jubei 2,286 Posted May 20, 2008 SI has been kicking ass so far. FC, not so much... there's already talk of fill in artists and delays and it hasen't even hit the stands yet! As for the Spirit movie... it's pretty much Sin City 1.5. I'm more than glad to see another movie done up in the this style, but I don't know that they should pretend that this is anything more than Frank Miller's version of the spirit, not Eisner's. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winu 103 Posted May 20, 2008 I'm currently reading Marvel Zombies. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jubei 2,286 Posted May 21, 2008 Death Note, despite the assoication with the Hot Topic set (ugh), is actually quite excellent. I really like the illustration style and it's got some great twists and cliffhangers. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
in progress 6 Posted May 21, 2008 I don't get the fan fare of a lot of comics. Admittedly, I am not exposed to that many "western" style comics, but at the least, Miller seems quite overrated. Ronin bored me. Sin city was pretty good. 300 was all right. good manga's complex story lines and character development appeal to me more. On that note, Death Note is fairly overrated. for twists and cliff hangers, 20th Century Boys, anyone? Oh, has anyone read It's a Bird ? That is a pretty amazing comic. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpcec 462,513 Posted May 29, 2008 Good thread, this past year I've been getting huge into comics. I have a sizable back log right now of shit to read but am looking for help when it comes to Batman comics, and the Hellboy/BPRD comics. I just recently got a torrent of Hellboy shit, in it was included Hellboy Trades, Hellboy JR, BPRD, Crossovers, Makoma, The Darkhorse book of Hauntints, Third Wish- The Island, Various One Shots, and Weird Tales. I'm not really sure where to start, is there any way someone could give me a timeline for these? As for the Batman comics, I have the "25 Greatest Batman Comics" and also don't know where to start with these. Obviously Year One should be read first, but are there any that should definitely be read before the others in terms of timeline and story? I know a few of those are Elseworlds so they can be read whenever, but I'm nervous to dive right in and just start wherever. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libel 58 Posted May 29, 2008 ...are there any that should definitely be read before the others in terms of timeline and story? I know a few of those are Elseworlds so they can be read whenever, but I'm nervous to dive right in and just start wherever. the whole Batman thing gets weird but definitely read a Death in the Family before a Lonely Place of Dying. after that i couldn't tell you anything further, comic storylines drive me nuts. i would also recommend reading Identity Crisis, which isn't on that list because it's more of a JLA thing but it's a good read imo (you may want to read this AFTER you have read a Lonely Place of Dying due to previous character changes). 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirdnjfan1 8,223 Posted May 29, 2008 Are there any new decent story lines starting up or any good new TPBs coming out in the near future? I asks this because I'm interested in picking up some. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sushijerk 77,893 Posted May 29, 2008 I just recently got a torrent of Hellboy shit, in it was included Hellboy Trades, Hellboy JR, BPRD, Crossovers, Makoma, The Darkhorse book of Hauntints, Third Wish- The Island, Various One Shots, and Weird Tales. I'm not really sure where to start, is there any way someone could give me a timeline for these? As for the Batman comics, I have the "25 Greatest Batman Comics" and also don't know where to start with these. Obviously Year One should be read first, but are there any that should definitely be read before the others in terms of timeline and story? I know a few of those are Elseworlds so they can be read whenever, but I'm nervous to dive right in and just start wherever. Hellboy timeline doesn't matter much once after the first two trades once all the major players get introduced. I think it goes Right Hand of Doom > Wake the Devil and after that you can read in whatever order you want. BPRD has almost no Hellboy in it and Crossovers and one shots are pretty cool. That Batman list is wack. Red Rain and The Cult are some of the worst Batman books ever. Although I haven't read at least six of them and I'm not sure if they are still in print. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpcec 462,513 Posted May 29, 2008 Hellboy timeline doesn't matter much once after the first two trades once all the major players get introduced. I think it goes Right Hand of Doom > Wake the Devil and after that you can read in whatever order you want. BPRD has almost no Hellboy in it and Crossovers and one shots are pretty cool. That Batman list is wack. Red Rain and The Cult are some of the worst Batman books ever. Although I haven't read at least six of them and I'm not sure if they are still in print. Thanks for the info. And as for the Batman list I haven't started it yet but if you see some glaring omissions then post em. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctrlaltelite 22 Posted May 29, 2008 how's the live action movie compare with the anime? Death Note, despite the assoication with the Hot Topic set (ugh), is actually quite excellent. I really like the illustration style and it's got some great twists and cliffhangers. -1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaron 8 400 Posted May 30, 2008 I don't read a huge amount of comics but I tend to enjoy a bit of manga favourites: Gunsmith Cats (all time favourite...so good) Sanctuary (epic yakuza / political story) Cannon God eXaXXion (if darkhorse dont finish the series i am gonna be giga pissed) Battle Angel Alita 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beast 827 Posted May 30, 2008 That Batman list is wack. Red Rain and The Cult are some of the worst Batman books ever. Although I haven't read at least six of them and I'm not sure if they are still in print. Cult is OK for its time. Just like the Son of Demon thingy 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
np99sky 11 Posted May 30, 2008 Not actually that great a comic, but Superman: Red Son was pretty sweet for novelty. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt smash 347 Posted May 30, 2008 Wanted is really good Daredevil run by Bendis and Meleev is devine Ultimates 1 & 2 is amazing Doktor Sleepless is something i've been following with much interest Ex Machina is also very good Iron Man: Extremis Next Wave: Agents of H.A.T.E. is hilarious Batman & Son Batman: Hush (story is decent, but it's what thrust Jim Lee back into the spotlight) Desolation Jones Criminal all three arcs by Brubaker are phenominally gritty The Escapists is definately worth a look. also recent runs that have dropped you should look into: Marvel Secret Invasion Marvel 1985 Kick Ass Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beast 827 Posted May 30, 2008 Not actually that great a comic, but Superman: Red Son was pretty sweet for novelty. Mark Millar's writing was good. In the end, we discovered the 'L' in the house of El stands for Luthor. So that means Lex is Superman's grand daddy o. Krypton is also earth thousands of years from now. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jmatsu Posted May 30, 2008 ^she callin this squirel a nigga! http://www.ne.jp/asahi/pinhole/kondom/ http://www.amazon.com/New-Bondage-Fairies-Vol/dp/1560973730/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212134151&sr=1-4 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beast 827 Posted May 30, 2008 Wanted is really goodDaredevil run by Bendis and Meleev is devine Ultimates 1 & 2 is amazing Doktor Sleepless is something i've been following with much interest Ex Machina is also very good Iron Man: Extremis Next Wave: Agents of H.A.T.E. is hilarious Batman & Son Batman: Hush (story is decent, but it's what thrust Jim Lee back into the spotlight) Desolation Jones Criminal all three arcs by Brubaker are phenominally gritty The Escapists is definately worth a look. also recent runs that have dropped you should look into: Marvel Secret Invasion Marvel 1985 Kick Ass Iron Man: Viva Las Vegas Desolation Jones is great. If you like Nextwave, check out Daughters of the Dragon as well. But Batman and Son? Thats one of Morrison's worst work. There's this trend in the Bat books to end with a mystery like how did Jason Todd and Hush get resurrected. Whether Bat Boy is Bat man's son. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beast 827 Posted May 30, 2008 Thanks for the info. And as for the Batman list I haven't started it yet but if you see some glaring omissions then post em. Although the list is odd in parts, at least give the guy credit for the list. My other favs are: 1. Warren Ellis/John Cassaday: Planetary-Batman tie in. Planetary folks end up in Gotham chasing some experimented dude whose power to shift realities run amok. They meet Dick Grayson and a guy suspiciously like the Joker as supporting cast. When arresting the dude, they of course run into Batman and when the dude can't control his powers, they run into different versions of Batman from the cool Dark Knight to the nerdy Adam West version to the Len Wein version to the Frank Miller Dark Knight Returns version with Bat-tank and all to future Batman with viking like horn ears. All have different outlook towards crime. Best part is when Batman ask what are they going to do with the dude and the dude whose parents are killed asked him how he deals with the situation. Batman's speech is in effect about himself. About how he does what he does so other kids wont' suffer like he did in his childhood. His is with more than a hint on his own sad childhood. And Jakita Wagner fights Batman. Cassaday's art is incredible as always. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
libel 58 Posted May 30, 2008 My other favs are: 1. Warren Ellis/John Cassaday: Planetary-Batman tie in. from what i've heard Warren Ellis is an awesome writer. have you read any of his other stuff? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sushijerk 77,893 Posted May 30, 2008 from what i've heard Warren Ellis is an awesome writer. have you read any of his other stuff? He is an awesome writer....if you like his style, and I mean REALLY like it, because it is in your face all the time and does not fucking change. Planetary is probably in my top 3 series of the last decade and I also really liked Transmet and what he started with Stormwatch/The Authority. Nextwave was also awesome. The problem is that all he writes now are anti-authority snarky bastards so almost all his characters have the same voice. A lot of his lesser work like Ocean, Down, Tokyo Storm Warning, Black Gas, Wolfskin, Black Summer all have interesting concepts but the writing becomes really stale. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt smash 347 Posted May 31, 2008 The problem is that all he writes now are anti-authority snarky bastards so almost all his characters have the same voice. A lot of his lesser work like Ocean, Down, Tokyo Storm Warning, Black Gas, Wolfskin, Black Summer all have interesting concepts but the writing becomes really stale. yeah, though it is not as bad I find he suffers from the same problem as Frank Miller, and really any autor who has fallen into a comfortable place in his writing. never the less his blog is very interesting and funny should any of you wish to check it out: http://www.warrenellis.com/ 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt smash 347 Posted May 31, 2008 I'm really interested in secret invasion and the return from exile of Nick Fury though. Same here! i actually hoped for nick to come back after civil war to set everyones shit straight, but im happy hes going do it in secret invasion. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beast 827 Posted May 31, 2008 from what i've heard Warren Ellis is an awesome writer. have you read any of his other stuff? Read alot but not all. What I liked is Planetary, Ultimate Fantastic 4, Ultimate Galactus Book 1, Desolation Jones, City of Silence (maybe), New Universal (maybe also). His indie work can be abit hit and miss like Ocean and that one about monsters in Tokyo and robots battling them. Very anime like writing. Think Ellis is one of those Brit writers whom Alan Moore created jobs for. Brit writer equates to good writers now. People like Morrison and Gaiman so far didnt let the big publishers down but I am sure there are other Brit writers who suck. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baeyer-Drewson 2,189,730 Posted September 2, 2009 Just finished The Watchmen. About to start Mouseguard, and the Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep comic. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sushijerk 77,893 Posted September 2, 2009 Speaking of this thread Warren Ellis sent out previews of the latest issue of Planetary. It's been so long that book has almost fallen off my radar even though it's one of my top 5 original series of all time. Been following this series for a decade and 30-ish issues. God damn. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hendodo 194,447 Posted September 2, 2009 finished the conclusion: and reading through these: 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magsåvningsreserven 1,750,351 Posted September 3, 2009 who's reading blackest night then? it's so good so far, even the titans one. about to read the new, gorgeously-illustrated, detective comics and the new batman, superman and cry for justice.. dc fan(boy) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leeacto 131,933 Posted September 3, 2009 I read the Superman Blackest Night. Not really up on my DC game, though. All about Dark Reign, though. The New Avengers is pretty good, as well as Deadpool and Iron Man. Can't get enough of Bullseye, either. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sushijerk 77,893 Posted September 3, 2009 DC hasn't drawn me into any of it's "events" in a while now. I like the current GL issues but haven't checked out any of the crossover titles. Really liking the Morrison run on Batman right now though. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78 354,746 Posted September 6, 2009 was JUST lookin at when his run started... got an issue no.? thanks 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites