are very good but both are very different. Blankets is very "real" and is more of a "slice of life", autobiographical story whereas BH is far more surreal and dark.

I'd be curious to see what you think of both and which you prefer. I'd happily reccomend plenty more in either vein depending on which one you like.

[TheMojoPin]

Thanks dude, ill give those a try. The illustration looks killer

Nice! Let us know what you think.

[JustJon]

I guess comics are an aquired taste.
I'm not big into super heros as its way to much fantasy. I like zombies.

Like other forms of media, comics cover multiple genres. Crime fiction, horror, non-fiction, superheroes, etc. And yeah, for zombies, check out Walking Dead.

[boobieman]

Well a miracle happened today...Kick Ass #7 actually came out....and only a month late.

One more issue left..that should come out by the time a sequel to the movie is out.

SEYYYEYYAASEEEAAA

[weekapaugjz]

anybody going to check out the movie whiteout when it comes out this week? i enjoyed the story by greg rucka, but don't really see kate beckinsale fitting in as the main character. i don't see many movies in the theater, but i thought id check this out with all the snowstorms and shit.

[GregoryJoseph]

Is Dr. Fate still around in the DC Universe? Is he still a member of the JSA?

Would I even recognize the JSA?

I haven't read them in about 30 years.

The original Flash and Green Lantern must be 110 years old by now.

[TheMojoPin]

anybody going to check out the movie whiteout when it comes out this week? i enjoyed the story by greg rucka, but don't really see kate beckinsale fitting in as the main character. i don't see many movies in the theater, but i thought id check this out with all the snowstorms and shit.

I'm not getting my hopes up. It looks way too glossy, dumbed down and too "action-y" for what what should be a very, patient, slow burn of a classic noir mystery.

[weekapaugjz]

Is Dr. Fate still around in the DC Universe? Is he still a member of the JSA?

Would I even recognize the JSA?

I haven't read them in about 30 years.

The original Flash and Green Lantern must be 110 years old by now.

dr. fate just returned in the last issue of jsa. i don't think he has been around much in the last two or three years after the 52 storyline. i don't really know much about fate, but i like the character. i believe it is a different person than the fate you probably know.

some of the old jsa characters are still around, including one of your favorites wildcat. jay garrick, alan scott, powergirl and a few others are in there mixed with some newer characters.

[weekapaugjz]

I'm not getting my hopes up. It looks way too glossy, dumbed down and too "action-y" for what what should be a very, patient, slow burn of a classic noir mystery.

you are always able to put my exact thoughts so much more eloquently than myself.

[TheMojoPin]

Is Dr. Fate still around in the DC Universe? Is he still a member of the JSA?

Yes, but the "host" of the helmet has been a number of people over the decades.

The current version is sort of a member of the JSA.

Would I even recognize the JSA?

Probably not.

[JustJon]

anybody going to check out the movie whiteout when it comes out this week? i enjoyed the story by greg rucka, but don't really see kate beckinsale fitting in as the main character. i don't see many movies in the theater, but i thought id check this out with all the snowstorms and shit.

The movie comes out this week? I've seen nothing for it (not that I read the book)


some of the old jsa characters are still around, including one of your favorites wildcat. jay garrick, alan scott, powergirl and a few others are in there mixed with some newer characters.

Powergirl as an old JSA character?

[EliSnow]

The current JSA is made up of several original JSA members (Green Lantern, Flash, Wildcat, Hawkman (until recently), and a variety of members who took over the mantles of previous JSA members, who died, such as Dr. Fate, Dr. Midnight, Mr. Terrific, Hourman, Stargirl. There are also a newer group of members, including Magog, who are feeling stifled under the JSA honor code.

[weekapaugjz]

The movie comes out this week? I've seen nothing for it (not that I read the book)



Powergirl as an old JSA character?

Haven't read a ton of jsa. She's been around longer on it than it seems most of the current roster.

[EliSnow]

The movie comes out this week? I've seen nothing for it (not that I read the book)

It's coming out, but I read a review on Newsarama that says it sucks and was on the shelf for awhile.

I liked the book, but I read it awhile ago.

[GregoryJoseph]

Powergirl as an old JSA character?

She was on the team in the late 70's when I used to read it.

By the way, I stumbled across this magazine cover.

Not only the creepiest looking Cap ever, but Dr. Strange looks like Charles Bronson.

???

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s109/GregRotten/pizzazz0.jpg

[JustJon]

She was on the team in the late 70's when I used to read it.

By the way, I stumbled across this magazine cover.

Not only the creepiest looking Cap ever, but Dr. Strange looks like Charles Bronson.

???

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s109/GregRotten/pizzazz0.jpg

Ah, wasn't thinking of late 70s, I was thinking World War 2 era original team.

And I love some of the stuff they did with comic characters in the 70s because so much of it is so awful.

[Aqualad]

I'm thinking about breaking up with my shop and going someplace else. What should I do- call them and cancel my subs? Or just stop showing up and let them figure it out? I've been going to this place for like 10 years!

[Aqualad]

Well a miracle happened today...Kick Ass #7 actually came out....and only a month late.

One more issue left..that should come out by the time a sequel to the movie is out.

SEYYYEYYAASEEEAAA


How was it? I didn't even notice it came out.


I decided to drop Teen Titans. It's just not fun anymore. That brings my list down to Detective, Batman, Batman and Robin, Amazing Spider-Man, and Captain America. I used to buy 20-something titles a month, but more and more I'm going for trades or downloads.

[boobieman]

How was it? I didn't even notice it came out.


It was ok..like an ass I am still picking up the title. Actually issue #8 is the last. So it will come out in a trade in a few months.

As for issue 7, a few nice surprises and I liked the extreme violence to it. Just been so damn long since issue 6 I lost the whole concept of the comic...need to do some re-read.

Even thought it is suppose to be a reality comic..where a kid becomes a super hero, it is still a stretch. Just with the damn delays it really hurt it...at least for me.

SEEYAYYAAA

[Furtherman]

Found In The Closet - Marvel Mania Hollywood Menu! (http://live.comicbookresources.com/2009/09/28/found-in-the-closet-marvel-mania-hollywood-menu/)

More than ten years ago, the restaurant industry went nuts with themed restaurants. The success and expansion of the Hard Rock Cafe franchise led to the launch of many more themed restaurants, most of which didn’t survive more than five years. One of those theme restaurants was the Marvel Mania restaurant in Hollywood, California — well, actually, it was located in Universal City outside Universal Studios, which is a short drive over the Cahuenga pass from Hollywood into the San Fernando Valley.

Then of course there was the “Stellar Sweets” deserts section which featured “The Galactus.” Here’s the description:

“You’ll need to be the devourer of worlds to tackle this titan. Twelve scoops of ice cream topped with marshmallow, hot fudge, raspberry and caramel sauce; nuts, cherries and whipped cream. A titanic treat, perfect for any party or Super Hero family.”

“The Galactus” could have been yours for only $34.95.

[Captain Rooster]

OK ... a few thoughts

1, read Final Crisis ... it sucked a Banobo chimpanzee's ass ... after he ate Wendy's chili.

2, bought a Deadpool title ... the one with hime on the cover and Navy guys knocked out to his left and right ... the entire book was f'n leading up to a punch line--about wanting to ba an X-Man--what a fucking waste of money.

3, reading, Deadpool:Merc with a Mouth tonight ... I better laugh

4, readning "Darkest Night"--looks like a potential winner.

5, this thread is already tooooo long. No comic reader is going to read pages of this. Time for "page 2" of this thread--renew!

[Sinestro]

I'm thinking about breaking up with my shop and going someplace else. What should I do- call them and cancel my subs? Or just stop showing up and let them figure it out? I've been going to this place for like 10 years!

Why don't u tell them straight out why you're thinking of going someplace else. Why are you anyway? Did they do something that you didn't like?

[Aqualad]

Why don't u tell them straight out why you're thinking of going someplace else. Why are you anyway? Did they do something that you didn't like?

The guy who worked there for years, who was a comic book fan and a cool guy, got fired. I found a newer friendlier shop near my job, so i'm making the switch. My chick is tired of her shop as well so she's making the switch with me.

[boobieman]

Worst ever was the old shop I use to go to when I first started collecting. I would not buy much but I was consistent. Every week at least 2 to 3 titles. One time a Punisher title sold out and I asked them if they can get me a copy and they said yes..then the next week they forgot and said they would get it...the week after that...I finally said something and the owner told me."Well you don't buy that much anyway". I said ok..and never when back. Fuck'em..last I heard the shop burnt down..I had nothing to do with it...

The shop I go to is run by a Russian couple the wife is nice and if a title sells out, she will pull it from the holds and give it to me. Hell last week I did not have enough cash for all my titles and she let me slide until this week. The shop rules..I always go to them. If your shop is not faithful to you..why should you.

SEEYAYYAYEAAA

[Aqualad]

The shop I go to is run by a Russian couple the wife is nice and if a title sells out, she will pull it from the holds and give it to me.


That must be great for the reservists. If I had a title on my pull list and they sold it to some crumbum off the street I'd burn that place to the ground.

[weekapaugjz]

That must be great for the reservists. If I had a title on my pull list and they sold it to some crumbum off the street I'd burn that place to the ground.

i agree with that.

i picked up vol. 4 of scalped today at a local shop. can't wait to read it. highly recommended series. i think i took mojo's tip on reading it. glad i did.

[TheMojoPin]

i agree with that.

i picked up vol. 4 of scalped today at a local shop. can't wait to read it. highly recommended series. i think i took mojo's tip on reading it. glad i did.

Oh man, I'm still all about that series. Glad to hear you're into it! I think the 5th trade is coming out in the next 2-3 weeks.

[weekapaugjz]

Oh man, I'm still all about that series. Glad to hear you're into it! I think the 5th trade is coming out in the next 2-3 weeks.

i think it's the last week in october. i was looking at it on amazon a few days back.

btw, love the hedonism-bot for the avatar.

[TheMojoPin]

btw, love the hedonism-bot for the avatar.

Hopefully it's set the tone for my regime.

I REGRET NOTHING!

[weekapaugjz]

i also picked this up. looked interesting.

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/2/4/2454_400x600.jpg

[TheMojoPin]

i also picked this up. looked interesting.

http://www.dccomics.com/media/product/2/4/2454_400x600.jpg

SO GOOD. I have a real love/hate relationship with Ennis as a writer, but he doesn't fuck around when he tackles war titles. Definitely pick up the second volume if you like that one. He's doing a bunch of smaller standalone trades for Dynamite similar to these that are also very good. He also did a retcon Nick Fury story set in WW2 that's along these lines.

I'd also reccomend the Unknown Soldier miniseries he did about a decade ago if you like this.

And speaking of US, the new ongoing Unknown Soldier series is amazing. It's like Ennis' war stuff and Scalped combined. Only one trade so far, but I can't reccomend it enough.

[boobieman]

That must be great for the reservists. If I had a title on my pull list and they sold it to some crumbum off the street I'd burn that place to the ground.

Well she does get him/her the issue again..but hey, she is a small shop and I am actually in the shop. You reservers...get your asses in their.

SEEYAYAAA

[weekapaugjz]

SO GOOD. I have a real love/hate relationship with Ennis as a writer, but he doesn't fuck around when he tackles war titles. Definitely pick up the second volume if you like that one. He's doing a bunch of smaller standalone trades for Dynamite similar to these that are also very good. He also did a retcon Nick Fury story set in WW2 that's along these lines.

I'd also reccomend the Unknown Soldier miniseries he did about a decade ago if you like this.

And speaking of US, the new ongoing Unknown Soldier series is amazing. It's like Ennis' war stuff and Scalped combined. Only one trade so far, but I can't reccomend it enough.

i read the first story in that volume last night. really enjoyed it. looking forward to the rest.

and scalped was fucking awesome. i can't wait until vol. 5 comes out. i sat down to read maybe two issues out of it when i got home at 430 am from work, but ended up reading the whole thing.

[JustJon]

After recommending Preacher to Stugots late last week, I started rereading Preacher end-to-end. I forgot so many parts of the story over the years, and am enjoying it all over again. After finishing volume 3 the other night, I wanted to go to the observation deck of the Empire State Building.

[EliSnow]

After recommending Preacher to Stugots late last week, I started rereading Preacher end-to-end. I forgot so many parts of the story over the years, and am enjoying it all over again. After finishing volume 3 the other night, I wanted to go to the observation deck of the Empire State Building.

I did the same thing about a year ago or so. I forgot a lot of great parts and sick violence.

[JustJon]

I read Preacher all trades, once each. Started somewhere when the series was in the middle, so it's my first time end to end. I'm remembering bits and pieces but then I get surprised by bits again. It's fun. I remembered it being violent, but there's times where the violence is forgotten and it's a whole rediscovery (like the Saint of Killers at Masada)

[EliSnow]

I read Preacher all trades, once each. Started somewhere when the series was in the middle, so it's my first time end to end. I'm remembering bits and pieces but then I get surprised by bits again. It's fun. I remembered it being violent, but there's times where the violence is forgotten and it's a whole rediscovery (like the Saint of Killers at Masada)

I had forgotten the serial killer/unlucky cop storyline and the violence there, some of the Saint of Killers stuff, and some of the New Orleans stuff.

Or the story of the unlucky bartender with the wrong name.

[Aqualad]

Anybody besides me checking out the Boom! Studios kids books? Muppets, Disney, The Incredibles...they are doing some really nice all-ages comics.

[TheMojoPin]

I had forgotten the serial killer/unlucky cop storyline and the violence there, some of the Saint of Killers stuff, and some of the New Orleans stuff.

Or the story of the unlucky bartender with the wrong name.

It's almost a perfect series if you could cut out most of the "Salvation" storyline.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

It's almost a perfect series if you could cut out most of the "Salvation" storyline.

i never had a problem with any of preacher. salvation seemed to be needed after jesse loses himself after the whole desert fiasco. probably one of the best books ever would put it on the level if not higher then watchmen because it has so many layers.

[TheMojoPin]

i never had a problem with any of preacher. salvation seemed to be needed after jesse loses himself after the whole desert fiasco. probably one of the best books ever would put it on the level if not higher then watchmen because it has so many layers.

My only real problem with it is the whole thing with Jesse's mom being alive. It's completely pointless. I don't mind the rest since it's just Jesse getting his shit together and seeing what goes down between Tulip and Cassidy, but Jesse's mom showing up alive is pretty cheesy and unecessary.

[MIKEYDAKEN]

yeah but i guess Garth had to throw him a bone after all those shit sandwiches he fed him.

[weekapaugjz]

Anybody besides me checking out the Boom! Studios kids books? Muppets, Disney, The Incredibles...they are doing some really nice all-ages comics.

i flipped through a few issues of the muppets at the store one day. i might pick them up in trade.

[EliSnow]

The final issue of Planetary comes out tomorrow along with Batman and Robin #5.

I think I'll have a good comics day tomorrow.

[PhishHead]

The final issue of Planetary comes out tomorrow along with Batman and Robin #5.

I think I'll have a good comics day tomorrow.

I love you!! :wub: